Nine of Manchester’s Brightest Independent Brands Take Over Altrincham’s SQ Pop-Up.

From Tuesday 15th to Sunday 20th of February, Altrincham’s Stamford Quarter pop-up shop welcomes nine Manchester-based independent brands showcasing their consciously-made products.

Stocking a unique curation of items including made to order clothing, artisanal handcrafted bags and accessories, hand-poured candles, vegan pearl jewellery, sustainable activewear and custom hand-sewn slogan tees, the pop-up offers a fresh take on retail for Altrincham shoppers whatever their style. With the brand owners in store to chat about their work, offer recommendations and discuss bespoke requests, customers have the opportunity to have a much more personal shopping experience.

Keep an eye out for Marvin the resident shop dog who’ll be in the shop over the weekend, and feel free to bring your furry friend in too!

If you can’t make it into the shop but would like to know more about the brands involved, then check out their websites or Instagram pages, all listed below:

Meet The Brands:

● Vellva Jewellery – @vellvauk – www.vellva.com
Forever fascinated by her Italian Grandma’s jewellery, Vellva founder Marie-Claire established the brand to celebrate and reimagine vintage jewellery, combining classic, timeless staples and kitsch statement styles for a fresh, contemporary look. Vellva specialises in handmade pearl
pieces using vegan-friendly crystal pearls, which have been worn by celebrities like singers Anne-Marie and Mabel and Drag Race UK star Bimini Bon Boulash.

● Hachure Active – @hachure.active – www.hachureactive.com
Hachure Active offers ethical and sustainable outdoor active and leisurewear. For the easy-going wearer who is ready to take steps to reduce the negative impacts of everyday life. Connect with nature, feel good and perform at your best with Hachure.

● Kiht Collective – @kihtcollective – kiht.co.uk
KIHT Collective female focused slow fashion sportswear designed to take you from day to gym.

DeLacy Bags @delacybags – hwww.delacyonline.com
Leather bags and accessories designed and individually handcrafted by Edward in his Stretford studio. His business began in 2005 and has grown organically in line with principles of slow fashion.

● Both Barrels @both.barrels www.thisisbothbarrels.com
Both Barrels started on the foundation of ‘confidence in simplicity’, this is supported by the three key pillars of Innovation, Quality and Made in the UK. The opportunity to create a meaningful UK brand, centred around fantastic purposeful product and a focus on supporting UK manufacturing has led to an incredible journey to date.

● Hedonist Self Care @hedonistselfcare – www.hedonistselfcare.com
Hedonist is a self care brand born out of the pursuit of pleasure. We create products that prioritise our customers wellbeing and consider ourself a person centric brand. Our new and improved vegan scented candles come with plantable dust covers to encourage our customers to reuse their candle vessels.

● Carolyn Sara Designs – @carolynsaradesigns – www.carolynsaradesigns.co.uk
Bright, Bold & British knitted interior and fashion accessories, created on hand powered knitting machines and made from pure British spun lambswool.

● Magpie & Mama – @magpieandmama – magpieandmama.com
Fun and feel-good wardrobe essentials for babies, kids and adults, handfinished with iconic Liberty of London fabrics to add a pop of your personality.