Storm in a Teacup

‘Storm in a Teacup’ is a unique London based clothing store that stocks an ever evolving and meticulously selected array of new & archive designer men's wear & women's wear, shoes & accessories. The store is essentially a platform to sell on or buy interesting pieces of designer history. Specialising in unique contemporary pieces from the likes of Comme des Garcons, Martin Margiela, Yohji Yamamoto

, Issey Miyake, Vivienne Westwood, Azzedine Alaia, Raf Simons, Dries Van Noten, Ann Demeulemeester, Chanel, Helmut Lang, Eley Kishimoto, Prada, Celine, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen... housed alongside individually selected vintage, antique items, all wrapped up in an eccentric yet expertly crafted package. Working first hand with high-end designers and photographers, such as Bettina Rheims and Martin Margiela has given Claudia a unique and sophisticated eye for detail. Combined with Joe’s experience working for the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Tom Ford & Mario Testino they have the ideal credentials for selecting incredible items not easily found elsewhere. Worlds apart from the typical Vintage or Designer Exchange one would usually stumble across. Not just stock, but the fruits of a labour of love, an overriding tone that echoes through this delightful boutique. A true 'diamond in the rough' paving the way to encourage high fashion to find its place here in East London. The store is driven by the importance of the physical buying experience. They recognise the inevitable direction of retail to the digital online markets, however have pledged they will always strive to maintain the one to one shopping experience in a unique and magical environment. Every inch of this Georgian shop at 366 Kingsland Road was lovingly restored by hand with the influx of neon orange perspex, reclaimed antique timber and steel. Touring musicians are invited to play live in store on occasion, where unassuming guests are treated to Hendricks seasonal cocktails in bone china teacups. Clients stretch as far as Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo, Milan, Paris, L.A. & New York... Featured in Elle Japan, Vogue China, British Vogue, Jalouse & Time Out to name but a few. The shop has become a favourite for the discerning fashion conscious celebrity and their stylists, as a result Joe & Claudia offer the opportunity of out of hours appointments. This little shop is a seductive place of wonder and excitement for those in 'the know', hidden in plain sight on the unlikely stretch of Kingsland Road nestled between Shoreditch & Dalston. "A shop that is going to make a lot of fashion designers jobs a lot easier"
Katie Daley - Time Out

" A must for anyone whose job it is to find incredible one off pieces of fashion history"

There really is a great deal of wondrous things going on in such a small space - hence ‘Storm In A Teacup’.