European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 15, 1977, Darmstadt, Hesse Sis photos by Gus Sci settler j. Sneath is at fish Market by 5 . To select Day s catch for harrods. Sale Sand no sates 0 you re Oft in Union with the wild idea you d like to do a Little shop Ping from anoraks to an Tique clothes from High fashion to herbals. A just published Book the 1977 fashion guide by Kaori o Connor and Farrol Kahn plodder & Stoughton. Claims to pinpoint just where it All can be found. The 380-Page paperback could be a useful travelling companion for first timers to the City or those with specific designers or stores or fashion items in mind the guide lists shop stocks prices specialities sizes opening hours Etc. A also gives stars for shops it considers have Dis tint ivc style value for Price outstanding presentation or outstanding service Don to however expect the Little Book obviously put together by ecology minded editors to toll you where you can get a Leopard skin fur. A pair of Crocodile shoes or a Tortoise Shell comb in a Forward pitch for endangered Spe cies and the world wildlife fund it admonishes that no such products should be on Sale though the Book centers on female Fash ions it also gives bargain lips and offers Small sections on Beauty Parlours and men swear. There is a Short rundown on Cus Tomer s rights too. Included in these under British Law is the right to expect goods that Are neither damaged nor broken goods that Are As de scribed i a Box labelled three handkerchiefs Blue should contain exactly thai and goods that fit heir purpose if Vou. Say. Ask for Waterproof boots you should be mild just that i the shop not the manufacturer has the responsibility of meeting these conditions and if they Don t you re entitled to a refund of the Purchase Price if the states the Book offers you an Exchange or repair you May accept it but if you do you will probably be waiving your right to a Cash refund. The customer also is not obligated to accept a credit Lor another Purchase what to do if the shop Falls to live up to its obligations report it to the Citi zen s advice Bureau or consumer advice Center listed in the London Telephone Book. The Book also Points out that it is a Crim Inal offence under the British trades description act 1968 for a shop to display a Mark Down sign unless the article had been on Sale at the original Price for at least 28 consecutive Days in the preceding six months. If not. The shop must Label the item for example. A a bargain or special Purchase or other phrase in any Case whether or not the item was purchased on Sale the customer always has the right to that aforementioned refund. Among the nearly 200 shops listed in the Book Are barkers bargain basement at John Barker it co. 63 Kensington High Street. W8 some of the Best buys in town. Shoes from 299 pounds around $5. Dresses under 3 pounds. Prices arc kept Down by expert buying and ordering in bulk whenever possible and Stock includes ends of lines. Job lots frustrated Export orders and excellent seconds " Browns at 2,1 South motion Street Given a Star for style and another for presenta Tion the most Beautiful men s shop in top shop. Oxford circus we the place to go for those who like the latest in Young styles " Adcocy. Brigg t sons. 185 Piccadilly. We you la also find everything for the Well dressed horse plus dog whistles to hang on Silver chairs. Fox mask studs and Graceful Horsehair Fly and if you Are Hung up on the twenties to fifties look. Art Deco jewelry and the like the Antiquaries. 135 and 139 Kings Road and 15 flood Street Are the places to go the basement Acme attraction shop there for example stocks everything from Freaky fifties sunglasses and enormous Over the head shaggy fake fur jackets to plastic ankle boots from Marv Quant s Quant afoot collection of the sixties never worn and still in their original boxes and Carrier bags Mah Neth sniffing out the goods in famed department store s elegant perfumery. May 15, 1977 we feel we Are in show business. The place must look the stars and stripes Poge 13
