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Outfit check: Which vintage pieces are London Hackney’s trendsetters wearing?
While other parts of London are still chasing this season’s latest releases, East London’s young trendsetters have already delved deep into flea markets and vintage shops, searching for pieces that carry their own stories. On the streets, we randomly stopped seven fashion-forward individuals from various professions and backgrounds to chat about their favourite vintage items worn today.
The vintage archival pop-up event in Shoreditch is coming back!
Second Life Markets did not disappoint; it brought flair, fashion, and fun. If you weren’t part of the action, here’s what went down. On March 15, Protein Studios in Shoreditch became the dream for vintage shoppers as it hosted Second Life Markets vintage fair. With more than 80 stalls showcasing pre-loved and archival pieces, this was no ordinary vintage market. Normally at a market, you find a good couple of pieces but at Second Life markets that wasn’t the case, everywhere you turned, timeless gems were to be discovered. Annoyingly, it was a ticketed event, meaning a £5 entry fee to access the bargains.
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Hype heaven: The Bape pop-up
From 31.01.2025 till 02.02.2025, the iconic streetwear brand A Bathing Ape® (BAPE) held an archive pop-up in East London, but was it worth the hype? Held in Shoreditch, the event promised a range of limited t-shirts, accessories, and more. The buzz around it was intense, with social media feeds flooding with posts from eager streetwear fans showing off their latest pickups. Intrigued by the long line, we decided to join the queue.
