Melbourne Vintage Shopping Guide

With 5.5 million inhabitants, a lively music scene, rich culture, and world-class food scene, it is no wonder that Melbourne has an amazing array of vintage and secondhand stores. Some people say that Melbourne is Australia’s mecca for all things tasty and trendy.

We explored the city's neighborhoods to find the best shopping destinations for you. Thrift stores are purposefully left out, as there are so many! You will easily spot thrift shops wherever you walk around the city.

Check out our Google Maps list for even more options.

Central Business District (CBD)

Dot COMME

Mecca for Japanese designer vintage: Comme, Issey, Watanabe, Yohji, and more, from the personal collection of Octavius “Otto” La Rosa. A second location in Paris.

Dot COMME
Curtin House, Level 4/252 Swanston St
Mon-Sat 11-6pm, Sun 12-5pm
@dotcomme.melbourne

Reina Melbourne

Archival designer clothing, with a focus on European and Japanese designers from the early 1990s through to the mid-2000s. There are also rare books on sale.

Reina Melbourne
Level 3/252 Swanston St, CBD
Tue-Fri 12-6pm, Sat 11-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
@reinamelbourne

The Vintage Sole

80s, 90s, and Y2K vintage with a focus on popular and on-trend items like cowboy boots, Dr. Martens, Nike sweaters, and Y2K party tops. The big neon sign attracts the shoppers into the store tucked on the ground floor of the Nicholas building. The CBD location can be considered The Vintage Sole’s flagship store – there are two other locations, one in Fitzroy and one in South Yarra.

The Vintage Sole
6/37 Swanston St
Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 12-5pm
@shopvintagesole

Salon Archive

Archival Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood & John Galliano. Located inside the Nicholas Building.

“I started collecting at a very young age. Funnily enough, I often say around 10 years old. I bought my first Jean Paul Gaultier bag on eBay, and that piece really unearthed something, an almost obsessive need to acquire more and piece together a broader understanding. Especially the rarest. In my teens, that interest expanded into John Galliano and Vivienne Westwood. Studying fashion history has always been my main focus, and collecting became my practice, a guiding force in how I learn and engage with it", says the owner, Daniel Cumbo.

Salon Archive is an extension of his collecting. At its core, Salon Archive exists for collectors and fashion enthusiasts. People interested in fostering, learning, researching, and exploring fashion on a deeper level.

Salon Archive
614 / 37 Swanston St
Tue-Sun 11-6pm
@salon.archive

Collingwood

Swop

This is what the future of secondhand shopping looks like. Careful and intentional curation, on-trend pieces, and everlasting vintage, in a bright, airy, and beautiful retail space. SWOP stores are truly elevating the resale game with their two locations in Melbourne (and one in Sydney).

Buy and sell your old clothes – but be warned, SWOP staff only accepts the best of the best: items need to be in good condition and on-trend.

SWOP
8 Peel St, Collingwood
Mon-Sun 10-6pm
@_swop

Shappere

Shappere Vintage Clothing Store on Smith St opened in 2008. The store specializes in denim, specifically Levi’s, and 80s/90s American style vintage. The stock includes loads of bomber-style jackets, workwear, fleece jackets, knits, crewnecks, overalls, dresses, button-up shirts, Doc Martens, and loads of cowboy boots.

“We have been in the game a long time and have a real passion and love for quality, one-of-a-kind, timeless pieces. Recycled fashion is the future, fashion that doesn’t harm our planet", says the owner, Rachel James.

Shappere
191 Smith St, Collingwood
Sun-Wed 11-5pm, Thu 11-5.30pm, Sat 10.30-5.30pm
@shapperevintageclothing

Top Floor Gallery

Buzz yourself in and climb a few steps to this industrial-chic, minimalist store for vintage designer, archival fashion, and Asian streetwear. Some brands you will find here are Chrome Hearts, Maison Margiela, Issey Miyake, Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto, Needles, Kapital, and Hysteric Glamour, alongside a sought-after selection of designer bags and accessories from Chloé, Balenciaga, Dior, Prada, Fendi, Saint Laurent, Vivienne Westwood, and Coach. The store gives you a lifetime authenticity guarantee, so you can shop with confidence!

Top Floor Gallery
7/166 Wellington St, Collingwood
Mon-Sat 11-6pm, Sun 12-5pm
@topfloor.gallery

Lux Loop

Selling and buying designer items from international labels like Marni, Fendi, Hermés, and Balenciaga, and from local sought-after brands like Zimmermann and Scanian Theodore.

Lux Loop
48 Stanley St, Collingwood
Tue-Sat 10-5.30pm, Sun 11-4.30pm
@luxloop_au

Goodbyes

Buy-sell-trade store chain with multiple locations – we had most luck in finding gems (sic!) at the Collingwood location. For sale are “local Australian and New Zealand labels, international designers, unique vintage, and well-made basics“, they describe the selection. You can find reasonably priced designer items and cool vintage items, and the store is pretty compact in size.

Goodbyes
2 Johnston St, Collingwood
Mon-Fri 10-6pm, Sat 10-5.30pm, Sun 11-5pm
@goodbyes

Fitzroy

Lost & Found Market

Easy to miss, easy to love! Hiding on the second floor in the middle of Brunswick Street is this massive multi-vendor department store for thrifters! There are over 50 vendors and 1,200 square feet, so give yourself plenty of time to browse everything.

Lost & Found started in 2006 when a group of collectors started vending at an abandoned nightclub.

The only downside: short opening hours.

Lost & Found Market
288 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Mon-Sun 11-5pm
@lostandfoundmarket

American Vintage Clothing

Probably the largest collection of imported American vintage clothing in Melbourne, with over 7000 items on display.

“A visual art work in progress, from the original 40s and 50s Levi’s, Lee and Wrangler advertising banners that adorn the bluestone walls to the celebrity denim hand painted artwork jeans such as Gene Simmons jeans from Kiss, and the longest Levi jeans in Australia, offering a special glimpse into the world of the rare and famous”, describes their website and is not exaggerating a one bit!

The store specializes in Levi, Lee, Wrangler denim jackets, Levi 501 jeans, Levi and Lee women’s 80s and 90s hi-waisted jeans, denim shorts and denim overalls, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger, printed crew sweats, cowboy boots, motorcycle boots, and made in England Dr Martens, with over 500 boots on display.

Hurry up and visit the store before the owners retire and close this treasure trove forever.

American Vintage Clothing
133 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Wed–Fri 11-4pm, Sat 11-4.30pm, Sun 12-4pm
@americanvintageclothing

The Vintage Sole

Vintage Sole's Brunswick Street location deserves a mention, too. We love the airy layout, fun and trendy styling in the shopping windows, and helpful staff. The store gets super busy during the weekends.

The Vintage Sole
258 Brunswick St
Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 12-5pm
@shopvintagesole

Fox on the Run Vintage

Fox on the Run Vintage leans heavily into 80s and 90s vintage – a lot of denim, grunge, and classic pieces, along with those harder-to-find everyday staples that people actually want to wear.

There’s always a strong edit of vintage denim, alongside worn-in tees, jackets, knits, and pieces that feel a bit rock-and-roll but still timeless.

“I try to strike that balance between statement and wearable. Every piece that comes through the store is carefully handled by me – mended, repaired, and laundered to bring it back to life. As I see it, vintage isn’t just found – it’s restored”, the owner, Meghan, told us.

Fox on the Run Vintage
331 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Mon, Wed-Sat 11-4pm
@foxontherunvintage

Opera

A gem of a store that stocks designer and vintage clothes from the 70s to the early 2000s.

The two co-founders, Pip Lennon and Netta Talmi, moved into the building, and soon they had a vintage store downstairs. The owners have a great eye for spotting anything that is exceptional, great quality, or just plain fun.

We loved the quirky mannequins in the window, the store decor, and Parisian chic vibes mixed with Melbourne's uniqueness.

Opera
308-310 Rathdowne St, Carlton North
Mon, Wed-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 10-4pm
@opera.opera.opera

Fitzroy Market

Boasting over 70 stalls, this is a must Melbourne weekend event. The market happens year-round – expect a short summer break during Dec-Jan. The ultimate weekend ritual for locals and visitors alike. Take your time, browse the market, and get to know some local vendors.

Fitzroy Market
75 Rose St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Sat 9am-3pm
Sun 10am-3pm
@fitzroymarket

Buzzkill Vintage

Curated 90s and y2k vintage from five owners. The loud music and nostalgic, kitschy and colorful decor amplify the early 2000s vibe.

“We try to be more affordable but curated, and have a wide variety from tees and other basics to tops and dresses", one of the owners told us when we stopped by. There is also some reworked local fashion.

Buzzkill Vintage
78 Johnston St, Fitzroy
Mon-Fri 11-5pm, Sat 11-6pm, Sun 11-4.30pm
@buzzkill_vintage

Bruce

The consignment store Bruce was established in 2009, but its roots lie in the founder’s earlier career in fashion design and vintage buying in New York.

After relocating to Melbourne and finding a gap in the local landscape, Bruce was created as a response. What began as a small retail space has evolved into a flagship in Clifton Hill, alongside a second store in Hobart.

“The selection is a mix of contemporary and vintage, with pieces chosen for how they wear and endure over time“, says Lucy, the head buyer of the store.

Outerwear, knitwear, and structured separates are a constant, alongside dresses and accessories that move easily between everyday and occasion. Designers you can regularly see on the racks are Dries Van Noten, Issey Miyake, Comme des Garçons, Max Mara, Rundholz, and Isabel Marant.

Bruce
165 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill
Mon 11-5pm, Tue-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 11-3pm
@bruce_cliftonhill

Brunswick

Zinc

Your deep dive into Australian fashion history — Zinc is a family-run business specializing in Australian designers, Australian archival, and Australian-made pieces.

The store is small yet thoughtful with minimal displays.

Zinc
56 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Mon-Fri 10.30-5pm, Sat 10.30-4pm
@zinc_au

Mutual Muse

Buy-sell-trade store. Kirsta Hawkins founded Mutual Muse in 2014 after selling clothes at various markets in Melbourne. There is another location in Northcote. Mutual Muse is like Goodbyes’ local and SWOP’s smaller sister, which we love.

Mutual Muse
171a Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Mon-Fri 10-5pm, Sat 11-5pm, Sun 11-4pm
@mutualmuse

Curiosities

It is impossible to leave this store without buying something – a little trinket, a fun pair of socks, or a fluffy fake fur vintage bolero in pristine condition. The owner, Jacob, has worked at and consulted several thrift stores, so he knows how to build a great one. To mention just one thing: when the other stores on Sydney Road have closed, Curiosities stays open for those late-night shoppers and passersby.

Curiosities
327 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Mon-Wed, Sat-Sun 11-6pm, Thu-Fri 11-9pm
@curiositiesbyjacob

Epic Vintage

Hippy, bohemian, colorful store with a store cat. Lots of color and print, reasonable prices. The owner also makes alterations, which makes the purchase decisions a bit easier to make.

Epic Vintage
37 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Fri-Sun 10-6pm
@epic_vintage_

South Yarra

Stupid Vintage

A huge Y2K department store housed in a graffiti-covered two-story building. There are 30 independent sellers selling vintage and some locally made fashion.

It all started when the founders, Warwick & Georgia, accidentally started a thrift market, which eventually developed into a permanent location.

“We both worked in vintage after we left school, and noticed a shift in the generations' taste and what people are after; there was an obvious need for refinement. We wanted to create a store that felt modern and current, rusty antiques are not in hot demand anymore, and so it only felt natural and a reflection of ourselves, and still does”, the founders told us.

Stupid Vintage
Factory 1/40 Green St, Windsor
Mon-Sat 11-6pm, Sun 11-5pm
@stupid_vintage

Official Vintage

Initially, the Prahran location was supposed to be a warehouse supporting Official Vintage’s online business. But soon the open-door weekends extended, and now the store is open 7 days a week.

This is the place to find cargo prints, track pants, those trendy windbreaker jackets, fun snapbacks, and vintage tees with any possible print. All the popular streetwear brands are represented here, from Adidas to Carhartt and Polo Sport.

Official Vintage
28 Regent St, Prahran
Mon-Fri 11-5pm, Sat-Sun 11-4pm
@officialvintageclothing

Chapel Street Bazaar

Old-school, true antique mall, over 40 years in operation. You can find anything from 70s toys and comic books to mid-century modern furniture to antique clothing. Be prepared to browse, take it slow, and just enjoy all the weird and wonderful things on display and for sale.

Chapel Street Bazaar
217 Chapel St, Prahran
Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 12-5pm
@chapelstbazaar

Other neighborhoods

Trasho Mondo

Similar to Stupid Vintage: a huge store with over 30 vendors, all focusing on y2k vintage. Racks are organized by the vendor so you can easily spot which ones have your vibe and style, whether it is fairy and flimsy tops or rarer streetwear brands a la South Pole from Jerks Store. Some designer accessories available too.

Trasho Mondo
396 High St, Northcote
Mon-Sat 11-6pm, Sun 11-5pm
@trashomondostore