Sydney has many vintage shops and thrift stores. But if you’re in or around Surry Hills, you don’t have to go far for your next shopping escapade. Here are some of the best places to check out for great finds.
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C’s Flashback
Around 20 years ago, C’s Flashback humble beginnings started at the Glebe Markets, where they would sell their antique collectables. Whilst they still have a stall there running on Saturdays, they now have two brick and mortar stores (the other one is in Paddington) where you can find a vast assortment of clothing sourced from all over the world, particularly American and Australian vintage.
Their popular stock includes denim, leather and military jackets, button-up shirts, football jerseys and floral dresses. They are open seven days a week and you can send them a message on Instagram @csflashback for inquiries.
Storeroom Vintage
Located right next door to C’s Flashback, Storeroom Vintage is another shop to buy vintage clothing, though they are best known for their wrestling shirts collection. They also have an online store, just in case you want to shop right from the comfort of your home and another store in Newtown.
One thing that’s special about this shop is they do feature reworked items, through the ‘Storeroom Reworkd’ where they release a number of new styles made from vintage pieces. Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @storeroomvintage for updates.
Zoo Emporium
Head to Campbell St and peruse two floors of eclectic vintage items. With so much to see and buy, you will need extra time to go through all their merchandise. At the bottom part, you can find their vintage clothes and accessories at sale prices. Upstairs, you can find unique homewares and their famous $10 racks.
“Zoo Vintage Emporium has a bunch of nice skirts and real fur shrugs and jackets and their racks of dresses come from an exciting variety of styles and decades, a nice change to the racks of same style different material dresses you get at some vintage stores,” said Rachel, a former customer.
Check them out on Facebook or on Instagram @zooemporiumvintage for updates.
U-Turn Vintage
First opened in Newtown in 2005, U-Turn Vintage has now grown to six retail stores across central Sydney, including the one in Surry Hills. They have also opened a mega outlet in Punchbowl.
All stores feature a fantastic selection of vintage, retro, mens, women’s and even kids clothes. They advocate buying and wearing second-hand clothes as it is often a more economical and sustainable way to shop. If you couldn’t agree with them more, better visit their shop at Crown St. You can also follow them on Facebook or on Instagram @uturnvintage.