SUSTAINABILITY 5 CAMBRIDGE VINTAGE HOTSPOTS
GROOVY GARAGE
MAGDALENE STREET A relatively recent addition to the scene, Groovy Garage taps into the student population’s longing for wavy garms and especially stylish streetwear. JEMPORIUM VINTAGE BURLEIGH STREET A bit of a retro legend in Cambridge, Jemporium Vintage sells streetwear and accessories from the 50s through to the 90s, with new stock out every day. THE SERPENTINE SWAP NORFOLK STREET Housed in the same building as Full Circle and Thrive, rifle through the rails before topping up your pasta and pulses – or enjoying an oat milk latte.
Retro, Susan Dix (Dixie, for short) has seen how vintage has attracted people from all different backgrounds, including Argentinian jockeys, national treasures and singing superstars. “When Katrina and the Waves were doing the Eurovision Song Contest, Katrina was taken to be dressed by a stylist – but she didn’t like that one tiny bit. So, unbeknown to them, she came to my stall and bought the outfit she won in! I love the fact that she came and bought her outfit from us.” The clothes themselves also tell a story, with reports of ticket stubs, old coins and matchbooks in pockets that hint at adventures from their previous owners’ lives. sustainable option than fast fashion, it does have drawbacks. With only a limited supply of genuine vintage pieces in circulation, and new clothes no longer being made to last, the future looks uncertain: “Wholesalers have started raising their prices. They say it’s because shipping costs have gone up since Covid-19,” says Rachael. “It’s getting more competitive now, too, due to the growing interest in second-hand clothing.” In the years to come, it will be important to make sure that we don’t put all our clothes in one basket, so to speak, when it comes to sourcing more sustainable looks. Head to your local charity shops, see what you can find on sites like eBay, Depop and Vinted, and make sure to replenish the supply of vintage and pre-loved clothing with your own unwanted items. You never know... an old jacket could become someone’s next wardrobe favourite. THE FUTURE OF VINTAGE Although buying vintage is a more
PRE-LOVED Cambridge Vintage Bridal (top), Cambridge Market Retro (bottom left) and CJ’s Vintage (bottom right)
FANTASIA X CAMBRIDGE MARKET RETRO LOCATION TBC A pop-up shop that specialises in vintage
Japanese gems. Follow on Instagram to find out where they plan to settle next: @fantasiacambridge | @cambridge.market. retro CJ’S VINTAGE STORE EMMANUEL STREET Cambridge’s newest thrift store, offering affordable, sustainable pieces.
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