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You may well have heard of PrintMonkey London already , but if you haven't it's about time you did. Print Monkey is a fresh and vibrant London-based t-shirt label with a love for edgy contemporary graphic design. Their designers have honed their art working for some of the most prestigious design studios in London. 

They operate fair trade practises in every aspect of their work. They say that their aim as the business grows, is to provide an outlet for other talented designers in need of a shop window. We like the sound of that!

The designs on the Print Monkey tee's range from the simple diamond, to more intricate designs such as the anchor. Not to mention the cotton they are made from is the softest in the WORLD. If I could make pillow cases out of it I would. Come in and see what we have in store.

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How to spend an hour (or three) on a little street in Shoreditch

It's Autumn. It's getting chilly. The air has that electricity about it that you either embrace or get static shocks from whenever you try to open a door/hug your friends/brush your hair. The year is winding down and the flip flops are being packed away (sob!). If you find yourself with a little time to spare on your lunch break, at the weekend, or on a day off, we cannot recommend Rivington Street and it's neighbouring area enough for a calming stroll.

Head down here from Old Street/Great Eastern Street. Stop off at Mark Hix's newest food fare, The Tramshed to oggle and the moo cow Damien Hirst has eternalised for all to see, diners and passers by alike. Maybe make a reservation there for dinner if you're feeling like a carnivores treat. Standing chicken anyone?

Amble a few metres down and you'll find us, The TUK Store on the left. Sit on our orange bench and soak up the winter rays (if there are any...). Come in and see what we have, and ask us about what we do. Lose yourself in the variety of bright and beautiful pieces we have from numerous talented designers, up and coming as well as established. Clomp around in KiBoots, or try on a Gene Style piece for the up and coming party season (Christmas is coming people, we may as well embrace it). Should you fancy buying something, remember that we are a not-for-profit organisation, and every penny goes towards providing complementary therapies to those who need it most. 

Once you've left us, you could pop into the Bricklayers Arms for a cheeky pint. Or if it's caffeine that you need, Fix directly ahead on Curtain Road has the best coffee this side of Italia. Their window seats would be voted best people watching spot in London if such an award existed (which personally I think it should!).

If you're looking for a cocktail before or after your Tramshed Date, head down to Callooh Callay at the end of Rivington Street for a Narnia-esque experience. You will not regret it. 

Enjoy, there is so much to see!

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We love Kat&Bee. No other way to say it. Just pure love. Ever since Kat Barry's unique pieces came to TUK, they've attracted the attention of many. She has recently provided us with a few new designs from her ABC Brazil / AW12 collection. This collection has a strong nod to the boldness that is Brazilian culture and art. Whilst maintaining the girly and gothic style, the AW12 collections sees Kat&Bee take on a more experimental stage with colour and statement being at the forefront. Primary colours have taken to playing a strong part for the collection with a subtle Kat&Bee twist. 

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One of the newest fantabulous designers to grace the TUK Store is the brilliant Karakusi. Hailing from Athens, Greece, Sofia Karakousi graduated from the University of East London with a BA in Fashion Design. Her final collection was a huge hit and was showcased at the graduate London Fashion Week in 2007. She has worked in the Atelier of Alexander McQueen, Peter Pilloto, Roland Mouret and later on as an assistant accessory designer for Monsoon and Accessorize. The Karakusi label was launched in 2010. Her pieces give a minimalist look whilst showing off complexity, character and sophistication. Her love for leather as a material can be seen in all garments. 

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The TUK Store Launch

It's finally here.

It has been a crazzzeeeeee few days in the store at the moment as we prepare for the official launch if the TUK Store tonight. Feel a bit sorry for all our customers who had to manoeuvre the shop floor as we moved everything around, but we have had lots of new products from our designers coming in as well as some brand new creatives who have decided to stock with us! It has really come together.

We honestly CANNOT WAIT to open up our doors this evening to show the press and public what we have managed to achieve. Hopefully they will agree with us that bringing together two concepts, both which benefit others, into one creative space, really works!

Look forward to seeing everyone tonight - 

The TUK team Xx

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Coming soon to the TUK Store :: T-shirts by London based design group Cones and Hole. Founded by Harvey Cones and Frank Hole in 2012, the partnership specialise in hand-sewn and hand-painted casual wear. Simple shades and colours create unique looks that have an unmistakable impact. Cones and Hole see simplicity and boldness as their core aesthetic values, their creations are strong and unique. They're sure to go fast!

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Kiboots Summer style! Shorter and with a slightly larger heel the Inez style Kiboot is the latest addition to the TUK Store. Each boot is made individually from original vintage kilim rugs and quality leather, ensuring no two boots are the same.

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GENE Style @ TUK Store

GENE style is an exclusive women`s clothing brand created from the perspective that style exists in women`s DNA.

 Founder and creative director Lora Nikolaev conceptualized and created Luxury Pret-a-Porte women`s clothing brand, which defines ''New Age'' women clothing with surely distinctive approach and classic taste for style that never fades.

With exquisite eye for detail, strong  aesthetic sense and firm belief that ''nothing is impossible'' Nikolaev created GENE for women who recognized their ''style genes'',expressing who they are through the way they walk, talk, think...dress!