Looking for a new wardrobe for this season
but don’t have the time or inclination to
trudge the shops? Bryl’s Boutique on Barry’s
High Street is the answer to all your prayers.
THE CHIC OF IT!
If you love fashion as much as I do, Any new brands on the horizon?
you’ll probably find that you’ll walk Yes, I’m introducing Darling, which has
into a certain boutique and you’ll been exceptionally popular with
want everything on the rails. I often celebrities. Darling is a feminine range
wonder if this is pure coincidence with party classics. It’s unmistakably
but, after a chat with Ann Bryl, individual with a vintage twist with
owner of Bryl’s Boutique in Barry, ravishing jewel-coloured fabrics,
I now know that stocking the right inspired designs, exquisite details and
labels goes much deeper than this. sumptuous quality.
Here, Ann shares with us the reason
why her brands ring true. You also introduced Ugg Australia
last year. Are they proving popular?
What brands do you stock? Yes, this brand is going amazingly well.
Quite simply, over the years I have The boots are perfect for both spring
chosen clothes which I love to wear and summer as you can wear them with
myself. Bryl’s has an amazing range of dresses and skirts in warmer weather
clothing from French Connection, and jeans when it’s cooler. I’m looking
Nougat, Great Plains, Sandwich, Chilli forward to the new range of casual flip
Pepper and Religion. I stock sizes Nougat’s spring/summer season is a flops and sandals which are particularly
ranging from 8 to 18 and as I have striking collection, bursting with rich, comfortable as you’d expect from Ugg,
come to know my customers well I vibrant colours such as coral, cerise and right on trend.
know exactly what they want to wear. pink and cobalt blue. This exotic and
ethnic collection moves fluidly from the You also stock a range of
Why French Connection? sophistication of 1960’s Riviera through accessories, tell me about these?
French Connection never fails to keep to a definitive nod to the 1970’s global Yes, we have a great range of bags from
the brand exciting and original, pushing hippy, in anticipation of a long, hot and Nougat, Suzy Smith and French
boundaries and always making a earthy summer. Connection. To complete any outfit, we
statement. The key to their success also have beautiful pieces of jewellery
continues to be the combination of Who favours the Religion brand? in silver and semi precious stones by
exceptional clothes at the forefront of As Religion is all about irreverence local designer Melinda Mulcahy and
design, at affordable prices. and attitude, with its trademark also jewellery by Bibi.
destroyed t-shirts and graphic prints,
How about Sandwich? the customers who are drawn to this
Sandwich is a label with Scandinavian collection like the funky and individual
origin. This brand is a casual but look. Among its celebrity followers are
modern range, great for women of all Pussycat Dolls, Girls Aloud, Kate Moss
ages and uses fabrics with lots of and Kylie Minogue.
natural fibres. They offer stylish clothes
with added detail for a more interesting And what about Great Plains?
look to your day-to-day wear and keep Great Plains are fabulous for affordable
surprising us every season by adding wardrobe staples with essentials for
some striking pieces to their collection. layering throughout the season. T-shirts,
Whilst Sandwich clothing is great for vests, camisoles and three quarter length
basics, you will also find some sleeve tops are available in every colour
rench Connection
statement pieces for special occasions. from natural hues to brights. There’s no om F
brand better for jersey fabrics and
And Nougat? linens. Their wrap dress with frill edge
st dress fr
Nougat is a particular favourite of mine is both elegant and versatile and is
and many of my customers. Nougat has already proving a hit in the shop. Sunbur
built its reputation on designing and
producing eminently feminine clothes
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including knitwear, skirts, dresses and Bryl’s Boutique
accessories. Nougat London’s signature
which has been
7 High Street
styles are clothes that have a luxurious Barry CF62 7DZ
vintage feel with great attention paid to exceptionally popular
the exquisite detailing using beads, 01446 748246
sequins, ribbons and trims. with celebrities.”
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