Recent Press Cuttings (click to enlarge)

"Need a black coat and don't want to trawl department stores? Stop in. Have one hour to shop for a party dress? Go no further. Requiring a stock up staple of black Fauke opaques? You can get them right here. There is something for the boys to at Mr start.

Start is my desert island shop and Brix rocks on, not only for being the Fall girl, but for setting this up."

Elle Feb 09
Marie Claire Jan 09
3s A Crowd 08
"Start really look after their customers making the whole experience quite unique"Dandy MagazineDrapers News of the World

Dandy August 08
Drapers Sept 08
News of the World
''Mr Start's suits are manufactured alongside some off Savile Row's finest and boast the commensurate level of quality''
Olivina Vogue
Mr Start Arena
The Times shop window

Vogue 08
Arena 08
The Times July 08
"What we love about this gorgeous boutique is that while it stocks hot designer items that cost nearly a months rent, it also has gorgeous designer must-haves that won't break the bank." Look

Vogue 08
Vogue 08
Grazia 08
“We are going to let you in on a fashion secret. Start boutique in London’s East End not only boasts Brix (ex guitarist from cult ‘80s band The Fall) as its owner/buyer, but also has the hippest fashion collections for miles.” Grazia


Vogue 07
Marie Claire, Nov 07
Elle, Nov 07
“This mini department store is London‘s answer to L.AS.’s Fred Segal. Here you will find womenswear with a good selection of labels, including Miu Miu, Rick Owens and Helmut Lang.”Vogue

Creative ProfileKaren Walker at Start

Grazia Nov 07
Creative Profile 07
The Guardian 07
"As the founder of menswear chain 'Woodhouse', owner Philip Start is one of the most respected figures in British fashion retail. He and his wife Brix Smith Start (who used to be in the band The Fall) opened the shop four and a half years ago."
Mail on Sunday