Karen Millen (Shop)

Karen Millen is about as close to designer style as you can get on the high street. Unfortunately the prices reflect this - while never outrageous, they are just a little higher than those in the average high street shop. One of the wonderful things about this shop is that you can't pin it down to a certain style, mood, or customer - clothes tend to keep up with the latest fashion trends, rather than remaining true to any central ethos. However, they are almost always luxurious, beautifully designed and coloured, and highly covetable. Karen Millen isn't a shop for basics, in the way that Gap ... more

I have recently purchased 2 dresses from Karen Millen and although I returned one, I found a good alternative which I am very pleased with. The shop is nicely laid out, although there does not seem to be much purpose to the layout, it does make you browse to find the items that you want. Karen Millen is also online, I use this to search for an item and if I see something nice I go into the shop to try it on, but you can also purchase online. My local shop is in Bournemouth town centre and I find the assistants very friendly and helpful. They offer suggestions to help with your choice and ... more

I am officially impressed. In Manchester (my almost local retail paradise) there are now 3 stores, one in the-triangle centre, on in Selfridges at the Trafford Centre and the main outlet on King Street. I only started visiting the Karen Millen stores this Christmas after a friend of mine purchased a stunning dress for half price in their January sale - lucky one off you may think, but this is not the case. KM holds regular sales (not sure when exactly but there is one on now!!!)and each time there is stock reduced by up to 50%. The clothing sold ranges from basic jumpers and vest tops (similar ... more

I have been into Karen Millen a few times and think it is ridiculously expensive! Although the clothes are well made and of high quality they are extremely expensive for what they are. They are a high street store which have shops in most major towns and cities. They are usually fairly small shops and have a very nice layout, posh, well dressed staff and good displays all of which help the shop to look more high quality and expensive. They use a distinctive blue and orange logo and are therefore easy to spot in the crowded shopping centre. They tend to be placed in the more high quality places ... more

Karen mIllen used to be a shop I went to once or twice a year (particular around xmas and birthdays) when I wanted to indulge or if I had a very special occaision to go to and wanted something particularly lovely! Unfortunately for me, I now find myself looking in there more and more often (particularly now I've found their website!) and keep seeing things I like and want. I say unfortunately as, just as others have put as a negative, the shop is expensive. For example I clicked through their website yesterday and picked out 5 things I wanted - it came to just over £600 -ouch! Karen Millen is ... more