Steinberg & Tolkien closes

Due to rising rent, independent vintage fashion gem Steinberg & Tolkien is forced to close its doors on September 24th. Fourteen years ago, Anne Steinberg and daughter Tracy Tolkien started their vintage clothing shop on King's Land road. Until today, the boutique is known as the most legendary antique designer stores of London . The shop established its name by stocking rare vintage pieces from 1890 to 1990, all presented in an extravagant and eccentric interior. Prices range from very affordable for curiosities up to thousands of pounds for one of collectors items.

Celebrities like Kate Moss, Madonna and Ossie Clark were regularly spotted on the shop floor and also designers like Stella McCartney, Basso&Brook and Alexander McQueen made their way down to find true treasures and get inspiration.

The closure of Steinberg & Tolkien is yet another example of the unhealthy climates independents have to deal with nowadays. Next to increasing rent, the London congestion charge, red route and not enough American and Japanese tourist finding the destination contributes to the closures of the specialist stores. Until September 24 th , vintage fashion fans have the change to purchase Steinberg & Tolkien's must haves with a discount up to 80%.