The London Chase: How I Found the WTAPS x New Balance 2010 at Foot Patrol

Olive and grey WTAPS collaboration sneakers sitting on top of a New Balance shoebox

A Global Hunt for a Coveted Sneaker: The WTAPS New Balance Story Begins My work as CityNomix for Photomo is a constant exploration. I walk, I shoot, I write. My goal is to capture the essence of urban culture, one discovery at a time. This story, however, is more personal. It’s about a quest born Continue reading “The London Chase: How I Found the WTAPS x New Balance 2010 at Foot Patrol”

Is Dover Street Market London a Treasure Trove for Rare Collaborations? A Deep Dive for Sold-Out Sneakers

Cream and dark brown Auralee x New Balance collaboration sneakers displayed on a bright red shelving unit

From Notting Hill Records to a Fashion Labyrinth: The Dover Street Market Mission Fresh from securing a vinyl copy of Noel Gallagher’s legendary performance, *The Dreams We Have as Children*, in a Notting Hill record shop, my journey as CityNomix continued. (You can read about that musical pilgrimage here: Notting Hill Record Shop Chronicles). My Continue reading “Is Dover Street Market London a Treasure Trove for Rare Collaborations? A Deep Dive for Sold-Out Sneakers”

Your Ultimate Guide to Boots UK: The Best Affordable Skincare & Souvenirs in London

Six bottles of Glycerin and Rosewater and a stack of No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced day and night cream boxes on a wooden table

The Blue Glow on a London Evening Dusk settled over St. Pancras Station. The grand, stone facade cast long shadows, and a crisp chill in the air hinted at the coming winter. I was fresh from a successful trip to Marks & Spencer, my bag filled with delightful food souvenirs. But my mission, as CityNomix, Continue reading “Your Ultimate Guide to Boots UK: The Best Affordable Skincare & Souvenirs in London”

Hunting for the Adidas x Oasis Collab in London: A Discovery in the Soho Flagship Store

The interior of an Adidas Originals store. A blue neon trefoil logo is displayed by the window, and products like an Oasis collaboration T-shirt are arranged on a white platform.

An Unexpected Detour to Soho My day in Margate, the seaside town in southeast England, wrapped up sooner than expected. The primary mission—acquiring some exclusive Stussy gear—was a success. But as the train carried me and my spoils back to London, I found myself with a rare gift: a free afternoon. After dropping my bags Continue reading “Hunting for the Adidas x Oasis Collab in London: A Discovery in the Soho Flagship Store”

The Ultimate Guide to Stüssy Margate: A Treasure Trove of Archive Pieces at Unbeatable Prices

Inside a clothing store. Various types of outerwear, such as down jackets and plaid shirts, are hung in a row on a uniquely designed light green rack.

Introduction: Why Margate, Not London? For any Stüssy enthusiast visiting London, a trip to the chapter store in Soho is practically a pilgrimage. However, if you’re searching for a piece from a past collection or something truly unique, the real treasure isn’t in the city center. Your destination lies about 90 minutes by train from Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Stüssy Margate: A Treasure Trove of Archive Pieces at Unbeatable Prices”

Dover Street Market London: A Street Fashion Pilgrimage Through Comme des Garçons’ Vision

Show window of Dover Street Market London with a metallic object against a pink background.

The London Essential: Why Dover Street Market Beckons Hello, fellow explorers, this is CityNomix. While my days are rooted in digital marketing, my passion lies in wandering the streets of cities worldwide, unearthing local culture through a discerning eye. Here on Photomo, we embrace the mantra “Walk, Shoot, Write,” bringing you evocative experiences from global Continue reading “Dover Street Market London: A Street Fashion Pilgrimage Through Comme des Garçons’ Vision”

A Taste of London: The Legendary Salt Beef Beigel at Beigel Bake on Brick Lane & A Visit to the Stylish GOODHOOD

Beigel Bake's delicious salt beef bagel with tender and juicy meat

Introduction: A Long-Awaited London Brick Lane Experience Hello, this is CityNomix from Photomo. While my everyday job is in digital marketing, my passion lies in exploring cities both domestically and internationally, uncovering and sharing local culture. This time, on the cloudy evening of November 14th, 2024, just after 6:19 PM, I finally made my way Continue reading “A Taste of London: The Legendary Salt Beef Beigel at Beigel Bake on Brick Lane & A Visit to the Stylish GOODHOOD”