Ju-Ju

There’s a green jumper covered in fox print in Ju-Ju’s that keeps creeping into my dreams since I spotted it last week. I realised this morning that it was a probably a sign that I need to Unilocal about it — or, maybe, buy it. In the hope that my subconscious isn’t torturing me for my lack of funds, I’ll assume that the sign was Unilocal.
Anyway, Ju-Ju’s has been going for 20 years and is run by a lovely couple, who make you feel at ease and are two of the most honest shopkeepers I’ve ever met.
The clothes are typically Brighton — eccentric and edgy, but modest. They have a great vintage rack, but the majority of the store is labels — like Cheap Monday, whose jeans wash like a dream!
The prices are on a Topshop level — and the clothes you get there are better quality than many of the Topshop labels.
Ju-Ju’s is the sort of place that you’d go if you want something that stands out, but still fits into the quirky Brighton fashion scene. It’s also a great place to buy a fox printed jumper (she writes, longingly).

This has always been one of my favorite shops in the North Laine. The owners go that extra mile to find stuff that is bang on trend whilst having that quirky edge and you know that the whole world ain’t gonna be wearing what you are (I hate the high street shops for that reason). The customer service is always fantastic and there is a real buzz about the shop these days… maybe the Mary Queen of Shops thing had a little to do with that? And I’ve finally found somewhere in Brighton that sells Cheap Monday! Hoorah!
Incidentally I have returned stuff to Juju before and the owners were only too pleased to refund when there was a slight fault with the jeans I bought so not quite sure what happened in Ake22 case.

I like Ju-​Ju because it’s the kind of place I can pick up something a little bit different from the current trends of the high brow clothes stores, but still not look like I have fallen out off a caravan. Basically, it’s a ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ kind of store.
They also have a good balance between guy and gal wear, which is nice to see. I have had a trusty body warmer that I bought from these guys for the last 5 years and it’s still going strong. Aside from long wearing clothing, they have a good selection of jeans in slightly alternative cuts. The prices will generally float around the mid-​range mark, but they usually will have a sale on or at least a rail full of reduced items.
The staff have always been friendly with me and helpful if I was looking for something specific. Also, the changing rooms are okay and have enough space to move about it, compared to some similar booths in the area. If you want to break out from the mould, but not go over the top then Ju-​Ju may be just the place for you.

I’m a typical man when it comes to shopping; I don’t do any for about 4 years, then when bored on a Saturday afternoon, I proceed to buy everything i’ll need for the next 4 year spell.
Ju-​Ju was one of many shops I stepped in to without any knowledge of whether it sold clothes for man, woman or child. Thankfully they did stock mens clothing, albeit overpriced mens clothing.
Being the scrooge I am, I searched out the sale rack and found a particularly nice white tee-​shirt that had been reduced from £25 down to £10, an absolute success.

Ju-​Ju is a cool Brighton clothes shop, specialising in slightly out-​there and eccentric high street fashion. The prices aren’t bad, the clothes themselves are pretty cool, in their own kooky sort of way: not really my cup of tea, but definitely appealing to the younger Brighton crowd. The shop is nice enough, with a zany zebra-​striped look and rocky music playing at high volumes: a great shopping spot for all you cool cats out there.
As stated above, this isn’t really my sort of thing, but I can see the appeal: lots of logo t-​shirts and that kind of thing, with plenty of very fashionable pieces for the young men and women that Brighton’s streets are often flooded with. There seems to be a focus here on sparkly and zany: not as much as Red Mutha up the road, but still pretty out there: somewhere in between West St chav and high street chic: if that sounds like your sort of thing, this may be for you.
Apparently, Ju-​Ju was in financial difficulty recently, and was featured on some TV show and another that ‘made-​over’ the shop or something like that. It seems to have helped, as Ju-​Ju is now definitely one of the go-​to places in Brighton for cool and zany fashion pieces. It’s all a bit too youthful for me, but if that sounds like your cup of tea (and you don’t use phrases like ‘cup of tea’), visit here and see if it’s for you!

I bought a nice pair of shorts from this shop a hile ago and they’re still in pretty good condition now so no cheap muck on sale. The staf are friendly enough and I’m pretty sure this place was on TV???
Price wise they keep things pretty average and within peoples range and usually have a fair few things in the sale.
I do like the exterior paint job, what a fantastic advert to make people want to pop in and have a look at what you have on offer — zebra walls!

If you’re wandering around the North Laines, you’d find it hard to miss Ju-​Ju. A corner store with pillarbox red windows and a bold, zebra striped exterior, it’s a lively boutique that attracts a loyal clientele of teenagers and twenty-​somethings. The stock changes regularly with a cracking selection of cool and colourful clothes from independent and established designers across the UK. Being a curvy gal, I can’t fit into their skinny jeans but I love their retro band tee-​shirts, stylish blouses and fun accessories.

Saved from the dismal depths of shopping hell by the BBC’s consumer goddess, Mary Queen Of Shops, Ju-​Ju has been reborn.
It’s been a good few years since the makeover, and the shop is still standing proud, screaming from the corner of Gloucester Road in its loud zebra print front.
Inside you’ll find the funkiest Criminal Damage, Religion, Ichi dresses, coats, jumpers, leggings and hoodies for girls, as well as a bucket load of Max C handbags, and for boys Ju-​Ju offers Pop flannel tartan shirts and jackets, Cheap Monday tees and shirts, and some crazy Paint The Stars graphic tees.
All at non-​bankbusting high street prices with a twist of the new, improved Ju-​Ju attitude to kick you into style.

Whilst this shop does have some nice designs, the quality is certainly lacking given the price tags — and and what a shame about the customer service! I bought a dress from this shop and noticed when I got it home that it was faulty in more ways than one (I normally check things very carefully but was stressed at the time from christmas shopping). When I tried to get a refund I was refused despite me explaining to them several times that they had no right whatsoever to do so. I cannot remember the last time I felt this angry at the sheer ignorance of someone! I have never stormed out of any shop in my life before, so congratulations to Juju for being the first.

Along with thousands of other Brightonians, I sat exclaiming at the TV Look! It’s the zebra shop! when this little fashion boutique appeared on BBC 2’s ‘Mary, Queen of Shops’ back in 2007. This was a struggling business back then — aside from the zebra-​striped exterior walls, this shop really didn’t have anything setting it apart from the multitude of faceless clothes shops peppering North Laine who all seemed to get their stock from the same suppliers and sell it at the same prices.
Fast-​forward a few years and one hell of a makeover (bar the zebra walls), this little gem now boasts original designs and retro fashion. I frequently pop in and ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ over their cute little t-​shirts boasting 80s & 90s-​style designs.
Although far pricier than it used to be, it’s well worth spending the extra pennies to bag yourself something a little more unique. Trust me, all your friends will be asking: Where did you get THAT?! But in a good way.

This place made it on to one of those ‘business makeover’ type shows a while back, although I can’t remember the name.
I’ve certainly noticed the difference since. I used to go in here wanting to like the stuff inside, as it looked like a cool shop from the exterior, but never really did. Now,. it’s generally full of funky, .cute clothes at mid-​range prices, for both boys and girls.
There’s a good collection in particular of dresses and tops, and the quality and style levels are much higher than many of the surrounding cheapie boutiques.

Ju-​Ju featured on tv shop makeover show Mary Queen of Shops a few years ago, and since they’ve remarketed a little they certainly get across a strong image — you wont have failed to notice the zebra print shop front if you’ve walked past! Unfortunately for Ju-​Ju, there’s a lot of competition in the area, and this store isn’t one of my favourites — a lot of the clothing seems to be for novelty value only (either that, or for a more teen market), and the prices are too high for this. There’s a good mix of retro print t shirts, colourful leggings and more high street typical items, all really fun and well put together/​presented — I’ve not found any for myself so far, but it’s for sure worth a visit.

Ju-​Ju sell fun, youthful clothing at pretty standard high-​street prices. Both the shop décor and the merchandise grab your attention as you wander through the North Laines– there’s really no missing that zebra-​print paint job! Although lots of the stock is a little loud for my taste, I would definitely head to Ju-​Ju if I wanted something a bit unusual or needed a finishing touch to a costume. Many of the items are made in limited numbers, and designed by smaller independent designers, some of whom are local to the area.
With sparkly tops, graphic tees and leggings, acid-​wash denim and novelty plastic sunglasses, Ju-​Ju really captures something of Brighton’s vibrant and eclectic spirit. On a recent visit to the shop, I was told that they will soon stock Cheap Monday’s jeans, which I love, so I may just make a Ju-​Ju purchase yet!

Ju ju is a great shop in the North Lanes offering both trendy and retro styles for reasonable prices. Men and women’s clothing are supplemented with unique accessories — handmade bags, funky belts and jewellery.
I found the sales rack and tried on a cute top that was on offer for £10. The change rooms were cool — graffiti designs along the walls and what felt like a thick shower curtain hiding me from the shop.
The top was a no-​go, unfortunately, but I shall return to try my luck another day.

Ju Ju was featured in the reality TV show «Mary Queen of Shops». The programme focused on reviving fashion business and injecting some life into them before forced closure or bankruptcy caught up with the owners.
If Ju Ju was in trouble before, it seems the show did it some good. The outside is promising — who could resist that zebra-​themed exterior? If you’re familiar with Brighton you’ll know the North Laines is a colourful area, so shops must be pretty vibrant to catch your eye and better still, get you through the door. Ju Ju manages this without too much difficulty and when you enter you won’t be disappointed. With affordable clothes that are seated on the right side quirkiness, you can go here for something that’s a bit different to what’s on sale in the high-​street stores, but at the same time being on-​point in terms of current trends. They have their own collection and also a fantastic range for babies and toddlers that combine cute and funny: a winning combination.

This shop looks so good now that it’s had it’s makeover from Mary Queen of Shops. The shop windows are quirky, edgy and showcase their clothes really well. The interior looks similar but with a more industrial look. The clothes they stock is also so much better, it’s fun, on-​trend stuff– great retro t-​shirts (about £20), bright rock-​inspired leopard print leggings, leather jackets. The prices are right there alongside the big high-​street brands but the stock here is easy to find– rather than strewn everywhere from after-​school shopping– and the service is great. Check it out for it’s ‘after’ makeover look.

A cool shop for some funky wardrobe essentials
on entrance you are greeted by a table of dranpipes in assorted colours and around the shop are t-​shirts, jumpers dresses and the like.
I LOVED the itchy and scratchy hoodies! Now loads of shops are jumping on the retro bandwagon its nice to find a retro shop offering something other than care bears and smurfs.
I walked away with a sea blue jumper I can wear to work but still look funky when I have after work drinks– exactly what I was looking for and only £10
if you like retro but want something different to everyone else be sure to take a look
Worth popping in just for the chaining room. Giant heart made of love hearts candy surrounded by action men figures. No i’m not kidding.