Blitz vintage - an OCD dream

The new Blitz vintage department store, off London's Brick Lane, is how I wish my wardrobe was - not a huge warehouse filled with hundreds of pre-loved clothes, although that would also be nice, but a bit of an OCD-sufferer's dream. Not only are different types of clothing stored with their close friends - jackets with jackets, skirts with skirts etc - so you know exactly where to head if you're looking for something specific, items are also stored by pattern and colour, making for some very visually pleasing polka dot and rainbow graduated displays.


I like to imagine that the folks behind Blitz have also employed an intern whose sole job it is to roll up jacket and shirt sleeves, as well as make sure that shoes are displayed just so, with one stacked on top of the other.






Delightful dresses

As well as satisfying satorial ordering, Blitz also boasts a vast collection of delightful dresses, all in good condition and reasonably priced, with summer sale items starting at just £16. Definitely one to bear in mind when you're looking for that special Christmas frock or next summer's vintage festival outfit.






Oh, and rather randomly, the store also has a well-stocked selection of cheap books, from authors such as Hunter S. Thompson, Louis Theroux and Franz Kafka plus fun non-fiction titles - the Mozipedia or Dogs in Vogue anyone?


I can't actually believe that I haven't explored this area of London before now - what a loser - and will be returning with Christine some time soon for sure. Vintage clothing and curry - is there any better combination?

Check out Blitz at 55 - 59 Hanbury Street, E1 5JP