Small business spotlight: Mintabella Clothing 

As deadlines and exams approach, so do warmer days, the sun’s rays and a bag of Lay’s with a Fanta Lemon on the balcony if you’re off on a holiday. Now is the best time to start heating up your summer wardrobe before the season starts and everything sells out - but what trending pieces do you need, and where can you get them from? 

Mintabella clothing, launching their first collection on May 17th, are an upcoming sell-out small business releasing a range of halter neck and cowl neck tops and beachy skirts in a variety of colours, from vibrant turquoise to butter yellow. Selling both lace-up and full-backed tops, their pieces could be worn at the beach, at the club, or during the day.

All their pieces are ethically handmade in the UK, with excess fabric being used to create matching headbands that will also launch with the collection. One of the brand’s founders, Bella Christie, also owns her own handmade jewellery brand, which features unique necklaces, bracelets, rings and more which match Mintabella’s summer aesthetic. Together, they are the perfect pair for a stylish summer wardrobe. 

When it comes to what makes Mintabella’s pieces stand out from others, it’s all in the originality and the details – think sequins, embroidery, embellishments and beaded accents. These kinds of tops are heavily sought-after and trending, especially on TikTok, where girls are frantically looking for the perfect ‘Ibiza outfits’ to help them stand out. With over 32 thousand followers on TikTok themselves, Mintabella are sure to keep going viral as the summer months roll closer.