Until I came to write this review, I always though this shop was called Carpaccio - and I couldn't…read morequite understand why they had named themselves after a raw meat dish. However I stand corrected, and although I don't know anything about the origins of the actual name, I no longer associate this place with pounded raw beef. This is another Lewes clothes shop aimed at middle aged women. This one has a bit more of a distinctive, ethnic-y vibe than some of the others; unlike Darcey or Renwick Clarke which just put me in mind of three piece suites and pristine lawns, Capriccio has slightly more bohemian feel. They sell those striped, handwoven basket bags from Kenya that I associate with the 80s, mostly because my mum used to have one. The clothing labels have names like 'Masai,' 'Sahara' and 'Oska,' and feature drapey, crepey tunics, and other unstructured pieces. They have some nice dressing gowns in ethnic prints, and also a nice selection of hats, including a stretchy straw hat that folds down flat. I am currently in the market of a nice sun hat, so I tried one on, but at £40 it was more than I wanted to spend. They also sell espadrilles and chunky jewellery pieces.

Trailed up the High St looking for a 'party' top and cardigan that weren't pastel and cashmery, and…read moreCapriccio were the only contenders. Their clothes are of clear, jewel-like colours and interesting textures, with a bit of ethnic element. Not cheap, but class shows. (NB I have no connection with Capriccio!) I hate clothes-shopping, and I was so pleased to find somewhere that suited me, so that I could buy a couple of nice things and head home.

Grabbing clothes here is almost cheaper than washing old clothes, so thats pretty much what i do :/…read more £3 for 6 pairs of socks, £3 for 3 pairs of boxers, £6 for a shirt and tie, £8 for work trousers Who could ask for more? :)

Visited this Primark to return a few items and pick up a few more items. Compared to other…read morelocations this one is ok. You can find a few things here and there to complete your closet or pick up your regular items you've run out of like their double pack face wipes for a pound (my one most favourite item). The location itself is not very big and I find then men's section quite small here. The women's floor has a pretty good variety. I always love the makeup section but it is a bit small here too. The queues to pay are never too busy. I find they move quite fast. I also like looking in around the register area for last minute cheap items. If I were to return to Crawley I would be back to Primark to poke around and see what I can find. On this trip I did end up finding a few good items to bring home. Be prepared to pick up items you didn't even intend to buy. Like the 4 tubes of lipstick I picked up!!

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 love this shop. Especially the dresses, handbags and sunglasses. There is always something in…read morethere I have to have. I found some J Brand jeans in there that were sold out in London and they were £20 less at Courtyard. Also, the staff are lovely and make really great recommendations for outfits.

From the owner: Designers include Luisa Cerano, Riani, Nicole Miller , Velvet , 360sweater, Mala Alisha, Henry…read moreChrist , 120% linen, DL1961 jeans, Gardel by Moore and many more .

St. Albans best kept secret…read more Slinky tops, sexy dresses, fab coats and beautiful jewellery. Clothes displayed on white rails with glass tops, with the jewellery displayed on top. Beautiful and pristine. Spotted sexy black dresses, sultry knee high boots and sophisticated trendy macs. The jewellery is wide ranging with lots of silver and precious stones. Perfect place to by a gift, the hard part is not keeping it for youself.

I love this shop it has lots off choice in different price ranges for everyone you must visit tony…read morewho owns it is very good at transforming your look he has an eye for what suits you .

Along with having a store in nearby Hawyward's Heath, Renwick Clarke is one of Lewes nicer women's…read moreclothing shops. Selling clothes for the more 'well to do' lady, Renwick Clarke caters for adults, particularly more middle aged women. However, do not think this means that this shop is not fashionable, quite the oppossite. They sell a lovely selection of clothes, ranging from shoes (around £70), dresses (£60) and more formal garments (£90+). As you can tell from the highlighted prices, you have to pay for the quality here, you'll struggle to find any bargains. None the less, the product is a good one.

Renwick Clarke's target market is obviously the middle-aged, middle-class ladies of Lewes; and for…read morethat target market they sell both casual and slightly more formal attire, as well as jewellery and shoes. Think embroidered cardigans, linen jackets and capri pants, floral pleated skirts, and tailored dresses. They sell some Great Plains clothing, as well as a few other labels. The prices are moderate to expensive; I found a skirt in there for £40, but also a little shrug for £90. It's not particularly to my taste (or my budget), but the service seems friendly (the sales assistant was chatting to a customer) and it obviously caters to local demand.

Sent a question by email, got a reply within 24 hours. Ordered online, received order confirmation…read moreand short while late notification of dispatch of goods. Stuff arrived about a week later - I ordered over Christmas so this is a reasonable turnaround. I would use them again but given the good quality of the product it will be in a few years time.

I ordered some slippers from this shop for my 7-year-old back in May. I was told they were out of…read morestock and would be sent as soon as they arrived in. Eventually i started emailing and calling for an update but my emails were ignored and my ansafone messaged never replied to. By this time it was beyond both Paypal and Mastercards guarentee period. I'm still calling and emailing, still £33 down and still no slippers? They wouldn't even fit my son now!