By Kiera Neal
Although it’s tempting to shop at the big highstreet/online brands this Christmas season, since the pandemic it’s become more important than ever to shop locally and support independent businesses.
Here are some of the local Gloucestershire businesses you can support whilst doing your Christmas shopping.
- Pink Vintage
Pink Vintage sells a range of vintage designer bags and jewelry items, from brands like Louis Vuitton and Vivienne Westwood, if you’re looking to splurge on a loved one this Christmas. Not only this, but they also make artisan cakes and serve coffee, if you fancy a nice drink during browsing. They can be found on Instagram @pinkvintagecheltenham.
- Emma Warren Design
Emma Warren Design is an independent embroidery brand, creating unique clothing for the perfect gift this Christmas. The business is based in Gloucester and is available to order from their online store, https://www.emmawarrendesign.co.uk. Their products include a whole range of differently designed jumpers, with embroided animals, quotes and nature designs, just to name a few.
- Jackeroo Boutique
Selling unique accessories and clothing from well-known and independent brands, award-winning Jackeroo Boutique is a family-run boutique based in Cheltenham. They sell clothing for a range of shapes and sizes, selling UK size 8 to plus size. They’re items are available to be purchased online at https://www.jackerooboutique.co.uk.
- James of Montpeillier
If shopping for any males in your life this Christmas, James of Montpellier sell a range of high-quality men’s clothing from waistcoats to tshirts to knitwear, in their shop is based in Montpellier Cheltenham, as well as their online store, https://www.jackerooboutique.co.uk.
- Bodega
Bodega is an independent womenswear shop in Cheltenham. They sell a range of clothing such as dresses, footwear and accessories. They’re available to buy from their store in Suffolk Parade as well as their online store, https://www.jackerooboutique.co.uk and have a section dedicated to gifts if you’re looking for some inspiration this Christmas.
- Cuckoo’s Nest
Based in Great Norwood Street, Cheltenham, Cuckoo’s Nest sell ‘beautiful quality pre-loved designer handbags and accessories’. They’re a family run business, ran by a mother and two daughters. They stock brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga and Mulberry and can be viewed online at https://www.theunionproject.com.
- The Union Project
The Union Project is an independent store in Cheltenham, selling men and womenswear. They stock a range of brands such as Comme des Garcons and Stussy and are available to buy from online as well as instore, https://www.theunionproject.com.
