80 primarily as it seems to reach more of my target audience and attracts new followers. I use it to promote new collections and sales etc. What brands do you stock and why? The main clothing brands that I currently stock include Thought, Eribe, Komodo, Bibico and Yerse. Accessory-wise, I have just placed an order with Spanish company Soruka which makes gorgeous, colourful bags from recycled leather. Also some lovely baskets from BasketBasket, which are handwoven in Madagascar with sustainable grasses and raffia. I am looking forward to seeing the new range by Branch Jewellery, which I have previously stocked and have been selling Weaver Green products since we opened such as bags, cushions and throws, which are made from recycled plastic bottles. I have also been selling a lot of Nkuku products but am currently looking for an alternative supplier to introduce something new. How often do you change up your window dressings and displays? We usually change the window once a week depending on new deliveries and stock availability. Customers often comment on the displays and come in having seen them whilst sitting in traffic, and I often put window images on Instagram. What are your plans to develop your online presence? At present I do not have specific plans to develop the online presence but know that it is something that needs to be addressed, and am constantly emailed by companies offering their services! Do you undertake any charitable initiatives? Frankie and Olive often support local causes, events and business and are currently looking to champion a suitable charity. I also think it’s important to champion sustainable fashion. We need to continue to educate and inform in order to enforce significant action and change in the fast fashion industry. Do you attend any trade shows and if so, which ones and why? I have just attended the Spring Fair/Moda trade fair at the NEC and am planning to go Pure x Scoop at the Truman Brewery tomorrow. I will also attend the Top Drawer show at Olympia. There obviously
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