15-19 Stokes Croft used to be a motorcycle showroom. Since closing, the building has been used for much more thrilling purposes: the venue for a site-specific show, The Lamentable Tragedy, about the story of a death at the centuries-old St James Fair; art exhibitions, markets and workshops under the umbrella of Central Station; and from this weekend, a pop-up vintage superstore.

The Gold Mine opens on Sunday and will remain until mid-October. Its raison d’etre is to offer affordable fashion from 1950 to 1990, think full skirts, mini skirts, flares, platform shoes and shoulder pads.

The vintage superstore is the brainchild of Louisa Jones and Joh Rindom (below), founders of clothing boutique Shop Dutty on Cheltenham Road, and also the driving forces behind fashion events collective The Fash Pack, an all-female group of Bristol independent designers and shop owners.

“The ethos behind the Gold Mine is simple,” the two friends said. ”Provide a wide range of vintage fashion pieces from the 1950s up to the 1990s under one roof. With seven years vintage fashion experience between us, we have an eye for gems and have worked hard to source high quality trend-led pieces.

“Shoppers can expect to get dresses from £8, skirts from £5 and jackets from £15. The superstore will be a fun and colourful space withl decorations, music, and a place where you can drop your bags to grab a cup of tea and a cup cake.”

The Gold Mine runs from Monday, August 2 until October 14. The opening evening is this Sunday, August 1 from 7pm, with drinks supplied by Turning Leaf Vineyards and music from Bristol DJs.