16 | Steph, Style Vintage UK
Steph's a friendly face at markets, and has been a great help with advice, guidance and smiles as El's & Co. committed to hitting the...
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Co. is a blog dropping a weekly dose of stories, philosophies and insights from those challenging the expected and accepted and good people doing good stuff.
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- Sep 17
15 | Sarah Dollar, Musician & Photographer
I met Sarah drumming her way (and singing harmonies! If that's not a next-level skill, I don't know what is) through an amazing curation...
- Sep 10
14 | Jamie, Fish4Junk
I met Jamie and family in the Bournemouth Vans store (RIP) a fair few summers ago. Jamie's always struck me as a proper nice bloke and...
- Sep 3
13 | Paul and Michelle, The Whitemoor Garden Project
Paul and I connected over workwear - probably, and I was sold on his handmade slingshots (legit) and Instagram feed of...
- Sep 2
4 Reasons the French Worker Jacket is the Ultimate Garment
It is no secret that El's & Co., in its former iteration as El's Vintage Workwear, was born of a love of vintage workwear, specifically...
- Aug 27
The Frome Independent Trader Profile
We're chuffed to have been invited to share more about El's & Co. with The Frome Independent - one of our favourite markets to attend....
- Aug 27
12 | Em Melling, Florence Studios
Em sorted my branding for El's Vintage Workwear and was pleasure to work with. Based at the Bad Hand Coffee warehouse, it's been ace to...
- Aug 20
11 | Andrew, J.A.M.S Ironwork
Andrew and Sarah are friendly faces I bump into regularly at various markets across the area. It's always nice to catch up, and hear...
- Aug 13
10 | Emily Endean, Photographer
Emily's photos are like nothing else. Calmness, serenity and the Bournemouth stretch of coastline painted in the most beautiful light,...
- Jul 30
09 | Lauren Marina, Illustrator
Lauren is a like-minded soul - a very, very talented like-minded soul. If you haven't checked out Lauren's first solo exhibition at Pen...
- Jul 23
08 | Paul, The Wax Jacket Cleaning Company
Re-waxing jackets - maybe it sounds niche, but preserving some of the best garments made to last another 60 years? I'm all for it....
- Jul 16
07 | Robin, Bird Shoes Tattoos
Y'know when you find someone on Instagram whose art you really like, whether music, tattoos, illustrations - and then you REALISE they...
- Jul 9
06 | Steve, Oxford's Bakery
It's a pleasure to connect with a business with a real heritage and history. I've met Steve at events and he picked up some workwear from...
- Jul 2
05 | Jim Stephenson, Photographer
Jim's desire to explore buildings everyday mirrors my own - I used to think I wanted to be an architect. It's been great to connect with...
- Jun 25
04 | Liv Thurlow
I've been following Liv and her projects for a few years now - it was a pleasure to bump into her at a Cycle Like A Girl ride last year....
- Jun 11
03 | Jon, The Bournemouth Cyclist
Y'know there's the people that talk about stuff, and the people that talk about stuff AND do it? Jon's the latter: forever tinkering...
- Jun 4
02 | Emily, The Secret Scavenger
I met Emily through South Coast Makers Market events. Em's living the solo van life dream, foraging nature's coastal treasures to make...
- May 28
01 | Cat Myers 🥁
Cat has toured the world with the likes of Mogwai, Honeyblood, KT Tunstall, Texas, and more. El caught up with Cat after seeing her play...
- May 21
00 | DJ Ems
Co. kicks off with friend and DJ, Ems. El: Your approach to work - hard slog or trusting in the universe? E: I think hard work shows the...
- Feb 21
Minimalism & Entrepreneurship with 3vies
It was a pleasure to talk minimalism, entrepreneurship, decision making, Beams and more with Mark, founder of 3vies, on his Evolution of...