Independent Shops

  • New Urbanknit Stockist: Mel en Stel

    We are very pleased to share that Urbanknit has a new stockist.

    Mel en Stel is based in Brooklyn, New York owned and run by Ilse Eriksson. You can find a selection of our snap clutches there.

    So if you are in that neck of the woods, do check it out:

    Mel en Stel
    145 Front Street
    Brooklyn, NY 11201
    USA

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  • Independent Shop Feature: Vou Brown Boutique

    Vou Brown is an independent multi-brand African fashion boutique located close to the heart of central London. A contemporary styled destination store that brings together a beautiful showcase of established and emerging labels. With an exciting stylish fashion led edit of women’s wear, jewellery, bags, accessories and lifestyle products for the style savvy shopper, you will always find something new in Vou Brown. Whether you are shopping for a gift or treating yourself to something new, there is always something new and interesting to see or try on.

     

    Vou-Brown

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    Address:
    74 Willesden Lane Kilburn
    London
    NW6 7TA
    United Kingdom

    Opening Times:
    Tues – Sat: 10:30am – 6:30pm
    Sunday – Mon: closed

    Telephone: +44 (0)20 7328 8843

    Website: www.voubrown.com

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/voubrown

    Email: info@voubrown.com

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  • New Stockist: Blackbird Vintage in Leeds

    I recently wrote about Blackbird Vintage store in Leeds in our Independent shops section and I am very excited that they now stock a selection of Supersnap clutches!

    So if you are in that neck of the woods, do stop buy and pay them a visit. I am yet to visit but their store looks like a veritable treasure trove of design beauties!

     

    SHOP DETAILS

    ADDRESS: 7 Stainburn Parade, Leeds

    TELEPHONE: 07949 115695

    OPENING TIMES: 10AM to 6.30PM

    WEBSITE: www.blackbird-vintage.co.uk

    FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/blackbirdvintageleeds

     

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  • Independent Shop Feature: Folklore

    Founded by Danielle Reid and Rob Reid in 2012, Folklore is a home and lifestyle store based on a simple idea that better living is possible through design.

    We value integrity, simplicity and craftsmanship. We are drawn to functional goods that are created with care and made to last. The best products are the ones that age well and stand the test of time – goods that will exist long after we’re gone.

    They have an online store but have a lovely little shop in Islington, London which is absolutely worth the visit. I have popped in and was immediately accosted by a certain sense of calm. The even muted tones, the soft fabrics, the natural materials used. Lovely

    You really do get a sense of the quality and the craftsmanship that has gone into every product that is available. If you like simple, clear, even detailing and design, Folklore is certainly for you.

    Folklore

    Address: 193 Upper Street,Islington, London N1 1RQ, United Kingdom
    Opening Times: Monday – Saturday 11 am – 5 pm, Sunday 12 pm – 5.30pm
    Telephone: +44(0) 207 354 9333 1
    Website: www.shopfolklore.com
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/shopfolklore
    Email: help@shopfolklore.com

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  • Independent Shop Feature: The Shop Floor Project

    The Shop Floor Project was founded in 2006 by Denise Allan and Samantha Allan with the aim to design, develop and source collections of the highest craftsmanship from makers and traditional manufactures, predominately based within the UK and Europe.

    They envisioned the Shop Floor Project as a series of curated spaces filled with objects that fulfill their main criteria; that the object is worthy of keeping and passing down through generations.

    The website is particularly interesting as it is designed as though it is an actual shop! From the front page to the individual category pages, it is though you are walking through a myriad of interesting interior spaces full of colour an texture. It is exquisitely unique especially in the modern world of white, minimal virtual and physical spaces.

    In 2011 The Shop Floor Project opened a brick and mortar store after operating in virtual space for a number of years. The store is located in Ulverston, an ancient market town in Cumbria and although I am yet to visit I am sure it is just as unique and interesting as the website. This store is literally filled with treasure so do visit! If you have been, we would love to hear about your visit.

    The Shop Floor Project

    Address: 60 Market Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7LT, United Kingdom

    Opening Times: Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm

    Telephone: 01229 584537

    Website: www.theshopfloorproject.com

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheShopFloorProject

    EMail:  info@theshopfloorproject.com

     

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  • Independent Shop Feature: Blackbird Vintage

    This is the first in our features of independent shops. I am in search of cool, unique, quirky shops and boutiques that stock those hard to find, one-of-a-kind goodies. To get us rolling is the Blackbird Vintage shop in Leeds which is opening its doors on the 12th of July. So if you are in the area do join them for what promises to be a very fun launch party. Go along from noon and join the fun.

     

    Blackbird Vintage Store

     

    Blackbird Vintage has an amazing selection of vintage furniture, lighting and interior decor pieces. They also have a selection of other design finds like jewellery, pottery and so on.

    Check them out! There is something about their aesthetic and approach that completely appeals to me. It looks amazing and I can’t wait to pay them a visit. Details at the end of this post.

     

    Blackbird Vintage Store

    My personal favourite for obvious reasons!

     

    SHOP DETAILS

    ADDRESS: 7 Stainburn Parade, Leeds

    TELEPHONE: 07949 115695

    OPENING TIMES: 10AM to 6.30PM

    WEBSITE: www.blackbird-vintage.co.uk

    FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/blackbirdvintageleeds

     

     

     

     

     

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