Wednesday, January 27, 2010





Accessories by Laura Leith



First through the doors is Design Mob, Olivia Monaghan's group of handpicked designers selling an extensive collection of bespoke and limited edition design pieces and unique gifts.
Design Mob will be curating the store for one month starting from 19th January.

Olivia is joined in-store by designer Jeni Batty, founder of the innovative, deconstructed fashion label, Sister's Wardrobe.

The Shop will open 6 days a week:
10am–5pm Tue – Sat and 10 am–4pm Sun.

www.designmob.co.uk
www.sisterswardrobe.co.uk


Accessories by Pond Edge
www.pondedge.co.uk

Friday, January 15, 2010

Before!





After!!
BEFORE

The first project for We Are Open.
Early December 2009

The old Rayner's opticians building on Newport Road (next door to Jessops) before renovations started.




AFTER!

The first project for We Are Open.
17th December 2009

The old Rayner's opticians building after renovations.
This was the first day of trading and was curated by Carlo of Empty Shop

http://www.emptyshop.org/

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Middlesbrough has joined the growing empty shop movement that is opening up prime retail spaces to artists.

The project aims to revived town centres with a fresh and innovative arts, design and retail experience, creating a brighter town centre environment.

From January 2010 artists from all disciplines will be located in various town centre locations selling and showing work through exhibitions, gigs, film screenings and workshops.

Spaces will be inhabited and animated for a day, a week a month or longer creating an element of surprise for consumers who are guaranteed exclusivity because of the limited lifespan.

Following a special Christmas opening event the We Are Open shop promises to go from strength to strength and from 19th January will be showcasing the North East’s finest artists and designers.

First through the doors is Design Mob, Olivia Monaghan's group of handpicked designers selling an extensive collection of bespoke and limited edition design pieces and unique gifts.

The Shop will open 6 days a week:
10am–5pm Tue – Sat and 10 am–4pm Sun.


www.designmob.co.uk.