Vintage specialists from the UK and abroad offer a range of clothing & accessories for men and women from 1920s – 1990s. Friday and Saturday 11.00 - 18.00 and Sunday 10.00 - 17.00. This weekend combine a trip to Vintage Market with other markets at the Old Truman Brewery. Backyard Market is open every Saturday 11.00 - 18.00 and offers 80 stalls of kitsch arts & crafts, young designers and artists, while Sunday Upmarket offers 200 stalls of art and food from 10.00 - 17.00. 85 Brick Lane E1 6QL (Nearest tube: Aldgate East). www.trumanbrewery.com.
From 6-10 September Oxford Street will host High Street Fashion Week. Participating stores include American Apparel, Blue Inc, Fossil, Gap, H&M, HMV, House of Fraser, Next, Oasis, Office, Schuh, Selfridges, Warehouse, Zara, who are presenting their High Street Fashion Week looks in-store. Most of these stores are at the 'cheap and cheerful' end of the spectrum, but worth a visit for new ideas at reasonable prices: www.highstreetfashionweek.com.
Origin, the London Craft Fair is an annual showcase of original contemporary craft, where 220 innovative UK and international artists and designers offer beautiful and unique items that are all 'made, not manufactured'. These include ceramics, fashion accessories, knitwear, hats, jewellery, glass and furniture at prices from £10 to £10,000. It's a rare chance to buy directly from the makers and meet them face to face. This year the event takes place at Old Spitalfields Market, 65 Brushfield Street, E1 6AA (nearest tube: Liverpool Street). Buy your ticket in advance for £8 plus booking fee at www.originuk.org.