The Brix + Bailey Marketplace Journal
Think of this as our backstage pass. The finds, the flair, and the fabulous stories behind our marketplace. Meet the brands, the makers, and the mischief-makers. From fashion and art to home, beauty and beyond — it’s all here. And always unordinary.
Worth A Read.
Why Small Batch Is Not A Marketing Word
Small batch describes a limit on how many of a thing can exist, imposed by how it is made. What that does to the object,...
What "Ethical" Actually Means On A Label
Ethical has no certifying body, which means it is a word a brand chooses to use about itself. Here is what to ask once you...
Upcycled, Recycled Or Reclaimed?
Upcycled, recycled and reclaimed get used as though they mean the same thing. They do not, and the differences change what you are actually buying.
How To Tell If A Brand Is Really Women-Led
No certification, no logo, no fee. Which makes women-led the easiest of our filters to stretch, and the one where the definition has to be...
What B Corp Certification Actually Means
B Corp is the certification people recognise without quite knowing what it tests. What the assessment actually covers, and the three things it does not...
What Independent Shops Need From the Internet
A good shop is not a room with products in it. It is a selection, built slowly by someone who has been paying attention. Online,...
We're Looking For More Than Brands.Turns Out We Were Thinking Too Narrowly.
Many years in, and we thought we knew exactly who belonged on Brix + Bailey. Independent brands. Boutiques with real character. The kind of people...
Shopping Purposefully: The Brix + Bailey Guide to Buying Better.
This is the guide for people who want to shop better without it becoming a second job. Who want to understand what "ethical" actually means...
Paris Fashion Week: Four Things From the Studios
A week in Paris studios rather than at the shows, and four things worth knowing about how independent brands actually build something.
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