There are many reasons why vintage Italian furniture has remained popular in Melbourne homes. First and foremost, these pieces add a sense of history and character that modern furniture often lacks. The craftsmanship and materials used in vintage Italian furniture ensure that each piece not only looks beautiful but also lasts for generations. You can browse, shop and sell authentic vintage pieces that have been carefully vetted by eBay,here—and you can check out how the eBay Authenticity Guarantee works here.
That was 16 years ago now…and since then, I’ve continued this wonderful adventure, surrounded by loveable old clothes and a great team of people. Then when I got a car I would go to vintage designer melbourne trash and treasure markets, record swap meets and garage sales every weekend. One jacket I got from a swap meet 29 years ago, I still wear regularly, and I always get compliments!
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A short walk up from Sally’s is a colourful little shop with a vinyl stash called Monkey Jar, and across the road is Shappere for all the vintage loving men out there. Miss Brown Vintage Clothing has a great denim range which is super easy to sort through and they have loads of patterned shirts and floral dresses. Back down the other side of Smith Street is Shag, along with St Mark’s Recycled charity shop and the Red Cross op shop. Also on Smith Street is the SWOP fashion exchange where you can trade your preloved items for store credit or cash, or you can simply peruse.
If you have any doubts about the authenticity of an item, don't hesitate to ask the staff at the op shop for more information or seek the opinion of a fashion expert. Shoppers enjoy the reasonably priced vintage items, friendly staff, and the cool underground atmosphere of the store. Many have highlighted the diverse selection of vintage clothing and accessories available. Lynda Gardener is a Melbourne based stylist, decorator, retailer and all round creator of beautiful spaces. Lynda’s aesthetic is wielded through layers of rustic, antique and modern design details, creating the perfectly balanced blend of old and new.
She visited, mapped and reviewed over 300 op shops and second-hand stores in Melbourne. The book turned out to be quite a success and spent 6 weeks on the best sellers list. Martin Fella, the owner of Martin Fella Vintage, hand-picks all clothing for his store from auctions in Australia, Asia and the United Kingdom. His North Melbourne store stocks a variety of pre-loved luxury brands, including Givenchy, Chanel, Christian Dior and YSL, which are mixed in with other high-quality, unbranded items. Fella also stocks an extensive range of classic men’s vintage pieces, and, in winter, colourful hand-made beanies.
We supply quality vintage clothing wholesale to resellers and businesses within Australia & internationally. We've been at it for over 5 years and are one of the top importers of vintage clothing. This obligation to accommodation and administration quality highlights our devotion to providing an unrivalled shopping experience with our second hand designer bags Melbourne. Red Cross in Collingwood is one of the best op shops in Melbourne for designer clothes. When I visited, there was an entire section of brand new Gorman outfits! Look for their “Designer” sign that promises all the chic without the shabby.
Underscoring the Matteau brand is a commitment to simplicity and refined design. Styles are created to last a lifetime, bucking current trends and manufactured with integrity by Australian craftsmen. The style of the brand embodies the Australian sensibility, a laid-back brand for a laid-back lifestyle.
Being one of the few antique jewellery dealers that are also Gemmologists, Diamond Technicians and Registered Valuers really set us apart from our competitors. I studied various gemology courses for six years to become a leading industry expert. I also specialize in valuations for estate division, insurance & probate. Welcome to 20th Century Scandinavia, your premier destination for authentic mid-century modern Scandinavian and Danish vintage furniture. We offer a curated selection of high-quality imported furniture, featuring everything from vintage Scandinavian armchairs to mid-century Danish tables and unique Scandinavian home décor. A stunning collection of handpicked pieces from the US going back through the decades to the 1920s, American Rag is a dream come true for Americanophile vintage lovers.
Pieces are considered wearable art, known for their bold colouring, experimental silhouettes and energising presence. This collection playfully reflected her experience of French interior design, and responded to a new mood of frivolity and enjoyment in fashion. In the same year, the modesty skirts overlying her short nautical beach sets featured, “a semi-detached sail belonging to a painted boat on a painted sea”. In 1947 her collection included a green and white striped linen skirt “draped back, as a theatre curtain might be,” revealing a painted ‘backdrop’ of a white linen underskirt hand painted with a Paris street scene. She also produced one-piece playsuits with green linen shorts, green and white striped bodice and contrasting red and white striped bolero.