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The 2010’s

The arrival and domination of social media in the early 2010s meant that makeup trends could be easily shared with anyone and everyone over the Internet. Those of us who grew up in the 2000s became tired stick-thin eyebrows and decided to pull a 180° and responded with natural bushy ones; Cara Delevingne was the poster girl of this trend. Wavy ombre hair was in style and Kylie Jenner swooped in with her overlined lips another 90s throwback! - which are still pretty popular today.

Overthe past few years, The Beacon has been expanding its attractions including Cineworld, The Boom Battle Bar, multiple restaurants and so much more. Adding to the collection is Foundry. Foundry allows anyone to rent out a space for as long as they need. This can be for a day or indefinitely. By October 2022, just 3 months after its start, 70% of offices were taken. But that’s not all. If you’re not looking for an office there is still plenty for you to enjoy.

What’s Available?

Foundry teams up with small businesses local to Eastbourne, allowing them to rent a space to sell their products or services in. There’s so much to discover in these spaces. With so many different businesses, you never know if you might find some new ethical skincare products, sports merchandise for your favourite sports team, a delicious hot beverage, or you could even get a brand new trim!

Award-winning Barbers at Teddy Edwards have teamed up with the local barristers at Slowpoke Coffee to create a new business where customers can have freshly brewed drinks while waiting for their haircut.

Foundry goals: Foundry aims to provide spaces for small businesses to thrive while providing new, innovative products and services for customers which they wouldn’t find elsewhere. Adam Walker, Co-founder of Foundry, says; “Foundry is a space to work, sell, meet and eat. It’s a place to find endless inspiration and collaboration and a platform for community representation.” They aim to create an “Ecosystem of brands and entrepreneurs”, co-working alongside each other, allowing them to thrive and providing top-quality products for their customers.

Journalist & Designer: Caroline Kolodziej Photographer: Monstera & Alexander Krivitskiy (Pexels), Isi Parente (Unsplash)

Whether you are looking for an office, personal space or just to see what the businesses they’re supporting have to offer. Foundry is offering plenty of facilities for all ages. What are you waiting for? Head down to find your new favourite shop or