Shopping
Fold, 14 Sydney Street, Brighton BN1 4EN, United Kingdom
Fold is a beautifully curated independent shop that champions thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and quiet confidence. Stepping inside feels calm and intentional, with a layout that gives each piece room to breathe. The edit is impeccably judged—timeless clothing, considered accessories, and objects that feel purposeful rather than trend-driven.
Fold excels at balancing modern design with wearability. Everything on the racks feels chosen for longevity and integrity, favouring quality materials and refined silhouettes over noise. There’s a strong sense of coherence throughout, making browsing feel focused and rewarding rather than overwhelming. It’s the kind of place where you discover pieces you’ll live with for years.
Service is knowledgeable, relaxed, and genuinely helpful, offering guidance without pressure. Fold feels deeply aligned with Brighton and Hove’s creative, independent spirit—understated, intelligent, and confident in its point of view. A destination shop that values restraint, craft, and lasting style.
Address: Fold, 14 Sydney Street, Brighton BN1 4EN, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.foldbrighton.com
Peggs & Son, 27 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AG, United Kingdom
Peggs & Son is one of Brighton’s most distinctive independent menswear shops, defined by clarity of taste and an unwavering commitment to quality. The space feels purposeful and well considered, giving the carefully edited selection room to speak for itself. Stock focuses on modern workwear, refined basics, and brands that value craft, durability, and intelligent design over fleeting trends.
Everything here feels wearable, useful, and built to last. From jackets and denim to footwear and accessories, the emphasis is on materials, construction, and quiet confidence. There’s a coherence to the curation that makes browsing both inspiring and reassuring—you trust the choices being made.
Service is knowledgeable, friendly, and refreshingly honest, offering guidance without sales pressure. Peggs & Son feels rooted in Brighton’s independent spirit while maintaining an international perspective. It’s the kind of shop you return to regularly, knowing you’ll always find something thoughtful, well made, and genuinely considered.
Website: https://www.peggsandson.com
Address: Penhaligon's, 29 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AG, United Kingdom
Penhaligon's is a wonderfully immersive retail experience that feels both luxurious and warmly human. Stepping inside is like entering a world of quiet storytelling, where heritage, craft, and character are given space to unfold. The shop is beautifully presented, allowing the fragrances—each with its own distinct personality—to take centre stage.
What truly elevates the experience is the service. Staff are knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic, guiding you through scents with care and insight rather than sales pressure. Whether you’re discovering Penhaligon’s for the first time or revisiting a favourite, the experience feels personal and unrushed.
The fragrances themselves are refined, expressive, and memorable, balancing tradition with a playful edge. Penhaligon’s in Brighton and Hove feels perfectly placed—elegant without being stiff, indulgent without excess. It’s a shop that turns choosing a fragrance into a pleasure rather than a transaction, and one you’ll want to return to.
Address: Gorringes Auction House, 15 North Street, Lewes BN7 2PA,
Gorringes Auction House is a quietly authoritative presence in the world of fine art, antiques, and collectables, combining deep expertise with a genuinely approachable atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a curious first-time visitor, the experience feels welcoming rather than intimidating. The salerooms are well organised and thoughtfully presented, allowing objects to speak clearly for themselves.
What sets Gorringes apart is the professionalism of its team. Specialists are knowledgeable, generous with their time, and refreshingly clear in their guidance, making both buying and selling feel transparent and well supported. There’s a strong sense of trust here, built on scholarship, integrity, and long-standing reputation.
Auctions are efficiently run yet full of character, reflecting the breadth and quality of material handled. Gorringes manages to balance tradition with accessibility, making it an important cultural fixture in Lewes. It’s a place where history, expertise, and discovery come together with confidence and ease.
Address: B.Y BOHO, 21 Bond Street, Brighton BN1 1RD, United Kingdom
B.Y BOHO is a beautifully expressive independent shop that captures Brighton’s creative, free-spirited energy with confidence and care. The space feels warm and inviting, with displays that encourage discovery rather than rush. Every piece—whether jewellery, accessories, or small objects—feels thoughtfully chosen, celebrating craftsmanship, texture, and individuality.
B.Y BOHO excels at offering items that feel personal and meaningful rather than mass-produced. Designs are distinctive yet wearable, balancing bohemian character with a refined sense of style. It’s the kind of shop where each visit reveals something new, whether you’re buying a gift or treating yourself to something special.
Service is friendly, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic, adding to the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. There’s no pressure here—just an obvious love for beautiful things and the people who make them. B.Y BOHO feels deeply rooted in Brighton’s independent spirit: creative, soulful, and full of charm.
