As the weather warms up and the spring flowers start blooming, it’s a sign to give your wardrobe a refresh. When refreshing your look, there’s no better time to support your local fashion scene. Leeds is packed with brilliant independent clothing stores offering everything from reworked vintage to ethical essentials. Whether you’re hunting for a standout spring jacket or a new favourite go-to piece, here are some of the best indie clothing stores in Leeds to explore this shopping season…
Championing sustainable fashion with style, White Rose is a charity-led boutique filled with high-quality secondhand pieces. You’ll find pre-loved designer items, wardrobe staples, and trend-led gems. Every purchase supports Aegis Trust, a charity working to prevent genocide and build peace, so you can update your look with purpose.
A Leeds fashion institution, Blue Rinse has been setting the vintage standard since the 90’s. Known for its colourful rails and upcycled, reworked collections, it’s a haven for Y2K lovers, denim collectors, and anyone craving a blast from fashion’s past.
Trad Collective puts ethics front and centre, curating conscious clothing, accessories, and lifestyle goods from vintage, pre-loved, upcycled and sustainable fashion brands . They even have their own in-house seamstress who can repair and alter your clothes, giving them a new lease of life. At Trad Collective they make it easy to shop your values without sacrificing style.
Modern streetwear and hypebeast style can be found at Deadstock Leeds. This independent store breathes new life into unsold or surplus stock, offering brand-new items at reduced prices. Expect a curated mix of sportswear, urban basics, and bold graphics. It’s a must-visit if you’re into labels with an edge and a conscience.
Hailing from South Yorkshire and now with a cult Leeds following, Glass Onion is all about vintage done right. Their carefully curated collection includes reworked classics, premium denim, and on-trend vintage that they saved from going to the landfill. Plus, their commitment to sustainability and transparency means you can feel good about every item you pick up.
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