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Clothing Accessories
A Gift From The Gods
• www.agiftfromthegods.com
Headers: T Shirts, Casual, Lingerie, Handbags, Purses, Accessories, Belts, Watches, Jewellery, Swimwear, Stationery
A Gift from The Gods is a UK fashion brand that specialises in young women's fashion - clothing and accessories for the 14-34 age range. Free catalogue available. Established in 2002, A Gift from the Gods is based in Milligan Street, London E14
• European Delivery Available
Blackleaf
• www.blackleaf.com
Headers: Surf Skate and Snowboarding Clothing, Watches, Accessories
Large range of streetwear for both men and women from brands such as 4ce, 686, Adio, Clive, Games, Logie, Nixon and many more. All items shown on the website are in stock, which means fast delivery times. Blackleaf is owned by Stobes Ltd of Kings Bromley, Staffs. Buy online or request a brochure.
• Special Features: Monthly prize draw. 30 day returns policy.
• International Deliveries Available
Burberry
• http://uk.burberry.com
Headers: Burberry Prorsum, Womenswear, Menswear, Childrenswear, Accessories
The Burberry clothing label offers up market designer clothing and accessories for men women and children. From rainwear to swimwear, Burberry clothing is tasteful and timeless. From its humble beginnings in 1856 as a small outfitters in Basingstoke, Burberry now has retail outlets worldwide.
Cordings
• www.cordings.com
Headers: Ladieswear, Menswear: Covert Coats, Cotton Poplin Shirts, Tattersall Country Check Shirts, Washed Cotton Twill Shirts, Field Clothing, Scarves, Socks, Ties, Trousers, Gift Ideas, Schoffel Countrywear, Rainwear
Although it offers a small range of women's clothing, the Cordings clothing brand mainly focuses on quality menwear. Cordings has a long and distinguished history. Starting out in 1839 as an outfitter and waterproofers shop in The Strand, Cordings now counts many of the rich and famous amongst its customers.
Cocoon
• www.cocoon-online.com
Headers: Rainwear, Sandwashed, Wollen Coats, Kids
Coccon is based in Duns Tew, Oxfordshire, and makes quality made to measure raincoats and jackets for women and men, plus woollen jackets, kids rainwear and womens travel clothing. ...And hats, bags and scarves. Enter your height and size details to get a perfect fit. Buy online or request a catalogue.
• International Delivery Available
CX LONDON
• www.cxlondon.com
Headers: Womens Clothing, Mens Clothing, Art/Posters
In their words: Exclusive - Innovative - Sexy - Modern - Viva La Difference!!! There are some great clothes on this site from major brands such as Ed Hardy, Amplified, Miss Minky and many more. CX London is based in, er, Cambridge.
• Gift Wrapping: Gift wrapping and gift tag service available for a small fee.
• International Delivery Available
DevilWear
• www.devilwear.co.uk
Headers: Kids, Ladies, Men, Sunglasses, Gift Vouchers
Wide selection of branded clothing and accessories at very competitive prices. 100% authentic sunglasses and clothes from names such as Abercrombie, Cavlin Klein, Diesel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, Miss Sixty, Nike, Oakley, Police and many more with savings of up to 70%. DevilWear Ltd, Unit 15 Lister Road, North West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RB.
• Special Features: Live online chat with a sales representative.
• Special Offers: Special offers are available all the time and are updated weekly.
• International Delivery Available
Dress-for-less
• www.dress-for-less.com
Headers: Women, Men, Accessories
Dress-for-less is an online designer outlet offering great savings (up to 70%) on a large range of well known designer items for men and women. You will find bargains from brands like Disney, Tommy Hillfiger, DKNY, Rusty Neal, Calvin Klein, Mishumo and many more. They have a product range of up to 2,500 different products suitable for all tastes. They also have a large range of accessories including designer bags, backpacks, belts and sunglasses. Dress-for-less is based in Floersheim, Germany.
• Free Delivery on orders >£50
Ducti
• www.ducti.co.uk
Headers: Wallets, Bags, Watches, Ducti Tattoos
Every Ducti product is made with Super Duct Tape - yes, Duct Tape! And whats more it comes with a "Ducti Never Dies" lifetime trade in polivy - it the wallet ever wears out they will replace it with a new one! You can also get watches and bags, all made from this incredibly tough material.
Special Features: Weekly prize draw. Chance to win a Classic Wallet - just send your email a ddress.
Ethical Superstore
• www.ethicalsuperstore.com>
Headers: Activist Gear, Baby and Children, Bath & Body, Book Shop, Eco-gadgets, Fashion, Food & Drinks, Gifts, Cards & Hampers, Home & Garden, Sport & Leisure, Visionary DVDs, World Music
Ethical store offering hundreds of ecologically sound and fair trade products from many leading brands such as Traidcraft and Cafe Direct. ZeroPointZero is operated by PointOV Ltd, a social enterprise based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Ethical Superstore is a member of BAFTS (British Association of Fair Trade Shops) and the Social Enterprise Coalition.
Belt Buckles Galore
• http://beltbucklesgalore.co.uk
Headers: Belt Buckles, Belts, LED Belt Buckles, Personalised Name Belt Buckles, Vintage Retro Emo Bags
Huge range of belt buckles in a wide variety of styles. LED buckles can hold a personalised message (you can choose up to 256 characters) and can scroll from left to right.
• International Delivery Available.
Forzieri
• www.uk.forzieri.com
Headers:
Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing, Footwear, Bags & Wallets, Jewellery,
Home & Office
This is the UK branch of the Italian fashion company Forzieri. Based in
Florence, Italy, Forzieri are right up to date regarding the best that the
Italian market has to offer in the fashion accessory industry. Many of the
product collections featured on the site are not available outside of Italy
and, in those cases that are, they're sold for significantly higher prices
and in much smaller selections. Very stylish collections. Features many famous
brands such as Armani, Christian Dior and many more in addition to the Forzieri
brand.
Hardcloud
• www.hardcloud.com
Headers: Streetwear, Surf & Skate Clothing, Music Fashion, Accessories
All the latest in surf, skate and street clothing and accessories for men and women. Brands include Animal, Vans, Bench, Bench ladies, Roxy, Addict, Nixon, Volcom, Etnies, Globe & Nixon to name just a few. Hardcloud is based in Unit M3, Hilton Park, Church Farm Lane, East Wittering, West Sussex.
• Special Features: 14 day returns policy.
• International Delivery Available
Herbet Jones
• www.herbertjones.co.uk
Headers: Mens's Clothing Accessories: Bags, Belts, Cufflinks,Gloves, Grooming, Nightwear, Pens, Socks,
Ties,
Underwear,
Wallets, Watches
Herbert Jones offers a wide range of designer men’s accessories and underwear online. They have selected high quality products from the leading brands such as Calvin Klein, Ted Baker, Emporio Armani, D&G and Duchamp-London. Their product range covers accessories for formal and casual wear including leather wallets, striped socks and silver cufflinks. Herbert Jones is based in London.
• Special Features: 14 day returns policy.
• Free UK Delivery
• International Delivery Available
Hothair
• www.hothair.co.uk
Headers: Short Length Wigs, Mid Length Wigs, Party Wigs, Long Length Wigs, Raquel Welch Wigs, Hair Extensions, Hairpieces, Add ons, Put On Pieces, After Care
One of the places to visit if you are looking for fashion wigs, hair extensions and accessories. With nearly 200 products in stock, there is a very wide choice of lengths, styles and occasions. Prices are from around £35. In addition to a presence in Meadowhall, Milton Keynes and Merry Hill shopping centres, Hothair has outlets in Selfridges in London and Manchesterr and in Topshop in London.
• Free Delivery
IS Fashion
• www.isfashions.com
Headers: Anklets, Bags, Belts, Brooches, Bangles, Earrings, Hair Stuff, Jewellery, Rings, Scarves, Shoes, Parisma Collection, Hot Fashions
IS Fashion has a very nice range of fairly unusual fashion accessories for women and girls - its a bit like an online version of one of those small but very stylish fashion boutiques you find tucked away in towns like Cheltenham. Particularly good for handbags (look under Parisima Collection) and jewellery. IS Fashion is based in Prenton which is in The Wirral.
• Special Features: 14 day returns policy
Jewellery Love
• www.jewellerylove.co.uk
Headers: Neck, Ears, Wrist, Hand, Hair, Body, Accessories
Large selection of costume jewellery, plus a small numner of very nice fashion handbags, belts, sunglasses, handbag charms, keyrings, brooches and body jewellery. Products are obtained from around the world, so expect to see some of the latest designs here. Jewellery Love is based in Sale, Cheshire.
• Gift Wrapping: All jewellery is gift packed in an organza gift pouch free of charge. Gift boxes are extra.
• Free Jewellery Delivery
• International Deliveries Available
Joe Browns
• www.joebrowns.co.uk
Headers: Casual Tops & Polos, Footwear, Indystar, Jackets, Knitwear, Leathers, Shirts, Skirts & Dresses, Sweatshirts, Trousers & Jeans & Shorts, T-Shirts, Underwear, Gifts & Accessories, Adventure Activities
Great range of fashion clothing for men and women. Accessories include bags (great bags), sunglasses, jewellery and headgear plus more - there is a very good selection of pop art, for example. You can request a catalogue online. Joe Browns is based in Holbeck, Leeds.
KJ Beckett
• www.kjbeckett.com
Headers: Men's Clothing Accessories, Wedding Accessories
KJ BeckettKJ Beckett is a leading luxury men's accessories retailer. They offer a large collection of fine quality, exclusive accessories from around the world including cufflinks crafted in England, fine silk ties from Italy, and unique hand-made men's belts from the USA. Not to mention handkerchiefs, gloves, socks, waistcoats and more. In addition there is now a male grooming section which includes shaving, skincare, bodycare, grooming tools and fragrances. KJ Beckett is based in Keynsham.
• Special Features: 18-day money back guarantee on all purchases. Live online chat.
• Free UK Delivery
• International Delivery Available
Marks & Spencer Online Store
• www.marksandspencer.com
Headers: Women, Lingerie, Men, Kids, Entertainment, Travel, Home, Technology, Flowers & Gifts, Food & Wine, M&S Money, Gift Vouchers
In addition to the standard, high quality M&S range of clothing for men, women and children, there is the ultra trendy per una due range for girls, which is not available in all stores. The home department features an impressive range of home accessories, from soft furnishings to bathroom suites. Not to mention a pretty large range of rather upmarket furniture for every room in the house, including the garden. M&S online is not just restricted to clothes and home accessories - peek into the technology department for phones, TVs, hi-fi, radios, iPods and digital camcorders and cameras. The food department is in two parts. Lunchtogo allows you to order business lunches online - type in post code to see if you are in a delivery area. With food ordering, you have to download an order form to present at participating stores.
• Special Features: 90 day free returns policy. You can sign up for the Marks & Spencer credit card, &more, online.
• Gift Service: Gift vouchers and gift wrapping available, plus you can have your order sent to more than one address.
• Free UK Delivery for Furniture, TVs and Flowers
Miss Selfridge
• www.missselfridge.com
Headers: Dresses, Tops, Knitwear, Denim, Trousers and Shorts, Skirts, Coats & Jackets, Petites, Footwear, Accessories, Hosiery, Lingerie, Swimwear, Nightwear, Jewellery by Diva, Holiday Shop
With hundreds of stores worldwide Miss Selfridge really needs no introduction here except to say that in addition to the "normal range" they have a great petites section with sizes from 4 to 14. Oh, and the clothes are really stylish. And they are all for women, sorry guys.
• Special Features: 14 days returns policy or you can return to a store within 28 days from the purchase of your order.
Museum Selection
• www.museumselection.com
Headers: Books, Clothes & Accessories, Entertainment, Food, 
Garden, Home, Greetings Cards, Jewellery, Stationery
Museum Selection began life as a mail order historical gift retailer, and now you can also purchase their products online. Museum Selection works with some of the leading museums & galleries in the UK and worldwide (inlcuding The British Library, the V&A, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the National Portrait Gallery) to source and create their products. In fact, you can search either by product or by museum. Museum Selection is based in Cleator Moor, Cumbria.
• Gift Service: Will send your order to an address other than your own, with a personal message.
• International Delivery Available
Next Directory
• www.next.co.uk
Headers: Women, Lingerie, Men, Children, Homeware, Electrical, Gifts, Flowers, Gift Vouchers
Next Directory is the UK's largest direct home shopping company. You can shop online, on the high street and by telephone. (Next has hundreds of high street stores throughout the UK). The website also has a "quickshop" feature - if you know the code numbers of the goods you want to order you can just enter these. You can pay by credit card or you can open a Next account and you will receive a monthly statement. There is a small charge if you order a copy of the Next Directory.
• Special Features: Returns are free on account purchases. Next day delivery on flowers.
• Connection Service: Connection service available on freestanding washing machines, washer dryers and dishwashers. Your old machine must be disconnected first. They will also dispose of your old appliance. Charges apply.
Noflysonus
• www.noflysonus.com
Headers: Men, Women, Accessories, Footwear
Looking for trendy streetwear? Very good range 
of clothing for both men and women. Accessories include bags, underwear, hats and caps. Top brands such as Pucca, Emily Strange, Blythe, Chunk, Hello Kitty, DrunknMunky, Scary Miss Mary, 555Soul, Bico, Fine, Golddigga, Gimp, Ruby Gloom, Roman Dirge, DISNEY'S Ink & Paint and Gimp. Noflysonus is owned and operated by Premierserve Ltd and is based in Derby.
Not Designer
• www.notdesigner.com
Headers: Sunglasses, Bling Belts, Hollywood Hats
Innovative and up to the minute fashion accessories from all over the world and at great prices. If you like designer fashion, then you will definitely like Not Designer fashion. Not Designer is a family business based in Guildford, Surrey.
Nucleus
• www.nucleus-online.com
Headers: Ladies , Mens, Footwear, Accessories, Surfing Accessories
Leisure wear website providing leading brand fashion ranges from Etnies, Vans, Art, Emerica, Billabong and many more. Nucleus (owned by Island Leisure) has two shops in Swansea, which is the base of their operations.
• Special Features: 14 day returns policy.
• International Delivery Available
oki-ni
• www.oki-ni.com
Headers: Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing, Jewellery & Accessories
oki-ni works in collaboration with a range of brands such as Adidas, Duffer, Diesel and Evisu to create stylish clothing and lifestyle unique to oki-ni and only available online from oki-ni.com. All designs are produced in limited numbers to maintain rarity and uniqueness. New products are introduced on a monthly pbasis. Oki-ni is London based with a store in Savile Row plus outlets in Glasgow, Hong Kong and Stockholm. Great website.
• International Delivery Available: Worldwide
Patra Silk
• www.patra.com
Headers: Women, Men, Children, Bedding
Luxury. Full range of clothing for men, women and children with a twist - all the items are either silk or silk mix. And its not just clothes here. You can get wonderful silk sheets, silk quilt covers, silk quilts and silk pillow cases. Patra Silk can be found at Child's Hill, London.
• Special Features: 21 day returns policy.
• International Delivery Available
Prowse & Hargood
• www.prowseandhargood.com
Headers: Men, Women
Prowse & Hargood are makers of two-fold formal cotton shirts for men and women along with a range of accessories that include handmade woven silk ties, handcrafted cufflinks, and cotton socks. Shirts are available in a variety of styles. Prowse & Hargood is based in Jessop Close, Clacton-on-Sea.
• Special Features: Win £100 worth of vouchers in the monthly prize draw (no purchase necessary).
• International Delivery Available
• Special Offers: Multi buy offers on all shirts and accessories.
Swerve Clothing
• www.swerve.co.uk
Headers: T Shirts, Tops, Knitwear, Shirts, Jeans, Jackets, Daniel Christian Collection, Accessories
Swerve Clothing UK sells a range of casual designer clothing for men. All the top names are there, including Armani, Versace, Calvin Klein, Tommy, Diesel, DKNY etc. Shirts, t-shirts, tops, jeans, skirts, jackets, and a limited stock of underwear. Swerve is based in Reading, Berks.
• Special Features: 14 day return policy.
Swagger & Swoon
• www.swaggerandswoon.com
Headers: Ties, Braces, Cufflinks, Cravats, Wallets, Handbags, Ladies Pashminas, Ladies Scarves, Ladies Cufflinks, Mens Grooming
From plain ties to novelty toys, from silk ties to cummerbunds, you will find it all here, including bow ties (in a variety of colours), clip ons and wedding cravats. Launched in December 2003, Tie Warehouse now has hundreds of ties available, with the range updated regularly. The Tie Warehouse is based in Swanscombe.
• Special Features: 14 day returns policy.
• International Delivery Available
Tontojacks
• www.tontojacks.co.uk
Headers: Backpacks & Monostraps, Baseball Caps, Beanie Hats, Briefcases & Messenger Bags, Bumbags, Fashion & Fun Bags, Fleece Headbands, Holdalls Sport & Travel, Sun Visors & Sun Hats, Sunglasses - Sports, Wallets & Purses, Waterproof & Winter Hats
Diverse range of fashionable headgear and bags, from German army hats to straw summer hats and from bumbags to briefcases. Tontojacks is based in Plymouth.
• Free UK Delivery
• International Delivery Available
Universal Textiles
• www.universal-textiles.com
Headers: Thermal Underwear, Socks, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Underwear & Nightwear, Clothing, Towels, Bedding, Homewears, Sleeping Bags
Great value on socks and thermal wear from Universal Textiles and one of the few places I've seen where you can buy 100% cotton socks - and at excellent prices. You can also get a host of other textiley type products from Egyptian cotton to Barbie beach towels. Highly recommended. Universal Textiles is based in Harrison Road, Leicester.
• Special Features: 30 day, no quibble, money back guarantee.
• Free Delivery on orders >£50
Wood's of Shropshire
• www.woodsofshropshire.co.uk
Headers: Men's Formal Shirts, Casual Shirts, Big Mens Shirts, Silk Ties, Cufflinks, Silk Bow Ties, Pantherella socks, Ladies Socks from Pantherella, Mens Accessories, Ladies Accessories, Cashmere Scarves, Silk Scarves, Mens Underwear, Pyjamas and Dressing Gowns
If you want to treat yourself, this is one of the shops to have a look at; from silk socks to cashmere lined leather gloves. And there are some great items for the men too! Excellent selections of men's shirts, cufflinks, ties and other accessories. Wood's of Shropshire is a family run company and is based in Church Stretton, Shropshire.
• International Delivery Available
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