7 January 2026
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Planning a shopping trip to Amsterdam soon? Then skip the main shopping streets and dive into the vibrant heart of Amsterdam Oost! This creative and diverse neighbourhood is bursting with hidden, more sustainable gems waiting to be discovered. From trendy secondhand boutiques to concept stores full of brands with a more sustainable story – here you can shop with confidence and unique results.
With COSH!, more sustainable shopping becomes more fun and easier. We’ve listed 7 hotspots in Amsterdam Oost so you can easily create your own more sustainable shopping route. This way, you’ll support local businesses, give your clothes a second life and go home with a bag full of more conscious choices. Ready to explore Oost? Let’s go green & local!
Het Faire Oosten
The department store for a more conscious lifestyle
Step into Het Faire Oosten and be inspired by a world where style and sustainability go hand in hand. This unique concept store in Amsterdam Oost is a true paradise for anyone who wants to live more consciously. Founder Magali only selects brands and products that are good for the planet, the maker and the consumer — a powerful mission you’ll feel the moment you step inside. From stylish fashion for men and women to more natural cosmetics, plants, furniture, books and more: here you’ll find everything under one roof for a more sustainable lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for a beautiful gift, a new outfit or simply some inspiration, Het Faire Oosten is an absolute must-visit on your shopping route through Amsterdam Oost.
Garment
Preloved, more sustainable clothing
Garment is a place for curation & care. In this store you’ll find pre-loved clothing and new, more sustainable brands with clothing and accessories. The high-quality secondhand clothing is carefully selected by owner Natasja. The new clothing and accessories are mainly from local and more conscious brands, such as the Rotterdam brand A•Brandsma or the Dutch brand Foekje Fleur. Natasja also offers energy readings that give you self-insight and help you in your personal development. Garment in Amsterdam Oost is the ultimate place to develop a more conscious approach towards the world, yourself and others.
Atelier Luz
Fair trade goldsmith in Oost
Looking for a unique, handmade and timeless piece of jewellery made from fair trade gold? Then visit the beautiful Atelier Luz store on the Czaar Peterstraat in Amsterdam Oost. In the atelier of Atelier Luz, goldsmith and designer Marike Hauser makes handmade and high-quality jewellery from fair trade gold. In the permanent collection you’ll see a combination of sleek and organic shapes, (im)perfect gemstones, craftsmanship and simplicity. You can also go here for custom made jewellery, created entirely according to your wishes.
AANEEN
Fairer choices for a better world
Want to buy something beautiful with peace of mind, knowing it was made with respect for people and the planet? Then AANEEN in Amsterdam Oost is your ideal destination. This unique store has been committed to social cohesion since 1990 and works exclusively with 100% fair trade products. Behind every item lies a story of craftsmanship, fairer wages and more sustainable production. Moreover, AANEEN offers work and training programs for people with fewer opportunities in the labour market, so a purchase also contributes to personal growth and social inclusion. From handmade interior items to stylish accessories and organic tea: at AANEEN, you’ll find not only something beautiful, but also something good.
Floria Collective
Luxurious slow fashion from Amsterdam Oost
The more sustainable fashion brand Floria Collective flourished in Amsterdam Oost. It’s a brand that demonstrates that style, elegance and conscious choices can go hand in hand. The timeless, business-inspired collections are designed for more conscious women who value quality, craftsmanship and transparency. Each garment is carefully crafted from natural materials like organic cotton, merino wool and silk, and dyed with plant-based dyes that would otherwise go to waste.
Although Floria Collective doesn’t yet have a physical store, the brand has its roots in Amsterdam Oost.
Koda Amsterdam
Bags made from residual materials, made in Dutch atelier
At Koda Amsterdam, leftover materials are given a second life in the form of unique, timeless bags and accessories with character. The brand works exclusively with offcuts from curtain and furniture fabrics — sturdy, high-quality materials that would otherwise be discarded. This makes every bag, pencil case or cushion one of a kind. Behind the designs lies not only the craftsmanship of Dutch designers but also a strong social story: the products are lovingly crafted in local ateliers by people with a distance to the labour market. Koda proves that sustainability, inclusion and aesthetics can go hand in hand.
Although there is no physical store, the creations can be admired in museums like the Stedelijk Museum or ordered online — direct from Amsterdam Oost.
Taste the flavors of Amsterdam Oost
After a day of exploring some cute fashion hotspots in Amsterdam Oost, it’s time to treat your taste buds! And of course, there’s also a more responsible way to do it. Amsterdam Oost is bursting with cosy eateries and we recommend our three favorites: Dignità Hoftuin, Baking Lab and Thull’s De Deli. Dignità Hoftuin is an oasis of calmness in the heart of the city. Here, fresh, seasonal and local food is served by people who are given a second chance through their social enterprises. In the mood for fresh bread or pastries? Then visit the innovative bakery Baking Lab on the Linnaeusstraat. Think fresh sourdough bread, pastries and savory baked goods, but also bread made with ‘old’ bread, brewers’ grains or vegetable scraps – every recipe is a playful exploration of flavour, sustainability and reuse. For those who want to take something delicious home, Thull’s De Deli is highly recommended: a favourite where you’ll find homemade delicacies, fermented products and delicious snacks, all with a focus on craftsmanship and flavour. This way you can finish your more sustainable shopping day in Oost in a tasteful ánd more conscious way.
