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.
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,...
Shop By Purpose, By Place, And By The Person Who Chose It
Most shops ask what you are looking for. We think that is the second question. The first is what you want to be true about...
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...
While Others Changed Hands Multiple Times, Brix + Bailey Just Kept Going
Brix + Bailey, the curated global marketplace for independent brands across fashion, home, art and lifestyle, today marks fifteen years of operation — and takes...
The Middle Is the Hard Part
Too big to wing it from the kitchen table, too small to afford real help. The years between a promising start and a business that...