The HALT Belfast adds local fashion brand as newest vendor
HALT is set to open in the former Europa Bus Centre site on July 8Belfast based streetwear brand WAK-O has been announced as the newest offering for HALT Weavers Cross which will be based in the former Europa Bus Centre site.In an announcement from HALT the local clothing brand has been described as a 'Belfast-based designer redefining streetwear through creativity, sustainability, and individuality'.HALT at Weavers Cross in Belfast city centre is set to open on July 8 and will offer visitors a "one stop shop" for food, drink and shopping in the heart of the city.The brand new venue is set be a 'social hub, rich in culture and entertainment'. HALT will create a space to socialise, enjoy food, retail, and drinks while participating in exciting events and live music.The new market will have a dedicated bar and containers offering a vibrant mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, catering for a wide variety of food offerings with both local and global cuisines. This will be WAK-O's first store outside their HQ in East Belfast since their former site in Trademarket on the Dublin Road closed.READ MORE: HALT Belfast confirms first three vendors for new food and drink market at former Europa BuscentreREAD MORE: Bodega Bagels added to food offering at HALT Belfast ahead of openingWAK-O has recently celebrated their 2nd birthday and are a slow-fashion fashion brand that are creating and selling new products like their branded tees while also upcycling pre-loved clothes which are carefully chosen and curated for their customers.Belfast based streetwear brand is set to open a store in HALT Weavers CrossThey have a studio that is open to the public at the Blackstaff Mill on the Springfield Road and HALT is set to be their only store outside of this. The owner Jack recently won scooped the NatWest Thrive Enterprise Award, which recognises young people who have overcome barriers to create their own sustainable business or social enterprise through The King’s Trust Enterprise programme.Four food and drink vendors have also been announced as preparations get underway to welcome customers next week.Franky's Lasagnaeria, Root & Branch Coffee, Katsu Kitchen and Bodega Bagels have already been announced for the site. HALT took to social media on Thursday to confirm that WAK-O will be joining the first phase of vendors as the first non-food and drink vendor announced so far.To find out more about HALT and further vendor announcements, see hereJoin Belfast Live Social on TikTokBelfast Live Social on TikTok will be jam-packed with food reviews, concert announcements, vox-pops of all the important questions and more - giving you handy NI-centric What's On news at your fingertips.Be sure to give us a follow HERE and comment the type of content you'd like to see from the team in the future. We are excited to share this side of Belfast life with our new followers.For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here
