Fancy yourself a fashionista? Love a bargain? Here is your ultimate guide to Sydney’s best fashion markets.
Ahh fashion markets, where one persons wardrobe clean-out is another persons new statement piece. Not only does the humble fashion market allow us to circumvent inflated price tags imposed by many retail giants, it also provides an outlet for some truly unique and beautiful fashion pieces. Hence we present to you our eight favourite fashion markets floating around Sydney.
Rozelle Collectors Market
Rozelle markets remain closely linked to the notion of the traditional flea market. You won’t find any mass-produced hipster flower crowns here! Rozelle Collectors is all about recycling pre-loved items, where one persons trash is another ones treasure. Be warned, you’re unlikely to find the same item twice.
Rozelle Collectors Market
Every Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 3pm
Rozelle Public School, 663 Darling St, Rozelle
http://rozellecollectorsmarket.com.au
Kirribilli Art and Design Market & Kirribilli Fashion Market
Kirribilli Art & Design Market and the Kirribilli Fashion Market have combined forces. The Art & Design Market is primarily a makers market featuring ceramics, artwork, fashion and home wares. The Fashion market offers over 100 stalls including vintage, recycled and new fashion, accessories, collectibles and home wares.
The Kirribilli Markets
Every second Sunday of the month, 9am to 3pm
Alfred Street and Burton Street, Milsons Point
http://www.thekirribillicentre.org/kirribilli-markets/
The Glebe Markets
Enter a world of colour and vibrancy at Glebe’s local fashion markets. On offer is an assortment of original design clothing, pre-loved attire, jewellery, hats and more. Be warned, you will need to rummage. That being said, you will find that a little perseverance goes a long way.
The Glebe Markets
Every Saturday from 10am to 4pm
Glebe Public School, 9-25 Derwent St
http://www.glebemarkets.com.au
Paddington Markets
It’s unsurprising that clothing and accessories are strong elements at Paddington Markets, located just off fashion-forward Oxford St. Aspiring designers take note! Zimmerman and Sass & Bide both began their careers at these markets. Come along and immerse yourself in this edgy fashion scene. Who knows, you might spot the next big fashion figureheads.
Paddington Markets
Every Saturday from 10am to 4pm
395 Oxford St, behind the Paddington United Church.
http://www.paddingtonmarkets.com.au
Bondi Markets
Like Paddington, you’ll notice a strong presence when it comes to original designer clothing that hasn’t yet made it into the bigger stores. Expect to find everything from clothing, exotic imports, hand made jewellery, arts, crafts, homewares, retro furniture, vintage clothes, and so much more!
Bondi Markets
Every Sunday from 10am to 4pm
Located in the grounds of Bondi Beach Public School
http://www.bondimarkets.com.au
Surry Hills Markets
The Surry Hills Markets operates as an essential fundraiser for the Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre. This monthly market specialises in all things vintage. Think old-school fashion, antiques, books, hand-made beauty products and designer labels.
Surry Hills Markets
First Saturday of each month, 7:00am to 4:00pm
Shannons Reserve, on the corner of Crown and Collins St
http://shnc.org/events/surry-hills-markets/
Sydney Boutique Markets
Join the pop up revolution at Sydney Boutique Markets! These markets are firmly committed to exposing the best of Sydney’s up and coming fashion designers. Attracting over 35,000 shoppers week to week, you can expect an absolute hive of activity.
Sydney Boutique Markets
First Sunday of each month, 10am to 4:30pm
Main St within the Rouse Hill Town Centre
http://www.sydneyboutiquemarkets.com.au
Manly Markets
A short ferry ride from Sydney’s CBD will land you in beautiful Manly. Meander in the sunshine and immerse yourself in these unique open-air fashion markets. You’ll soon realise Manly’s laid back atmosphere is interwoven into the items for sale. Airy dresses, hand carved jewellery, broad brimmed hats and hand-made sandals are just some of the goods on offer.
Manly Markets
Every Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 5pm
Market Lane, Manly
http://www.manlymarketplace.com.au
If you like markets, why not also check out Rosebery’s latest food marketplace, The Saporium