25 Reasons Why the UK Rocks
All the Best of British Eccentricity:
As the saying goes, mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the mid-day sun. OK, so the British may have a reputation for being slightly eccentric. I mean, we do put shoes on pigs and make pork pie-flavored ice cream. However, we are also cool Britannia with clear pride for Vivienne Westwood and Dr Martens, not to mention the Union Jack and Vivienne Westwood. I hope this cluster shows how great the UK is across the whole spectrum of creativity--albeit perhaps leaned more towards the madder side of life.
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Blackmailing British Royals
"Sex and Drugs" Foiled by Scotland Yard
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Billboards Made of Money
Chevrolet Aveo Penny Billboard Disappears in Minutes
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Naked Sculptures
The Great British Body Finale
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Miss England Told to Gain Weight
Next Miss World To Have Curves
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UFO Crash Publicity Stunts
The Potters Field Mystery
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Cobra Guards $120,000 Sandals
Harrods Security
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Mashed Potato Cones
Aunt Bessie's All-Weather Alternative to 99 Flake
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Luxury Instant Noodles
Harrods Posh Pot Noodle
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Public Graffiti Parties
The Cans Film Festival
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£500,000 Ruff Diamonds Dog Collar
Harrods Pet Exclusive
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Skeletal Jewelry
Vivienne Westwood 2009 Bone Designs
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Publicity Stunt Secrets
Truth Behind UFO Revealed
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Patriotic Footwear
Alexander McQueen Union Jack Ankle Boots
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Delectable Dessert Advertising
World's First Chocolate Billboard
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No More Boring Fridges
Smeg Union Jack Refrigerator
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Rain Boots for Pigs
Wellies For Dirt-Fearing Farm Animals
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Patriotic Auto Wraps
Union Jack Lotus Exige S
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Mega Buckle Shoes
Vivienne Westwood
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British Mini into Mini Desk
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Car Fashion
The 'Carsage' For Your Wheels
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Guerrilla Anti-Religion Campaigns
UK Atheist Busvertising
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Pork Pie Ice Cream
Disgusting British Flavoured Ice Cream
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Britain's Busy Skies
'Bizarre' Levels of UFO Sightings
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Reinventing British Beach Huts
Bathing Beauties Festival Architecture
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Indoor Outdoor Festivals
Rob Da Bank's UK Fests
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Iconic Rock Band-Inspired Menswear
Eton Releases a Limited-Edition The Beatles Collection
Self-Expressive Rugged Boots
Dr. Martens is Launching a Special Wednesday Collection
Brand-Honoring Staple Bold Footwear
Dr. Martens' 14XX Blends New and Retro Brand Themes
Vibrant Footwear Retro Campaigns
Jack Grealish Stars in the Latest PUMA Palermo Campaign
Specialized Canadian Jars
Nutella Unveils the 'Savor the Beauty of Canada' Campaign
Dish-Inspired Plushie Pop-Ups
Jellycat's 'Fish & Chips' Pop-Up is a Uniquely British Experience
Premium Layering Apparel
Brixton's Vintage-Inspired Collections Redefine Contemporary Apparel
Seventies-Inspired Apparel Collections
Kate Moss X Zara Release a Glamorous Capsule Collection
Waved Graphic Moccasin Shoes
Clarks Originals Unveils the Yin-Yang Collection of Shoes
Pint-Imprinting Snow Boots
Guinness Foot Pints Will Leave an Impression in the Snow
Warming Culturally-Inspired Apparel
UGG and Palace Reunite for Their Third Cozy Collaboration
Celebratory Claymation Cheese Packs
The Wensleydale Creamery Wallace & Gromit Packs are Charming
Vitamin Shot Stalls
Plenish Set Up a Little Shot Shop Staffed by Knowledgeable Kids
Virtually Outfitted Landmarks
JD Sports Dressed Big Ben in a Nuptse 1996 Jacket by The North Face
Pop Art Beer Branding
Budweiser and Sir Peter Blake Collaborated on a New Can
Witchy Cinematic Bag Ranges
The Kipling x Wicked Collection is Exclusively Launching Online
British-Inspired Winter Getaways
The Standard, High Line Launched its 'Hedge & Hearth' Experience
Vibrant Collaborative Footwear Collections
Daniëlle Cathari Reimagines Clarks Originals' Wallabee
Provocative Spread Pop-Ups
The Marmite Dark Room Entices Gen Z to Experience an Iconic Spread
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Collaborative Fashion-Centric Capsules
Vivienne Westwood and Palace Join Forces on a Capsule
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Witchy Musical Juice Refreshments
The Robinsons Wicked Drinks Come with an On-Pack Promotion
Late Queen-Honoring Statues
Amy Goodman Creates the Statue of Queen Elizabeth II
Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
Heineken Spotlights One Shared Star Motif on its Cans
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Intergalactic-Themed Joint Accessories
Vivienne Westwood and Eastpak Join Forces on a Capsule
High-End Bridal Collections
The Vivienne Westwood Bridal Couture 2024 Collection is Exquisite
Eccentric Soho Hotels
Martin Brudnizki is the Designer Behind This Colourful Broadwick Soho Hotel
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Collaborative UK-Inspired Shoes
HAVEN and Clarks Originals Join Forces on a Series
50s-Inspired Renovated Basements
Gundry & Ducker Add a Colorful New Extension to Home in Hackney
Experiential Kimchi Pop-Ups
The Jongga Flavourverse is an Immersive Destination Devoted to Kimchi
Singer-Inspired Vibrant Footwear
Popcaan and Clarks Originals Join on a Wallabee Iteration
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
British-Inspired Collaborative Apparel
JW Anderson and UNIQLO Join Forces on a New FW23 Capsule
UV-Blocking Promotional Jerseys
The Kopparberg UPF40 Football Jerseys Were Designed by Neverland
Chinese Heritage-Honoring Streetwear
VICTORIA and Yat Pit Join on the Chinese New Year Collection
Radio Station-Themed Footwear
Clarks Originals Creates a Kurupt FM Version of the Wallabees
Nostalgic Scottish Beer Collections
Vault City Launches the New Irn-Bru-Inspired Beer Lineup
British Culture-Honoring Luxe Fashion
The Burberry Summer 2024 Range is Unveiled During LFW
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Nostalgic British Snack Cakes
McVitie's Cake Bars are Showing Off Two New Flavors for Spring
Sporty Resort Capsules
Paper x Four Seasons Hampshire Host a Soft Pastel Pop-Up
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins
The Royal Mint Unveils a Special George Michael Coin
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
Vibrant Statement Capsules
Wrangler x Happy Socks Present Curated Western-Inspired Collection
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion
Av Vattev Designs the superculture Collection for FW24
British Singer-Fronted Shoe Campaigns
Cat Burns Stars in a Clarks Campaign in the Torhill Shoe
Playfully Patterned Adventurewear
TNF x Yinka Ilori Inspires Optimism No Matter the Weather
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Minimal Preppy Fashion Capsule
G.H. Bass Presents a Look at the Modern Ivy Collection
Revamped Classic Winter-Ready Footwear
Burberry and Tricker Join Forces on a New Capsule for FW23
Seasonally Flavored Snack Products
Seabrook Seasons Eatings Snacks Come in Two Flavors
Outerwear-Centric Fall Fashion
Bene Culture Presents its Latest Collection for the Season
Hamburger-Inspired Sleek Footwear
Vandy the Pink Joins Clarks Once More on New Designs
Italy-Inspired Luxe Fashion Stores
The Latest Bottega Veneta Store Opens on Sloane Street
London-Inspired Footwear Capsule
Duke + Dexter Presents the Way Out West Collection
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
Whimsical Fairy Tale-Like Bedding
Piglet in Bed Has Launched a New Spring Bedding Collection
Cross-Border Condiment Campaigns
Daring Travelers Received Limited-Edition Smuggler Marmite Jars
Super Natural Sparkling Drinks
YEW Blends British Water and a Hint of Fruit for Sweetness
English Canned Wines
The Uncommon's Still Wine Collection Spitlights UK-Grown Grapes
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Britpop Photography Exhibitions
London's Oasis Photography Exhibition Celebrates the Band's Legacy
Skateboard-Themed Photography Books
James Edson's Rabbit Hole Book Honors London's Skate Scene
Flavored Vegan Crisps
Walkers Launches a Collection of New Vegan Crisps in Three Flavors
Japanese Streetwear-Inspired Shoes
Clarks Presents the Harajuku Pack Honoring Streetwear History
Artwork-Adorned Collaborative Boots
TATE and Dr. Martens Celebrate Ithell Colquhoun's Work
Patriotic British Cereal Packaging
This Shredded Wheat Packaging Features the Union Jack
British Vintage-Tinged Streetwear
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection of Retro Looks
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
London-Inspired Rebellious Fashion
Fred Perry and PLEASURES Join Forces on a New Collection
Chocolatey British Butters
All Things Butter Chocolate is Made with 100% British Cream
Brutalist Artful Hotel Designs
The Hoxton Charlottenburg Hotel Opens in Berlin
Handbag-Themed Bar Takeovers
Burberry Celebrates the Launch of its Rocking Horse Bag at MO Bar
Festively Flavored Snack Chips
These Walkers Crisps Flavors are Arriving for the Holidays
Light-Hearted Christmas Films
Barbour x Shaun the Sheep release A Heartwarming Holiday Tale
Cuisine-Themed Mustard Packaging
This Colman's Squeezy Bottle is Limited-Edition
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails
The Wonderland Canned Cocktails from BrewDog Come in Five Flavors
Shareable Appetizer Buckets
Subway Debuted Pigs in Blankets Sharing Bucket for the Holidays
Shared Fashion Pop-Ups
eBay UK is Inviting Love Island Fans to Shop the Nation’s Shared Wardrobe
British Highway-Inspired Fall Fashion
JORDANLUCA Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
International Flavor Snack Pies
Pukka World Flavours Come in Three Grab-and-Go Options
London-Exclusive Graphic Streetwear
BAPE Presents a New Collection of Apparel Limited to London
Artisan-Inspired Snack Cakes
These New Premier Foods Cakes Come in Three Options
Collaborative Penny Loafer Collections
Duke + Dexter Presents a Collaboration Alongside Playboy
Limited Edition Yeast Spreads
Marmite Presents the Limited Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Jar
Cheesy Pickle Pork Pies
These Pork Farms Mini Ploughman’s Pork Pies are Packed with Flavor
Celebratory Stonewall Beers
The Stonewall Inn IPA from the Brooklyn Brewery is Arriving in the UK
Artisan-Inspired Soda Flavors
The London Essence Company Crafted Sodas Come in Two New Flavors
Parisian-Themed Afternoon Teas
The Dilly Hosts a Limited Edition Hotel Terrace Experience
Expanded All-Natural Products
The Happy Pear is Set to Launch a Range of Vegan Products in the UK
Re-Opening Historic Nightclubs
London's Printworks Will Be Re-Opening as an Event Space
Appetizer-Flavored Cheeses
Primula Pigs in Blankets is Arriving in the UK for the Holidays
Sunset-Inspired Polish Apartments
wiercinski-studio Reimagines the 18TH Apartment
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Discount Retailer Rewards Apps
Poundland's 'Poundland Perks' Program Unlocks Exclusive Discounts
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Fantastical Tale-Inspired Fall Fashion
HERESY Unveils the Ground Work Collection for FW23
Airline Merchandise Capsules
Virgin Atlantic Launches a Merchandise Collection for Travelers
Authentic Scottish Delis
The Shoap is London's First-Ever Scottish Deli
Rugby-Inspired Elevated Apparel
Percival Launches a New Collection Based in Canterbury
Barn-Turned Pottery Studios
Ashton Porter Architects Designs the Underwing Workshop
Holiday-Ready British-Made Footwear Campaigns
Church’s Holiday 2024 Campaign is Festive & Stylish
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
London Creative Loafer Campaigns
G.H. Bass Taps Creatives for the Stepping Out Campaign
Festive Extra-Meaty Appetizers
Richmond Extra Tasty Pigs in Blankets are Here for the Holidays
Dessert-Inspired Beers
The BrewDog x Candy Kittens Eton Mess New England IPA Has a Complex Flavor
Sustainable Eurovision Capsules
LJMU Fashion Students are Designing a Sustainable Fashion Capsule
Travel-Inspired Air Fresheners
Dacia Created an Air Freshener Range Inspired by Top UK Road Trips
Playfully Branded Own-Label Wines
SPAR UK Has Announced a Series of Private Label Wines
Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions
London's Design Museum Hosts the World of Tim Burton
Festivity-Prepared Vibrant Jerseys
Corteiz Unveils a New Football Jersey Ahead Notting Hill Carni
Bright London Typeface Installations
Yinka Ilori Showcases Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Mumbai-Inspired Eyewear Collections
The Vivienne Westwood Sun 2024 Eyewear Collection is Chic
Slogan-Detailed Graphic Tee Capsules
Soho Yacht Club Suggests to Do Something Nice Today
Dynamic Public Artwork Installations
NEON Creates the Born to Be Wild Installation in the UK
Weather-Ready Festival Fashions
This Beavertown Brewery Collection Celebrates Festival Season
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Artful Patriotic Collaborative Loafers
Denim Tears and Dr. Martens Join on the Union Black Loafers
Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots
The Ratboot by Uncommon Creative Studio is Bold and Oversized
Plant-Based Yorkshire Puddings
The Plantside Vegan Yorkshire Puddings Modernize a Classic
Spanish Summertime Quiches
The Higgidy Smoky Chorizo & Slow Roasted Red Pepper Quiche is Flavorful
Regional Flavor British Cheeses
The Cathedral City Best of British Range Has Two Options
Fostered Design Curations
Brompton Design District Unveil Conviviality: The Art of Living Together
Repurposed Metropolitan Landmarks
The Great Scotland Yard Hotel is a Former Police Headquarters
Colonial History Art Exhibitions
RIBA Presents Raise the Roof: Building for Change
Unique Urban Event Hires
London is Renting Tube Stations, Cable Cars, and Piers for Private Hire
Weatherized Visual Wooden Homes
Denizen Works Creates the Hundred Acre Wood House in Scotland
Renovated Zoology Museums
London's Grant Museum of Zoology is Open After a £300,000 Makeover
Summertime Barbecue Pork Pies
The Pork Farms BBQ Medium Pork Pie Has a Sweet, Tangy Taste
Artisan Quality Pear Ciders
Henry Westons Vintage Pear Cider is Arriving for Entertaining Season