With Christmas just one month away, many of us are starting to think about our looks for the party season, as well as special gifts to buy or our loved ones.
Fortunately in the Harrogate district we are blessed with some fabulous independent fashion boutiques.
We asked four business owners what was currently flying off the shelves as we approach the big day.
Infinity & Co boutique, Harrogate
Sam Gallagher, owner of Infinity & Co boutique, which has just launched its newly-refurbished store at the Victoria Shopping Centre, said the key word for Christmas was “sequins – and lots of them!”
She said:
“We have trousers, tops, blouses, dresses and jackets in and they are so popular. They can be worn dressed up but it’s also fun to wear them casually too. We have them in lots of metallic shades of gold, champagne, copper black and rose gold, along with some brights too.
“We have also been selling chunky oversized cardigans to wear with boots and PU (synthetic leather) joggers, ideal for walking around a Christmas market.
“Colours this season are lots of neutrals of camel, winter white and black and for the bright colours we have had a strong reaction to raspberry, teal, emerald and cobalt.”
Porters, Harrogate
Andy Shuttleworth, manager of Porters, on James Street, said shirts and dresses were selling fast ahead of the party season.
He said:
“We have got a great selection of occasion shirts and party dresses. They are always very popular this time of year.
“Accessories, which can be bought for gifts and stocking fillers, like socks and underwear, are popular too.
“Brands people particularly like at the moment are Traffic People, which does wonderful party dresses, and shirts from Guide London and Claudio Lugli.
“The trend is currently ‘glitz’ and the shirts are bright and bold – ready for the party season.”
Fennec & Darwin, Harrogate
Aideen Fox, owner of Fennec & Darwin, on Montpellier Mews, said accessories to help you keep warm were currently proving the most popular.
She said:
“I’m finding gift items, such as my slippers and scarves which retail for £19.99, have been my top-sellers on the run-up to Christmas.
“Especially with energy prices going up so much, it’s important to keep warm.”
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Wild Thing boutique, Knaresborough
Dianne Houghton, owner of Wild Thing boutique on Knaresborough’s High Street, said it was currently all about the sparkle.
She said:
“Sparkling dresses are popular at the moment, but they are not just for Christmas. You can make outfits sparkle by accessorising jewellery and layering-up, but still being comfortable.”
