Aras of Leeds

I’m actually quite a fan of this quirky little fashion shop. At first glance you’d be forgiven for assuming it’s one of those cheap-​o fashion shops, but you’d be wrong not to step inside and give it a second chance. There are a number of hits amongst the misses and you’ll never find them unless you go on in.
In amongst some of the less enticing items, which is more indicative of what caters to my taste than anything else, you’ll find a few elegant pieces at pretty damn reasonable prices. I spotted a gorgeous nude tartan patterned shawl (you know the ones, the triangle shaped garments) that was gorgeously soft to touch and would look fabulous on any lady. Add to that a seriously cool pair of tapered black high waist trousers and I was already getting excited.
Yes, there were a few duds that I wasn’t so keen on, but just before leaving (since I’d have to wait till payday for that shawl) I noticed the knitted hats. Oh. My. Gosh. Knitted animal hats, no less. This mightn’t be something you’d get excited about, but it was definitely something I was positively applauding. I grabbed the raccoon version and asked how much this ridiculously cute and warm headwear must-​have would be. Oh, really? Twelve pounds you say? Done.
And now you know how to spot me. I’m the numpty with the awesome raccoon hat and I wear it with pride. Give Aras a chance, if you’re anything like me you won’t regret it!

I am not going to beat around the bush and pretend that Aras caters for what I consider to be ‘my style’. If you are into your glizty tight fitting frocks, that would probably only fit a teenager who was trying to defy her parents dresscode, this place is for you. having said that, shiney designs are in at the moment, you may find yourself a cheap yet cheerful little bargain. Don’t expect it to not fall apart within a few months though. It may not be the cheapest shop in the market, but you can count on them to bang out the latest in Rn’B, drowning out the calls from the fruit and veg stalls that are nearby!

Aras is a peculiar shop. It sells a little bit of most fashion styles: a little bit rock chick, a little high street, some alternative, and a little bit of scally clobber, none of it at a particularly cheap price but most of it on the slightly unusual side.
Have a rummage through the rails of random odds and ends, I’ve found some amazing leggings that I pulled out at festival time. Some of their jumpers are a nice addition to winter wardrobes too. When I’ve visited there’s always a very warm welcome and it is nice to have such a unique shop so close to the big guns of Briggate.

In Fashion With Aras is pretty much like stepping into Lady Gaga & Vicky Pollards wardrobe and finding a lot of strange sights to look at.
The shop seems kind of jumbled, there’s no set theme running through the clothing. The staff were pretty miserable and quiet and did not utter one word…
I popped in to have a nosey as I’d never been in before but it’s not really my style of clothing. I imagine that younger teens will love it but it’s really not for me…