Getting out-fitted in Melbourne, Australia

[splatt]

Anyone got any tips for finding some good Golden Era style suits, shirts, ties, etc. in the lovely City of Melbourne in southern Australia?

I've had a quick look inside Circa Vintage Clothing (Shop1, 102 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy) which has some nice stuff but not an awfully huge range

I popped my head into Chapel St Bazaar (217 Chapel Street, Prahran) the other week, and while i adore the place and have bought a few...ok, lots of things from them in the past, i'm not too sure what their men’s clothing collection is like

And i figure that if i wanted to buy an amazingly crafted new outfit, i could always drop in and visit the stunning Anton's (Shop 224, Melbourne Central, 300 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne), but i don't think i’m ready to spend between $1,500 and $2,000 on an outfit just yet [huh]

All suggestions most welcome loungers...

 

[SteveN]

Huh. I was wondering the same thing about Sydney! After several years in Melbourne I am, today, relocating to Sydney.

As I mentioned in an earlier thread:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=31109

I know some outstanding tailors in Asia, so all we need is a few copies for them to work from. It might be worth just buying something that's stylish enough, regardless of the condition/colour/size and sending it off them them for reproduction.

Say, if you're (or any other FL-ers) are in Sydney, give me a shout).

Cheers,
- SteveN

 

[splatt]

Check out the Australian get together poll SteveN

 

[SteveN]

Hmmm. It says that I can't vote.

 

[miss_elise]

SteveN you probably need a few more posts... about 15 should go... go complement some people's hats...


splatt, i agree about Circa, nice stuff but small selection... plus the lady there was very rude to me one time...

have you been to retrostar in swanston st? or sally's vintage on smith street? not sure what their suit collections are like though, as i haven't looked for them...

 

[splatt]

Just as as I was typing a response to SteveN, like magic...your post appeared miss_elise

I haven't checked out Retrostar or Sally's Vintage...thanks for the tip

 

[miss_elise]

there's also a chain called "episode" that is about, might be worth checking out their different stores...

plus who can go past savers! lol

or the salvos or vinnies.... although maybe not quite of the quality you're looking for...

splatt - have you been to the Melbourne Hatters shop (right under Flinders st station?)

 

[splatt]

City Hatters under the clocks at Flinders Street Station is certainly one of the great hat shops miss_elise

I'm just waiting for them to get in some hat brushes (maybe this week) so i can find the excuse to stick my head into that lovely establishment...again

 

[miss_elise]

you need an excuse now? lol

 

[SteveN]

How about that, an article mentioning vintage clothing in The Age this morning:

http://www.theage.com.au/news/victoria/melbournes-quirkiest-strip/2008/05/29/1211654202490.html

- SteveN

 

[splatt]

Nice find SteveN...who would have thought that Gertrude Street has a "billiard table emporium dating back to 1895"

 

[splatt]

Hmmm...checking the billiard table emporium company website, Harry Evans & Sons, it actually says that they started operating at the Fitzroy premises in 1957. Prior to the move to Gertrude Street they had actually operated in Elizabeth Street Melbourne.

Even with the journalist not checking all of their facts correctly, it's still an interesting article :eusa_doh:

 

[dr greg]

Chapel st

Just wander Chapel st from Toorak rd to Windsor and you're sure to find SOMETHING!
http://www.communityguide.com.au/community.cfm?/stonnington/cat/clothingfashion/recycledclothing/
and try Linda Black at 151 Chapel st; I got a nice Burberry trench there last year.
There's also some retro clothes at the Camberwell markets

 

[splatt]

I do like Chapel Street Dr Greg...the problem with it is that it has to many other tempting stores along its length

Camberwell Market is a good idea though and i haven't been there in years.

 

[miss_elise]

Nice find SteveN...who would have thought that Gertrude Street has a "billiard table emporium dating back to 1895"

i walk past it nearly every day...it looks really cute...there is also a very interesting tabacconist/barber almost directly across the road from there...

 

[splatt]

i walk past it nearly every day...it looks really cute...there is also a very interesting tabacconist/barber almost directly across the road from there...

Hmmm...i get a coffee (and a croissant) every morning near the corner of Gertrude Street and Smith Street at a place called "La Niche Cafe" Miss Elise...though i normally haven't got my hat on when i jump out of the car we may still bump into each other

 

[Matt Deckard]

How is the crowd in Melbourne?

Are they into 50s still? Is it more 30s 40s. I always see their hair as being 50s

 

[dr greg]

AAH Smith st

Hmmm...i get a coffee (and a croissant) every morning near the corner of Gertrude Street and Smith Street at a place called "La Niche Cafe" Miss Elise...though i normally haven't got my hat on when i jump out of the car we may still bump into each other

I used to live in Napier st, and Little Smith st 30+ years ago, and it was rough as guts I tell you, the barman blew a guy's leg off with a shotty in the local one night...croissants nowhere to be seen

 

[miss_elise]

How is the crowd in Melbourne?

Are they into 50s still? Is it more 30s 40s. I always see their hair as being 50s

not sure about the crowd... most of the people i see about are more rockabilly than i am...but maybe i don't go to the right places...

 

[miss_elise]

Hmmm...i get a coffee (and a croissant) every morning near the corner of Gertrude Street and Smith Street at a place called "La Niche Cafe" Miss Elise...though i normally haven't got my hat on when i jump out of the car we may still bump into each other

how funny. i guess it depends on what time you're getting your coffee