Stockport's independent shopping scene has flourished over the past few years with a number of businesses opening in the town's historic quarter. From plant shops and record stores to spots spelling magazines, gifts and sustainable fashion, the town has started to attract a weekend crowd in search of vintage gems and something a little different. And while stores selling a variety of independent fashion and homeware items have popped up along The Underbanks, the town's historic mills are also playing host to Greater Manchester makers and creatives.
READ MORE: Plans for a rival Christmas market at Manchester Cathedral thrown out over security fears Last year, Miru Mill, a co-working hub for creatives, designed by creatives was set up in the heart of Stockport Old Town. Run by Emiko Studios, a slow fashion brand with its own shop on the Underbanks, it is located in a former cotton mill dating back to the early 19th Century. The space offers permanent and hot desks for small business owners, creatives and young professionals, but also holds a small handful of events for like-minded businesses to get together.
And this weekend, it will play host to the first Marigold Market, which is billed as a 'day of discovery and shopping' with some of Manchester’s best independent brands. Emiko Studios shop on the Underbanks in Stockport town centre (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) Taking place on Sunday, 23 June, from 11am until 5pm, there will be a number of independent bus.
