The UK is one of the biggest e-commerce markets in the world, and shopping online has become an essential part of British life. In fact, over 97% of the country's young people say they have done some shopping online. Whether you're looking for the latest fashion trends or looking for some basic clothing, there are many options available.
ASOS
The ASOS website is a good choice for those looking for fashionable clothing at a good price. It offers clothing and accessories from some of the world's most popular brands as seen on fashionized.co.uk. They also have a section dedicated to their own brands and offer a marketplace for smaller designers and brands. The ASOS site is easy to navigate and contains a comprehensive filtering system. This makes finding exactly what you are looking for as easy as possible.
Ssense
SSENSE is a Canadian-based company that ships internationally. Its prices reflect taxes and duties. However, Canadian orders will not be subject to duties upon delivery. In fact, SSENSE ships to more than 40 countries with taxes and duties included in the price. Customers can check their shipping cost at checkout.
Moda Operandi
Founded in 2010, Moda Operandi specializes in curating collections by emerging and leading designers from around the world. Its goal is to help designers grow their businesses and consumers realize their personal style. The site carries a huge range of products and ships to over 125 countries. The company is currently employing 400 people around the world.
Forever 21
You can buy Forever 21 clothing online in the UK for a fraction of the cost and avoid shipping fees. The brand used to be a hassle to ship to the UK, but these days that is no longer the case. The brand has more than 600 locations around the world and you can buy the clothing you want with minimal hassles.
Browns
Browns is a London-based designer of boutique based apparel. While the company started out as a store that sold designer clothes and accessories, it has expanded into an online boutique. The company currently has several lines of boutique designer clothing.
Reserved
The launch of Reserved clothing in the UK marks the brand's entry into the UK market. The company, which has worked with British modelling stars to promote its brand, opened a store on Oxford Street, in September 2017. The brand is aiming to capture the PS36 billion spent on fashion in the UK every year. It is also working with social media influencers. One of these was Tanya Burr, who attended the Reserved launch day. Her 3 million followers would have heard about the brand.
Stalk Buy Love
While you can find many clothing brands and private labels on the internet, Stalk Buy Love stands out among the rest. This online store designs its products in-house, drawing inspiration from international trends and catwalks. Its short 'time-to-market' means that you can get your order in just 15 days.
ASOS Instant
You can now buy clothing online in the UK with ASOS Instant. This service will deliver your purchases within 24 hours, with the exception of Saturdays. The courier will send you a text message to inform you when your order is ready to be collected. As long as you're at home, you can also choose to pick up your parcel at any of the more than 9,000 click and collect points across the UK. Asos Instant is currently only available to customers in London, but is expected to expand to other UK cities in the coming months.
