We’ve been noticing for a while that boutiques are finding more ways to bring their owner’s passion and personality to the shelves. Whether it’s a buyer’s love of vintage that occasionally makes its way on to the rails to mingle perfectly with today’s designs, or a fabulous piece of furniture that was spied on a recent buying trip, many of today’s boutiques are offering their customers more than just fashion.
Take Opium in Truro, where the owner, Poppy, has created a French style boutique featuring beautiful brands including Odd Molly, Avoca Anthology and Rutzou alongside gorgeous gifts and delicious French chocolates – truly a shop in which to linger!
Stow on the Wold now has two beautiful lifestyle boutiques to enjoy. Law & Company is the result of Denise Law’s passion for beautiful things with a ‘must have’ romantic appeal. The combination of boutique clothing collections alongside Cheval mirrors, chaise longues, bedside tables and French style beds, creates a fabulously feminine emporium.
Nearby, Foundation offers a striking, hand-picked selection of clothes, homewares and accessories by smaller, up-and-coming designers. Owners James & Gemma (former designers for amongst others, Mulberry, Boden, Conran and Nokia) are constantly on the lookout for unusual clothes and other interesting and stylish products.
Edinburgh’s award winning lifestyle boutique, Bohemia, is the culmination of owners’ Jenny & Deb’s many years working, living & breathing art, photography, textiles, design & interiors. The result is a treasure trove of the most gorgeous things the girls’ have discovered on their travels; a world of fashion, jewellery, bags, accessories, books, stationery, toys & generally unique & amazing stuff!
Cambridge boutique, Cuckoo will help you find an individual look that is unique and refreshing at prices that are affordable. The store includes clothing from both established and emerging designers alongside vintage and modern accessories, fabulous girly gifts, the occasional piece of vintage clothing and even items picked up by the owners on their travels!
For more lifestyle boutiques, please visit www.findafashionshop.co.uk
