This clothes shop is ok similar to peacocks. Friendly staffread more

Owned by the same peeps as Igigi General Store and Cafe a few doors away, this lovely boutique…read morespecialises in elegant and stylish womenswear. Refreshingly, they stock sizes 8 to 18 and their niche seems to be classic dresses, skirts, trousers, shirts, blouses, jumpers and dresses made from beautiful and ethical materials. Turning it into a one-stop destination for shoppers in a hurry, they also sell shoes, bags and accessories. Designers include Beyond Skin, Sam Ubhi, Ally Capellino, Best Behavior, Hartford, Anna Nygards and Anouk. If you see something you like and it doesn't quite fit, they also provide alterations and styling advice. If they could make me a size smaller, I'd buy my whole wardrobe from there!

As with the I Gigi general store a few doors down, their women's boutique leaves me in two minds. I…read morelove some of the labels they stock- most with ethical stances, great mixes of classic and avant-garde, particularly Humanoid, Beyond Skin, Fillipa K- admittedly expensive brands. The women's boutique has a harder edge to the decor which is welcome after the crisp clean neutrals of the homestore, yet ultimately, combined with the stiff staff, comes across as snooty.

I really liked the styles in this shop, so was quite bummed out that everything was a just a bit…read morehigher than my price range. The clothing has a sort of hippie/outdoorsy feel, with lots of flowing tops, skirts, cute sweaters and jeans that aren't the cigarette-skinny variety. Tops were in the £40 - £60 range, with jeans a bit higher. A few items were on sale, ranging from 30 - 70% off regular prices. These prices were quite reasonable, but the selection was small, and not as stylish (especially the 70% off items.) I did see some comfy-looking pyjama bottoms though. Accessories were plentiful, and included a full wall of scarves, necklaces, earrings and rings that managed to be bright and colourful without being tacky. Gift ideas were also available, and at large discounts, including mugs, hot water bottle covers, hats, and small jewellery boxes. So, I've decided I'm going to save up a bit and return. One nice sweater is probably better than two cheaper ones I don't like all that much.

It's about as fashionista edgy as a fondu evening at Edwina Currie's but Fat Face clothes are great…read morefor beachy weekends, durable hoodies for your kids and colourful t shirts and skirts. The revamp is a great improvement on the cramped darkened shop in Dukes Lane and there's plenty on display. I just wish it didn't have the Fat Face logos on a lot of the clothes. Still a bit okay yaa for comfort, without the cool element you get from Jack Wills. What a hypocrite I am, the two are really hardly any different!

As a 22 year old male, I probably don't really represent the target audience of Altjeringa, but as…read more22 year old male needing to buy his Mum a birthday present, Altjeringa was ideal. It's a relatively small shop, but they have a very good concentration of lady's clothes, accessories and home ware. It's all very tasteful, pastel colours and 'homemade' looking items that all seem rather characterful. I bought my mum two white cushions, slightly embroidered cushions. I also picked up a pair of earrings that had been reduced to £6. For solving my birthday crisis, I can't really say a bad word against Altjeringa.

This is a nice little shop in Hove specialising in women's accessories. It has a homey feel to it…read morewhich puts you at ease so that you feel comfortable picking things up, touching the fabrics- women love to touch fabric, have you noticed that- and trying things on. I've only ever been into the shop in the winter so I can only comment on their colder weather stock- they have lovely soft wool shawls, striped scarves and leather and sheepskin gloves. The prices are quite reasonable...for Hove!

Blue is definitely a guys shops - I found it quite interesting to look around, almost like research…read moreinto uncharted territory: Mellow music, less elbowing to get to the sale racks, even though items were up to 70% off, and funny t-shirts mostly about getting drunk. Clothing included sweaters, tees, coats, a few dress slacks and plenty of jeans. Accessories were the usual belts and shoes - although the highlight was the rack of Superman socks. Nice. A 'brand sale' also had several major labels at 50% off at the same time. So, quite a good shop to check out for major deals on men's fashions.

This is a pretty cool store, which stocks lots of trendy fashion items, like jeans, t-shirts, and…read morejackets. The prices are very reasonable in comparison to a lot of the fashion outlets stationed in Churchill Square, with jeans retailing for around £20, and tops about £10. Designs are all fashionable, and service is friendly enough.

Aston Bourne is a clothes store specialising in that rugged outdoor look that brings to mind images…read moreof Landrovers and hikers. There's a host of more conventional clothing as well, such as shirts and the like and the quality of products is pretty good. I was surprised to see clothing that seemed (on first glance) to be designed for Prince Charles that actually looked trendy. The small store packs plenty in too, so you don't just end up looking at one trendy cap, but a plethora of different styles and designs. The major stumbling block for me however, was the price... While I can imagine spending a lot of money on a really good Jacket, I'm not sure I'd spend 200 or so £££ on one. But if you're looking for something thats going to last you a long time and look cool while its doing it, its certainly worth casting your eye across their website, and maybe popping even into the store to have a look in person.

Aston Bourne couldn't fulfill an online order and it took me THREE emails and TWO phone calls to…read morethem over 11 days to find out the item was not even in stock, though was at time of purchase and now also discontinued too, spoiling my chance of purchasing elsewhere at a competitive price, had I known sooner. Not a very satisfactory online shopping experience for me and most likely wont use them again, largely due to the lackadaisical communication. I think I would still be waiting to hear something had I not contacted them .

Richard is very creative. I love visiting. You can find very unique items. It is not genetic so…read morebrings back the magic of Narnia and beyond. Love live Lewes.

This place is a gold mine for people who like vintage clothing and ephemera. They stock all sorts…read moreof old odds and sods: vintage clothing; an impressive selection of old kids' books, such as Enid Blyton novels and complete Ladybird series; old pin badges; leather travelling cases; vintage crockery, and so on and so on. There was a copy of 'The Chap' magazine (produced in Lewes) on display in the menswear section, which set the tone for the rest of the shop. The guy that runs it is sweet, and obviously an enthusiastic collector. I'd recommend this place for an interesting present, or just a place to pass a bit of time!

Downstairs at The Needlemakers, there is a treasure trove of shops seamlessly weaved into each…read moreother throughout the layout. Violet Creams is one of the best, dripping with vintage and retro fashion and designs, there are delights everywhere to swoon over, all infiltrating your glazed over vision at once. Again, the only bad thing to say about it is that there isn't much catered for the gentleman. Girls come out on top and have loads to decide from.

Violet Creams, tagline 'vintage style,' sells vintage clothing, homewares and accessories. It is a…read moresmall stall, but it is choc-a-block with stuff; lots of hats, ornaments, dresses and crockery. It seems to sell only ladies' clothing. There was no member of staff when we came in to have a look round. There was some 1940s music playing which added a nice atmosphere. The stock seemed to be fairly reasonably priced, the dresses were about £20 each. For such a tiny shop there really was a lot to look at, this is definitely a worthwhile stopping off point for people who enjoy shopping for vintage.