It was only when I moved out of home that I fully appreciated the brilliance of John Lewis. It’s a one stop shop for all of your home, fashion, and beauty needs.
But more than that, it’s a British institution and as a lover of all things British, John Lewis is a place I think deserves some championing.
So here I go!
I popped into the Kingston branch to scoff a scone at their lovely riverside Place to Eat today (which btw sells ridiculously good cakes). While I was there I spotted banners and labels pretty much everywhere advertising John Lewis’ 150th anniversary.
150 years is pretty good going for any high street store, but browsing around it’s not hard to see why they’ve endured where others haven’t. I sound like my mum here, but it oozes quality. It’s a cut above, isn’t it?
Just like we all know Waitrose and M and S are for posh nosh, we all know John Lewis products have a stamp of quality that we British love.
Following the 150 year anniversary theme, the Kingston store have installed a pop up shop near the main entrance, selling items adorned with iconic prints featured in John Lewis throughout the years.
Not gonna lie, it was a struggle not to buy it all. Even the 150th special edition paper bag I got given to carry my haul got me excited. Note to self – must stop collecting bags.
I know this sounds very gushing, but there’s so much rubbish on the high street these days. We are drowning in American brands and unethical coffee chains. If I see another Starbucks or Hollister opening, I might scream.
It’s places like John Lewis that need to be celebrated and championed, because 150 years is an impressive history when it comes to retail.
So here is to another 150 years. John Lewis, I salute you!!
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