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The UK’s biggest fashion thrift market is back at a historic Manchester building next weekend

Hold my (second-hand) bag.

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia - 18th March 2025

Manchester is about to get thrifty, as the city is housing the UK’s largest thrift market for the fifth year in a row this month.

The biggest pop-up sustainable fashion market in the country, Clothes Cycle, brings together everything from sustainability and affordability, to fashion and community, and it’s heading our way in just a few days time.

Alongside rooting through racks of vintage garments, shoppers will be treated to pop-up jewellery and accessory shops, which are even offering nail and tooth gem services by qualified artists.

Manchester is already known for its love of vintage fashion and pre-loved clothing, with plenty of shops dotted around the streets of this city.

Another thing Manchester loves at the minute is… matcha.

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And it’s a good thing we mentioned it because while you’re browsing for a crop top or two, why not keep the other hand open for a matcha as Bird & Blend Co. will have their own on-site matcha bar.

The lucky site which gets to host this fashion-focused event is Victoria Baths, which is just outside of the city centre.

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More than 100 sellers will be there on the day, so all guests attending will be sure to find something that matches their style, hopefully without having to break the bank.

There’s also the opportunity for you to walk away with an exclusive free item as the first 100 people in the queue will be given a free tote bag – Perfect for all the clothes you’re about to grab.

This really will be a shopper’s paradise too, as not only will there be clothes and accessories to shop, you can bring five items to clothes swap, which means you’re technically decluttering (It’s girl math, ok).

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Clothes Cycle returns to Victoria Baths in Manchester on Sunday 30 March from 11am – 5pm, with tickets starting from just £4.50 HERE.

Featured Image – Clothes Cycle Markets