Take a look at Norfolk’s best boutiques and loveliest labels, with Rachel Buller
Go green
Eco-friendly label Braintree Clothing has launched a fantastic range of summer essentials to see you through the season and become key wardrobe pieces for years to come. With the tagline Thoughtful Clothing running through everything it does, the company uses naturally grown bamboo, cotton, wool and hemp to create its collections. Not only are they free from pesticides and chemicals, they are considered softer, stronger, harder wearing and kinder to the environment. Originally founded in Australia, the company is available exclusively in Norwich at The Good Earth Clothing Company, which focuses on environmentally friendly and ethical manufacturers. We love these Braintree mix and match, blue, white and patterned separates. The Good Earth Clothing Company Pottergate, Norwich, NR2 1DS; 01603 624009
Outdoor style
If you love walking, cycling, birdwatching or simply enjoying a day out at the coast, visit Gun Hill Clothing Company’s new store in Burnham Market. The store, alongside the company’s existing shop in the village but with more of a focus on the great outdoors, is stocking a wide range of clothing and accessories for men and women, including leading brands such as Berghaus, Barbour, Henri Lloyd, Sloppy Joe and Toms Shoes. It will also sell waterproof and technical jackets, walking poles, bags and binoculars plus a great range of high quality products for dogs. New to the store will be Gun Hill’s branded range of t-shirts, hoodies and cycling tops combining quality fabrics and style with a wry twist of Norfolk humour. Gun Hill Clothing Company, Market Place, Burnham Market, PE31 8HD; www.gunhill.co.uk
Floral walk
Norwich-based textile designer Carol Lake has created a bold, floral range of new shoes with Norwich footwear brand Van Dal. Carol, who has worked with leading international brands including Ted Baker, Lulu Guinness, Debenhams and Laura Ashley, has designed two different summer inspired prints - Tangled and Happy. Each comes in four different styles of shoes, ensuring there is a shoe to suit all feet and occasions. The limited edition shoes, starting at £85, are available online at www.vandalshoes.com
Fabulous feet
Beauty company Elim Spa Products UK, based in Norfolk, has a new range of products which promise to transform your feet, softening, refreshing and invigorating them for the summer ahead. Shelby Pearcey, who is the sole UK distributor of Elim Spa, says the South African brand has changed the usual procedures of a pedicure, using six different products to guarantees longer lasting and better results. Prices for the individual products start at £12, but for the spa quality, ultimate treat try the All-in-One Miracle Box at £90. Elim Spa Products UK, Yarmouth Road, Norwich, NR7 0HF; www.elimspaproducts.co.uk
