SHOPPING
DESIGNER,
BOUTIQUES
AND VINTAGE
HOBO’S
26 High Street Arcade, Cardiff
029 2034 1188
214 Oxford Street, Swansea
01792 654586
Warning: This shop contains more retro
than a box full of northern soul vinyl.
Hobo’s is a treasure-trove of flowery
prints, winter knits, t-shirts and vintage
accessories. This is the shop for anyone
seeking something different. Plus, the
guy in the Cardiff store has an uncanny
resemblance to Noel Fielding, which on
its own is worth a look.
HUBBARD’S CUPBOARD
13 High Street Arcade, Cardiff
029 2037 1835
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An exciting new addition to the High
Street Arcade, Hubbard’s Cupboard
is a boutique store encouraging a
make-do-and-mend mentality through a
host of creative workshops and vintage
evenings. The shop also provides the
perfect place for local British designers
to sell their homemade wares; a great
store with some original vintage pieces.
I, CLAUDIUS
8 Castle Arcade, Cardiff
029 2022 2215
If small boutiques packed to the ceiling
with all the jeans and vintage gear
you could dream of sounds like your
thing, waste no time in heading over
to I, Claudius. Retro, fancy dress and
alternative are the buzzwords here, and
you’re sure to pick up a killer bargain in
one of Cardiff’s worst-kept secrets.
LUNACY BOUTIQUE
43 Commercial Road, Port
Talbot
01639 895735
www.lunacyboutique.co.uk
Although it’s a little out of
the city, Lunacy Boutique
is well worth travelling for.
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Lunacy stocks a great range of up-andcoming designers as well as a selection
of vintage accessories and more
handmade accessories and clothes than
you could shake a stick at. The staff
always bend over backwards to help you
find your perfect outfit, and trust me, in
a shop like Lunacy, it’s not difficult.
PUSSY GALORE
18 High Street Arcade, Cardiff
029 2031 2400
www.pussygalore.com
Pussy Galore is a teeny-tiny boutique
hiding in one of Cardiff’s most
popular Victorian arcades. At first it’s
a blink-and-miss-it kind of place, but
once discovered you’ll be hooked on
its eclectic mix of up-and-coming and
established designers. They have an
amazing collection of event and ball
gowns above the main shop floor, as well
as a selection of more wearable street
styles for the discerning shopper.
URBAN OUTFITTERS
14A The Hayes, Cardiff
029 2036 7770
www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk
Even though the prices can be fairly
eye-watering at times, Urban Outfitters
is the shop for the hipsters of Cardiff
who are prepared to pay a little more
for some thoughtful styles and quality
products. Splash out once in a while and
indulge in Urban Outfitters’ finger-onthe-pulse style.
HALCYON DAZE
55 Wellfield Road, Cardiff
029 2045 4432
Fed up of identikit clothing stores?
Like your clothing, jewellery and home
furnishings to be fair trade and locally
made? Then independent boutique
Halcyon Daze in Roath is well worth a
visit. And if the smell of incense
and friendly staff doesn’t relax
you, take advantage of their therapy
room upstairs.
HAPPY DAYS
Church Street, Cowbridge
07960 633016
www.happydayshomestore.co.uk
Located in the beautiful market town
of Cowbridge, Happy Days is the
perfect place to pick up some pre-loved
and reasonably-priced clothing to
update your wardrobe, and recycled
home ware to complete your student
accommodation. Plus it all comes
without the hefty price tag that can
often be slapped on to anything classed
as vintage.
MUSIC/HOBBIES
CARDIFF GUITARS
West Bute Street, Cardiff Bay
029 2046 1234
www.cardiffguitars.co.uk
Cardiff Guitars Ltd is Wales’ only
specialist guitar store. Based in the
surrounds of Cardiff Bay, Cardiff
Guitars is Wales’ only specialist guitar
store. They offer a one-stop solution for
players of all ages and experience, and
their fine range of stock is to be admired.
NOBLES MUSIC
2 Old Church Road, Whitchurch
029 2061 3867
www.noblesmusic.co.uk
Alongside its tantalizing array of
instruments, Nobles Music is also a
specialist amplifier repair shop, making
it an essential location for all local
musicians. With the option to sell or
exchange your old gear, it is invaluable
to those operating on a tight student
budget.
“ECLECTIC MIX OF
UP-AND-COMING AND
ESTABLISHED DESIGNERS”