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KEEP HIGH STREETS ALIVE BY BUYING FROM LOCAL INDEPENDENT STORES ONLINE. THIS WEEK ALISON TYLER GIVES BRIGHTON’S SHOPS A HELPING HAND
Stationery obsessives can get their fix of notebooks, diaries, planners, pens and, of course, pencil cases, in every Pantone shade you could wish for. There’s also a lovely line of books, gift wrap and cards.
21 Sydney St, BN1, papersmiths.co.uk
Think of this well-stocked wine shop as your expert foodie friend, helpfully picking out the most exciting wines from small producers, creating unique bottled cocktails just for you and combining them with the best British cheeses and charcuterie from Verona.
84 Church St, BN3, fourthandchurch.co.uk
A gorgeous collection of considered womenswear from small designers, from Soeur to Leon & Harper and Hansel from Basel – you’ll want it all, including the bags and jewellery.
102 Gloucester Rd, BN1,
tidystreetstore.com
For affordable art, stylish prints and bold homeware, this champions local independent artists and makers. 100-102 King’s Road Arches, BN1, unlimited shop.co.uk
This ethical designer produces its own small collection of beautifully cut dresses, jumpsuits and knitwear that are superwearable, as well as a range of other cult designers.
20-21 Trafalgar St, BN1, foldbrighton.com
This range of art prints, ceramics, jewellery and homeware is a treasure trove of on-trend gifts created by indie designers and makers.
27 Gloucester Rd, BN1,
dowsedesign.co.uk
A specialist in mid-century furniture, antiques and vintage interiors, Era also has taxidermy lobsters and signs.
92 Trafalgar St, BN1, era-brighten.com
This purveyor of Sussex cheeses has a huge array of artisan UK produce.
39 Kensington Gardens, BN1, barneysdeli.co.uk
Stock up on cute succulents, trailing plants, cacti and pots at Spiderplant at Glitch, a hip hybrid space also home to hairdressing, food and gigs.
164 Church Road, Hove, BN3,
spiderplantshop.co.uk