The Dream Train Market, a pop-up event showcasing rare vintage clothing, handmade gifts, and nostalgic designs, will take over Artefact coffee shop on Roscoe Street in Liverpool city centre on Saturday, August 16, from 10am to 5pm. The free event brings together five female-owned independent businesses for a day celebrating vintage style and creativity.
What to Expect at the Market
Visitors can browse a curated collection of rare vintage fashion, one-of-a-kind designs, handmade accessories, and retro-inspired homeware. Coffee and food will be on sale, and DJ Gianna Skye will spin original 1960s and 1970s vinyl records throughout the day, providing a retro soundtrack.
Featured Traders
Among the traders is The Chain Designs, which creates small-batch clothing inspired by 1960s and 1970s styles. Liverpool print designer Charlie Ann Buxton will showcase hand-drawn scarves inspired by bold 1960s colours and patterns. The Octopus Garden offers colourful vintage-inspired clothing made in England, alongside curated true vintage pieces from the 1960s through the 1980s.
Designer Emily Radforth brings Renaissance influences blended with rock and roll style, using repurposed deadstock and second-hand fabrics for sustainable fashion. Maiden of Psych specialises in statement pieces inspired by 1960s psychedelia, Medieval Revival, Gothic Victoriana, and feminine prairie fashion.
Event Details
The Dream Train Market takes place at Artefact Coffee and Shop on Roscoe Street. Entry is free, and the event runs from 10am until 5pm on Saturday, August 16.
