I've been to quite a few dives in the outer suburbs searching for something special, but most of
my successes have been, quite logically, bought in the inner "wealthy" suburbs. Some notable treasures include; Longchamp Leather Bag (real), Scanlan and Theodore Blouse, Gerald Darel Suit and a Givenchy Scarf.
Now these items all new would cost in there hundreds and it has taken me quite a while to work out where, so I thought I'd share.
Best for Designer
Subiaco, The Salvos - 86 A Rowland Street
This place gets an assortment of good quality designer clothes, it can be expensive with occasional items such as Versace Jeans (kicking myself for not buying them) or even a DKNY skirt or Salvatore Ferragamo Shoes (!) - but mostly it has Witchery, Country Road, Sass and Bide and Jigsaw. Also check out the front cabinet, it has vintages beaded bags and scarves.
Claremont, St Vincent de Paul - 26 Ashton Avenue
Although this opshop is quite small and at first does not seem quite special, this place is brimming with brand new items. It has a section for "Designer clothes" that being clothes from nearby boutiques that were unsold. I recently bought an arminee and frank http://www.armineeandfrank.com/ leather belt for $10, the original tags were priced at $150.o0. One of my favourite boutiques nearby is Atlas Divine on Oxford st, Leederville suprisingly lots of its unworn stock had been donated to the op-shop. Highly recommended.
Best for Vintage (70s, 80s)
Subiaco, Lucy in Disguise - Shop 3, 144 Roberts Road
Lucy in Disguise is a great little boutique that has some very wearable vintage items, as well as some stock from small WA designers. Pick up a 1970s cocktail dress, a pair of court shoes or a bowler hat, if your looking for a vintage dress for a special occasion, then this is the place - also to add to its charm Lucy in Disguise always have great window displays.
Inglewood, Winifred and Bance -850 Beaufort St http://winifredandbance.com/
This boutique is personally my favourite, the range of accessories is superb and well the clothes are signature items that define their era. There is so much stock, you can spend an hour looking through to find what your after. Winifred and Bance also participates in arranging vintage markets so check there website for updates. Their next one is in October.
Inglewood, Gorgeous Vintage and Collectables - 879 Beaufort St
Gorgeous stocks vintage from around the world, their items are quite rare and delicate which means, yes, sigh it is quite expensive. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gorgeous-Vintage-and-Collectables#!/pages/Gorgeous-Vintage-and-Collectables/65304901202?ref=ts
Best for Cost
Wembly: Vinnies - 334 Cambridge St
In my experience, The Salvos are almost always more expensive then Vinnies. While the Salvos mark up designer items, Vinnies seem to price based on what type of clothing it is i.e dress, blouse, skirt etc. This Vinnies has a large collection of vintage costume jewellery in the front cabinet and strangely a collection of Christian memorabilia as well. The clothing is a bit hit at miss though.
Best for Jewellery
Inglewood, Gorgeous Vintage and Collectables see link above ^
Northbridge, Turnstyles Collectables - 183 Williams Street
Turnstyles is like eye candy. They have a great collection of art deco furniture, great tea sets and ofcourse lots of random collectables from yesteryear. Their jewellery is fabulous as well - prices are negotiable and you can find great statement pieces here. http://www.turnstylecollectables.com.au/index.html
Subiaco, Good Sammy - 28 Rockeby Road
This place is huge, it has a great array of old books at the very back of the store and a fantastic rack of old formal gowns and wedding dresses. I love this place because of its jewellery. From a large display of simple plastic accessories, to the mini cabinet full of vintage brooches and finally the counter display. I recently bought an amber and silver pendant on a silver chain there for a girlfriend and for my mum - this fabulous thai silver necklace and bracelet (here) http://vintagebynumbers.blogspot.com/2010/09/mint.html
if your looking for vintage silver you can find it at a good price here.
Visited any of these? Tell me what you think
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