I'm bringing a major vintage market to my hometown of Washington with designer finds and more
Shoppers will be able to pick up some unique fashion pieces at the event.
A Washington man with a passion for fashion is bringing a vintage market to his hometown.
Vintage trader Neale McGeever has run a number of successful NE Vintage Takeover markets around the region, including at Pop Recs in Sunderland.
Now, he’s bringing racks of vintage finds and upcycled pieces to Washington.
With 15 independent traders, Washington Vintage Fashion Market takes place at Arts Centre Washington on Friday, September 18 from 3.30pm until 7pm.
The free entry event will give shoppers the chance to browse thousands of unique and sustainable fashion pieces from independent sellers, including small businesses based in Washington and across the North East.
The market will feature vintage clothing spanning a wide range of styles and eras, including Y2K fashion, streetwear, sportswear, band T-shirts, designer pieces and up-cycled clothing, with something to suit a variety of styles and budgets.
For Neale, bringing the event to Arts Centre Washington has a particular personal significance, having attended St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth form College, located just over the road.
Neale said: “I’ve wanted to bring a vintage clothing event to Washington ever since I was a student at St Robert’s, just over the road.
“Now, I get to bring 15 wonderful sellers to my home town and give the residents a chance to shop sustainably. Please come and grab a one-of-a- kind vintage piece.”
The market aims to give people in Washington access to the kind of contemporary vintage shopping events increasingly popular in larger towns and cities, while providing a platform for independent traders and encouraging a more sustainable approach to fashion.
Washington is the latest destination for NE Vintage Takeover, with further events also taking place in Sunderland, Newcastle and Middlesbrough, as the independent event organiser continues to bring vintage clothing markets to locations across the North East.
Washington Vintage Clothing Market takes place at Washington Arts Centre on Friday 18 September, from 3.30pm–7pm. Entry is free.
For event updates, trader announcements and further information, follow @nevintagetakeover on Instagram.