Month of De Normaalste Zaak van Eindhoven
Throughout November, Eindhoven celebrates all things second-hand and second-chance. Check out our calendar to see what’s happening this month!
At the amazing vintage shop NineLives, you can win all kinds of great prizes this November, from gift cards to small treasures. There are ten prizes in total! For every purchase over €5, you’ll receive a raffle ticket. The draw takes place in early December. Either way, you’re in luck: it’s impossible to leave this shop empty-handed anyway!
At the super cosy vintage shop Levisa Vintage in Stratum, you can win a lovely gift package worth €35 this month! There are two ways to join: follow Levisa Vintage on Instagram and comment on their giveaway post, or drop your name in the jar at the shop. You can even do both for double the chance! The winner will be announced in early December. And even if you don’t win, a visit to Levisa is always a treat.
Love vintage furniture and home accessories? Then this month is your lucky month! Galerie50Vintage and De Spot are giving 10% off everything throughout November. Want a sneak peek? Check out Galerie50Vintage on Instagram and de-spot.com. The Vintage Warehouse (they share one huge space!) is open every Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00, but you can also make an appointment. They’ll happily open their beautiful store just for you!
Repair & Remake is part of New Order of Fashion, an international platform that supports young designers in creating a regenerative fashion and textile industry. During this workshop, you can work together with young designers to repair or transform your clothes. From small fixes to creative makeovers. Every piece gets a second life, made with care and imagination. Get inspired by the repair crew and discover how fun it can be to rethink your wardrobe. Wear it, tear it, we will repair it!
All November long, our pop-up is touring through Eindhoven! Discover the world of local thrift shops and Repair Cafés. The festive kick-off takes place on 1 November at the Woenselse Markt! After that, we’ll be visiting the TU/e campus, the Gerardusplein market, WoensXL, the Kastelenplein and the 18 Septemberplein. Click ‘More information’ for the full tour schedule.
Throughout November, Coco Loco offers 10% off all second-hand and new children’s clothing marked with a pink dot.
There’s also a fun giveaway with a prize package worth € 50! Curious what’s inside? You’ll find out in their Instagram post on 1 November. Here’s how to join: follow Coco Loco Kinderwinkel on Instagram and/or Facebook and comment on the giveaway post, leave an honest Google review about your visit, or drop your name in the prize jar at the shop. You can do all three to increase your chances! The winner will be announced in early December.
Got clothes, shoes or accessories you no longer wear? Bring them to the clothing swap organised by Duurzaam Meerhoven in De Hangar! This edition focuses on winter items. Think coats, warm trousers, sweaters and scarves. Bring five pieces, take five pieces. Participation is free!
In November, Luna & Lore and ReShare Store Eindhoven are hosting four fun workshops, each one focused on a different piece of clothing. This edition: give your old blouse or shirt a new life! Bring your own item; they’ll take care of all the creative materials. The workshops are free to join!
At The Wool Repair Shop by New Order of Fashion, young designers give your clothes a second life. Using wool patches, embroidery, and colourful yarn from local sheep, they turn repair into design. Drop by for creative upcycling or small repairs – whatever the material, they’ll fix it with wool! Entry is free, repairs start from €10.
In November, Luna & Lore and ReShare Store Eindhoven are hosting four fun workshops, each one focused on a different piece of clothing. This edition: give your old sweater a fresh new look! Bring your own sweater; they’ll provide all the creative materials. The workshops are free to join!
Missing a button on your coat, a tear in your bedding, or a hole in your sock? No worries! During the clothing repair workshop by Climate Mayor Katja Lumme, you’ll learn how to do small hand-sewn repairs yourself. The workshop takes place in our pop-up on tour. You can book your spot via the ‘More information’ button!
An underwire poking through the fabric or a strap that won’t tighten properly … that’s how many bras end up in the bin too soon. What a waste, since most of these problems are easily fixable! On 28 November, you can visit Livera in the city center of Eindhoven for free repairs on bras, underwear, and nightwear. The repairs are done by the talented makers from New Order of Fashion.
In November, Luna & Lore and ReShare Store Eindhoven are hosting four fun workshops, each one focused on a different piece of clothing. This edition: breathe new life into your old jacket or denim jacket! Bring your own piece; they’ll provide all the creative materials. The workshops are free to join!
Got a piece of clothing that feels a bit plain or that you rarely wear? Join this free workshop in our pop-up at 18 Septemberplein, led by Madelon Hendrix, and learn how to give it a creative twist. Think denim jackets or tote bags with extra colour or detail using felt, beads, paint, or patchwork. You’ll discover simple techniques you can easily try at home, too. Bring your own item(s) – all materials are provided. Good to know: you can book your spot via the link under ‘More information’. Each time slot has space for two participants. Coming with a friend? Just book the same slot twice.
Eindhoven’s tenth Repair Café is opening its doors on 30 November, and they’re celebrating with a party! What’s better than a celebration where you can also get your broken vacuum cleaner fixed? Just like all Repair Cafés, they’re great with anything that plugs in or runs on batteries, but you can also bring clothes, textiles, or your bike. Drop by to have a look, eat some cake, or give your broken items a new lease of life!
Over de Normaalste Zaak van Eindhoven
De Normaalste Zaak van Eindhoven is een knipoog naar het gezegde ‘de normaalste zaak van de wereld’, omdat kiezen voor tweedehands en tweedekans steeds vanzelfsprekender wordt. We willen mensen inspireren dat tweedehands en tweedekans óók goede opties zijn. Omdat je iets unieks kunt vinden, spullen met een verhaal een tweede leven geeft, geld bespaart en ook nog eens lekker duurzaam bezig bent.