I get asked on a regular basis from overseas visitors where are the best and most affordable places in Melbourne to shop as a tourist.
Here is something that dropped in my inbox yesterday:
Hi, Lady Melbourne,
I’m from Malaysia, I’m going to Australia next week and I’ll be in Melbourne for two weeks. I would like to know where are good places to shop. Could you help? I would like to know some places with clothes, shoes, bags, accessories (basically everything!) that are, well, relatively cheap because I’m on a budget. It would be great if you could help out!
I’ve put together 5 places I think you could shop and get some great pieces that are really affordable, but as usual I’ll put a call out to my readers that if you have anything to contribute please feel free to leave a comment!
Happy shopping!
1. Mouche 259 Lt Collins St Melbourne VIC 3000 T +61 3 9654 7670
Amazing and cheap accessories from jewellery to handbags. I pretty much never leave this shop empty handed!
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It’s on from about 6am until 1pm sharp and you will find plenty of affordable vintage treasures, plus great hot dogs and doughnuts!
3. MYL Designer Clearance The Walk Arcade, 309-325 Bourke St Mall Melbourne 3000
Amazing designer clothing, silk dresses, great belts and jewellery, tops, jackets at heavily reduced prices. Normally most things start at around $50.
Think of it like a second hand department store. I would say that Brunswick and Footscray are the closest to the city, you can easily get a cab or a tram to either.
5. Clara Fox- 479 Brunswick St Fitzroy North VIC 3068 T +61 3 9481 1990
This shop has the most amazing vintage clothes at affordable prices. You will find true vintage at this shop, not just second hand clothes. Plus it’s at the beginning of Brunswick St, which is really cool as well for bars, restaurants, cafes and shops.