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A mum with a love for secondhand clothing is opening a new vintage store in Norwich. Store Vintage is preparing to open its doors at 64 St Augustines Street after a "manic setting up process". Abbi Evans picked up the keys on April 1 and has been busy stocking up ahead of the open evening on April 11.
Store Vintage will stock a variety of clothes from the 1970s to the 2000s (Image: Abbi Evans) The 38-year-old previously opened two shops in the same street under her old brand name Jubilique Vintage. One shop closed in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and the second closed following Abbi's maternity leave for her now three-year-old son. But the business owner now feels it is the right time to establish a career from her love of clothes.
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"I am prioritising stocking everyday pieces that people can easily work into their wardrobe," Abbi added. The shop is hosting an open evening on April 11 (Image: Abbi Evans) "I feel really excited as I have the previous experience and there is a real buzz around shopping second hand so it's a good business to be in." The store's open evening is from 5pm to 8pm and goody bags will be given to the first five customers who spend more than £20.
Store Vintage will be open Friday and Saturday between 10am and 4pm..
