Ask any fashionista and she'll tell you one thing; nothing completes an outfit quite like a one-off vintage find. Take some time away from the high street and get the girls together for a day of vintage shopping. Dig, rummage and trawl through the racks - you'll never know what unique treasures you might find.
Vintage and recyled fashion promises its fair share of trashy pieces, but hidden amongst the spandez and crochet there are sure to be some gems. Try on massive minks, retro dresses, leather jackets, funky flannies and eccentric shoes. Channel your inner Marilyn, Audrey and Twiggy, and get kitted out in everything from weird to wacky to wonderful. Sound like fun? Here's the ultimate guide to vintage shopping in Melbourne.
The city's vintage movement was led by the north, so this is a fitting place to start. If vintage shoes, boots and bags are your thing, look no further than Currency (246 Brunswick St, Fitzroy). Here you'll find accessories that will effortlessly transform your wardrobe from drab to fab.
Just around the corner is Nook (258 Johnston St, Fitzroy), a fairly new addition to the vibrant vintage shopping scene north of the city. This store opened in January this year and has an incredible collection of vintage apparel for guys and girls, along with homewares and a wide range of accessories. With an incredible collection of one off pieces of costume jewellery from the UK and super helpful staff, Nook is fast becoming one of our favourite vintage stops.
Head to the northern end of Lygon Street and you'll soon stumble across The Pink Shop/The Shop With No Name (136 Lygon St, Brunswick East). This quirky boutique offers uber-cool pieces at refreshingly affordable prices. With shoes, jeans, dresses, belts and everything in between, the store will inspire you to get creative and express your individual style.
Clothes aren't the only vintage goods worthy of your cash. Vintage Garage (318 Smith St, Collingwood) has just opened and we're already hooked. Spend hours rummaging through the piles of old radios, telephones, TVs, couches, bookcases, lamps and other shabby-chic decor. Finally set your sights on their collection of fashion and accessories. We think we may have died and gone to vintage heaven!
Come back to earth and take a bayside detour to Hampton. Vintage Rose (402 Hampton St, Hampton) offers divine bespoe and vintage inspired fashion. The gorgeous and talented girls here work with vintage lace and other fabrics to create their lovely designs. Take advantage of the special styling service and you'll come out looking head-to-toe 'vintalicious'. And it's nice to know that the vintage aesthetic is achievable sans the musty scent.
Next call the boys and get them to meet you at Recycle Republic (125 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn). Check out the amazing vintage finds amongst sample collection from Scandinavian and European labels for men, women and children. Laugh at the guys trying to squeeze into skinny pants or wrestle them into a grandpa hat. They'll forgive the force when they see how stylish they can look on the cheap.
A vintage shopping spree wouldn't be complete without a fur coat fix, so squeeze in a visit to Linda Black (151 Chapel St, Windsor). Make like Carrie Bradshaw or Cruella De Vil and parade around in full length coats or mid length jackets. If you're not comfortable covered in fur, invest in a little mink stole for a hint of vintage glamour.
You've managed to giggle your way through racks and racks of unknown and bizarre clothes. It's finally time to grab some designer vintage. Our Fabulous Wardrobe (Shop 4, Village Way Arcade, 501 Toorak Rd, Toorak) is a treasure trove of recycled high-end gear. Think Chanel, YSL, Prada and Versace - pure luxury at a fraction of the price.
Still want more? ML Vintage (Suite 3, 7 Almeida Cresent, South Yarra) has one of the biggest and most impressive collections of recylced designer clothing we've ever seen. With a whole wall dedicated to Missoni, if you've saved your pennies and are ready for a big vintage splurge, this is definitely the place to do it.
By the end of the day your feet will be aching and your wallet will probably look a little thin, but it will all be worthwhile for a day of fun and one-off purchases.
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