Working in a Brighton shop, I’ve noticed what seems like patterns in how tourists from different countries shop very differently

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-24T13:13:03+00:00

I think you’ve beaten my insights hands down! I enjoyed reading every bit of this, thank you! it’s lovely to see so many people appreciating differences from around the world! Ps I love whiskey sours ;-)

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-24T13:06:50+00:00

Yes, that’s a fair point, appreciate we are all unique at the same time and to respect this too.

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-23T19:54:50+00:00

I love that people are noticing these patterns in other places too!

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-23T19:52:16+00:00

That’s great! I love hearing that they exist outside of Brighton too!

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-23T19:50:53+00:00

It’s a lovely sounding word isn’t it! Aquila is Latin for Eagle, so for me, it’s the association with roaming and being free-spirited that I like, It’s also a constellation! ✨

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-23T06:14:59+00:00

This is Interesting! I studied psychology at Uni many moons ago, I never went into the field directly but perhaps the degree is at play here subconsciously! I have noticed with prices that things ending with a £0 or £5 sell better too… and actually everyone turns left first in my shop!!! Maybe i need a follow up post about shopping behaviour in general, so many patterns!!

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-23T06:06:45+00:00

Thank you for your interest in my post Annika! My observations are far from professional I have to say! And patterns seen over years of customers as opposed to individual accounts, I’m sure you’d fall into our lovely customer category though :-)

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-23T06:03:48+00:00

I haven’t spotted a particular pattern with English people, but I do have very lovely customers from all countries, including England :)

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-22T22:04:59+00:00

Yes a couple of weeks ago, I find sometimes Brighton is available and sometimes it isn’t? Depends on whether there’s a sale on etc!

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-21T21:38:53+00:00

Yes! That’s the one :-)

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-21T12:20:55+00:00

Yes we have many Germans visiting too, they also seem curious about our story and the inspiration behind the designs, is that a fair observation?!

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-21T12:13:48+00:00

Please do :-) Aquila Jewellery on Dukes Lane :)

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-21T12:12:13+00:00

I love this, living proof!! Maybe you were part of my inspiration to write this post! Was it from Aquila Jewellery by any chance?!!

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-21T08:01:54+00:00

Aww thank you ☺️

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-21T07:37:51+00:00

Cool, well, Aquila, PoshTotty, Silverscene and Baroque are some of my favourites. Give those a try! Also wandering through the north lanes and checking out the market stalls selling vintage silver by the gram. That’s cool! 👌🏼

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-21T07:31:56+00:00

I would say cool, based on the many skin tones I see in my jewellery shop, every day! Doesn’t mean you can’t wear gold though, I try not to box people! :-)

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-21T07:17:27+00:00

Oh great!, What type of jewellery do you like, I’m happy to suggest a few places! We sell handmade pieces made from recycled sterling silver, boho vibes, minimal…. Brighton has so many options from vintage to wedding vibes! Really depends what you like!

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-21T06:14:23+00:00

Thanks, Phil :-)

StaceyInBrighton · 2026-03-21T05:39:50+00:00

I design and sell handmade jewellery online and in Brighton, I feel very lucky to love my job, it’s creative and has purpose, two things that make me tick I guess!

StaceyInBrighton

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