A new womenswear shop arrived on Knaresborough’s High Street this week after the owner fell in love with the town when she was cycling through it last year.
Dianne Houghton said before cycling through the town she’d never visited Knaresborough, despite being from Hebden Bridge. She instantly knew she wanted a presence in the town.
Her shop, Wild Thing, opened on the high street yesterday.
She is no stranger to running a shop after working in fashion for 30 years she has moved the brand around four different premises in Otley.
Taking up 46 High Street, across from Market Place, Ms Houghton said she is excited to get to know the people of Knaresborough and their styles.
The shop is full and ready for new customers.
As the name suggests, Wild Thing isn’t all block colours and monochrome.
Ms Houghton said her style is a little “wild” and she loves finding something no one else is wearing:
“I’ve always wanted to wear something a bit different, something I won’t see anyone else in. Everything I have is a bit different, I love statement prints but also a classic jean and leather trouser is something you can never go wrong with.”
In the store you will find a variety of clothing and accessories from jumpers, midi dresses, jeans and even a statement necklace or two. Most things range from £10 to £80.
After 30 years in the industry, Ms Houghton has built up a following online. She said over lockdown she really focused on her online presence and is grateful to have built up the community she has.
Ms Houghton prides herself on not being a pushy sales woman but instead will listen to what customers want, she added:
“Through my life, I’ve been a size 6 and gone up to an 18 so I can really help women find something they love and feel comfortable in.
“I just love fashion, I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.”
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The former DJ said although its a new location for her she aims to bring the same unique pieces and cheery atmosphere to Knaresborough.
