Top 5 Sustainable Shops in Dublin
Thinking of taking a city break to Dublin, or finally grabbing your girls and having that girly weekend you have been talking about doing for years? No weekend getaway is complete without a shop till you drop moment, and what better way to do that, than with a clear conscience in one of the most sustainable cities in Ireland.
1. Fresh Cuts Clothing
13 Castle Market, Dublin, D02 XH05
Fresh Cuts is entirely dedicated to sustainable and ethical clothing. Fresh Cuts story began back in 2015, growing organically since then, with their choice of high-quality standard clothing. The only requirement to partner with Fresh Cuts is that the clothes being produced have to be made from sustainable materials. Fresh Cuts is on a mission to let their customers shop carefree, reassuring them everything within their store is eco-friendly, made to last, and manufactured under fair and safe working environments.
2. Chupi Jewellery
Next on the list, is the amazingly talented team at Chupi, creating timeless heirlooms made with sustainable, solid gold and precious gemstones that last forever. Located in the heart of Dublin City, in a beautiful flagship store situated in the historic Powerscourt Townhouse. Responsible practice is at the core of what Chupi Jewellery do. Every Chupi piece is crafted in Ireland using recycled gold and conflict-free diamonds. All of their luxury packaging is designed to be reused and recycled. Chupi’s wonderful team want to make all their customers visits a memorable one, and can answer any questions you might have or talk you through the range of the most precious fine jewellery, to help you find your forever piece.
3. Atrium
Atrium Dublin is Ireland’s leading fashion concept store located in a light-filled oasis right in the heart of Dublin City, in the Powerscourt Townhouse. Sustainability and ethically integrated are at the core of what Atrium do. Atrium Dublin is the flagship store of leading Irish jewellery brand Chupi, as well as hosting carefully considered collections from award-winning Irish and international designers. From concepts to closets, every product sold, there origin is openly disclosed to the buyer, to lead the way in sustainable lifestyle design. Exclusive collaborations and a personalised service ensures style inspiration for all their customers.
4. Nine Crows
8 Mary St, North City, Dublin, D01 CY26
This brightly coloured store is hard to miss, supplying both a vintage and thrift shopping experience. Nine Crows sells special, one-of-a-kind, amazing quality pieces, while the buying team travels around the world to find luxury, unique vintage pieces for their clientele. Due to these specifically chosen pieces being classified as luxurious and rare, the price point of these items is higher than usual. This is why, in 2019, Nine Crows opened their “Nine Crows Thrift Shop”. The process of buying is completely different for the thrift store, Nine Crows buys pre-loved products in bulk and the customer does all the rummaging for those special pieces.
5. Industry & Co. Dublin
41 A/B Drury St, Dublin 2
Last but not least, based in the heart of Dublin City Centre, Industry & Co. is an award-winning lifestyle orientated concept store. Their story begins in 2010, opening a small boutique store, which has now grown to become Dublin’s largest independent design store complete with an upmarket in-store café and deli. The store is filled with interesting design pieces that have been carefully curated from a mix of local Irish designers and from outsourced designers from Europe, the US and Japan.
Industry & Co. Dublin stock an impressive list of ethical brands, for example, O My Bag. They supply kitchen items, stationery, bags, skincare, homeware and much more. All items are either locally designed and crafted in Ireland, ethically sourced, and made to last.
Fashion Walking Tour Dublin
Swapping your high-street shopping for vintage and ethically driven browsing while shopping around Dublin City Centre is the way forward. If you feel you need that bit of extra help during your sustainable shopping weekend getaway, Cat’s Fashion Walking Tour is here to help. Cat is the go-to person in Dublin for all things ethical fashion. The walking tour will take you to the trendiest streets in Dublin while stopping off in six to eight of the best vintage and designer consignment stores the city has to offer.
Sustainable Shopping Break in Dublin
Clayton Hotel's is the perfect location for your next sustainable hotel stay in Dublin city. Start your morning off right, with a coffee at our Red Bean Roastery and complete your day of shopping in Dublin with a delicious cocktail in one of our Bars & Restaurants.
Clayton Hotel Charemont's Lockside Bar with refreshing cocktails or enjoy a mouth-watering meal in Gauden’s restaurant which can be tailored to all dietary needs.
