This holiday season, you can find sustainable and trendy one-of-a-kind gifts for your family and friends by browsing through the latest vintage finds at The Neighbourhood Vintage in downtown Peterborough.
Owner Jacquelyn Craft, an enthusiastic thrifter with a lifelong passion for upcycled and reclaimed items, launched the Water Street shop in 2022 with a collective of vintage vendors who source high-quality clothing for men and women that’s more than 20 years old and represents a wide range or eras and styles.
“I really started to see and understand the value of vintage clothing in terms of the quality of the fabrics and of the construction, especially compared to what’s offered now with new clothing,” she says. “We wanted to open the shop to offer high-quality, selectively curated, cleaned, and repaired special vintage pieces.”
In Craft’s experience, more and more shoppers are seeking out vintage for holiday gifts because of the unique items that can’t be found elsewhere and the high quality that can be sourced at a much lower price point.
At The Neighbourhood Vintage, you might find a novelty T-shirt that refers to an inside joke with your friend, a sweatshirt from your favourite band’s first tour, a quality dress from a brand that no longer exists, or original Levis in a style that’s come into style again.
Whatever you find at The Neighbourhood Vintage, you can be certain the person you’re shopping for won’t receive another gift like it this holiday season.
“One of the things about shopping vintage is that it truly is unique — you’re not going to bump into somebody wearing the same thing,” Craft says.
Alongside the curated selection of gender-free and size-inclusive styles, The Neighbourhood Vintage also offers find vintage sunglasses and sustainably made and built-to-last reusable bags from BAGGU. From fanny packs to shopping bags to in-style shoulder bags, The Neighbourhood Vintage stocks BAGGU products for any occasion.
You can also purchase gift cards, available in any value, so those on your shopping list can enjoy the experience of hunting for their own hidden gems and rare finds at The Neighbourhood Vintage.
If you still need a few more gift ideas, drop into the fourth annual Holiday Night Market hosted by The Neighbourhood Vintage in partnership with First Friday Peterborough.
Held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 5 in the Bankers Commons Courtyard off Water Street south of Hunter, the outside market will feature 24 local artisans and makers selling anything from ceramics and knitted goods to illustrations, flowers, and more.
“A lot of people tell me they get most of their Christmas shopping done just in the one market because there are just so many different types of vendors to peruse,” Craft says.
There will also be festive live music from local musicians and food and drink from downtown restaurants to keep you warm throughout the evening. For more information on the market, follow @theneighbourhoodvintage on Instagram.
Located at 391 Water Street in downtown Peterborough, The Neighbourhood Vintage is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information and to shop online, visit theneighbourhoodvintage.com.
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