SUIT YOURSELF MAGAZINE #40 WINTER 2010/11

On the same road going into Stokes Croft is Shop Dutty. Ethical and Fairtrade, it was initially also born from humble origins (at St Nick’s Market). Founded

by Louisa Jones and Joh Rindom, the shop promotes local talent, stocking copious creations of jewellery, handbags, shoes and clothes next to vintage beauties.

Also, it’s worth checking out their music collection which again leans towards the local talent; you may discover something your ears love and adore as well as something for your wardrobe.

Moving down Cheltenham Road, opposite Pie Minister is the enormous Gold Mine. Set up by the same people behind Shop Dutty, Gold Mine puts all of its profits into empowering young women in the city as well as using the old motorcycle showroom to offer fashion and music workshops to young femmes. They also, of course, have the biggest collection of vintage from the 1950s to 1990s in the city. At the time of writing, Gold Mine is still in existence but running out of time although fingers crossed Louisa and Joh manage to continue the venture in some way.

Going classy now, if you fancy some stunning, very pretty pieces (floaty dresses, pearls, leather handbags and cashmere) then Clifton Vintage Boutique, in Clifton Village’s Arcade, is for you. Time loses all meaning here and the owner will chat all afternoon 96