Mild West Heroes

This colourful little shop sells ethically-​made cotton t-​shirts and hoodies featuring designs created by independent artists from across the West Country.
It’s only a tiny outlet, located in a unit on the end of the South Arcade of St Nicholas Market, just opposite The Rummer Hotel on All Saints Lane (where you should spot their chalk-​board sign standing just outside).
They’re constantly introducing fresh designs by new artists, such as Andy Council and Peskimo, alongside longer-​running favourites. There are fits for men, women and children, although sizes tend to be a bit on the small side, and there’s a wide range of colours to choose from. Look out for the items labelled ‘EP’, which means the designs have been printed on carbon neutral t-​shirts, which are 100% organic cotton and made with machinery powered by wind and solar power!

These local heroes create funky, ethically sourced clothing from their Bristol offices. The focus is on t-​shirts and hoodies with designs provided by independent artists, creating results not unlike the Spunky range (which also has a foothold in Bristol via their shop on Park Street).
T-​shirts cost around £18 on their website, though I only became aware of them when I picked one up (see pic) at their stall at the Tobacco Factory’s weekly Sunday market (and I paid closer to £15 for it). Be warned, their sizes may be a little small as I’m usually a large (honest), though on this occasion I had to upgrade to an XL.