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<p><b><font size="2"><a name="market"></a>Top Five Shopping
Spots in Camden</font><br>
</b><font size="1"><i>By Carlo Piovano</i></font></p>
<p> <font size="1">There are pissed-off punks getting drunk
on the canal bridge, carefully trash-clothed artists looking
for visual inspiration, scary goth types trying black leather
on, and teams of tourists making it impossible to use the
sidewalks. That's right, you're shopping in Camden. And what
do people come to Camden for if not to find all those alternative
clothes and items available nowhere else? In a maelstrom of
different tastes, a few pointers to shops worth note. <br>
<br>
<b>Braintree Hemp Shop</b> <br>
9/10 Eastyard, Camden Lock NW1 <br>
tel: 0207 267 9343 <br>
Why are you expecting a smart comment about spliffs? None
of that. This store is serious about the ecologic and economic
benefits to be reaped from using hemp as a clothing material.
Importing from China, this store makes quality products that
break the hippie stereotype of hemp wear being rough and baggy.
They're trying to provide an alternative direction in the
clothing industry. And just think if you could smoke your
neck-tie at the end of a tough day (doh! Couldn't resist�).
<br>
<br>
<b>Metalhead</b> <br>
220 Camden High St. NW1 <br>
tel: 0207 916 7962 <br>
Representative of the subsection of Camden shops which sport
platform boots, neo-goth leather wear, and black t-shirts
for just about any and every metal band ever to head-bang.
The music blaring from boom boxes and the general theme of
hell and destruction can be intimidating where it not for
a steady stream of curious tourists browsing the racks. <br>
<br>
<b>Penny Burdett</b> <br>
48 West Yard, Camden Lock, Chalk Farm Rd. NW1 <br>
tel: 0207 482 6630 <br>
Knitting is no longer solely a grandma pass-time. Penny Burdett
elevates it to the level of art, quite literally, as she produces
knitted copies of famous paintings, in addition to her very
beautiful catalogue of clothes and accessories. The feel is
often very autumnal, even though she does produce very light
wool and chenille pieces suitable for the summertime as well.
</font></p>
<p><font size="1"><b>Punky Fish</b> <br>
Unit 308, Stables Market, Camden NW1 <br>
tel: 0208 503 3743 <br>
There's something for everyone in Camden. While a lot of the
black leather and high-rise platform boot attract serious
goth types, Punky Fish's street-wear aims more towards the
sprightly teen girl crowd. The 70s punk trademarks of zippers,
straps, and bright colours are recycled into a modern urban
look which is less about anarchy and more about looking good.
</font></p>
<p><font size="1"><b>Rhythm Records </b><br>
281 Camden High St. NW1 <br>
tel: 0207 267 0123 <br>
A music shop that can satisfy your most obscure cravings.
Specialising in the indie and electro tastes, you can still
find interesting CDs and vinyls in the Soul, Funk, R&B;, and
Jazz categories. The downstairs is a bit of a gallery of the
cult figures, with posters and DVDs on sale, as well as tickets
to upcoming London events. </font></p>
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