Buying fast fashion is fun and easy right? Wrong! More and more people are becoming conscious of how little things they do can have a big effect on the environment and climate. One of the great ways you can get involved is making the choice to visit independent clothing stores, rather than big chains. Choosing an independent means that, not only are you supporting local businesses that work tremendously hard, but you are also getting involved in the movement to end fast fashion and help save the planet! Here are our top 5 picks for independent clothing stores in Brixton.
Rachel And Malika's
Unit 34. Brixton Village, Brixton, SW9 8PR
Rachel and Malika are life-long friends who dedicate their business to bringing colourful fashion from around the world to the locals of Brixton. The two co-owners have their own worldly adventures too, including travelling to Mali and Burkina Faso buying fair trade jewellery! As well as having a residency in Brixton, this lifestyle boutique is always popping up at festivals around South London, so keep an eye on their social media for where they’ll be next! You can even get a 10% discount on purchases over £10 with your South London Club card!
Make Do And Mend
Unit S19 – Pop Brixton. 49 Brixton Station Road. Brixton. SW9 8PQ
This independent in located in Pop Brixton is a vintage lover’s paradise! They are always well-stocked with exciting and unique pieces, including accessories to compliment every outfit. Shop through their collection of clothing inspired from the 1950’s to the 1990’s, perfect for anyone who feels they were born in the wrong decade. They also sell quaint homeware pieces to extend your fashion style into your home. If you’re lucky enough to have a South London Club card, you can get 10% off!
MDAM Vintage
Brixton Lambeth Town Hall SW2 - Giclée Art Print
Brixton Is Where The Heart Is Mug
Sugar + Style
406 Coldharbour Ln, Brixton, London SW9 8LF
Sugar and Style specialise in delicate feminine clothing and have taken London by storm! After its 2013 launch at Camden, this independent brand has only grown since, having pop-up stores at the hottest events, including Glastonbury festival. Their clothing style ranges from fun and flirty to functional clothing for women on a mission. Check out their website to shop online!
The Keep
Brixton Village, Coldharbour Lane, SW9 8PR
This inspiring clothing store is located in the heart of Brixton Village and advocates both veganism and a zero-waste lifestyle, selling ethical fashion. The meaning behind their business name is that every clothing item you buy, you should want to ‘keep’, encouraging Brixton locals to make meaningful choices when shopping for clothes. You can even ‘shop by philosophy’ on their website, tailoring your search to either organic, vegan or zero-waste. Don’t forget to bring your South London Club card and you’ll be treated to 10% off.
The Keep Boutique
Retro and Vintage Market at Brixton Market
Brixton Station Road, London, SW9 8PA
Want to find somewhere where you can hit dozens of Brixton’s fashion independents in one place? Look no further than the Retro and Vintage Market! This market runs on the third Saturday of every month, where locals are free and certainly encouraged to showcase their vintage clothing designs. This is a fantastic way to promote these small businesses and, after you’re all shopped out, there’s plenty of independent food vendors to explore in the rest of the Market too!
Brixton Market
What Is The South London Club?
The South London Club is a local discount card to help support small independent businesses across South London whilst saving all who live, work & play in South London money! With over 850+ local discounts to choose from, you will discover & explore all the best hidden gems in South London. Join over 7,000 of us & celebrate all that's independent & South London!