From a Sneaker High to a Tea Mission: Why I Hunt for Souvenirs at Waitrose The London night air carries a unique scent, a blend of history and modernity. Fresh from my successful sneaker acquisition—a coveted pair of WTAPS x New Balance—I, CityNomix, was already on to my next mission. This wasn’t just another errand; Continue reading “Waitrose: Your Ultimate Guide to Finding London’s Best Souvenir Tea”
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”
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”
The Ultimate Guide to Oasis Vinyl Hunting in London After a reflective pilgrimage to the Royal Albert Hall, where the ghost of Noel Gallagher’s legendary acoustic set still lingers, my journey continued. I was headed to a personal sanctuary: Music & Video Exchange in Notting Hill. This isn’t just another record shop; it’s a place Continue reading “Oasis Vinyl Hunting in London: A Deep Dive into Music & Video Exchange”
From Museum Mile to a Music Mecca: The Walk to the Royal Albert Hall After immersing myself in the world of design at the Victoria and Albert Museum, I set out on foot towards a place of deep personal significance. My destination was just a short stroll away in South Kensington: the majestic, terracotta-domed sanctuary Continue reading “A Pilgrimage to the Royal Albert Hall: Chasing the Ghosts of Oasis’s Legendary Gigs”
When the clock strikes 5 PM in London, the city quickly sinks into a deep ultramarine blue.The wind whipping against the cobblestones signals that it’s time to turn up your collar. I’m CityNomix. Today was a marathon.I started by heading out to the seaside town of Margate in Kent to dig for some rare Stussy Continue reading “Booking Office 1869 Dinner Review: A Walk-In Feast at St Pancras London”
What is Marks & Spencer? A Pillar of British Life Stepping away from the vibrant energy of Soho, with a freshly acquired record from Phonica Records in hand, I set my course for a different kind of cultural institution. My destination was Marks & Spencer, affectionately known to all in the UK as M&S. Since Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Marks & Spencer: Finding the Best Food Souvenirs in London”
From Soho’s Buzz to the Doors of Phonica Records The electric energy of a Friday evening was just beginning to settle over Soho. I had just left Rough Trade Vintage, a rare Jimi Hendrix first press tucked under my arm, and my feet carried me through the bustling London streets. It was just after 6 Continue reading “A Night at Phonica Records: Crate Digging for Arctic Monkeys in Soho, London”
November 24, 2025. The historic Oasis reunion world tour, which swept the globe into a frenzy of nostalgia and rock ‘n’ roll euphoria, finally concluded last night. As the London music scene—and indeed the world—nurses a collective post-tour hangover, I find myself thinking back to a chilly evening earlier this month in Soho. I’m CityNomix. Continue reading “Oasis Vinyl Hunting in London: Spotting a £500 Gem at Reckless Records Soho”
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”
