Boom boxes, records, palm trees on the walls, musty books and a "buns of steel" video? It’s just what you would find at Any Street Stoop or Block. With fresh stock coming in every fortnight, it is worth cruising down to the beach, even in winter, to find some nice threads.
Specialising in retro and vintage pieces, the store has that ’80s feel to it with shoulder pads, sparkles, big clip on earrings and bright colours adorning its racks.
ASSoB always have a really great shoe range, think boots, sandals and ultra cute crushed velvet converses. It is clear owner Stacey Tonkes draws inspiration from cult icons such as David Bowie, Blondie and, more recently, Chloe Sevigny and Lady Gaga when choosing individual and eclectic pieces to showcase.
So what better way to spend an afternoon than straying down to the beach and then going on a shopping spree? Summer, here I come!
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