Guide to shopping in Dalston

Guide to shopping in Dalston

Aside from being a hotspot for nightlife, jazz clubs, cocktail bars and top-notch restaurants (shout out to House of Momo), Dalston is also home to various excellent shops. Whether you're looking for your next pre-loved jazzy festival outfit or want to rummage through piles of records to see if you can find a rare gem, you can likely do it in Dalston. From vintage and charity shops to indie bookshops and more, here's our guide to shopping in Dalston.

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  1. The best stores in Dalston
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      Glassworks An inclusive and welcoming shopping experience
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      Beyond Retro Pre-loved treasures
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      L.F.Markey For the out-there pieces
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      Hidden Sounds One for the music lovers
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      Paper Dress Vintage Vintage garms by day, bar by night
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      69b Boutique Stylish and sustainable
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      Atlantis An artist hot spot
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      Storm in a Teacup Contemporary fashion
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      Burley Fisher Books New and second-hand books
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      Traid Second-hand with a purpose

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The best stores in Dalston

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An inclusive and welcoming shopping experience

Glassworks is a modern and chic London fashion brand that prides itself on style and a seamless in-store and online shopping experience. Each Glassworks store has been designed to reflect the brand's visions. They boast an equally impressive website with a collection of limited-edition fashion pieces, ensuring a continual influx of exhilarating new arrivals. The dedicated staff at Glassworks go the extra mile to assist you in finding the perfect outfit, and with open arms, they welcome and embrace every identity, background, and personal style, always committing to promoting a diverse and inclusive fashion community.

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    94 Berwick Street, Soho
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    78 Stoke Newington Road, Stoke Newington
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    189-190 Shoreditch High Street, Shoreditch
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Beyond Retro

Pre-loved treasures

Beyond Retro is a legendary London vintage shop that first originated in a warehouse and is now a renowned name with stores across the UK and Sweden. It offers exclusive reworked treasures and pre-loved items, including more than 12,000 one-of-a-kind pieces. Their shop in Dalston is one of their largest and even hosts regular pop-ups, workshops and events.

L.F.Markey

For the out-there pieces

L.F. Markey, the vibrant clothing boutique in Dalston, has gained fame for its bold fabric choices and denim selection. Founded by the talented designer Louise Markey, who honed her skills at Burberry, the boutique offers a collection that showcases iconic garments with a contemporary edge. Each piece is created with a modern and colourful flair, from signature boilersuits to coats, dungarees, work pants and jeans.

Hidden Sounds

One for the music lovers

Hidden Sounds goes beyond the conventional concept of a record shop, transforming into a multi-disciplinary space that attracts music enthusiasts from every background. Its extensive collection encompasses an array of genres, from dub-techno and prog-rock to jazz, experimental sounds, and more. This diverse curation has established Hidden Sounds as a beloved and frequented destination in not only Dalston but the whole city.

Paper Dress Vintage

Vintage garms by day, bar by night

During the day, this fashionable establishment in Hackney Central functions as a boutique vintage store, offering an enticing array of clothing, shoes, and accessories. As night falls, it transforms into a lively bar with an eclectic atmosphere. Additionally, they provide alteration services to ensure the perfect fit. After your shopping spree, immerse yourself in the vibrant events they host, ranging from yoga sessions to comedy nights and captivating burlesque shows.

69b Boutique

Stylish and sustainable

Located in Broadway Market, 69b Boutique is a one-of-a-kind independent shop dedicated to showcasing stylish sustainable fashion. Embodying a commitment to sustainability, they are committed to carefully selecting suppliers and implementing eco-friendly packaging practices. Inside the boutique, you'll find a thoughtfully curated range of men's and women's collections, featuring items ranging from sunglasses to activewear. There are also a range of gift items to purchase, including dog accessories, kitchenware, and jewellery, all reflecting the store's ethos of sustainability.

Atlantis

An artist hot spot

Atlantis is your one-stop-shop for creative and art supplies in Dalston. Founded by artists in 1979, this artsy shop offers a range of products to fuel all your creative endeavours, regardless of whether you're a seasoned artist, an enthusiastic hobbyist, or just starting out. Discover top-quality materials and equipment for painting, drawing, printmaking, and modelling, along with a variety of imaginative gift ideas to inspire creativity.

Storm in a Teacup

Contemporary fashion

Storm in a Teacup is dedicated to providing a high-quality collection of contemporary fashion and luxurious clothing, footwear, and accessories, whilst keeping in mind affordability for all. Embracing their sustainability ethos, they strive to promote recycling by accepting pre-loved items that you no longer wear. Instead of letting them sit unused in your wardrobe, they offer a platform for you to sell them. After all, one man's trash is another man's treasure.

Burley Fisher Books

New and second-hand books

Burley Fisher Books offers a top-notch collection of new and second-hand books, whilst embracing the ethos of independent publishing. Whether you're looking for the latest releases from independent publishers or timeless classics in pre-loved editions, you're bound to find something at this East London bookshop. Beyond their extensive collection, they also host a diverse range of events, including spoken word performances and enlightening talks.

Traid

Second-hand with a purpose

Traid, on Dalston's Kingsland High Street, goes beyond the conventional charity shop model, actively striving for positive change in the global textile industry. With a mission to enhance the lives and working conditions of those within the industry, Traid Dalston provides a wide variety of high-quality secondhand and vintage clothing, footwear, and accessories for both men and women. From colourful saris to African garments, their collection celebrates the diverse tapestry of global fashion. They also stock a range of homeware, books, haberdashery, linen, and children's clothing.

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