Apr 28, 2026
Melbourne Vintage Shopping Guide
Find the best vintage and secondhand stores in Melbourne, Australia.
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Apr 21, 2026Law as a Profession, Fashion as a Lifestyle
Melbourne-based Harry Reid, 27, is a lawyer by day and an avid secondhand shopper and style person by night.
Apr 14, 2026Rare Men’s Vintage Items from Gator’s
We stopped by at the Gator’s Vintage store in Little Tokyo, LA, to see some of the rare items from their collection.
Apr 7, 2026At 46, Emma Has Been Wearing 60s and 70s Vintage for over 30 Years
Emma Peel is a Melbourne-based DJ, radio show host, and a copywriter. She has been collecting and wearing vintage since she was a teenager – it’s really just part of who she is.
Mar 31, 2026Secondhand As Soft Rebellion – What Wearing Your Values Really Means
Natalie Shehata has worked with sustainable fashion for over 18 years – first in Sydney and now in Los Angeles. She is a secondhand stylist, human rights advocate, community organiser, and radical storyteller.
Mar 24, 2026How a Vintage Band Tee Seller Built a Cult Following
This Melbourne-based vintage tee seller focuses on curated drops, fair pricing, and strong relationships, attracting world-famous musicians as his clients.
Mar 17, 2026Visiting Santa Monica Outdoor Antique & Vintage Market
Come with us to visit an LA flea market held inside a working airport.
Mar 10, 2026Sydney Vintage Shopping Guide
While some say its vintage scene pales in comparison with that of long-time rival city Melbourne, Sydney has come a long way these past few decades.
Mar 3, 2026Finding Designer Vintage with Gem
Emily Kramer has made her best Gem finds by using broad search terms – and with a little help from her friends.
Feb 24, 2026Fast Fashun – Fighting Over-Consumerism with Creativity and Community
Teneille Clerke is one of the co-founders of Fast Fashun art collective. Their goal is to help people to reconnect with their creativity and question their consumerism.
Feb 17, 2026Inside a 10,000 Piece Fashion Archive
How Haile Lidow built herself a dream job – a rental fashion archive that also works as her very own wardrobe.
Feb 10, 2026Discovering Uniqueness with Philip Boon
Vintage collectors are becoming more interested in uniqueness than brands, says luxury vintage retailer and creative director Philip Boon.
Feb 3, 2026Melbourne Fashion Hub Founder & Owner Julia Browne Shares Her Gem Finds
How a Judith Roberts jacket, a statement necklace, and a collectible belt found their way into this style person’s wardrobe.
Jan 27, 2026How People Dress Up at LA Flea Markets
In collaboration with Mildew Magazine, we went cool-spotting at the Los Angeles flea markets and this is what caught our eye.
Jan 20, 2026BNTO – A Rental Platform for Style Chameleons
A new rental platform, BNTO, gives Gen Z shoppers an option to try new styles without overconsuming. Buying manager Sara Foresi tells more about what makes BNTO unique.
Jan 13, 2026The Best Vintage Stores in Tbilisi, Georgia
Here is a starter list for vintage shopping in Tbilisi, Georgia's capital, a booming city for vintage and secondhand.
Jan 6, 2026Street Styles at Melrose Trading Post
Melrose Trading Post is a classic Los Angeles flea market happening every Sunday. We hunted down the most stylish shoppers and sellers!
Dec 30, 2025Why Are Vintage Fur Coats Trending?
Why is everyone in NYC wearing a vintage fur coat? We asked vintage sellers to find out what is fueling the current vintage fur coat trend.
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