P. 104, Unit 8 Skills, London Street Style
Leggi e ascolta. London street style Young people in London are famous for their cool and creative style. So what are teenagers wearing on the streets of London today? Our reporter Sasha Westwood takes a look at London Street Style.
Brick Lane, East London Geri Maxwell, 16
Sasha Hi, can you describe what you’re wearing today? Geri I’m wearing a white hat, a yellow jacket and a short tartan skirt. I’ve got black tights, purple socks, white boots and black gloves. Sasha I love your look! Where are your clothes from? Geri Well, my jacket is from my local charity shop and my boots are from Camden Market. They’re second hand. But my skirt is new – it’s from Oasis. Sasha What are your favourite clothes shops? Geri I love charity shops and second hand shops because I like vintage style and the clothes are cheap. Sasha Who are your style icons? Geri I love Alexa Chung. Her clothes are amazing.
High Five Level 1, Unit 8, Skills p. 104 © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE Geri’s look: Jacket £32.50 Skirt £35 Hat £5 Tights £4.99 Boots £40 Total: £117.49
Highbury, North London Alex Coxon, 17
Sasha What are you wearing today? Alex Um… I’ve got a black jacket and a brown hoodie. I’m wearing a grey cap, jeans and brown trainers. They’re old, but I love them. Sasha Your jeans are great. Where are they from? Alex They’re from Paul and Joe. It’s a small shop in Covent Garden. It’s got cool clothes. It’s my favourite shop. Sasha Is your jacket from Paul and Joe, too? Alex No, this is my grandad’s jacket. It’s from the 1950s! It’s vintage! Sasha Wow! Go Grandad! It’s great. Your look is very cool. Do you always wear vintage clothes? Alex No, I don’t, but I sometimes want to be different and I create my own style.
High Five Level 1, Unit 8, Skills p. 104 © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE Alex’s look: Hoodie £39.99 Jacket Free (thanks, Grandad!) Jeans £110 Trainers £29.99 Total: £179.98
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High Five Level 1, Unit 8, Skills p. 104 © Oxford University Press PHOTOCOPIABLE