Sunday 29 May 2011

R.I.P GIL SCOTT HERON.


DAAAAAAYYYMMNN...


For anyone that's as lost for words as we are, there's a touching series of tributes HERE


ANOTHER REASON TO BE IN SHOREDITCH THIS WEEKEND!

STREETFEST.

If you know about or like anything about hip hop, electro, grime, uk funky or dubstep then you should probably get yo ass down

HERE!!!!



Massively bashy tunes, live street art, mc battles....
Highlights include whizzkid Ghostpoet, DJ sets from Urban Nerds and hip hop's most prestigious female dancers: bSupreme


Saturday 28 May 2011

BRAILLE WINDOW DISPLAY.

THANK YOU SAM FROM BRAILLE FOR THE NEW WINDOWS.


PLAYING ON THE FESTIVAL THEME + TEMPERAMENTAL UK WEATHER, WE HAVE SELECT PIECES FROM THE SS11 COLLECTION 'COLT', SHOWCASING THE LIGHT SUMMER SUIT & WEATHERPROOF SUMMER MAC.

BRAILLE SS11 ON THE 123 MENSWEAR FLOOR.

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Friday 27 May 2011

123 VINTAGE HOMEWARES!

A FUSION OF UPCYCLED VINTAGE FABRICS & A DELIGHTFUL SELECTION OF ITEMS FOR YOUR HOME. INTRODUCING 123'S LATEST COLLECTION.

INSPIRED BY 1950'S HOMEWARES, 123'S COLLECTION EMBRACES EVERYONES INNER HOUSEWIFE. FROM CUSHION'S MADE FROM VINTAGE SILK SCARFS TO A SIMPLE COAT HANGER COVER (WHO DOESNT NEED ONE OF THOSE).

 ALL THE PIECES ARE MADE AT 123'S STUDIO IN CANNING TOWN, EACH ONE UNIQUE.

ROYAL THEMED, GOLD TASSLED, VELVET COVERED AND VINTAGE. TREAT YOUR HOME TO OUR SELECTION OF LUXURY HAND-MADE PIECES.





ALL OF THE 123 HOMEWARES ARE ON THE GROUND FLOOR AT 123 BETHNAL GREEN ROAD.

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ITS THAT TIME OF THE SEASON.

NEED A NEW SUMMER WARDROBE? 
123's infamous PICK N MIX starts on the 10th of june.

LOOK NO FURTHER THAN 123'S INFAMOUS PICK N MIX.

STARTING ON THE 10TH FOR 2 WEEKS JAM PACKED WITH VINTAGE GEMS.        



See it? Like it? Have it! at 123's PICK N MIX!
 SIMPLY BUY A BAG FOR £20 OR £10 AND FILL WITH ANYTHING YOU SEE!


SOME HAVE FOUND GEMS (CHANEL SUIT) OTHERS HAVE FOUND SOME ODD OBJECTS (A GOLLYWOG WITH A BROKEN CROTCH)


COME FOR THE EXPERIENCE OR FOR THE CLOTHES,
WHICHEVER ITS AN EVENT NOT WORTH MISSING.


PICK N MIX @ THE SCOUT HUT AT 123 BETHNAL GREEN ROAD. 

Thursday 26 May 2011

FOX AND SQUIRREL RETURN TO 123.

Long time friends of 123, FOX AND SQUIRREL once again visited our store for a LIFESTYLE  PRESS WALK.

Showing them round our three floors, FOX AND SQUIRREL brought a lovely group of journalists to the store.

FOX AND SQUIRREL offer lifestyle walks for those wanting to see the hidden treasures of London. 
Be it Fashion, Art, Architecture or even Food, FOX AND SQUIRREL do it all. 
each walk is bespoke and catered to your needs.

FOX AND SQUIRREL is the  Brainchild of Jojo and Penelope, using their knowledge of various aspects of London cultural scene, they created what is now a must "do" when coming to London.

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MFP FOR LADY GAGA.

MARIA FRANCESCA PEPE has once again wowed us with her unique and unusual headpieces. 




and it looks like she has acquired a new (quite famous) fan on the way.

Lady Gaga  has been seen numerous times in Maria Francesca Pepe's garments but her love for Pepe's outlandish S&M style clothing has hit a new level. 
 
MFP AVAILABLE ON THE GROUND FLOOR AT 123 BETHNAL GREEN ROAD.
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Wednesday 25 May 2011

Jewel Heritage: MAGPIE EYES


More treasure for the trove at 123 from the mysterious Jewel Heritage sisters. 

They have a penchant for the dark and diabolical.


Jewel Heritage's Four Skulls rings...

"One for sorrow, two for mirth, three's a wedding, four's a birth, five is Heaven, six is Hell, seven is the Devil himself"

... and the Harbinger of Death.
Read about their different plating methods here.

JEWEL HERITAGE RINGS AVAILABLE ON THE GROUND FLOOR AT 123 BETHNAL GREEN ROAD.

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Tuesday 24 May 2011

SUN + MOBB DEEP = :)



Just need a salt beef bagel for ultimate euphoria.

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MILLER HARRIS AT 123.


A fusion of the finest quality raw materials and a creative and artistic perfumer..


Founder - Lyn Harris.




'Life is a journey and I have the added pleasure of being able to share mine through my creations.'
- Lyn Harris

Miller Harris is renowned for their British Made perfumes, soaps, candles and beauty products. Both distinctive and iconic, Miller Harris produces some of England's most timeless and classic fragrances available on the market today.

FOUND ON THE GROUND FLOOR
AT
123 BETHNAL GREEN ROAD.

http://www.millerharris.com/

WILLIAM RICHARD GREEN X ZAIBA JABBAR.


ON THE MENSWEAR FLOOR AT

123 BETHNAL GREEN ROAD.

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Monday 23 May 2011

JAMES HOCK @ 123.





THE MOST RECENT ARRIVAL TO OUR WOMENSWEAR FLOOR. PRESENTING JAMES HOCK.

MESH, VELVET AND LEOPARD PRINT LONG-SLEEVED TOPS. VELVET AND WOOL MINI SWING SKIRTS AND TAILORED HIGH WAISTED TROUSERS.

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WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO TODAY.


ON REPEAT.

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EAT YOUR ♥ OUT. LITERALLY.

WE LILY VANILLI!

Look at the ASH video featuring her delectable cakes & custard. How does she manage to make cannibalism seem so tempting?


COME AND ENJOY CAKES MADE ESPECIALLY BY OUR FAVOURITE EAST LONDON BAKER AT THE BUNKER CAFE THIS WEEKEND.

http://www.lily-vanilli.blogspot.com/

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Saturday 21 May 2011

THE SUN'S OUT....

... and Rainbow Winters is in the window! 

Seeing as we're about to embark on a heatwave, now is the time to come and grab one of these exclusive, light- reactive pieces

Friday 20 May 2011

CHOON OF THE WEEK..


HANDS DOWN.

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LONDON STREET ART WALKING TOUR.

The London Street Art Walking Tour.


 In case you didn't know East London is one of London's most celebrated graff/ street art hotspots, so naturally the tour starts at Old Street, meanders about Brick Lane and its surrounding cavities, and finishes at Liverpool Street. The urban equivalent of rare birdspotting, except this tour's attractions don't scare quite so easily. And while you're ogling next door's authentic D*Face, you can pop in and see us, RIGHT? 

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Thursday 19 May 2011

"THE BEST DRESS UP FUN YOU'LL HAVE WITH A PAIR OF SCISSORS"

Just when you thought you would never find the perfect gift, I<3MEL pops up with .....(wait for it)..... DEBBIE HARRY and LADY GAGA paper dolls, plus five variations of her "Colour Me Good" books- aka the coolest colouring books about. 

a Lady Gaga Paper Doll by ILOVEMEL


CMG's 80's, London, Art, Fashion and Record Sleeves books are in store now, waiting for a lick of your innovative colouring.... 
Kate Moss Paper Doll by ILOVEMEL




Pinky & Perky, Beyonce, My Little Ponies, a yawning Boris Johnson, John Galliano and Timmy Mallett (with Mallett's Mallet of course) are just a couple of the 'icons' you can embellish at your leisure. 


Your Mum would love this.
An example of ILOVEMEL'S colouring in books.

AVAILABLE AT 123 STORE NOW-£7 EACH!

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Wednesday 18 May 2011

NEW AND NOW WEE @ 123.

And Now Wee's fabulous T - Shirts have been flying off the rails lately, so we've hassled them for a fresh batch. THANKS GUYS.



£45 for colour prints,
£40 for monochrome.

COME GET SOME.

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WILLIAM RICHARD GREEN: A tale of craftsmanship and modern menswear.

A new addition to the 123 family, William Richard Green has firmly cemented himself within the fashion industry . 

"Playful and cooly masculine"

A real rarity in current menswear. 

Having grown up in rural Worcestershire, Green takes his inspiration from the outdoors and channels it through his menswear collections.


With experience at prestigious Saville Row tailors, it's no surprise that William Richard Green has gone so far in such a short space of time.




William studied at the prestigious Central Saint Martins, alumni include Alexander Mcqueen, Stella McCartney to name a few, receiving critical acclaim for his casual menswear;


Or what he described as
"Wearable manly menswear"




A true Brit, Greens collections are produced, sourced and made in England, sitting comfortably with 123's BEST OF LONDON ethos.

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Tuesday 17 May 2011

123 WELCOMES WILLIAM RICHARD GREEN TO OUR STORE!

We have been titlating you with news that William Richard Green would be coming to 123 for so long now some of you may have been thinking it was more of a fantasy than a fact.

oh how we teased you.

But now the moment of truth:

 WILLIAM RICHARD GREEN IS NOW IN STORE AT 123 BETHNAL GREEN ROAD. 

And low and behold it has been a great hit with all 123's customers.

as weekend mania looms on 123, William Richard Green sits comfortably on our 2nd Floor menswear department.

Come on down to 123 Bethnal Green road and snap it up before it goes!


Wednesday 11 May 2011

CARRIE REICHARDT GETS ANOTHER RAVE REVIEW.

Following a recent article published on i-D Magazine online, Carrie Reichardt mania strikes once more. This time in the form of Amelia's magazine.


Carrie hard at work

Amelia's magazine is an old friend of 123, having launched her Magazine here Amelia was introduced to the delights and wicked humour of resident anarchist artist Carrie Reichardt.


Amelia's Magazine
 Click this link here to read more about Amelia's Magazines views on Carrie!

AND NOW WEE BLOGS 1..2..3!

The latest designer to be installed in the 4 floors of 123, has been blogging about the marvel that is our Store.
123 stocks this exact T shirt. 

 And hasn't our ego grown because of it!

Not just for the men to look at!



AND NOW WEE, a menswear company specialising in T shirts, has some of the most original and exciting T shirts in East London.

123's third floor, stocked with andnowwee's T shirts. 


So come on down to 123 and check out these bloody brilliant T shirts.


And in the meantime... check out ANDNOWWEE'S amazing blog!


http://www.andnowwee.com/anwshop/pc/home.asp

Tuesday 10 May 2011

NOKI TEE'S FEATURED IN LADY GAGA VIDEO.

The NHS ward at 123 has been hard at work these past few months. 
Recognise this?

As some of you hard core fans may or may not have seen, DR NOKI recently custom made several T-Shirts for the Queen of POP herself...LADY GAGA.                                                           

In her new video JUDAS, GAGA and her minions wear customised one off DR NOKI T-Shirts.

The T-Shirts are made form recycled fabrics collected at 123's father company LMB. DR NOKI then,using these materials or vintage t shirts, mutates and manipulates the garments to make masterpieces.


Get the GAGA(Y) EXPERIENCE HERE AT 123, THE ONLY RETAILERS TO STOCK NOKIS'S TEE SHIRTS. 


Friday 6 May 2011

AND SO IT BEGINS...BUNKER CAFE OPENS!

ITS FINALLY HAPPENED...

Cakes, flapjacks, brownies, bakewell tarts and more...
 AND DOESN'T IT LOOK AMAZING?

AND OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE CONFIRMED OUR BELIEFS THAT THE BUNKER CAFE IS THE BEST IN THE AREA:

"THE BUNKER CAFE IS LIKE STEPPING INTO A 40'S SHELTER, EXCEPT THERE IS NO RATIONING, JUST SHEER INDULGENCE!"- Hannah (Bethnal Green)

TOUCHE!



Thursday 5 May 2011

NEW TO 123 ---> AND NOW WEE.

We have just had an enormous helping of NEW MEN'S TSHIRTS from the marvellous And Now Wee, including the monstrous and fabulous design below and many many more!
They draw their inspiration from East London's cultural heritage to create edgy, striking menswear- although it seems they're pretty darn popular with discerning ladies as well...

You'll find them on the second floor.

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