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Hello Bluewater!

Okay, we know for many of you bargain hunting babes Bluewater probably needs little to no introduction as Europe’s largest and most innovative retail destination; but this week Bluewater was added to our list of sale locations so we thought it was only right that we gave the big glass house of all things fashion a proper big warm SalesGossip welcome.

 

Fundamentally, Bluewater is renowned as the ultimate shopping experience, drawing in approximately 28 million visitors per year. Although, with their eclectic mix of shops and department stores such as Phase Eight, Superdry and Urban Outfitters this doesn’t come as much of a surprise to any of us. They even have their very own Fashion Panel of Personal Stylists on hand to offer expert fashion advice whenever and you need it!

If you head there at the moment, you will start to see all the Spring/Summer lines being introduced in stores like French Connection, Ted Baker and Kurt Geiger as well as a massive number of sales, all of which can easily be found right here on our SalesGossip. So check out the sales and bag a Bluewater bargain today, you’ll be sure to have enough spare change left over to treat yourself to spot of lunch in their lovely Wintergarden food court. Besides, with the average shopper walking around 2.25 miles each Bluewater visit, you’ll probably need the rest!

 

Burger Bear Banter

SalesGossip HQ is to be found right in the heart of hipster Shoreditch. With so many amazing places to shop and eat to discover around every corner it’s time to hit the streets. If you’re searching for the world’s best burger, we think we’ve found it. Meet Tom Reaney, the man behind Burger Bear (note, no bears have been harmed in the making of these burgers)…

So Tom, where can we find Burger Bear? Burger Bear is located on the Red Market site, 1-3 Rivington Street, a disused car park with graffiti, art installations and street food.

What’s your favourite thing about Shoreditch? I’ve been living in and around Shoreditch for the past 10 years and it’s come a long way. Pretty much anything goes in the ditch. Home to many of London’s up and coming fashion houses there is never a dull day here.

Best shop in Shoreditch to get a good deal? For me personally, I love TUK Store on Rivington St. It showcases young local talent and gives them a platform to build from. I also love Edwin for its Japanese denim and Present on Shoreditch High St for man things.

Best item you have bought in the sales? A Nigel Cabourn jacket from Present

Strangest dressed customer? No word of a lie, a full bear suit! And that man has Burgers for Life!

Favourite Shoreditch hangout? I love to chill at the Red Lion on Hoxton St, been a solid little boozer since I arrived in London. Hoxton Square if the sun is out, Breakfast Club for Breakfast and XoYo for the beats. In that order.

Most famous Burger Bear customer? King of Comedy – Jack Whitehall, but for me Burgerac.com the Undercover Burger Detective was a big deal! Got 5* on his BurgerApp ;-)

If Burger Bear was a person who would be their style icon? I reckon it’d be a cross between David Beckham and a NYC DJ Called DJ Nita. Two of the best dressed people for me.

 

How do you protect your new clothes from getting tasty burger juice on them? I get someone else to cook!

What’s next for Burger Bear? We just took over the Red Market site and are starting to build an amazing street food market. By the time the summer comes Burger Bear and Red Market will be the place to be! Also the now legendary Bacon Jam that we make is on sale from the stall or online. Come feast. You wont be disappointed.

See you for lunch!

 

Savile Row Style

Want to find out which of our London Shopping Walks is the one for you? Here’s the style lowdown on Savile Row & Jermyn Street…

Jermyn StreetThe ultimate shopping destination for any gentleman worth his salt, Savile Row is synonymous with high quality tailoring. A Savile Row suit represents the very pinnacle of sartorial elegance.

Situated close to the exclusive clubs and coffee houses of St. James’s, the area came to prominence when it was frequented by dandies like the infamous Beau Brummel, whose statue stands in Jermyn Street. This is where gentleman would promenade in their finest after spending hours honing their look, and Brummel himself is credited with popularising the suit at the turn of the nineteenth century.

Tailors including Norton & Sons and H. Huntsman have stood in this pocket of St. James’s for well over 100 years, with their account books bursting with the names of the great and the good they have dressed. Will you be next?

The dandy look is far from being dated – just look at Gossip Girl’s Chuck Bass with his immaculate suit and foppish pochette handkerchief, and what girl can resist a man in a suit? Savile Row style is all about carefully crafting a look – down to the details. You won’t just want a sharp suit, but a pristine shirt, shiny new cufflinks, handmade shoes and a briefcase that shows you mean business. With our Savile Row Shopping Guide you’ll know just where to find them…

Savile Row Tailoring

Menswear looks from Hackett; Daks bag, was £345 now £240; Daks wallet, was £95 now £65; Hackett polo shirt, £75; Church’s Diplomat shoes, £370; Thomas Pink men’s blue shirt, £75, ladies pink shirt, £69; Gieves and Hawkes tie, £85; Dunhill belt, £160; Dunhill cufflinks, £250

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