Fabulous fashion at The Hobbs Show

As the largest fashion show in the UK outside of London, it’s safe to say that the night of style, music and performance that is The Hobbs Show is a highly-coveted platform for the best independent boutiques, designers and fresh fashion talent from Bristol and beyond. With the big event edging ever nearer, here’s a sneak peek at some of the brands you can expect to see hitting the catwalk on February 6, from indie streetwear to high-end couture:

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1. Recession Clothing
Based at a treasure trove of a shop on Jacob Wells Road, Recession is all about vintage, one-off pieces that you won’t find anywhere else. Owner Gill Loats firmly believes in the magic of shopping ‘in real life’ as opposed to online – touching fabrics and trying on items without worrying about the size label is an important part of the process at Recession.

2. Garment Quarter
Launched in 2010, Garment Quarter is an independent boutique dedicated to bringing together the most interesting and wearable high-end pieces from designers around the world. They will be showing items by Vivienne Westwood at this year’s Hobbs Show, arguably one of the country’s best-known couture brands.

3. Heartfelt Vintage
This vintage shop and tea room in Clifton offers an abundance of clothing, shoes and accessories from every era in the 20th century, including unique pre-loved wedding dresses and ball gowns that are as timeless as they are beautiful.

4. Buttress & Snatch
Based in Hackney, Buttress & Snatch are a quintessentially British swimwear and lingerie company that custom-make each item to order. Quality craftsmanship, bespoke designs and fair prices – what’s not to love?

5. Fix Up Look Sharp
A fashion label with a difference, Fix Up Look Sharp raise funds for cancer charity CLIC Sargent by upcycling donated materials into one-of-a-kind pieces. Sustainable and charitable, their clothes are the definition of fashion with a conscience.

6. Kimono Kimono
This Bristol store stocks a vast array of glorious vintage kimonos and elegant opera costumes from China and Japan. Opulent and incredibly-detailed, Kimono Kimono sell items that would seem at home on any catwalk.

7. TAPT
The self-titled “independent UK Bristol-based geometric psychedelic Op-art alternative fashion clothing brand for men and women”, TAPT’s wearable artwork is unlike any other. Offering hoodies, t-shirts and leggings in a range of intricate patterns and colour schemes, they’re a one-stop-shop for anyone who’s looking to stand out from the crowd. Look out for their designs on the aerial performers at The Hobbs Show.

8.  Linda Thomas
Bristol designer Linda Thomas is all about eco-friendly and sustainable fashion, creating unique gowns from luxury, natural materials such as merino wool and cashmere. Her work is sold in Room 212 on Gloucester Road and Village Green in Clifton, or can be purchased from her online shop.

9. MerkWood
Established in 2012, MerkWood is an independent Bristol label specialising in tops and headgear. All their items are minimalist and bear the MerkWood logo, with some sporting more intricate graphic designs.

10.  Katcha Bilek
Using traditional Spanish leather-working techniques, head designer Katcha Bilek creates hand-made bags from unwanted inner tyre tubes.  She also upcycles other unwanted household parts such as computers into everything from belts to chandeliers – creativity reigns at her Stokes Croft design studio.

The Hobbs Show takes place at The Passenger Shed on February 6.

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