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From vintage to stores with new and more sustainable brands: this is your ultimate guide for shopping more sustainably in Amsterdam Noord.
Amsterdam Noord is the city’s hidden gem. Make your way to the ferry and cross the river IJ with a fun 5‑minute boat ride to embark on your next shopping trip in this vibrant and upcoming urban district. Amsterdam Noord is filled with creative shops, innovative hubs, markets, bars, restaurants and hotels. To help you find your way in this cool neighbourhood, we have listed 5 hotspots in Amsterdam Noord for you.
From local second-hand stores for women, men and kids to new clothing from the finest brands that work more sustainably, COSH! makes conscious shopping easier for you. Create your own shopping route with COSH! and add these cool stores to your route. This way you are guaranteed a successful shopping trip in Amsterdam Noord!
Amsterdam’s largest vintage store
Attention to all vintage lovers! Because for vintage shopping you have to be in Amsterdam Noord. In the start of 2024, the largest vintage store in Amsterdam opened its doors in an old factory of 1000 m², called Figo Vintage. The result is a funky department store where you can hunt for lots of vintage gems. Think of vintage Levi’s jeans, ice hockey shirts, oversized jackets, Ralph Lauren blouses, leather vintage boots and Dr. Martens. The collection is available in different sizes from XXS to XXL for both men and women and everything in between. Also nice: not only the clothing is vintage, everything that is used for the interior of the store is also second-hand and/or recycled so that they also make a positive impact here. Because why buy new when there is already so much beauty in the world?!
Your store in Amsterdam Noord to shop more sustainable fashion brands
Concept store Pek & Kleren is the place in Noord where you can go for trendy fashion brands that work in a more sustainable way. In the women’s collection you will find timeless, trendy and cool brands such as Kings of Indigo, Thinking Mu and Dedicated. The men’s collection is also put together with sustainability in mind as much as possible, featuring brands such as Colorful Standard and ARMEDANGELS. In addition, you can also shop for lifestyle products here, such as more natural care products, reusable coffee cups, organic ginger syrup and plants.
Visit the cosy store in the Van Der Pekstraat and you’ll be welcomed by the enthusiastic owners Freya and Marike or one of the friendly employees.
Cosy children’s shop with second-hand and more sustainable brands
Are you looking for more sustainable clothing for children? And do you occasionally buy second-hand items for your little one? Then the children’s shop Rookie in Amsterdam Noord is the perfect place for you. You’ll find a combination of high-quality second-hand and new items from more sustainable brands for children of all ages, as well as wooden toys, accessories and (second-hand) educational children’s books.
Rookie is run by the two sisters Christine and Saskia. Together they ensure that both children and their parents have a pleasant shopping experience. Rookie has two locations in Amsterdam Noord, a store opposite Pek & Kleren in the cozy Van Der Pekstraat and the second store is located on Purmerplein.
Creative hub and meeting place in Noord
The Modestraat in Amsterdam Noord is a creative hub and cultural meeting place where local residents and creative makers come together. Here, workshops are regularly organised, there is a swap shop where you can swap or buy second-hand clothing, there is a repair café where you can (learn to) repair clothing and as a professional creative you can rent your own atelier. Fancy something tasty? Then you can also take a seat at the cosy café – which feels like sitting in your own living room – for a coffee, freshly made (vegetarian) lunch and a nice chat.
This artistic place on the Buikslotermeerplein functions as a meeting place for local residents, but day trippers are also very welcome here. Every month there are plenty of workshops, courses, language lessons, markets, sewing lessons and much more. Keep an eye on the online agenda for the latest updates!
Affordable thrift store in Noord
For fun and affordable thrift store finds, make your way to thrift store De Lokatie in Amsterdam Noord. Think of second-hand clothing, books, music, furniture and even electronics for small prices. In Noord, there are even two locations of De Lokatie: on the Distelweg and on the Buikslotermeerplein.
De Lokatie was founded in 1996 with a social purpose. It increases the socio-economic opportunities of people with psychiatric or psychosocial disorders by offering them valuable work experience. If you buy a second-hand outfit here, you extend the lifespan of clothing and save CO2 emissions. And with an Amsterdam City Pass, you also get a 25% discount on your purchase.
Ready to embark on your next shopping trip? With this guide you discover the best, more sustainable and second-hand shops in Amsterdam Noord. Do you also want to get inspired to shop in other neighborhoods in Amsterdam?