Where to Shop in Hastings, East Sussex
Hastings is a haven for the thoughtful shopper. Below are our favourite independent boutiques.
15 December, 2021
Much
of Hastings’ edgy allure lies in its affordability. For the
many artisans and makers driven out of London by rising rents and
rapid gentrification, Hastings offers a supportive haven. Within
this coastal stretch of East Sussex, you’ll find a staggering
number of beautifully-curated, independent boutiques, jewellers
helmed by the jeweller themselves, and locally-made wares like
delicate soaps and curios. We’re particularly partial to the
vintage homewares at the treasure trove that is A G Hendy & Co, and a slow
window shop up and down George Street.
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Warp & Weft
Curated and designed by founder Leida Nassir-Pour, Warp & Weft eschews throwaway fashion in favour of monochromatic, meticulously sourced women and menswear, footwear and accessories. Find it tucked among the string of homeware, lifestyle and plant shops and cutesy cafés along George Street.
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A G Hendy & Co
A beautifully presented homeware and hardware shop in Hastings Old Town. Alongside a sprawling selection of new and vintage items, founder and chef Alastair Hendy regularly plates up here and offers workshops in cooking fish, styling tablescapes and iPhone photography.
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Omega Studio
Self-confessed TFTW (aka “Twit From Tunbridge Wells”) Tessa Sambrook set up shop in St Leonards 13 years ago when it was “decidedly edgier”. Her petite store is a treasure trove of personally curated vintage jewellery, furniture, art and curios, all chosen to represent quality at a reasonable price and sourced from within the UK.