Brit Chic

[lupestripe]

Whilst I was abroad I noticed many people wearing clothes adorning the British flag. Clearly the perception of Britain abroad is still quite favourable, despite our dalliances in unpopular wars.

I am sure part of the reason for this is that many fashion labels are based in London and thus are selling a brand. However the UK is clearly seen in high regard overseas otherwise these products wouldn't sell. Part of the answer I am sure lies with the English language, which is the most pervasive in the world and seen by many as glamorous.

So, and this is mainly for my non-British followers, what is the perception of the UK abroad, both positive and negative? And what do you think when you think of Britain? I would be interested to know your thoughts.

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Comments

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Must have misunderstood. Is that really what the average German thinks?

[doco.livejournal.com]

More or less, yes. Although the top 25% of the population will likely think more of the Square Mile than anything else, and might even pop by to check the Guardian website now and then.

For the remainder of the populace, it's not generally a country that's given special thought of at all, mostly because people don't get the exposition in contrast to countries on the Continent.

Although our yellow press and the high-gloss magazines do love the Royals a lot....

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

The Royals are good flag bearers for the country - they seem to be loved abroad. It's one of the reasons why I am pro-monarchy.

So people get more information about other European countries than the UK? Interesting.