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Best of British (clothes, jewels, home goods, and so much more)
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Sophie Barnett
As a lifelong Angophile born and raised in New York, here are the brands I look to when I feel London calling but can't hop on a flight.
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The clothing brands
 
The home goods
 
The books

The clothing brands

British clothiers do it best. I said what I said. Here are my faves that I've found, ALL tried and tested by yours truly. 

 
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a delicious striped shirt in a fabric so soft you have to feel it to believe it
WNU x Felicity Kay - With Nothing Underneath
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You're probably already obsessed with Missoma. If not: you're welcome
Ripple Stud Earrings | 18k Gold Plated
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A black-tie wedding dress that works for all seasons (plus, that back!)
rio - french floral black
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Borrowed from the boys, then tailored to perfection
The Boyfriend Double Cuff: Tencel, Off-White and Navy
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Taper 2" & hem if you're short (comme moi), then wear every day.
Wool Rampling Trousers
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I own it. It's even better IRL
The Boyfriend Exaggerated Cuff Tencel Burgundy Stripe Shirt
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Think I might need a Jean LDN knuckle duster
The Carole Ring | Honey Quartz
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Sure, saving feels good. But so does spending on a suede skirt…
Edwina - Tan
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Find a chicer tea dress, I dare you
ALESSANDRA RICH Bow-embellished polka-dot silk-satin midi dress | NET-A-PORTER
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I'll admit. I've wanted one for ages
Ria - Aquarius
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Cool girl glasses at less-stress prices
The Meli Icons
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The only leather jacket that's ever made me want a leather jacket
Beatrix Red Vinyl Jacket
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The home goods

No one does interiors like the Brits. Unconvinced? Let's chat after we walk through these picks 

 
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By far my favorite lamps
Lampshades – MATILDA GOAD & CO.
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Chic AND hand-wipe (!) placemats to brighten every meal
Placemats | Balu London
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Have I mentioned trays are my all-time favorite gift?
Hadley Tray | Sharland England by Louise Roe
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Stunning candleabras, made in the UK
Feldspar x Lucy Williams Home
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Top of my Christmas list for years. No pressure to my husband!
Frilled Cushion: Tulips of Belgravia in Pink and Burgundy | Ottoline
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If you think they look good now, imagine them flickering with candlelight
Olive Glass Lantern Tea Light Holder (Pair) - 18 cm
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TV dinners & breakfast in bed never looked so chic
Chinoiserie Folding Tray
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Tea tastes better in these
Honor Breakfast Mug
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A gloriously cheeky & deliciously scented candle that pays homage to the classic British mint
After Eight Small Candle
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The books

 
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Think this one speaks for itself
New English Interiors: At Home with Creatives
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There's nowhere like London
London. Portrait of a City
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Into royal scandal? You'll be into the Tudors
The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England
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Polishing up for the country house I'm manifesting
English Country House Style: Traditions & Secrets
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Anyone else crave pub culture in their hometown?
Great Pubs of England: 33 Best Hostelries
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Another outsiders guide to the inside on my shelf
Noble Ambitions: The Rise of the Country House
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His book on Margaret is amazing. This is next for me!
Q: A Voyage Around the Queen
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An affecting portrait of London life
Evenings and Weekends
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A fabulous gift I can't wait to dive into
Crown & Sceptre: History of British Monarchy
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This book should've been 100x more popular
Love Marriage
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As good as its cover
Ma'am Darling
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Heavenly, gossipy, sharp. As Tina always is
The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor
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The darker side of British dominance
Empireland: How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain
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A can't miss chronicle of England's most iconic woman
The Diana Chronicles
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Another darker read I've had on my shelf for years
Sad Little Men: Private Schools in England
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A charmingly British “self-help” book
Meditations for Mortals: Embrace Limitations
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I'd never do a London list without Zadie
The Fraud: The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller
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If you love you friends (and I hope you do!) this book will hit hard. My only regular re-read
Everything I Know About Love
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