In response to overwhelming demand please find the following entertaining
quotes from Japan Air Lines 1966 pocket book "A Man's Guide to
London".....I'll do nightclubs another time, in the meantime here are some
shopping tips for time-travellers:
Introduction:
With this book you can be as knowledgeable about the most elegant, masculine
city in the world as if you had lived in London all your life...In book form
it is the advice of a sophisticated and experienced man who knows London
well and is in a position to advise you where you can get the best of
everything you are likely to need, be it night-club entertainment or a
hair-cut, a hire car or a dish of oysters.
Cecil Gee
39-45 Shaftesbury Ave W1
REgent 8561
Probably the widest range of avant-garde men's clothes. Much patronised by
actors. Good for coats and shirts. Free expresso coffee while you wait
downstairs.
John Stephen's Store
52-55 Carnaby St, W1
REgent 5164
Clothes that won't make you feel English abroad. John Stephen pioneered the
Carnaby Street Look and now he has two dozen branches - seven in Carnaby
Street. The latest fractional differences in length of trouser, etc., is
swiftly reflected in the window of John Stephen's branches. Useful place to
keep up with your way-out son.
Harrods
Knightsbridge, SW1
SLOane 1234
Worth mentioning here is the pop disc dispenser they now have in the record
department which is the first in England. Apart from this revolutionary
machine, there is a first class selection of records.
Maison Sagne Ltd, Choclatiers
105 Marylebone High St, W1
WElbeck 6240
Beautiful hand made chocolates, marrons glace, and fruits of any size up to
whole pineapples. Also cakes, pastries, and what are claimed to be the best
sausage rolls in the world.
Paxton and Whitfield Ltd.
93, Jermyn St, SW1
WHItehall 3380
For the best British cheeses in all sizes and vintages. Also features
sausages of pre-war dimensions.
Bourne and Hollingsworth Ltd.
Oxford St, W1
MUseum 1515
The French of London men's salon in this store is presided over by Mr.
Gerald Conway, hairdresser to the film, television, and stage professions.
The ambience is that of a comfortable club. Manicure service by decorative
girls is provided and light refreshments are available.
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