The owners of this shop have got their tongues firmly planted in their cheeks and I love it! I'm in…read morehere practically once a fortnight just to browse around or give myself a little lift when I'm feeling glum. There's always some fascinating artifact or relic that I hadn't seen before because there is just SO much of it. Chinese lanterns, Mounted deers' heads, US license plates, antique cameras, walls covered in masks and racquets, crockery, glassware, hats, old potions, an impressive collection of owls and the odd bit of taxidermy... Having said all that, much of this chintz is surplus to requirement. Some may say that the point of most antiques is that they're surplus to requirement but I'm afraid I'm a little bit more of a utilitarian than to need a stuffed mongoose. The books and accessories however just keep me coming back for more.

Corner Shop Collectables is the most interesting antique shop I've been in, with several items I…read morehaven't seen anywhere else. A full size skeleton is one of the first things that comes to mind. (He was dressed up in a hat, though, to take away any scariness.) Other cool stuff included mannequins (full and a few pairs of JUST THE HANDS), plants displayed in bed pans, teeny tiny figurines, hair pins in the shape of hats, antique cameras and rotary telephones. There was also all the usual stuff: books, dishware vases, jewellery, less tiny figurines (mostly in animal shapes), paper lanterns and some sewing patterns. I'm probably forgetting a bunch - there was a lot to look at. In summary, it's worth the mini-hike up St. James to check it out.

Ordered 3 items in August. Did not arrive. All attempts at communication have been met with…read moresilence. Requested refund (300 quid). I wonder if this company has gone bankrupt? All reviews are from way back except on in 2023 where the customer is also looking for a refund. You can still buy online so be very careful - you will pay for it, but there will be NO goods delivered to you. This is a scam company it seems. Sandra G

After 30 odd years of supporting this business I've been cut off from them after returning a…read moremade-to-wear dress which was a bit weird around the bust. They asked me to return it. This was over 2 months ago. No news and no dress or refund. Sadly I've had to resort to this.

The Mole is one of a handful of boutiques around the North Laines that sells both street and…read moresportswear. Their window display draws you in with dozens of pairs of cool sunglasses and wicked headphones. Once you step inside, you'll find there's also a large selection of sneakers, training shoes, sweatshirts, hoodies, tee-shirts and jeans. Labels include Vans, DC, Etnies, Nixon, Von Zipper & Emerica. All you need to complete the look is a skateboard - which you can pick up next door at Oddballs! Review to follow once I've done a few tricks on my BMX. :-)

The Mole annoys me... Not the rodent of course, which is perfectly lovely and surprisingly small…read more.. No, I mean the store. It doesn't matter how much I tell myself that you can create your own "look" on a low budget, and look everybit as well presented as someone forking out four times as much three times as often... Places like this always come along and show off some of the most awesome versions of my clothes... and charge £55 them... £55 feels like the standard... Whether its the ludicrously soft and well fitting hoodies with their gorgeous designs, or the series of gut wrenchingly bad ass trainers....... Gah! There aren't many brands here, with a strong loyalty towards the three or so on offer. In addition to the usual jeans, trainers, jackets shirts and hoodies, The Mole also boasts a strong offering of very sexy accessories. Be they the stylish wallets, trendy shades or somewhat (in my opinion) tacky headphones to match your clothes, The Mole has got colours and styles to impress... Not great value, but offering exceptional quality, The Mole is a place to treat yourself, or to blow that big bonus (not that I've ever had one to wield).

Another of my wife's favourites. This shop tends to stock the unusual as previous Qyper has said…read more Not a very big shop with room to manouvre but persevere and yoy will be rwarded. Could be thought to be a little pricey.. The shop for menswear is a little further up the High Street

The womens shop has the most gorgeous clothes. It stocks brands like Itchi and Ted Baker. I have…read morenever failed to find something beautiful in here. They often have clothes and accessories made by local designers too, which is great. The shop can be quite pricey, but you get what you pay for, and i have picked up a few bargains in here when they have had a sale on, which they do quite regularly. A bit further up the hill is the mens shop, which also stocks great brands, and really good quality clothes.

A permanent fixture on Brighton's boho fashion landscape, Nola is situated in the North right…read moresurrounded by vintage stores and independent clothes store, the boutique stands out as a classy but affordable designer store. Stocking everything from Chloe to Full Circle the store is a fab stop off for office get up as well as proper going out clothes. Open 7 days a week Nola is always there in your hour of need and has such a variety that it will give you that LBD or pair of funky vegan boots for any occasion!

It's all so lovely, so chic and so beautifully organised...can they come and re-style my closet!…read moreThe black painted exterior and white butcher shop tiles around the doorway really put me in mind of an independent boutique in New York's East Village. The clothes they stock here are fit that kind of urban chic- a dash of Paris with Sonia Rykiel, some American class with Tara Jarmon, some London edge from Paul and Joe, add a few bohemian labels like Missoni and Malene Birger and you have the perfect feminine wardrobe with edge. As you can probably tell from the list of labels- all of this style comes at a price, most of the stock here is in the mid to high end of the price range. All the pieces are lovely though and the service is impeccable so if you have the budget you will probably become a loyal customer.

This is a lower mid-range bouique type place, selling mostly high fashion clothes…read more These aren't high quality clothes, but if you want some cheap and generally slightly unusual items, then Lily LV might just fit the bill. Llike many similar shops in Brighton, there are a lot of dresses and tops, often more orientated towards 'going out clothes' than everyday wear. They also seem to have a permanent sale rail, and I often find myself in here just to check its contents. As well as clothes, they do have a fairly limited shoe range, but these always look a little too much on the cheap side for me. I'll stick to the sparkly tops.

This is one of your typical city centre fashion stores where you're likely to find cheaper and…read moreslightly off season versions of the latest trends. For example, go there now and you'll still find this summer's floral body con dresses which have long disappeared from the Top Shop racks. They look cheaper and aren't great quality, but Lily Lv is great for a bargain if you miss the boat on a trend and it's all sold out elsewhere. Can't say I have much reason to go here, but there's a good range of stock, decent prices and a selection of teen pop playing most days - this shop is probably more for the aged 14 - 18 shoppers.

Flawless is a pretty tiny shop, with the labels it sells conveniently printed on the front window…read more I'm not a big name-brand shopper, but Miss Sixty sounded familiar. The small selection fit the size of the shop, with a few shelves of unique, and slightly pricey shoes along the side and front wall. Along the back hung a selection of high-quality printed t-shirts, usually on for £25, but now on offer 2-for-1. The sales clerk was quite friendly, greeting customers as they entered from behind the counter. I can't see myself doing much shopping at Flawless, but for those with particular tastes, I would recommend it.

Fix up, look sharp…read more.. A homegrown label founded in Brighton, Flawless provide street and clubwear for discerning teenagers and twenty-somethings. Think box-fresh sneakers, tee-shirts, sweats, hoodies and jeans with clever logos and urban designs. The menswear is upstairs and the womenswear downstairs with a carefully selected mix of skirts, dresses, jeans, sleeveless tops and shirts. Besides their own threads, they also stock labels like Surplus, Iron Fist and Red Mutha. To complete the look of youthful rebellion, there's neat sunglasses, baseball caps and accesories. Unfortunately, I feel about 10 years too old to venture in again!

Lulu Rose is Yoma's sister shop located in Kensington Gardens. Whereas Yoma is marketed at women in…read moretheir twenties and thirties, Lulu Rose is aimed at a younger demographic. The shop is packed with vibrant, youthful clothing and many of the same bags and accessories you'll find at Yoma. This store is much larger than Yoma and can get quite crowded with teenagers at the weekend. The selection of stock is impressive- it doesn't particularly wow me, but I'm probably 10 years older than their average customer! (wow, that's depressing...) The bag selection is great and very up-to-the minute with lots of tote bags and holdalls. I distinctly remember Lulu Rose being one of the first places I saw metallic bags and purses (before they were everywhere), so it's probably a good place to go if you want to jump on board with the latest fashion and accessory trends. In the past I have always thought the clothing was kind off the mark, but lately I've seen a couple of good old body-con dresses (who isn't selling them, seriously, they're everywhere?!) and some pretty cardigans in the window. I prefer Lulu Rose to Yoma, because I don't feel its masquerading as something more upmarket...what you see is what you get.

This is a relatively good independent woman's fashion shop in the middle of Brighton's North Lanes…read more I only came here by chance, desparate to find some kind of present for my house mate. After much searching elsewhere, Lulu Rose was among my last options. Thankfully I managed to source a bag that was in the sale, reduced for £35 down to £16. There were perhaps half a dozen items that I considered buying, which is certainly better than the previous shops I had tried. Some of the clothes were a bit average, looking like Top Shop inspired items from 3 months previous. Still, I was able to find a good quality bag for a cheaper price than I would have expected.

This chain retain store for men's, womens fashion and accessories are found in Europe and U.K…read more Prices are very reasonable. I often shop there and it's busy with shoppers.

I completely forgot how good Primeywimey is! So glad I decided to take a punt on it today because…read moreit has saved me a fortune! I'm usually really weary of Primani, with its hordes of prams, queues and the disarray of jumbled up clothes, but to be fair I was missing out through being lazy (surprise surprise). Today I went in with an open mind and low budget an am thrilled with my findings. I've basically walked out with a new lovely autumn wardrobe, a new (very warm) coat for cb that looks expensive but was actually only 10 squid! And as I was feeling silly and cold, three ridiculous (but snugly) all in one suits. A tiger for G, a strawberry for me and a monkey for Chas. All for under £80. Winners! I also find this the best place for jarmies, tights and socks and things. They also do some nice bags here for pennies.

I can't believe I haven't written about Wolf & Gypsy before…read more A designer boutique on Sydney Street, it specialises in vintage fashion for men and women. Last time I popped in there was a couple of dresses from the fifties but the majority of outfits are from the sixties and seventies. We're not talking about tatty flares either but stylish dresses, blouses and wide leg trousers for women and cool shirts, cardigans and figure hugging Levi's for men. Refreshingly, everything is reasonably priced and the stock is in very good to excellent condition.

I instantly loved Wolf and Gypsy. I'm a long time fan of second hand shops, but oh, the effort of…read moreweeding through racks of duds for that one stylish Find. Well, if you're not feeling up to the time sucking search, Wolf and Gypsy has already done the leg work. Racks of Finds for both men and women are available throughout the shop. Prices aren't bad - in the £15 - £25 range. Records and collectables are available upstairs, but "he just stepped out for about half an hour" I was told, and so will have to leave that for another time.