“The Position Of Barbershop As A Pillar Of The Community Had Been Lost… And We Wanted To Change That.”

Take a look inside time, a new barbering space that’s set to bring back the community element of the industry.

by AMANDA | DOCUMENTS

Founded by former It List Rising Stars Tommy Cunliffe and Callum McDonald, along with fellow barber Tom Hunt, time. is on a mission to live up to its name. The main objective? For the space to be somewhere for locals to come together and have a good time. “We felt like somewhere along the line, the position of barbershop as a pillar of the community had been lost… and we wanted to change that,” explains the trio.

They’ve taken special care to curate the ideal space, with thanks to Chris Tidy Architects – barber chairs from Japan, a coffee brew bar, bespoke joinery (because it’s all in the details). Family-run workshop Duel Works created all the work stations to exact measurements and specifications after a “frankly terrifying initial quote” from another firm. The mirrors are a favourite element. Originally from India, the gang drove three hours out of town to pick them up from an antique dealer before getting a carpenter to bring them back to life. “We feel they only enhance our theory of time being the most important factor,” they explain. “They’re as old as the hills, took ages to pick-up and ages to refurbish, but are so worth it.” But more important that the interiors is the vibe they’re aiming to create – attentive and tailored but also friendly, caring, inclusive and relaxed. We believe time is on their side…