NF01 November/December 2023
Issue one of nearfield celebrates new beginnings across the region. We get excited about the reopening of Bristol Beacon, meet the hardy dippers revelling in the cold waters of the restored Cleveland Pools, find out what the Bristol Old Vic's new artistic director has planned; and explore the vintage shops, upcycling workshops, and reclamation yards breathing fresh life into old. We also keep readers moving through winter with a guide to indoor and outdoor activities, and meet the Icebreakers in our first community takeover. Plus we round up all the best events, experiences, and food and drink in the southwest this winter.
Issue one of nearfield celebrates new beginnings across the region. We get excited about the reopening of Bristol Beacon, meet the hardy dippers revelling in the cold waters of the restored Cleveland Pools, find out what the Bristol Old Vic's new artistic director has planned; and explore the vintage shops, upcycling workshops, and reclamation yards breathing fresh life into old. We also keep readers moving through winter with a guide to indoor and outdoor activities, and meet the Icebreakers in our first community takeover. Plus we round up all the best events, experiences, and food and drink in the southwest this winter.
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Vintage Clothing 47<br />
SWAN VINTAGE<br />
Bruton, BA10 0AH<br />
OF THE<br />
BEST<br />
TIME AFTER TIME<br />
Stroud, GL5 1AJ<br />
THE REWORK ATELIER (IN SPARKS)<br />
Bristol, BS1 3DS<br />
Poppyella Oakey, co-founder: “We stock<br />
a range of indie designers from the West<br />
Country, like Material Response and Bees<br />
Knees. Our products are all expertly crafted<br />
from deadstock, offcuts, and secondhand<br />
and vintage fabrics. Our mission is to keep<br />
materials and clothing in the loop, reducing<br />
the need for more production.”<br />
VINTAGE ABS<br />
Bath, BA1 1RG<br />
Zoe Ford, owner:<br />
“I love to source<br />
pieces that<br />
are individually<br />
interesting and on<br />
trend, in excellent<br />
condition and<br />
wearable today.<br />
I focus on women’s<br />
fashion and my shop<br />
presents a feminine,<br />
comfortable and fun<br />
shopping experience.<br />
I’m passionate about<br />
items made using the<br />
best natural fabrics,<br />
and bringing quality<br />
luxury and glamour to<br />
the high street at an<br />
affordable price.”<br />
David Philip Ireland, co-owner:<br />
“With over four decades of<br />
experience in the vintage and<br />
antiques market, we offer an<br />
expertly curated selection<br />
spanning from the mid-1800s to<br />
pieces from designers like Ossie<br />
Clark, Biba, Chloe, Prada and YSL.”<br />
Abigail Ewles, director: “Our<br />
reworked clothing is something<br />
we’re really proud of. Each piece<br />
is made by a local seamstress<br />
who creates one-off items out of<br />
damaged garments that would<br />
have ended up in landfill.”<br />
LETHAL POSTMEN<br />
Shepton Mallet, BA4 5BE<br />
Claire Goodman, owner: “I sell<br />
men’s and women’s vintage clothing<br />
from the 1920s to the 1990s. I love<br />
colours and patterns, and have<br />
everything from 1940s wedding<br />
dresses to 1980s sportswear<br />
crammed into my tiny shop.”<br />
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