Step into Retrostar Vintage Clothing and take a trip down memory lane. One of the largest vintage clothing stores in the city, you will find fashion and accessory items reminiscence of the 1940s to 1980s. Divided into sections that represent each era, this huge and colorful store has everything: vintage trousers, flares, bell-bottoms, vintage totes and the like. Shirts, blouses and dresses come in every imaginable print, psychedelic design and bold gaudy color possible. This truly is a place to pick out statement pieces. The stock at the store arrives weekly, and there is always some new treasured find to discover. The staff are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. With good service and incredible finds, this is definitely a shop worth rummaging through.
Kay Craddock Antiquarian Booksellers is like a little oasis of civilization in a world of fast food and tabloid television. Shelves and shelves of fine old books, comfortable chairs to sit in and historical premises make it one of Melbourne's most enjoyable bookshops. Located in the basement of a 19th century church at the so-called Paris End of Collins Street, its premises are ideally suited to the range of antique books, on a wide variety of subjects, on sale.
Budget shopping takes a new meaning when you visit Savers. This vintage store is known for offering a variety of trendy clothing at an affordable price. Be it a chic dress that you are looking for or a designer coat, this thrift store houses gently used clothing and has something for every taste. Besides clothing, you will find a range of stylish accessories to give you a complete look. In addition to garments, the store houses a variety of home decor items.
Catering especially to fans of vinyl records, this thriving chain of stores seems to indicate a revival in the popularity of the LP. Dixon's claims to have the southern hemisphere's largest range of second-hand CDs, tapes and records. The Blackburn shop is stocked with over 40,000 albums. Second-hand DVDs and video laser disks are also available, as is a limited selection of music videos. Whatever your taste in music, you are bound to find something here.