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My Bristol Favourites: Carla Diogo
Carla Diogo is a womenswear designer and maker, and co-owner of Two Six Four on Church Road in St George.
Carla creates made-to-order handmade pieces. She grew up in Brixton in south London and studied at the London College of Fashion before becoming a pattern cutter for Orla Kiely and then going freelance.
As well as running evening workshops, she also teaches mend, repair and alter classes at Easton Community Centre.
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These are Carla’s top-five Bristol favourites:
Troopers Hill
The purple heather and yellow broom of Troopers Hill is unique in Bristol – photo: Martin Booth
“It’s really close to home and it’s just really easy access to green space. There is a little kids park and a forest area, and a great view of Bristol from the top. I love going there.”
St George Park
An avenue of trees in St George Park – photo: Martin Booth
“St George Park is just a stone’s throw away from the store. It’s so nice to have another bit of green space in the middle of town. The park is really beautiful, with the lake, tennis courts, skatepark where my kids love; and of course close to your local shops.”
Poco Deli
Inside Poco Deli on Church Road in St George – photo: Martin Booth
“I love Poco Deli, one of neighbours on Church Road. I’m always there getting something for breakfast or something for lunch. They’ve got a really good vegan sausage roll. All the pastries are great actually!”
The Red Church
The Red Church was previously a Lloyds bank – photo: The Red Church
“I had my wedding dinner on the mezzanine of the Red Church, also on Church Road. I love their food and just thought, why don’t we have our reception here. It’s always really good fun and good vibes.”
Arnolfini
The bookshop at the Arnolfini is one of the most eclectic in Bristol – photo: Arnolfini
“Arnolfini has some great exhibitions and there are always a few events going on there as well. It’s a nice place to take anyone who is visiting Bristol. It has a lovely environment, and they have a good selection of books and magazines in their shop downstairs.”
Main photo: Martin Booth
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