Sustainable Fashion Cardiff Favourites

Hello and welcome to my blog! Your one stop shop for sustainable fashion in Cardiff.

For my first post, I thought I would give an overview of my favourite places and events in Cardiff for sustainable and vintage fashion.

Northcote Lane Market, Milgi, City Road

On the first Sunday of the month, Milgi hosts a vintage fair in the space above their quirky vegetarian eatery and bar.  It’s a great opportunity to hunt for second hand clothes and jewellery, as well as arts and crafts made from recycled materials.   Milgi also do a great Sunday nut roast from midday until 6pm so you can boost your energy before bargain hunting.  The next market will be on 6 November from 6pm.

Milgi also have a fab art club on the second Monday of the month where participants have the opportunity to make art from recycled materials.  The next art club is on 14 November.  It costs £5 which includes all materials and a yummy curry!

Find out more at: http://www.milgilounge.com/

Fairday and Movienight, 10 Feet Tall, Church Street

On the first Saturday of the month, this trendy bar holds a vintage fair during the day and shows a film in the evening.  Past classics include The King and I and Breakfast at Tiffany’s.  The next event is on 3 December.

Find out more by visitng FairDay and MovieNight on Facebook

Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair

This big vintage fair, selling a huge array of vintage clothes and jewellery, also serves up tasty tea and cake, and comes to Cardiff every couple of months.  The next fair is tbc.

Find out more at: http://www.vintagefair.co.uk/

Oxfam Boutique, St Mary’s Street

This is one of only a handful in the country and offers a great range of unique, sustainable pieces including Fairtrade jewellery and accessories.

Hobo’s Vintage Clothing, High Street Arcade

Hobo’s is a quirky little shop nestled in High street Arcade specialising in 1960s and 70s clothing .  Although it is small it is packed-out with stylish clothes and accessories.  Particularly good for summer dresses and winter jumpers.

To find out more visit Hobo’s Cardiff on Facebook

Prefab, Albany Road

This charity shop with a difference offers a good selection of 1950s garments.  You can shop here with a clear conscience as all the proceeds go to the Cardiff YMCA Housing Association.

Zolibeau

This is a great ethical company offering local workshops teaching people how to make clothes from recycled materials.  Lessons can be tailored to your individual needs and abilities, whether you just fancy a one hour session or a weekly course.  They also offer their services for special occassions such as birthday parties.

To find out more visit: http://www.zolibeau.com/

Or type in Zolibeau to Facebook