CATCH Market hosted a 90s and 2000s-themed vintage market in Newcastle on the 3rd of May, 2025. It was held in the Northumbria University’s Student Union, and was completely worth the hype. Incidentally, I had purchased my ticket for the market before The Courier got the press release, but I was happy to chalk that up to serendipity.
The market was indoors, with an all-day DJ that was playing some serious tunes. The open concept market was full of stalls from various sellers, ranging from athleisure, sportswear, casualwear, party clothes, loads and loads of jackets, accessories, and bags! There was a huge range of pre-loved designer bags, belts, and sunglasses, and it was both of very good quality and very economically priced, particularly for luxury goods. The stalls had goods from Coach, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Chloé, to name a few.
There was a huge range of pre-loved designer, and it was both of very good quality and very economically priced...
As for the clothes, I did feel that for vintage clothing especially, some of the sellers had a slightly higher price point. There was a huge variety of great brands like Stüssy, Palace, Nike, Morgan De Toi, Jane Norman, Miss Sixty, etc. However, some items were priced a bit higher than usual for a pre-loved market, but the overall quality of the pieces was excellent. I was very impressed with the helpfulness of the vendors, as everyone was very sweet and accommodating. And the best part, all sizes were easily available! I usually wear a size ‘M’, and in vintage sales, if you don't show up on time, most items in my size are usually sold out. It’s really a testament to the brand owners and their massive thrift hauls. There were even bargain bins for super-discounted items, and mystery bags you could buy at super-cheap rates!
Furthermore, there was this adorable little dessert pop-up that had the most delectable-looking cupcakes, which I still regret not being able to try. I blame it all on assignment season! I had a great time enjoying the entire market, bobbing my head to the DJ’s set, chatting with the sellers, and trying out different pieces. I almost bought an evening gown, but I held myself back and exercised restraint. Although I did end up buying this gorgeous brown leather jacket, which is super supple, a cute, dainty necklace, and a funky t-shirt for those upcoming summer days!
Overall, it was the best shopping experience, as I could leisurely look at clothing and bags, and enjoy the awesome deals!