Comments on: At Richard & Cosmo Wise’s Shop https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/28/at-richard-cosmo-wises-shop/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Sat, 21 Dec 2013 13:04:55 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Maria https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/28/at-richard-cosmo-wises-shop/#comment-227210 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 13:04:55 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=47456#comment-227210 Dear Richard,

How are you?

I went to portobello market this morning looking for you, but the women from 282 shop said that you are in just on friday. What a shame! I really love your stuff! Im looking for a fisherman Japanese workwear and the last time i saw you you had it. Do you still have?
I hope you see this text!
My number is : 07450265694
Best
Maria

]]> By: Margaret https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/28/at-richard-cosmo-wises-shop/#comment-29340 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:34:01 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=47456#comment-29340 I thought I was one of the last generation taught to ´make do and mend´ (I’m in my 60’s). I remember being taught to darn socks, and to ´sides-to-middle´sheets. Clearly the skill is alive and well, and so much more creative now. Hats off to Richard and Cosmo Wise!

]]> By: Peaches https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/28/at-richard-cosmo-wises-shop/#comment-29300 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:07:04 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=47456#comment-29300 My dad reckons this is the best London vintage clothing shop since “Granny Takes A Trip” back the sixties,and he’s right.

]]> By: Tony Daly https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/28/at-richard-cosmo-wises-shop/#comment-29263 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:04:03 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=47456#comment-29263 Oh man,that shop is so cool !!

]]> By: andrea https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/28/at-richard-cosmo-wises-shop/#comment-29229 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:09:12 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=47456#comment-29229 I found myself wondering what it smells like in there. I imagine a combination of mothballs and incense.

]]> By: liz coleman-link https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/28/at-richard-cosmo-wises-shop/#comment-29221 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:09:01 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=47456#comment-29221 I love reading about this Father & Son love of textiles, and would love to get to London to see the shop!

]]> By: Scott Phillips https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/28/at-richard-cosmo-wises-shop/#comment-29188 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:25:02 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=47456#comment-29188 What fascinating people and places you unearth. I visit and enjoy yuor blog frequently. I was at the Landmark Trust site the other day, checking for accomodations in London, and they had some in Spitalfields. I know where we’re staying on our next visit, and will use your blog as a guide.
Regards.

]]> By: Lynn Hardaker https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/28/at-richard-cosmo-wises-shop/#comment-29187 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:31:44 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=47456#comment-29187 Wonderful. Wish I could get over to London just to stand in that shop for a bit.

]]> By: Rowena Macdonald https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/28/at-richard-cosmo-wises-shop/#comment-29178 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:33:46 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=47456#comment-29178 This guy is so stylish. Can’t wait to check out his shop, though I’m not sure I will be able to carry off the ragamuffin look as well, but I love their aesthetic. My grandma used to darn and patch things beautifully – she was an excellent seamstress and knitter and taught me a lot – but all these skills are just disappearing, although I have noticed it now seems all the rage to do courses in sewing and handicrafts. There’s nothing like learning it at a young age from your family though.

]]> By: Jackie Sopp https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/28/at-richard-cosmo-wises-shop/#comment-29177 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:28:57 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=47456#comment-29177 Really interesting to see how ‘make do and mend’ was a regular and common occurrence.
I once had a blouse Mother made from the tails of my Father’s shirts, (in the 1950s,) and my Grandmother’s darning was a work of art in itself…..now we simply throw it all away and buy new!

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