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the honest writer and rater is back after a long absence!!!!
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I am going to upset some people by writing this, but i do not like visiting Carnaby Street at all!
To me, Carnaby Street is awful. 75% of the shops are full of the same stuff; Tee Shirts and Posters of film and music stars, cheap sunglasses and shoes and hats, all of which is abundant in nealy every other shop along Oxford Street, Camden Market and most other 'tourist oriented' shopping areas.
I have also been told by the 'older' generation, that Carnaby Street used to be an amazing place during the 60's and 70's, full of individualism and fun. They, like me, do not see that now.
To give credit where it's due, there is an amazing but pricey ComputerConsole Games shop which specialises in Import Games stuff, but to be honest, for great clothes and records etc, cut through one of the side roads off Carnaby Street (it runs parallel to Carnaby Street)and this is where the excellent shops are!!!
On this road, there are not only designer shops, but really original ones too, which specialise in handmade goods, one off non-designer items, and specialist record shops that cater for all differing music types. You can also catch some really good sale bargains on this road most of the time!
I would recommend avoiding Carnaby Street altogether; avoid the crowds, check out the rest of the locality, and for all that t-shirt and sunglasses purchasing, just pop along to Oxford Street where its slightly cheaper!!!
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I'm not a big high-street fan, I love decnt indie shops that are out of the way. Or more preferably, not having to go into shops at all.
blurbubble 16.03.2001 17:05
I agree with your op - Carnaby Street had it's day over 25 years ago....now it's just another street..
Louise90 16.03.2001 17:02
Thanks for rating my op on Carnaby Street! We are all entitled to our own opinion on things, whether we like them or not. I've given my opinion, and you've given yours. That's fair enough, isn't it?!
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Advantages: Shops for everything, trendy to the extreme and generally fab! Dig that swinging vibe etc... Disadvantages: A few tacky souvenir stores, and some of the shops are expensive (you gotta pay to look good, baby)
ClangerWrangler 11.08.2001 (13.08.2001)
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Review of Carnaby Street, London
Advantages: Shops for everything, trendy to the extreme and generally fab! Dig that swinging vibe etc... Disadvantages: A few tacky souvenir stores, and some of the shops are expensive (you gotta pay to look good, baby)
ClangerWrangler 11.08.2001 (13.08.2001)
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