I spent the whole day at St Nicholas Market today, where the rain made it feel much colder than the forecast suggested.
Despite the weather, it turned into a memorable day. One customer fell in love with an upcycled hoodie made from an obi and told me she had been looking for something like this for a long time.
She shared a little about her life — she has a five-year-old daughter and lives with her mother-in-law, so finding time alone is rare. This weekend, she decided to take a short solo trip to Bristol, giving herself a quiet moment away from everyday responsibilities.
Meeting people like this is one of the reasons I value markets so much. Clothing can be more than something to wear — sometimes it becomes part of a small but meaningful moment in someone’s life.