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London Calling
Not jetting to London for the Olympics? Here's ten lovely British things you can find right here at home.
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SPICY SCENT
An energizing, peppery unisex fragrance in a bottle meant to be displayed. Juniper Sling eau de toilette ($110), by Penhaligon’s, from La Petite Parfumerie
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REBEL MARCH
She’s tough, with a floral interior. Fold down the leather for a softer look. Women’s boots ($150), from Dr. Martens
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ANIMAL MAGNETISM
British designer Charlotte Taylor’s Anthropologie collection is inspired by fishing, beekeeping, and Japanese art. And donkeys. Silk shift ($188), by Charlotte by Charlotte Taylor, from Anthropologie
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UNDER FOOT
The Union Jack is everywhere this summer. Needlepoint foot stool ($325), from Jonathan Adler
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WANT A REVOLUTION
British-inspired furnishings are coming to us in August when UK retailer Andrew Martin opens in Edina. Beatles embroidered chair ($1,995), from Andrew Martin International
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ENGLISH GENTLEMAN
Tweed is never out of season across the pond. Dress shirt ($99), by Barbour; tie ($110), by Seaward & Stern; and vest ($440), by Heimie’s, all from Heimie’s Haberdashery
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IN THE TRENCHES
Timeless, yet updated. Burberry’s latest takes on the trench will hit stores this month. Woven raffia trench coat ($2,995), from Burberry
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SPORTY CHAP
Ideal for the city or country, and crushable for easy packing. Trilby Foldaway fur felt hat ($175), by Christy, from Heimie’s Haberdashery
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PILLOW PRIDE
A modern twist on English icons, with the Union Jack on the back. Tower Bridge/Prince pillows ($49.95 each), by Naked Décor, from martinpatrick3
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CARRY ALL
A spot of luxury you’ll want on your arm every day. Snake print bag ($1,750), by Mulberry, from Pumpz
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In the afterglow of the Queen’s Jubilee, on the eve of the Summer Olympics in London, and given our daily obsession with Kate and Pippa, we fancy all things British.
Where To Buy
Andrew Martin (opening August)
7101 France Ave. S., Edina
Anthropologie
four metro locations including 917 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-224-0349
Burberry
Mall of America, 952-854-7000
Dr. Martens
Mall of America, 952-854-9006
Heimie’s Haberdashery
400 St. Peter St., St. Paul, 651-224-2354
Jonathan Adler
1439 W. Lake St., Mpls, 612-353-5311
La Petite Parfumerie
87 Water St., Excelsior, 952-475-2212
martinpatrick3
212 3rd Ave. N., Mpls., 612-746-5329
Pumpz & Company
Galleria, 952-926-2252