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Monday 10:30am - 6pm Tuesday 10:30am - 6pm Wednesday 10:30am - 6pm Thursday 10:30am - 7pm Friday 10:30am - 7pm Saturday 10:30am - 6pm Sunday 1:30pm - 5:30pm

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Independent Labels and Vintage Clothing At Public Romance, we aim to dress the fashion forward individual. People with a unique sense of style.

A clear vision of their look. We offer an alternative to the mass produced fashion of the high street by selling hand-picked items and one-off pieces. Public Romance offers two unique fashion retail experiences: on the ground floor, a selection of contemporary independent clothing and accessories for women are available, all of which are exclusive to Galway. On the upper floor, Public Romance offe

rs men’s and women's trend-orientated vintage clothing, dating from the 1960's to the 1990's - original Adidas pieces, classic streetwear, customised vintage Levi’s, military, festival outfits, and much more. In addition, Public Romance carries its own brand of upcycled and customized clothing. We re-work vintage pieces in line with current trends, hand-tailoring them to breathe new life into old materials. We provide the highest level of customer service by offering personal styling advice, along with unique tailoring and customisation, complimentary on all purchases within the store.

24/02/2025

The noughties are calling 📞📞
Try not to claw at your screens, our latest online-exclusive Y2K drop is here! X
Shop now at www.publicromance.com

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! 💌

We’ve rounded up our flirtiest pieces to get you in the Valentine’s spirit. And if you’re allergic to the 14th of Feb, just know our vintage clothes will always love you xx

12/02/2025

Did somebody say online stock appreciation post?!🩵

Are you wide to the fact that our online stock is different from the vintage vêtements in our shop?

We have some really funky bits available, so have a good look - you’ll be kicking yourself when it’s gone x

08/02/2025

Raising and Giving 🫰🏻🫰🏻🫰🏻

Our neighbors over in Electric have a jam-packed RAG ahead, with umpteen events happening all week! It’s their first RAG Week in five years, so it would be an insult not to pull out the big guns with some tome outfits

Whether you want to sport some green and gold in true Donegal Tuesday fashion or just fancy a fab gúna, we’ve got you! Everything Orla and Eva are wearing is available for purchase in-store x

06/02/2025

Knitwear galore on our online store!

While we may have delusions of grandeur that warmer weather is approaching, the reality is that knitwear will be a must for the next few months—so, as Carrie Bradshaw once said, “Get it while it’s hot!”🍕🍕🍕

01/02/2025

Pinch, punch—first of the month!

With the bank holiday upon us, it would be sacrilegious not to pitch a few outfit ideas to ye, featuring some of our dotey new stock—Public Romance approved and banker antics proof 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

01/02/2025

23/01/2025

Stay safe all! X

18/01/2025

Perching 🤝 Posing

Orla and Eva are showing off some gorgeous pieces now available in-store!

Our bench was finally dry today, which could only mean warmer weather is just around the corner.

The shop is brimming with transitional-season styles to have you perfectly kitted out for the months ahead, so come take a peak ;)

18/01/2025

16/01/2025

Mia San Mia is RIGHT!

Can we twist your arm with some vintage sports gear from our online store?

We’ve just dropped some sports jackets, jerseys, and a few more fleeces!! So head over to www.publicromance.com and grab your favourites x

09/01/2025

Hear ye, hear ye! 📣

In lieu of the absolute Baltic conditions at the moment, we’ve added a rake of fleeces to our online store!

Whether you’re hitting the slopes or simply braving the mad Galway weather, we’ve LITERALLY got you covered ;)

02/01/2025

Fáilte 2025👋🏼

Orla is ringing in the New Year with some stunning vintage garb, available for purchase in-store.

We’re spoiled with stock here at Public Romance, so don’t be a stranger ;)

20/12/2024

The dreaded time has come - It’s Liz last day 😭💔

Thank you so much for the years you’ve spent working with us we will miss you and your ethereal aura 🪽✨

Best of luck on your travels!! We can’t wait to see the mark you make on the world 🌟

15/12/2024

We took a trip to in some of our favourite attire from the store 🎞️

We are open until 6pm today, pop in to discover a hidden gem 🪽

13/12/2024

Happy Friday all ✨

What’s everyone’s weekend plans?

Our weekend plans include grabbing a hot chocolate in the Christmas market, browsing the stalls, riding the carousel, and of course shopping Public Romance 🤭

Liz and Orla are wearing all new stock, available for purchase in store! 💋

10/12/2024

Hope everyone’s keeping warm this brisk December ❄️

We some gorgeous winter coats to keep you toasty, pop in store to have a look⛸️

🌟 We’re hiring! 🌟Interested? Send your CV to hello@publicromance.com 💌

25/11/2024

🌟 We’re hiring! 🌟

Interested?
Send your CV to [email protected] 💌

Address

52 Upper Abbygate Street
Galway
H91VF79

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	10:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 6pm
Thursday	10:30am - 7pm
Friday	10:30am - 7pm
Saturday	10:30am - 6pm
Sunday	1:30pm - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.publicromance.com/

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We've got lots of great new, upcycled and vintage pieces on display... Call in and have a browse! 🖤 Some FAB Autumn and Winter vintage pieces to be found upstairs... Happy thrifting!