Couture

Couture is the brainchild of Rachael Corrigan, who only recently relocated her designer boutique from Swansea to the quaint corner of High Street Arcade.
If you’re a Pussy Galore lover, then you’ll find Couture is definitely worth a hearty browse of its eclectic kaleidoscope dresses, tops and skirts. Black seems to be the only colour in shortage here.
With a Yankee Candle ablaze in the corner and no discernible décor, Couture is one of those boutiques where the clothing rightly takes centre stage. Only the ground floor was available for shopping when I stopped by, and Rachel explained that once the massive delivery of A/​W stock arrives, the first floor will open as well (this is where the dressing rooms are hiding).
I found a few items that’d suit my small-​but-​strong frame, but overall, Couture’s clothing is a bit ostentatious for my liking, although it’s evident the pieces are exquisite and well made. Couture indeed.
The shop is tiny (much like the quirky dresses you’ll see here), but thankfully you’re not overcome with that claustrophobic feeling like when browsing other designer boutiques in the city, thanks to the austere interior and absence of unbounded clothing racks.