Mad Hatters is an exceptional shop and I try and make a visit I whenever in England. I love this…read moreestablishment and i would venture to say that this is one of my favorite stores anywhere in world. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and the selections of hats is extensive. You are getting London High Street inventory with the friendliness and service of Brighton...all at very reasonable prices. Well worth a visit and you can get your purchase custom sized, which is a very nice touch. Highly recommended!

If you're planning on walking along Brighton beach in the autumn or winter, you'll need a hat…read more Really. The Brighton wind is relentless and if you don't have a hat you'll end up with a head cold AND your hair blow-dried into a weird style. Staying wrapped up with a scarf, gloves and hat is the only way to survive the seafront intact and luckily, Mad Hatters is a shop that specialises in hats. They sell felt, cord and wool trilbys in every colour and fabric imaginable. For the more daring, they also sell berets, spanish panamas, stetsons, top hats, bowler hats and leather caps. As we all know, I love cowboys and cowgirls but a stetson would last about, erm, 3 seconds on the seafront...

I recently purchased a Veilance bag from the online store and it arrived with scuffs/marks on…read morenearly all outer surfaces. I can only think that this bag was on display or had not been treated carefully. This is not normal and not indicative of the material as I have handled the bag in the official Veilance store in London. I am disappointed that a £200+ tote bag should arrive in such a condition, especially since the pictures on the website did not match this. Pictures of the marks were sent over and the owner checked these before the store had agreed the return. The person I spoke to had emailled me that I should send it back and that I would be reimbursed for the bag and the postage, quote from the email "Thanks for your phone call earlier, just to confirm if you send it back via RM 1st Class Signed For and send us a picture of the receipt we will get that all refunded for you." I received a refund for the bag but not the postage. I sent in a query and was told that the bag was not faulty so there would be no refund on the postage back as the bag was not faulty. I called up and was told that there wasn't much they could do as the owner had ruled on the matter, they were reluctant to put me through to the manager or owner to discuss. I received no call back, unfortunately it appears the manager and owner lacked the ability to call me back. I am very disappointed that the shop had agreed to refund the postage and then went against their word. I'm not likely to use this store again, I went out on a limb to go with an independent but with the experience I have had I no longer trust them. I am further disappointed in spending so much on an item to get it in a poorly state and then to be told that this is normal. In addition, I let them know I would be leaving feedback of my experience and I was told angrily that I shouldn't make threats. Go figure.

For the clothes they sell in here - it would be getting a 5 star. My perfect man would dress head…read moreto toe in Peggs and Son. Seriously fit stuff guys. It is a boutique, which can equal expensive! Obviously you can find the things they sell - such as Huf, Carhartt, Obey... Etc - on the Internet, but this is a lovely shop to 'peruse'. I need to have things in the flesh! I'm not a trusted Internet shopper. But I love coming in here even when I don't have a man to buy for! Yeah I know... Bit of loser... But that is how nice some of the things are in here! The sizing doesn't go up for people a bit bigger or taller in a few of the brands though which is a shame cos I like my tall men! They have a fab sale on at the moment, which will leave happy boys with happy pockets!

The owners of this shop have got their tongues firmly planted in their cheeks and I love it! I'm in…read morehere practically once a fortnight just to browse around or give myself a little lift when I'm feeling glum. There's always some fascinating artifact or relic that I hadn't seen before because there is just SO much of it. Chinese lanterns, Mounted deers' heads, US license plates, antique cameras, walls covered in masks and racquets, crockery, glassware, hats, old potions, an impressive collection of owls and the odd bit of taxidermy... Having said all that, much of this chintz is surplus to requirement. Some may say that the point of most antiques is that they're surplus to requirement but I'm afraid I'm a little bit more of a utilitarian than to need a stuffed mongoose. The books and accessories however just keep me coming back for more.

Corner Shop Collectables is the most interesting antique shop I've been in, with several items I…read morehaven't seen anywhere else. A full size skeleton is one of the first things that comes to mind. (He was dressed up in a hat, though, to take away any scariness.) Other cool stuff included mannequins (full and a few pairs of JUST THE HANDS), plants displayed in bed pans, teeny tiny figurines, hair pins in the shape of hats, antique cameras and rotary telephones. There was also all the usual stuff: books, dishware vases, jewellery, less tiny figurines (mostly in animal shapes), paper lanterns and some sewing patterns. I'm probably forgetting a bunch - there was a lot to look at. In summary, it's worth the mini-hike up St. James to check it out.

The Mole is one of a handful of boutiques around the North Laines that sells both street and…read moresportswear. Their window display draws you in with dozens of pairs of cool sunglasses and wicked headphones. Once you step inside, you'll find there's also a large selection of sneakers, training shoes, sweatshirts, hoodies, tee-shirts and jeans. Labels include Vans, DC, Etnies, Nixon, Von Zipper & Emerica. All you need to complete the look is a skateboard - which you can pick up next door at Oddballs! Review to follow once I've done a few tricks on my BMX. :-)

The Mole annoys me... Not the rodent of course, which is perfectly lovely and surprisingly small…read more.. No, I mean the store. It doesn't matter how much I tell myself that you can create your own "look" on a low budget, and look everybit as well presented as someone forking out four times as much three times as often... Places like this always come along and show off some of the most awesome versions of my clothes... and charge £55 them... £55 feels like the standard... Whether its the ludicrously soft and well fitting hoodies with their gorgeous designs, or the series of gut wrenchingly bad ass trainers....... Gah! There aren't many brands here, with a strong loyalty towards the three or so on offer. In addition to the usual jeans, trainers, jackets shirts and hoodies, The Mole also boasts a strong offering of very sexy accessories. Be they the stylish wallets, trendy shades or somewhat (in my opinion) tacky headphones to match your clothes, The Mole has got colours and styles to impress... Not great value, but offering exceptional quality, The Mole is a place to treat yourself, or to blow that big bonus (not that I've ever had one to wield).

everything in this shop looks lovely next time im going out this is where i will be getting my…read moredress from great being so close to me !!!

Ordered 3 items in August. Did not arrive. All attempts at communication have been met with…read moresilence. Requested refund (300 quid). I wonder if this company has gone bankrupt? All reviews are from way back except on in 2023 where the customer is also looking for a refund. You can still buy online so be very careful - you will pay for it, but there will be NO goods delivered to you. This is a scam company it seems. Sandra G

After 30 odd years of supporting this business I've been cut off from them after returning a…read moremade-to-wear dress which was a bit weird around the bust. They asked me to return it. This was over 2 months ago. No news and no dress or refund. Sadly I've had to resort to this.

Lulu Rose is Yoma's sister shop located in Kensington Gardens. Whereas Yoma is marketed at women in…read moretheir twenties and thirties, Lulu Rose is aimed at a younger demographic. The shop is packed with vibrant, youthful clothing and many of the same bags and accessories you'll find at Yoma. This store is much larger than Yoma and can get quite crowded with teenagers at the weekend. The selection of stock is impressive- it doesn't particularly wow me, but I'm probably 10 years older than their average customer! (wow, that's depressing...) The bag selection is great and very up-to-the minute with lots of tote bags and holdalls. I distinctly remember Lulu Rose being one of the first places I saw metallic bags and purses (before they were everywhere), so it's probably a good place to go if you want to jump on board with the latest fashion and accessory trends. In the past I have always thought the clothing was kind off the mark, but lately I've seen a couple of good old body-con dresses (who isn't selling them, seriously, they're everywhere?!) and some pretty cardigans in the window. I prefer Lulu Rose to Yoma, because I don't feel its masquerading as something more upmarket...what you see is what you get.

This is a relatively good independent woman's fashion shop in the middle of Brighton's North Lanes…read more I only came here by chance, desparate to find some kind of present for my house mate. After much searching elsewhere, Lulu Rose was among my last options. Thankfully I managed to source a bag that was in the sale, reduced for £35 down to £16. There were perhaps half a dozen items that I considered buying, which is certainly better than the previous shops I had tried. Some of the clothes were a bit average, looking like Top Shop inspired items from 3 months previous. Still, I was able to find a good quality bag for a cheaper price than I would have expected.

Another of my wife's favourites. This shop tends to stock the unusual as previous Qyper has said…read more Not a very big shop with room to manouvre but persevere and yoy will be rwarded. Could be thought to be a little pricey.. The shop for menswear is a little further up the High Street

The womens shop has the most gorgeous clothes. It stocks brands like Itchi and Ted Baker. I have…read morenever failed to find something beautiful in here. They often have clothes and accessories made by local designers too, which is great. The shop can be quite pricey, but you get what you pay for, and i have picked up a few bargains in here when they have had a sale on, which they do quite regularly. A bit further up the hill is the mens shop, which also stocks great brands, and really good quality clothes.

While my wife is in Bone (Ladies) down the road, I'm in here. Smashing!!…read more Really top quality range of clothes. I like the shirts here as they are sooooooo good. Yes, you may have to pay a little more but.. The jackets are to die for!! Go and have a look

Cool Hand Luke offers a variety of boy's and men's fashions - all in the casual subcategory. Jeans,…read moretee shirts, jumpers and sports jerseys are all available at discounted prices with the post-holiday sale. Accessories include ball caps, knitted winter hats and belts. Although the shop is small, space is well managed, with things hanging on walls and double-level clothing racks. It appears to have a downstairs, but I discovered there's a separate skateboard shop downstairs. It almost fits the male/sportsy theme, but is technically another shop.

I really like this shop. Its pretty small but they carry a good selection of jeans and shirts that…read moreseem to apeal to my tastes. The staff are always really helpful and not at all pushy 'follow you round' sales assistants. I've bought a couple of their T-shirts in here with some pretty good prints on such as Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris just for comic value. They are also really handy to buy for birthday presents and don't cost the earth.