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Shop HOPE & MAY, Byron Bay
SPELL, Byron Bay
NIKAU, Byron Bay
With roots in international design, this Byron gem is the ultimate family affair. The homewares, accessories and clothing store was founded by culture and design lover Melinda Macguire, who developed the business with her two daughters, Tahila and Kobi. In classic small retail business style, the family bread and butter from early days was travel, product sourcing and international buying trips. Talk about the ultimate childhood experience! Hope & May continues to expand and grow, with a second store in Bondi Beach opening a couple of years ago.
More or less embodying the Byron shire in clothing form, to locals and tourists alike, Spell is a household name. A mere swipe of their Instagram page is all the evidence you need to decipher why this brand has developed such a cult following, and its backstory only serves to verify its authenticity. Created by two sisters with shared childhood memories, the designs are inspired by the dreams of their Latvian grandparents who fled war-torn Europe and also by their hippie parents, who led a nomadic lifestyle with the pair in the 70s. Whatever the inspo, we’re all about these floaty, dreamy, colourful, ethically produced garments.
Greenery meets ceramics in this honestto-goodness gorgeous Byron emporium. Nikau (nee-co) is a collaborative meeting of creatives. The brand is helmed by Nikki Ogilvy and Nicole Steele, who are advocates for good vibes, all things greenery, supporting genuine artists, functional, handmade and sustainable design, and encouraging slow buying. Honestly, there’s not much this cute little store doesn’t offer, and there’s not much we don’t love about it! //
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