If I had been a Mod I would have come to Lui, at No. 84 High Street for many of the branded items necessary - Lambretta, Merc, Ben Sherman, Lacoste. Some of these brands have proved popular with the less stylish Chav generation since.

The shop sells what is called 'Casual Wear' for men, and is well-known locally for the quality of its stock.

They also sell Yves Saint Laurant pour homme, Nickelson - Protection Wear, and Hugo Boss. This is not to detract from the shop, but I no longer like Hugo Boss, despite once owning one of their suits. This is because I have since been told they designed the uniforms that encouraged so many young men to join the Waffen SS.

Tel 0208 509 1173. Next door to Iqbal Travel and Shanze Hairdressers.