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posted May 16, 2011 / 21 Comments

When you think of British fashion, what pops into your mind?

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Mena Trott

Mena Trott started The Sew Weekly to document her attempt to sew all of her own clothes in 2010. Since then, she's made over 125 outfits and has way more clothes than she needs.

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  1. Helena
    May 16, 2011 at 3:21 am

    Swinging London, 60s mod. It’s my first thought.

  2. Shelley
    May 16, 2011 at 8:31 am

    Ms. Marple

  3. Elizabeth
    May 16, 2011 at 9:21 am

    Mod and/or punk rock

  4. Catherine
    May 16, 2011 at 10:50 am

    60′s Mod. Is it a Beatles thing?

  5. Amy
    May 16, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    It’s either a Beatles thing or an Austin Powers thing…yeah baby!

  6. northwest is best
    May 16, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    Me! Seriously though… Alexander McQueen, Kate Moss, mod, punk and – at the moment – Kate Middleton.

  7. House Of Pinheiro
    May 16, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    tartan, punk, fun, crazy

  8. Quipardue
    May 16, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    beautiful coats and hats

  9. Susan F
    May 16, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    60s fashion, Carnaby street, Mary whats-her-name. It was incredibly lively and fun.

  10. Jenn
    May 16, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    First, Mary Quant and Twiggy. Mondrian-inspired modern art colorblocking, microminis and patent-leather boots.

  11. Sue
    May 16, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    Yes first thing that comes to my mind is the Beatles attire, and maxi coats with fur at the collar and cuffs and mini skirts with high boots. But these days I also think of Diana and Kate.

  12. Emmalouisesimmonds
    May 17, 2011 at 4:16 am

    A Burberry Mac and black brolley

  13. Nancy
    May 17, 2011 at 5:08 am

    I worked on ships for 10 years and met lots of Brits. I hate to say this, but the one thing that always stood out was clunky shoes.

  14. Patchworks-and-miscellany.blogspot.com
    May 17, 2011 at 9:21 am

    Tartan plaids, riding clothing, and Military garb.

  15. margueritedesigns
    May 17, 2011 at 11:19 am

    Zandra Rhodes, Mary Quant, Norman Hartnell, Hardy Amies, Vivienne Westwood, Jean Muir, Alexander McQueen, Matthew Williamson, Betty Jackson, Philip Treacy, Wayne Hemingway, Stella McCartney …

  16. margueritedesigns
    May 17, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Ooh and don’t forget Laura Ashley …

  18. Sonja
    May 18, 2011 at 7:34 am

    I think of sweaters paired with knee-length skirts and sensible shoes, sort of a schoolgirl look (think Joan Fontaine in “Rebecca”).

  19. Lisette
    May 20, 2011 at 6:55 am

    Definitely the mods, but then also things like peacoats and rain boots! Cozy sweaters…

  21. Kazz
    May 22, 2011 at 4:09 am

    Vivienne Westwood all the way for me.