Rokit Covent Garden

Rokit is another chain of vintage shops, of the three in London I would agree that this one is the most soulfull and welcoming. They also have an amazing range of shirts and coats, perfect for winter which has already reared its ugly head.

It took me a while to spot as it is by no means in the main area of Covent Garden, but when I did find it I had to indulge in a spot of browsing. I was... more

Rokit have benn going for years - I remember their small (and slightly eclectic) stall in Camden Market in the late 80s, but the opening of this store in Covent Garden heralded them joining the mainstream fashion world.

There's a large amount of stock here for women and men, covering everything from jeans and shirts to leather jackets, shoes, boots and acccessories. As with anything retro,... more

I love this shop!

I first went here to look for a retro tracksuit for a tracksuit party at Glasto and was might impressed.

There is something for every one in here, be it accessories , fancy dress, army coats, footwear or just something to complement your unique style. You can find yourself spending a long time looking at all the items or laughing at the fashions from days gone by.

Unlike... more

As with my review for Beyond Retro, a few years ago when I first moved to London I would've probably given 4 stars but now think that 'vintage' has got a bit too popular and everyone seems to have jumped on the bandwagon of late which has pushed prices up and it is noticeable in here.

Similarly to other vintage stalls and stores, you can get some great finds in here and because they're... more

Even if you don't buy anything, it's a great place to hang out: lots of interesting old stuff to look at! And an amazing amount of accessories Definitely worth a visit. more