Long before people were jamming to Macklemore, thrift stores and op-shops were much loved by many Aussies who love to recycle and reuse from their wardrobes. Today, the vintage hype is putting the “out with the old and in with the new” saying down the drain as style influencers (like Tuula Vintage and Gary Pepper) are encouraging their followers to flaunt the trends of past decades into their own style. “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!” Bloggers Boyfriend has got you covered on where to get your hands on one-of-a-kind fashion treasures for your next vintage hunting adventure!
1American Vintage [Related Post- American Vintage Melbourne Travel Diary]
Bloggers Boyfriend had to mark American Vintage as number one on the list! Why you ask? Being the most prominent vintage store seen by Bloggers Boyfriend, the vintage clothing store in Fitzroy pays homage to the USA with handpicked styles straight from its home grounds that are cleaned and pressed to sustain quality. Ranging from tees, denim shirts, cowboy and motorcycle boots to Harley Davidson jackets, the store has arranged its stock so that it is accessible and easy to stroll through the selection! Address: 133 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
2Larry Clothing
To dig for contemporary and streetwear apparel you can hit the vintage jackpot in the cool and funky suburb of Fitzroy. Larry Clothing has LEVI denim jackets to bohemian and African-styled prints, leather handbags and satchels which are perfect for someone more of a casual, hippie-chic and perhaps a minimalist dresser and doesn’t fancy too much of the usual quirky and loud outfits which are commonly found in vintage boutiques. Address: 341 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
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3American Rag
Since its opening in 1991, American Rag has grown into one of the most notorious Melbourne vintage brands with two stores in the city. As they source and handpick each of their vintage clothing items from Australia’s big brother- the USA, it caters to men and women and small selections for boys and girls with restocking every week. Think of those jumpsuits, denim, jackets and silk blouses currently trending on the catwalks as we speak. Well, they can be found in their 60s and 70s retro-styled clothing for women with a range of bold colours and prints to choose from. For the gentlemen, you can pick and choose from shirts, a lot of denim jackets, belts, boots and other footwear. Addresses: 15-17 QV Terrace and m24/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank
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4Shappere
Deriving styles from the 70s and 90s and sourcing clothing from around the world, Shappere provides vintage shoppers to buy from Smith Steet or their online store! A great go-to shopping location to look for rocker festival outfits for both men and women with leather boots, jackets and belts to denim, Hawaiian shirts, dresses, sunglasses and other accessories. You can also find vintage fabrics that are reworked into dresses and shirts! Address: 191 Smith St, Melbourne 
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5Martin Fella Vintage
Going once, going twice and… SOLD! With a selection from Melbourne and local auctions in Australia and other golden dimes from Asia and the UK, Martin Fella brings the best of both worlds of fashion and interior décor, stocking home furnishing like lamps, tables, chairs, crockery whilst accommodating to the fashionistas who adore classics, original and eccentric coats, suit jackets classy shoes, skirts. I also got to mention they offer vintage pieces from brand names we all love like Chanel, YSL and Givenchy! Address: 556 Queensberry St, North Melbourne
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6Out of the Closet
It’s the kind of vintage street store you would stop by while you roam around Melbourne and can be easily missed and unseen from being dimmed and hidden in Flinders Streets. But don’t be fooled as Out of the Closet has some quality goods to get your money’s worth! Walk down the stairs and enter into a world of hidden gems for unique and funky second-hand clothing imported from overseas from America and Europe. Addresses: 404 Brunswick St, Fitzroy and 238B Flinders Street, Melbourne 
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7Vintage Sole
Located in Windsor, Fitzroy and the CBD, Vintage Sole has a versatile selection of countless urban, street, and country styles practically from every decade, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself searching longer than you expected! As the name suggests, there are plenty of shoes to choose from to fit your sole but you can also look at their handbags, jackets, dresses, belts and shirts for men and women! Addresses: 195 Brunswick St, Melbourne; 6/37 Swanston St, Melbourne and 153 Chapel St, Windsor
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Let us know other vintage boutiques we missed on the list and where should our next location be for a shopping guide! Comment below!
