Maisie Honjacobs pays a visit to the vintage paradise tucked away on the edge of Sheffield city centre.
You’ll find Good Good Vintage in the heart of Chaucer’s Yard, a refurbished former factory space on the corner of Clough Road (a stone’s throw from Bramall Lane). Amongst the small hub of independents, you’ll also be able to spot a coffee shop, tattoo parlour, yoga studio and hairdressers.
Jack and Suzy, the curators and organisers of the store, have been buying and selling vintage for around seven years. Their journey started with scouring European markets for hidden gems and selling them online. Over time this shared passion eventually blossomed into a full-time profession with their own website and the IRL store in Sheffield.
Both having studied fine art at university, their flare for aesthetics is showcased through their carefully curated shop space and handpicked stock. They meticulously select items based on their originality, quality and design. You’ll discover a wide range of pieces, from 1950s American and Italian designer classics to 80s/90s retro-fits and even some contemporary styles from the early 2000s.
There is a key focus on creating a welcoming, inclusive and affordable shopping experience. The range of prices and styles reflect this, and inside you’ll find friendly staff and well-stocked rails to dig through.
Restock sales are held twice a month, each having its own theme and focus on either a designer or an item of clothing. The upcoming restock events are sometimes themed, previously showcasing vast quantities of Patagonia, Carhartt and Burberry.
These sales often involve DJs, with food from the neighbouring Kilnfolk café and sometimes use of the courtyard for extra market space. The store’s convenient location, just a short five-minute stroll from the city centre, is gaining popularity. In fact, the well-known independent vintage event organizers, Red Brick Markets, are looking at opening a venture right next door!
Excitingly, Good Good are also expanding their operations and will soon be popping up for a three-month stint at the former Freshmans Vintage unit on Carver Street, opening 7th Oct running until the end of December with potential to continue. But in the meantime, pop down to the original treasure trove at Chaucer’s Yard Weds-Sat, 10am-6pm – the perfect opportunity to stock up on some autumnal threads!
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