Shop talk: The 20 best independent shops in Britain and Ireland
1. Kiti, Cardiff
A proudly Welsh and colorful confection of fashion treasures for women of all ages. Owned by Gwenno Penrhyn, Kiti is named after her grandmother and personalized service is in order. Big on Scandi and LA brands like Anine Bing, Ganni and Stine Goya, it has the inside line on new discoveries such as Jaipur-based SZ Blockprints. Its displays are also dotted with all the extras that look like you, from Mishky bracelets (from £19) to bold sweaters from American Vintage (from £110), completing an edition that's full of special pieces you'll be able to to withdraw year after year.kiticymru.com; @kiticymru
2. The Dressing Room, St AlbansAn award-winning mini department store with a selection of over 100 brands. Owner Deryane Tadd sources and stocks a premium mix of exciting new designer brands including Lily and Lionel, Essentiel Antwerp, American Vintage and Hayley Menzies. They rub shoulders with high-end brands such as Citizens of Humanity, Paige and Veja. The boutique's team of trained stylists are available by appointment at no extra cost (their styling videos are also worth watching for those unable to travel to Hertfordshire).the-dressingroom .com; @thedressingroomsocial
3. Gather & SeeAn online ethical fashion retailer launched in 2014 by childhood friends Alicia Taylor and Stephanie Hogg. Based between Nairobi and Leicestershire, they have worked tirelessly for the past nine years running Gather & See on both continents. The result is a site that features more than 60 sustainable and ethical independent brands, from zero-waste Adadakin to dreamy Studio Skall, to bags by awesome Been London. Ideal for an elegant discovery.gatherandsee.com; @gatherandsee
4. Maze, class Bristol
Maze is an independent family business which is one of Clifton's coolest offerings. With a thoughtful collection of menswear, womenswear, homewares, apothecary items and curiosities from established brands and local designers, the 38-year-old brand has stayed one step ahead by never working only with designers and stocking collections that share their values. They call it an extension of their own lifestyle, which isn't just about selling clothes, but about creating a space where people can browse, socialize and connect. Sign us up.
A proudly Welsh and colorful confection of fashion treasures for women of all ages. Owned by Gwenno Penrhyn, Kiti is named after her grandmother and personalized service is in order. Big on Scandi and LA brands like Anine Bing, Ganni and Stine Goya, it has the inside line on new discoveries such as Jaipur-based SZ Blockprints. Its displays are also dotted with all the extras that look like you, from Mishky bracelets (from £19) to bold sweaters from American Vintage (from £110), completing an edition that's full of special pieces you'll be able to to withdraw year after year.kiticymru.com; @kiticymru
2. The Dressing Room, St AlbansAn award-winning mini department store with a selection of over 100 brands. Owner Deryane Tadd sources and stocks a premium mix of exciting new designer brands including Lily and Lionel, Essentiel Antwerp, American Vintage and Hayley Menzies. They rub shoulders with high-end brands such as Citizens of Humanity, Paige and Veja. The boutique's team of trained stylists are available by appointment at no extra cost (their styling videos are also worth watching for those unable to travel to Hertfordshire).the-dressingroom .com; @thedressingroomsocial
3. Gather & SeeAn online ethical fashion retailer launched in 2014 by childhood friends Alicia Taylor and Stephanie Hogg. Based between Nairobi and Leicestershire, they have worked tirelessly for the past nine years running Gather & See on both continents. The result is a site that features more than 60 sustainable and ethical independent brands, from zero-waste Adadakin to dreamy Studio Skall, to bags by awesome Been London. Ideal for an elegant discovery.gatherandsee.com; @gatherandsee
4. Maze, class BristolMaze is an independent family business which is one of Clifton's coolest offerings. With a thoughtful collection of menswear, womenswear, homewares, apothecary items and curiosities from established brands and local designers, the 38-year-old brand has stayed one step ahead by never working only with designers and stocking collections that share their values. They call it an extension of their own lifestyle, which isn't just about selling clothes, but about creating a space where people can browse, socialize and connect. Sign us up.
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