Summer Madness

You know those couple of weeks of blistering sunshine that signals the start of the summer? Well although a bit late this year, they've been threatening to make an appearance any day now. So in preparation for the heatwave we've been busily getting in a sunny mood and we want you to get involved too. To kick things off, we've acquired some new menswear, including vests, tees and polo shirts from Cuckoo, Native Youth and Bellfield.

But if the thought of a brand new polo shirt doesn't make you dream of alfresco refreshments as the sun sets, then these cool new prints can't fail! What says summer better than a vest top with a tropical hibsicus print, or a crisp white tee with swordfish and sailboats.

And it wouldn't be summer without the most essential and ubiquitous of all accessories, the faithful sunnies. We feel there's only one decision for guys to make when choosing the right sunglasses. Wayfarers or aviators? Luckily, we have both styles, having managed to get our hands on the latest eyewear offerings from Bellfield Clothing.

Which style would you choose? At £18 a pair, why not get both. Bring it on sun!

A little bit of love for Gloucester Road

Yesterday we had a lovely visit from Molly Jones. She is a third year UWE student studying Graphic Design. As part of her final project she has 'branded' Gloucester Road in Bristol. Our shop is just one of the many businesses that makes up this street, the longest stretch of independent businesses in Europe. She delivered us a huge stack of hand-printed carrier bags, with beautiful designs and quotes that sum up what Gloucester Road is all about. We are passionate about independent retailing and the important part they play in creating strong communities and building local connections, and as such we are very pleased to be a part of this great project.

Check out her website to see other examples of her work.