I blogged earlier in the week about Nottingham and its shops. One of the shops I mentioned was One True Saxon – who have a slogan which suggests, “If you have to ask – you can’t afford it!”.

Actually, it wasn’t as expensive as Paul Smith. But it was very cool! I bought a few things – and the guys in the shop were really friendly – the free tee shirt and discount was well received! It is really great to see a very small shop, tucked away in the Lace Market doing so well. Visitors come from all aver the UK. It is truly a destination shop.

The have supplies in a number of other shops (including John Lewis) but they explained that they are looking to open some more shops.

I’m not sure I want them to.

I used to buy Muji pens – from Oxford Street in London when no one else had them. I also used to buy Abercrombie & Fitch from South Street Seaport in New York – when no one else had them.

There is something ‘cool’ about having stuff that other people don’t have – I guess it’s what makes us different. But then again, perhaps everyone should be able to get hold of some of the excellent gear that One True Saxon sell! And as Carl Froch buys his gear there and he’s mates with them – perhaps I will let them do what they want!

The shop is in a rally interesting part of Nottingham – with some great pubs and cafes. But there is also the Galleries of Justice and The Nottingham Contemporary within a few yards. If you are interested in Architecture, there are some great buildings too. It was some time since we had wandered around this part of the Lace Market – but we will be back…

When I have saved up!