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Argus Nov 08

Stella Magazine
23rd October 2011
This elves-and-the-shoemakers style store is unlike any other. Alex Herdman sells her own hand-made shoe designs and also has an eye for other quirky independent designers. http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/columns/kate-finnigan/TMG8841053/The-50-best-fashion-boutiques-outside-London.html

   
Argus Nov 08

Absolute Brighton
September 2011
You’ll be loathe to shop elsewhere for shoes and accessories once you’ve been here. http://issuu.com/absolutemagazine/docs/absolute_brighton_sept_2011/16

   
Argus Nov 08

SO Brighton
27th July 2010
Hottest Boutiques in Brighton and Hove

   
Telegraph 09

TIME Magazine
Global Adviser Style Watch
9th August 2010
Last Hurrah – A summary of Last

   
Argus Nov 08

www.coolplacesguides.com
Independent travel guide application for iphone
August 2010
In a city that is well known for places that are refreshingly individual, this one-of-a-kind shop really is something special – a treasure trove of artisan designed shoes and accessories.

   
Telegraph 09

Drapers Record
5th November 2010
An Indie I Admire....
Chosen by Simon See at Hudson Shoes
‘Every piece stocked is original and a real find’ ‘It’s a real gem of a shop and fast becoming a well known ‘secret’’

   
Argus Nov 08

Stella Magazine
Sunday Telegraph
6th December 2009
Little Black Book of Jody Moss, consultant for YMC.  “An off-beat boutique specialising in unusual and hand-made shoes and hosiery.” 

   
Telegraph 09

Telegraph Magazine
Saturday Telegraph
9th January 2009
Ask a shopkeeper – interview with Alex about running her shop.

   
Argus Nov 08

Argus
3rd November
2008 Interview with Alex for their Woman Section  

   
Stella September 08

Stella Magazine
Sunday Telegraph
28th September 2008
50 Best Fashion and Beauty Websites.
“This tiny Brighton shop has a big website selling beautifully made shoes, hosiery and accessories.  We love their Funn Stockings, made on original 1920’s machines, and Helen’s recycled hairpins.”   

   

Insight – The Fashion Issue
July 2008
Alex Herdman makes bespoke shoes and sells artisan brands from her boutique/workshop in the Lanes. “my designs are simple with great attention to detail – classic rather than trend based, and more quirky than sexy.”

   

Stella Magazine
Sunday Telegraph
22nd June 2008
“50 Best Boutiques in Britain - Old-fashioned service mixed with thoroughly up-to-the-minute style”

   

L’Officiel Voyage
April 2008
“Des chaussures originales”

   

Wallpaper
March 2008
Sonya Kashmiri bags at Last

   
Sportswear Intl. Nov 2007

Sportswear International
November 2007
“….Another worthwhile store, Last, promotes local talent and edgy, international names.”

   

Light and Shade – Vogue
November 2007
Photo shoot by Nick Knight with Agyness Deyn
Funn Stockings from Last

   

Fashion156.com
October 2007
“All those fashionistas in Brighton, or those for whom a trip to trendy Brighton is a regular occurrence, you may already be aware of the boutique LAST. The shoe and accessories boutique, almost 3 years old, is a popular playground for those looking for something unique in the footwear department.”

   

Stella Magazine
Sunday Telegraph
9th September 2007
“A tiny elves-and-the-shoemaker-style boutique specialising in handmade shoes and accessories”

   

The Essential Guide to Brighton
Independent on Sunday
April 2007
“Head for shoe heaven at this specialist shop”

   

Happy Magazine
September 2006
“A shop for footwear aficionados”

   

Source Magazine
April 2005
“The first place to discover new and original sole food”

   
Laste, 6 Bond Street, Brighton. BN1 1RD