News / vintage
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Nov 23, 2018
Upcycling workshop Sunday the 6th January 12 till 3
Read more →Start a New year upcycling on Sunday 6th of January 12 till 3! Breathe new life into your wardrobe and advance your sewing skills whilst bringing colour and individuality to your preloved garments. Learning how to use a domestic or industrial sewing machines and taught by our own Junk Shop designer Charlotte. Junk has been upcycling for the past 12 years working with Oxfam and Top Shop in London and inspiring people to buy and wear upcycled pieces. Revamp your wardrobe at Our Islington Mill studio is a treasure trove of trimmings and vintage fabrics for you to dig through....
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Jun 12, 2015
It's Almost That Time...
Read more →Glastonbury is nearly upon us once more! We have been very busy creating and customising some amazing outfits ready for you in the fields. We have some fab stock this year from 60's minis to vintage wedding dresses! We've even stocked up on our waterproofs, just incase Pilton throws some bad weather our way. Here is where we will be in the fields, come down to visit us and find a fabulous outfit. We will be giving away a magical piece of jewellery with every purchase! Lets hope the weather is on out side (everybody do a sun dance) x...
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May 17, 2015
Manchester Awards 2015
Read more →We have been nominated to win the Manchester Awards 2015 in the 'Best Shopping Boutique' category. Please nominate us and help us spread the word on recycling/upcycling. Love x Here's the link, it will only take a couple of minutes! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/22TQKZQ
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Apr 30, 2015
NEW Sustainable Fashion: Recycling & Customisation Course
Read more →Due to popular demand, the Sustainable Fashion course is back in the School of Junk! This creative course will breath new life into your wardrobe. Bring colours and individuality to your plain unworn garments - Upcycle new pieces from preloved fabrics and garments. A highly creative course where you can make and take home the garments of your dreams - working on brand new Elna Sewing Machines taught by our Junk Shop designer Charlotte Keyworth. Learn how to revamp your wardrobe by up-cycling, customisation, creative tailoring and alterations. Alter a dress to your body shape, make bows and pockets through...
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Mar 09, 2015
Free 'Heritage Easter Bonnet' Open Day for all
Read more →- Easter Bonnets at Junk - SATURDAY 4TH APRIL Junk shop will be opening their doors for the big finale of the Sew Recycled classes in 2015. Spring will be in the air with Easter Bonnets and Sewing Classes from 12 till 5pm (Children over 5 are welcome with their parents 12-1pm). Bring along an old hat that the Junk team can teach and inspire you to transform. We will be customising and imbellishing your tired hats with recycled fabrics and broken jewellery whilst hopefully showing you how fun sewing can be. A finished Easter Bonnet can show the people...
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Feb 21, 2015
An ode to the lost vintage pieces.
Read more →Whereas some of my friends would say my impulsive shopping is somewhat of a worry, I would argue that the loss of far too many beautiful vintage pieces is the reason. I can’t count on two hands and two feet how many times I've fallen in love with a vintage piece and thought I’ll come back to it only to never see it again. Let me set the scene of my most recent loss that my wardrobe is mourning… It’s a balmy September day; I've been listening to Aladdin Sane all afternoon and have convinced myself that I need to...
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Jun 12, 2014
The Countdown to Festival Season Begins...
Read more →So we are well within the two week countdown to Glastonbury which kicks off the start of Festival Season for Junk. We are leaving for Glastonbury next Sunday (yes, we are going for 11 days!) and we hope to see all of your lovely people there. We have got more fabulous stock than ever, perfect for any weather conditions Pilton decides to throw at us! To get you in the festival spirit here are some photos from Secret Garden Festival last year! See you in the (hopefully dry) fields x
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Nov 13, 2013
Gifts for Him - Junk Welcomes an Array of Vintage Printed Men's Shirt
Read more →JUNK are very excited to present you with our newest collection of vintage printed men's shirt. The collection encompasses a quirky array of patterned shirts that have landed just in time to please those awkward partners of yours for Christmas! With a Christmas shopping list as long as your arm, we understand that budgeting is more than likely at the forefront of your mind, therefore, all our shirts are less that £30, with the majority priced at a very affordable £18! We understand styling your new purchases doesn't come naturally to all, take a look at some JUNK's...