Second Son

 We say a fond farewell this week to one of London’s best loved clothing & sneaker stores, Gloria’s.  A favourite among East London natives and out of town sneaker junkies, Gloria’s had long helped establish London, and East London in particular, as a leader among the streetwear style elite. Thanks largely to the work of Pete Yak, who always strove to offer heads an alternative to what most other stores were serving up, Gloria’s found it’s way into the mental road maps of many a roaming Dunk loving urchin. As a kid fresh back from living in DC, where Major was the only source for truly dope kicks, Gloria’s had long offered me a place to go and chill, save up and splash on a new pair of whatever, and stand outside smoking cigerettes pretending to be cool, long before people had Fixed Gears to lean on.

Gloria’s was also one of Second Son’s first stockists, and for that we are all grateful. Anyway, we’re sure there’s going to be a goodbye jumpie at some point, but for now we’re wishing everyone at Gloria’s the best of luck for the future. Nuff said.