When they took down most of the awning for the Antiques Market and moved the Farmers Market to the school, the residents of Islington didn't complain too much - although there were a few grumbles from the smaller stall holders - but things were much the same as they were before only with a spattering of modern shops interspersed with the old-school.

Suddenly last week though, with one of fashion weeks quieter launches, FrostFrench opened their first boutique (so it's not just a hobby then). Then, another hoarding a few doors down has been painted and it would seem that Reiss has decided on this passage for its flagship Accessories store to match its shop up the road.