Article: THE BOYS FROM THE BOUTIQUES; Why do girls shop at boutiques? Because they wouldn't be seen dead wearing High Street. Damon Syson talks to the men behind Britain's hippest shops to find out what's next for your wardrobe.

Byline: DAMON SYSON

START

LONDON

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 store four anda-half years ago. Designer labels include Miu Miu, Comme des Garcons and Holland Esquire.

Jeans range in price from [pounds sterling]90-[pounds sterling]300, with brands du jour PRPS, Nudie and Acne represented. Start also stocks Cutler&Gross sunglasses, NDCshoes from Holland and arrange of Anthony Peto porkpie hatsin natty checks.

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