We had some amazing clothes to showcase on the night, from some of the most exciting fashion boutiques in Bristol.
Ladies and gentlemen, you gave it up for:
ENAMORE
207 Catherine Way,
Batheaston, Bath, BA1 7PA, UK
TEL: 01225 851 004
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www.enamore.co.uk
Photo by Thomas Martin
Enamore creates playful, sexy lingerie,clothing, accessories and gifts from vintage and ecologically sound fabrics. The brand was born out of our love for vintage clothing, sewing patterns, home decor, books and fabrics combined to create our fabulous range; a new twist on the modern Pin Up. We supports local manufacturing and all current ranges are designed and produced in Bath and Wales.
(Jennifer Ambrose, Owner)
SHOP DUTTY
116 Cheltenham Road,
Stokes Croft, Bristol,
BS6 5RW
TEL: 0117 924 9990
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www.shopdutty.com
'Shop Dutty' is a new style of men's & women's clothing boutique that fuses art, music and fashion. It works as a platform for up and coming local designers, who all support the Shop Dutty vision; to establish a new way of thinking towards recycling within the urban fashion market.
(Joh, Co-Owner)
BIBICO
14 Park Avenue, Bath,
BA2 4QD,
UK
TEL: 01225 421467
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www.bibico.co.uk
"bibico is a design-led company that creates beautiful, simple, charming clothes.
bibico is about being fair. Based in the city of Bath and made by a small army
of women in India & Nepal, bibico is the brainchild of Spanish-born designer
Nieves Ruiz. After working over 11 years in the fashion industry ex-Zara
designer decided to blend her fashion skills with fair trade ethics.
Available in Topshop & online, now it is easy to wear Fair
Trade without compromising your style, your pocket or the earth.
bibico. high street styles - fair trade ethics. bibico fashionably fair.".
(Nieves Ruiz Ramos,
Director)
TOOHOI
88 Oxford Street, Totterdown, Bristol, BS3 4RL
www.toohoi.com
Fashion designer Eva Thyghoj moved to England from Denmark in 1992. She spent the next ten years working her way through the ranks of Londons fashion industry.
In 2003 she started her own contemporary womens'-wear label -Toohoi, aimed at professional women who appreciate unique designs and beautifully cut garments.
Eva aims to create structurally innovative and contemporary clothes and by using her flair and skills in garment construction, the end result is beautifully cut garments that must be tried on to be fully appreciated.
(Eva Thyghoj, Independent Designer)
NICOLA MARIE
Independent Designer
www.nicolamarie.co.uk
The Nicola Marie label launched in June 08 and has excelled ever since, from the London Clothes Show to the trendiest events in town such as Bristol Music Festival and Bath Assembly Rooms Fashion Show.
The Nicola Marie label entwines the vibrancies of the city with subtle silhouettes of the south west; the delectable prints ooze an aura of fabulous chic. Our new collection offers the perfect work-to-cocktail bar versatility combo defined by length, style and print. For the young-at-heart fun loving woman, Nicola provides unique and eclectic high fashion garments with focus on her fabulous customers. Bringing true meaning to the “get dressed, feel fabulous” slogan. Nicola sources and produces all garments in the UK offering the very best of home grown talent to true style slaves.
(Nikki Workman)
GILLY WOO
81-83 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RD
TEL: 0117 924 6656
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www.gillywoo.com
Gill Cockwell (trading as Gilly Woo) began her sewing career at the tender age of six and was sketching designs and fashioning garments by the time she was ten. Since 2000 Gill has been building a brand that has become synonymous with quality, individuality and style.
Gill is now a master craftswoman, making unique bridal gowns, cocktail dresses and occasion wear. She particularly concentrates on silhouette and form and her made to measure corsetry-based designs are exquisitely cut to smooth and shape the wearer's natural contours. Her aim is to celebrate and accentuate feminine curves and make the wearer feel sculpted and sexy.
As part of her evolving portfolio, Gill has become an experienced stylist, working regularly with commercial photographers and respected hair salons, on magazine photo shoots and catwalk shows.
(Gilly Woo, Owner)
MOTEL
Unit 27 Hunt End Industrial Estate,
Dunlop Road,
Redditch,
B97 5XP
TEL: 0800 1958 589
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www.motelrocks.com
RAGTRADE
2 Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol BS2 8DJ
TEL: 0117 376 3085
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www.ragtradeboutique.co.uk
Central Bristol’s only dress agency where you can buy, sell and trade pre-loved designer womenswear …
An elegant and inviting boutique that has quickly developed a reputation for dressing Bristol in unique, stylish and affordable designer threads. Tailoring the frumpy dress agency image into a sleek, current, fashion conscious one. Rag Trade is the vogue oasis where you can buy amazing pieces for a stitch of their original price, sell your pre-loved clothes making money by moonlight and trade that dress you’ll never wear again for guilt- free shopping.
Cree and Stephen Jones opened Rag Trade just over a year ago and have built up a huge following. Appealing to everyone from trendy students through to yummy mummies and glamorous grans. Swapping a London career in television to pursue her passion, Cree lovingly selects each piece. With an eye for the individual and chic, she seeks quality and style in excellent condition, with a gsoh.
Winning Venue’s Top Banana Establishment award last year, Rag Trade is growing and it’s an exciting experience and brand that you can be part of.
JOY BRISTOL
Unit 5, Maggs House, 70-78 Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1QU
TEL: 0117 929 8613
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www.joythestore.com
Joy is an independent fashion lifestyle retailer offering an exclusive medley of vintage and catwalk-inspired designs from the UK, Copenhagen and Paris for guys and girls. Featuring an eclectic range of unique clothes, accessories, gifts and cards whether it’s for a party, everyday or special occasion - JOY offers the latest styles for the fashion savvy customer. So come and meet the lovely team in the great atmospheric store at 70-78 Queens Road.
