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

[gepardipoju.livejournal.com]

"What is it about people who don't live in London, who trash London constantly? It's actually just really tiring hearing the constant knocks; you don't live here, nor express a desire to even attempt to live here but seem to feel entitled to call it shit all the time."

You mean in the same way that Londoners constantly trash the north and other places of the UK that aren't in London? It's six of one and half a dozen of the other, to be honest. You're a typical Londoner with that attitude, and partly the reason why I dislike London so much. As a city it's a lovely place with beautiful architecture and history, as well as being the centre of commerce and politics etc, but the inhabitants ruin the place by being narrow-minded pricks who think that everywhere else in the UK is "worthless" by comparison, which simply isn't true.

Think on.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Completely agree.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Although, may I add, I know quite a few Londoners who don't think that way.