Today we chat to Elliott, owner of Collective 13 Clothing.

What was your background before opening Collective 13 Clothing?

“I was a sales rep for various clothing brands, travelling across the UK & Ireland and working with some of the best independent clothing stores.“

What inspired you to open Collective 13 Clothing?

“I worked in Clues Menswear in Northampton for 10 years which really inspired me to curate own concept store. Daventry has been crying out for a quality menswear store, so I waited for the right time to open.”

What are business plans for the future?

“To potentially open another store – ideally with women’s wear”

What do you do in your spare time?

“Being at the gym and training MMA. I train at BST Northampton learning a martial art call JKD-Kali Concepts”

Tell us one thing people might not know about you

“I train for GB in a full contact sport called Escrima (stick fighting). I am a former World Champion of the sport.”