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TAKE 5
Take
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independent shops
Our second series of Take Five puts the spotlight on five of Bath’s independent shops, celebrating the big contribution they make to the city’s economy and to the lives of those who live here
The Silver Shop
Kimberly
This little gem of a shop continues to be one of Bath’s favourite gift and jewellery stores and has been a family-run and independent business for 65 years. You’ll find it tucked away in Union Passage, close to Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths. The shop is a firm favourite with visitors and residents alike and has a reputation for great customer service. Holding Bath’s largest selection of silver jewellery with prices ranging from £5 to £500, the staff work hard to source a wide selection of pieces with some ranges, such as their best-selling Daisy Collection of jewellery, handmade by local jewellers. The shop forms two parts, the jewellery room, consisting mainly of silver jewellery, and the gift area in the front area of the shop offering a teeming variety of gift ideas or treats. The owners put all their efforts into ensuring that the shop retains its traditional feel and offer a friendly, warm and professional service. With a small workshop on site, The Silver Shop offers a charm soldering service for customers, as well as alterations and repairs. Make this your first stop if you’re looking for a gift for someone special or just to treat yourself to something, such as a clock or a candle, a christening gift or even a Charlie bear. The Silver Shop is open 9.30am-5pm, Monday to Saturday.
Kimberly in Trim Street, Bath, has stocked some of the world’s finest designers for over 37 years. The shop has established itself as a must-go-to store for everyday wear or for that special occasion. Current designers include Amina Rubinacci, Max Mara Studio, Max Mara Leisure, Boutique Moschino, Fabiana Outfit from the Filippi, Schneiders and Fabiana Filippi many more. collection Kimberly is known for her series of professionally choreographed in-house fashion shows in the store at the beginning of each season – and while these are currently on hold to enable social distancing, her loyal customers continue to visit this glorious hideaway store, exploring the rails and their clusters of rich garments in search of an outfit or single piece that will become a flexible and stylish ally for years to come. The Italian brand Fabiana Filippi is described as “proposing an elegance far from uniformity; a sense of timeless beauty meant to be interpreted through the wearer’s personality.” This description is a resonant summary of the Kimberly philosophy, too – classic and unforgettable. Kimberly selects her stock from designer showrooms, and has an unwavering instinct for the styles and garments her clients will love, but she hasn’t lost her joie de vivre for her design brands and for keeping her customers looking their very best. “The Italians are into sparkle at the minute. So am I! Girls like sparkle!”, she says. So for elegance, timeless beauty and a subtle sparkle, you know where to go. Kimberly is open 10am–5.50pm, Monday to Saturday.
25 Union Passage, Bath BA1 1RD Tel: 01225 464781; thesilvershopofbath.co.uk
Trim Street, Bath BA1 1HB Tel: 01225 466817; kimberly.co.uk Triple Daisy Necklace, £37
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“I select all our garments personally and I choose them knowing that they will suit the loyal market who have supported us for so many years.”
“Our best-selling Daisy Collection is made by a local jeweller – many of our makers are from the region and we take pride in supporting local talent.”
“Whether it’s a piece of fine jewellery, a watch or a simple repair we endeavour to make your memories last forever.”
”Our ice dresses are made with ice-dyed fabric, which is dyed in the designer’s back garden – it’s better to do this on cold days because the ice takes more time to melt.”
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