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Last week, I wrote something of an homage to John Simons, the retailer that did so much to bring the Ivy League Look to the UK - and in the process, changed it into something more British and working class.
John championed heritage brands long before it was trendy. He brought makers like Bass and Paraboot to the UK for the first time, and has continued to add new makers consistently over the years - not just American, but French, British and Japanese.
The shop remains a lovely place to browse, particularly as you always feel you’re likely to turn up something new if you just spend a little more time there, rifling through an upper rack or a lower shelf.