Yesterday I had the opportunity to visit a street market and found a great 1960’s dress that I’ll show on the blog soon.  There were a few other treasures there – notably some beautiful old furs with unusual features.  I didn’t need to add them to my collection (and, space is an issue when traveling) but I’m always interested in looking at examples of old pieces.

After that, I was privileged to be guided around downtown Melbourne and noticed several vintage-clothing shops.  Didn’t have much time to stop, but I did run in to SHAG – one of the stores which is included in my book’s reference section, but  which I had not visited personally since it’s my first trip down under.

So much fun to look at what’s on their racks and to meet the salesperson, Leah, to get an update on the business.  They now have a website and on-line store, which will be added to their info in the book (a real advantage of using a digital format, rather than print).

I also discovered, sadly, that Anonymous Posh has closed.  Sounds like it had a good run, though!

Such fun to poke around or true vintage fashion down here – it is different in interesting ways, but also the same. . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

BLOG:  MAGICVINTAGESPY.COM

BOOK:  HOW TO FIND THE BEST IN VINTAGE FASHION – AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM