FASHION: Parka here cheaply
You probably know already that there are a fair few fashion brands and businesses based in Kentish Town. Outerwear label Parka has been around for years now and has regular sample sales to give you a cushty 80% off. Get to Dean House Studios between 1st and 3rd November to stock up – but note that the sale is cash only. Free Entry, Deane House Studios, 27 Greenwood Place NW5
FLOWERS: Drop the Fbombe
Like blooms? There’s now a flower studio “with a difference” based in Kentish Town. It’s the concept of two women offering an eco-friendly alternative to the imported flower business. They work with growers inside the M25 (including NW5) and as their work is seasonal, they admit they’re forced to “be a whole lot more creative than the usual flower designers”. They’re already building a reputation, having recently been commissioned to decorate the Great Hall of the British Museum. More info here.