A local fashion store known for its Pride designs is “under threat of closure” after being in the heart of the city for eight years. Barbary Lane, a custom fashion and crafts store in Brighton's Kemp Town is under threat of closure after eight years in business . Lynne Gillett, the owner, opened the shop in St George's Road eight years ago.
They sell items with all the colours under the sun, from quirky accessories to jewellery and hats. Alie Lock the shop manager (Image: Barbary Lane) Lynne said: ”What we want to bring is joy, confidence, fun, and help people express themselves fully, whoever they are. We won't be everyone's cup of tea, but we have amazing handmade and really classy items as well as gloriously bonkers, just all full of character.
” The Co-op opposite the store will be closed for two months for renovations , which has sparked further fears that there will be less footfall to the shop. In a bid to save the local business a Save Our Shop Sale is on until August 27. Lynne said: ”It's been such a tough few years for all small independent businesses, but we're now at breaking point.
“The Co-Op opposite is closed for 2 months and the expanded store will be great. But in the meantime we are scared people will go elsewhere to shop. “We refuse to go down without a fight.
” They have been running an online store as well as a physical shop, but the shop has always been about fostering a positive community and being a space for those around them, Lynne said.