With countless negative impacts on the environment as well as numerous issues surrounding workforce labour, slow fashion is becoming increasingly popular.
One way to combat fast fashion is to embrace vintage and with so many places across Northern Ireland specialising in beautiful retro and vintage pieces there’s plenty to choose from.
Here is our list of 15 places to check out for slow fashion and lovers of vintage across Northern Ireland:
13. Cercle Boutique, 1st floor, 2-6 Stone Row Artisans, 2-6 Stone Row, Coleraine
For those on the hunt for the designer look with a High Street budget, Cercle Boutique has quickly established itself as the go-to. With each piece carefully curated and lovingly restored, this alternative to fast fashion is filled with preowned clothing for modern wardrobes. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/cercleboutique Photo: contributed
14. Haru online
Northern Ireland based, Haru was founded in 2016 to aid the textile waste crisis and help clothing brands in the development of their own reuse services. Extending the selection when it comes to slow, sustainable fashion, Haru passes on the unwanted, high quality clothing from charities and brands around the world. For more information, visit www.haru.co.uk/ Photo: contributed
15. Daisy Mae Boutique 10 Kingsgate Street, Coleraine
Daisy Mae Boutique combines everything glamour and vintage, with a wide range of 1950s clothing and accessories sourced from across the globe. Adding a modern twist to past fashion favourites, Daisy Mae Boutique has become the go to for making vintage fashion your very own. For more information, visit facebook.com/daisymaeboutiqueni/ Photo: contributed