Seeing retail decay is sad, all those jobs lost and those connections made between retailer and customer, going to a store and buying clothes is always the best, I just wish we could reverse the decline, it would help rebuild broken communities, I fear like the pubs that retail stores are heading the way of the dodo, sadly.

There was no parking. Retail park with no parking..... It had no legs.

The overheads for retail space is crazy. It’s pure economics

Sad to see. I went to the Aquascutum sale & got some bargains. Then when it turned into a random outlet, I bought a Pyrenex coat from there. As someone that grew up in Hackney even I felt little uneasy walking with bags around there.

Sad sign of the times. Back when I started watching Hox back in 2015 or so me and the people I knew all had a bit of spare cash to get a decent statement piece each month. Now with the cost of living having gone up since the pandemic and the prices having gone silly on most brands I just can’t afford it at all anymore and I imagine a lot of people are the same. I’m quite fortunate I’ve had a 30% payrise since 2018 and have still been totally priced out of luxuries. It’s no surprise to me that areas like this are ending up as ghost towns as regular people now haven’t been worse off financially in a long time

Proper sad man remember coming down at 16 back in 016 to the present store & checking the Nike outlet after because of the vid on your channel & now its all been abandoned. Keep up the good work 👊

Sad to see the place gone. I got a few bargains in the stone island shop. Sadly the same thing is happening all over the country. Soulless places like West Fields are killing the joys of shopping.

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

Was awesome the amount of grails there, shame since monclezzy took over the brand has not really been the same

@datisjur

4 ай бұрын

Memories

I used to drive past this walk in the 1990s. So they drove out all the light industries to replace it with a retail outlet park which ultimately failed. So much for gentrification.

And I’d bet 100% them units ain’t filled cos the owners wanna run it down so they can justify redeveloping it into more 1 bed apartments, in prime real estate. A few back handlers here n there and boom, planning permission for 300 new builds so an MP can say he’s tackling the housing shortage. Every x amount of apartments they have to give one to the local authority so both sides win.

@jameshawe

4 ай бұрын

That’s exactly what the plan was

@truevanpencil5403

4 ай бұрын

@@jameshawe it’s almost a pisstake how predictable all boroughs are nowadays. Makes u wonder how Birmingham has managed to go broke when there so much corruption 😂 That’s mad you’ve said that. I cracked up hard reading it 😂

@jameshawe

4 ай бұрын

@@truevanpencil5403 it’s unbelievable that they get away with it backhanders at every level. And no one is found accountable

@ggggddddddsssss

4 ай бұрын

yep! and not affordable housing, this government needs a slap 👋🏾

@BLX187

4 ай бұрын

Mmmm all that extra council tax

Big up Hox you put alot of people on! I only know about Hackney walk due to you! ✊🏿💫

Hackney council thought because theres Burberry around the corner this outlet would work, Carharrt left in 2012ish. Hackney just ain't the place for this kind of set-up, high grade expensive garms, its not a sustainable feature, where people are struggling, and business rents are crippling. You're right, that whole strip used to be mechanics arches, and before tesco was there it was a massive carpark with porta cabins stacked up, occupied by the Council, right opposite the globe pub.

Great video again Hox. Sad to see present go. Embodies London these days, all gems seem to disappear

Really great video about an area I barely knew existed. Real shame it looks like this now. Agree with all your points and enjoyed hearing you talk so passionately about this topic.

Good but a sad video bruvna. Pandemic shattered the gaff. You introduced me to the Stone/Cp outlet. I bought some serious items from there so thanks. I’m sure the space will be rejuvenated into some sort of art area. We can only hope 🙏🏼

Main problem is Mike Ashley totally ruined the high street and a lot of mens fashion

Great video and knowledge again Hox, throughly enjoyed this one.

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

Cheers mate glad you enjoyed this one i prefer these style of videos , fingers crossed more like this coming

Stinks of government handing out tax payer money to developer / council friends .... when that's done no ***** given if a project works or not. Or even more sinister, rinse and repeat, develop again for accommodation.

Ive got a Mechanical and electrical company in central and I’ve seen the plans to turn this in to apartments. I’m from lower Clapton originally, I loved going to the Aquascutum shop and the stone island stores. Disappointing.

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

Wow, unbelievable 😮

I hear you Hoxton 😮 been watching your videos for what must be 10 years 👌🏾 anyway I always loved Xmas sales videos in Selfridge's 👍🏾🙏🏾

Insightful videos I didn’t even know this existed

good watch.. i think you should get your claws into the units hox.. you would be a great advocat i think.

You’re the man for this one

I know this place because I used to frequent this place..it died after covid. I bought some expensive trench coat from aquascutum for dead cheap. Walked in one day the there was a crazy sale. Something as much as £500 was going for £50 I was like what is going on. But this place shut down after covid never been the same.

Can only imagine how many under the table money passed hands & then all dipped out same time, all to the sacrifice of so-called ‘urban regeneration’ 👀😒

I went to a styling workshop at Hackney Walk some years back but it was one of the arches. There is a place across from Burberry that hosts the odd designer sample sale, last time I went to the area I was shocked that so many of the outlet stores had gone and it’s really sad.

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

Yes your referring to box which is still there. Interesting that you attended a course, seems they tried to do something it just was not sustainable over the long term

Every time I pass it, i think the same thing. It was before its time, and enough time and money weren't invested in its longevity. There are loads of talented creatives in Hackney. It doesn't have to be sitting there

Workmen were stripping out the "artistic space" yesterday. There was a skip outside with plasterboard & wood being thrown in to it.

It's a shame I went there and done shopping because of your stone island videos wat a shame It should do a box park thing like that have done in shorditch maybe turn one of buildings into a club restaurants pop up stalls there's so much you can do rather than let it sit there and rot training center for apprenticeships.

yeah stone island OMFG I've been meaning to check out that place for years. I know bout hoxton through stone island and they say Britain ain't broken 💔 it don't look safe either you won't catch me after dark coming out of stone island 😳grim and sad broken Britain

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

Yeh its a grim place couple of times ive left with bags of gear and always kept my eyes peeled just in case cant have my face going around on tiktok for getting robbed 😩😩😩

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

Yeh its a grim place couple of times ive left with bags of gear and always kept my eyes peeled just in case cant have my face going around on tiktok for getting robbed 😩😩😩

@zatarawood3588

4 ай бұрын

@@thehoxtontrend Urban black youth culture has destroyed a place where they were trying to build something, create jobs and opportunities for ppl Its not the first time this has happened, if you look at the estates in Tottenham, Camden etc they were well thought out and designed for families to create communities. What happened was crime, vandalism and just a terrible decline. What you are showing goes beyond retail, into something which is wrong with the culture. Until ppl admit this & start doing something to change things this will go on and on.

Hackney council spent 100million on this yet with land and build cost its no more than 10 million. What happened to the other 90million? Someone in the council got their retirement

After the plademic a lot of retail stores closed down in Manhattan too!!!

It’s very sad to see. I’m from Manchester and you can relate the same issues with stores that are still opened here. Countless factors come into play but having worked in retail and as a shopper, the big one for me is product range. It’s all very basic, standard stuff you can get in virtually any other store and online. The issue here is people who have no affiliation to the stores are calling the shots on which product goes where. A new Nike store recently opened here and it’s very underwhelming. Not to mention the price points. Why pay full price for a standard Nike tech when it’s on sale at JD. I think this is why the likes of JD and Size are booming due to their exclusive ranges and frequent end of season reductions.

Thas a proper shame I literally thought this place was still open...had a friend that useto work in the stone island outlet....went down there a good few times shopped in the Nike outlet Joseph matches aqua Burberry etc to see it like this is a travsity

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

Such a shame

@simondaly7926

4 ай бұрын

@@thehoxtontrend I might add...I went down there because of you're videos all them years ago lol you're right such a shame

If you put in top designers shops in Hackney yes you will get people on the rob is not like Hampstead Heath is it .why is it in poor areas you get more design shops betting shops and liquor stores

Such a shame Hox - But this is what happens when you dont have a real concrete plan for longevity - Yes they had the idea but did they have a real plan? Shame to se the last man standing close down - It gave us a lot of bargains, learning and the team over the years has been cool as .. so shout out them. END OF AN ERA!!

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

Have to agree it was a short term vision with no real plan for the local community it seems

Hackney does have some very expensive housing and rich residents but, those who own a £5m house, for the most part do not shop at outlets. Outlets attract those on a low to middle income.

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

I think its a myth that rich people pay rrp and poor to mid want outlets 😂 its not because you have wealth that your stupid. Many rich people love a bargain to.

@lucasmoreno5330

4 ай бұрын

@@thehoxtontrend my mistake. people who buy £5m houses are the super rich. They definitely don’t shop at outlets IMO.

Bro since Covid everything shutting down it’s all on line shoping now don’t need shop

What do you mean Aquascutum is in Liquidisation? They sell still?! I

It was only 6 years ago I was living in London and Hackney walk was nice. I blame covid and being locked up and prisoners in our own homes. Not only that, but people are realising high end designers clothes are a rip off and you only wear it for bragging rights. Over hyped over priced clothing which leaves a big dent in your pocket.

Sad to see all the Money UK has and shopping Streets falling apart

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

where is it going ?

@wolverinescratch

4 ай бұрын

@@thehoxtontrend in the pockets of the elite there setting themselves up abroad and leaving UK to rot

@truevanpencil5403

4 ай бұрын

@@thehoxtontrend Amazon 😂 na online makes it hard for most retailers to compete with them overheads. High end tickets are crazy so most shoppers will spend time looking online first. How many times u seen a sick drop but still pulled your phone out to check it online before u commit? Add in less expendable income and most households being 1 pay check from UC life is just hard atm bro for many. Another good , topical vid btw

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

@@truevanpencil5403 facts.I remember when online shopping started coming about, people did not trust it, now it's massive and has overtaken physical stores sales since 2018/2019

Man says "this place wasn't given a good chance". Bro, £100m was invested. I agree with HOX, the brand mix was wrong.

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

Looking back very odd mix, they basically got in whoever they could

@lucasmoreno5330

4 ай бұрын

@@thehoxtontrend I recommend you do a piece on Marylebone High Street. When it was revamped, the owner created a strategy for the profile of retailer they wanted. They turned away large chain retailers in favour of high quality independent ones. Their plan payed off and the street has become a success for retailers and visitors.

the German accent 🤣🤣🤣🤣 never change Hox

Has present moved anywhere or just closed? Where did the stock go?

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

Present closed a few days after this was filmed. Stock has been heading to Bicester outlet now at mark up

That’s a nice top your wearing what make is that please

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

Its called red ear by paul smith. It was a premium spin off, its not in production any more but you may find one on ebay. I got this from selfridges in the early 2000s, cheers

You can’t build prime developments in crime ridden areas and expect things to change.

So the present store closed Corruption in London is rife

People ain't got spare money for fashion like that anymore.

Great video hox, that place was never built for the locals in mind. Get yourself into politics 🤞🏻

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

I think sadly that you are right 😩

A lot of unintended irony in this video.

yeah Burberry has been there since the 90s I remember I used to go in there sometimes when I was a teenager working part time lo £180 for a croissant that's funny

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

Actually i did some research its been there since the early 50s as a factory for Burberry, it turned into an outlet in 1999

@williama-d6

4 ай бұрын

@@thehoxtontrend oh ok a very long time

How tall are you ?

@Montoby

4 ай бұрын

Asking for size comparison, trying to see what size palm angels jacket I should get , I’m 6’4 170

Burberry definitely had a certain prestige and history, like Hacket and Pringle etc but yeah it wasn’t high end. I kinda liked it more back then tbh. Now with Moncler pushing SI prices up and dropping the quality/design standards means if u want proper value u gotta be hot in a Plurimus drop or spend a few bags on a top quality Ten C jacket and liner. Shits got crazy now these big firms are muscling in and using price points to push exclusivity, instead of quality.

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

I remember their store in regent street in the mid 90s, it was dated, stuffy and old looking, their turnaround came when Christopher Bailey was appointed as design director, trust me none of us wanted to wear Burberry back then, it was like Barbour, slightly better but not luxury. Burberry is the most Luxurious fashion house UK has to offer that can compete on the scale with the Italian fashion houses, prob the biggest UK brand turnaround ever.

@truevanpencil5403

4 ай бұрын

@@thehoxtontrend turn around has been perfectly executed but I can’t remember the last time a high end jacket got me anywhere near as excited as that new Plurimus drop. That white squid effect piece is sublime. Quality per £ that’s hard to compete with. Current financial climate means I’m sure plenty looking at things the same way. Your brand knowledge is fucking crazy though man 😂

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

@@truevanpencil5403 Industry is turning sour at the moment, the big brands are seeing massive pull back in demand, with many many items going on sale, it's just sustainable at the moment, look at the shares in Burberry massive dips, no one wants to the designs from the new designer Daniel Lee, I think the industry is at a turning point, where people may actually turn their backs on designer clothing, many fan of stone island for example refuse to pay rrp, including myself, i've gone more into technical wear now, much more pratical and better prices. Pre-owned will only become more popular from here, a much needed change i think.

Harsh reality retail is dead

❤

Everyone goes Westfield now suppose ?

@flizzy4645

4 ай бұрын

Not even you know

@Lamby1010

4 ай бұрын

@@flizzy4645 🤷🏻

What is the demographic makeup of Hackney?

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

uk.talent.com/salary?job=hackney#:~:text=The%20average%20hackney%20salary%20in,to%20%C2%A352%2C534%20per%20year.

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

hackney.gov.uk/knowing-our-communities/#facts

Coffee and cake shops......those brands didn't fit the local socio-economic needs of the community.

omg

You all shop on Amazon and other online shops and expect retail shops to still exist 😂 you can’t have it both ways. More closures to come unless you’re a service provider.

This place was such as waste of money and such a failure of a project. It's crazy that in a developed small country like England places just turn into ghost towns without any purpose for the location.

@thehoxtontrend

4 ай бұрын

Its awful. Seems they have money for things THEY want but not for the people

Guys Europe in a whole is in a massive massive decline...... i cant stress enough you need to hit developing countries to catch a wave!!! Time to abandon shinking 🚢 ⚓️

U all laughed at the conspiracy theorist,now u man cant believe it and this is only the beginning,the digital reset means,cave man settings,they dont want u to leave ur yard unless ur going work🤷🤦

Turn it into flats

To be honest they are telling lies we in hackney in that area don’t rob people! We have decent people living there for years and as for me I am frm Africa and I grew up there in hackney and still living there and next to it is my block the new building! And one of my younger died right in that corner! RIP Ezi 💔🕊️ I am thinking they should give it to us the locals to do shops and stuff and it can be better! I am looking to invest too like a barber 💈 shop! 🙌🏿💪🏿 I love hackney and I was even born here in the uk! It more safe for me in hackney and I never join no gang growing up and I was in to football! So it was all bless!