When I’m in the mood for shopping I avoid going to the huge malls here in Moscow with all the international brands and crowds of teenagers who make my blood pressure go up. After a short stay in a shopping mall I always need a boost of energy and even the strongest espresso is usually not enough.
Instead of huge shopping malls, I prefer to refresh my wardrobe in smaller shops with a small but delicate selection of brands. These shops are even more attractive to me is if they are situated within a walking distance from eachother and more important: if they have a sweet ‘SALE’ sign in them. Therefore the new shopping trend here in Moscow called Sunday Up Market, which combines all this in one, has made my life so much easier.
The Sunday Up Market is a once-in-a-month event gathering young designers who have just began their career, small companies who sell new and vintage clothes they’ve bought around the world, leather tailors and producers of various funny trash items that would work perfect as birthday presents.
The market is like a huge showroom where each seller has its own stall. Many people just come here to meet friends, but if you are looking for a new dress it’s definitely the place to go.
My favourite shops are AIR with cool japaneese brands (not cheap!) and Oh My Coat! where two girlfriends sell a nice mix of accessories and clothes designed by young European designers. Clutch-bags, t-shirts, belts and pants in basic colors – items that are absolutely necessary for everyday life!
The Sunday Up Market is a living creature- it grows and changes from month to month, so you never know what you will find the next time. And keep in mind that the market changes location too. Currently it is located on the territory of art-space Winzavod, but you better check the address on of the Sunday Up Market before you go.
WINZAVOD; 4th Syromyatnichesky sidestreet, house 1, bld.6. Metro Kurskaya
Винзавод; 4-й Сыромятнический переулок, дом 1, стр. 6. метро Курская