This isn't your ordinary "browse and shop" experience. You have to work hard at the Gilles St…read moreMarket, but with a strong investment comes good returns. A pair of unused heels for $20 or scarves for $3.50, a faux fur vest for $20 and more keep me coming back here, plus the Four Seeds brownies and the days when Veggie Velo appear specially to cook me a burger for lunch. I'm not a good shopper at the best of times, but when I get overwhelmed by so many vintage and seconds dresses, wooly jumpers, cheap handmade jewellery and hardly worn shoes I tend to give up quicker than actually buying anything. My tips for the serious shopper? - Go late in the afternoon when the stalls start selling off stuff at $5 to $10 - Don't go with friends, you won't see them and can rarely fit 2 of you walking side by side down the isles - Work out the standard price of things and don't go over. This isn't the place for $55 jumpers when you can get $20-30 ones 3 stalls down. - Bring cash! Very few stalls (if any) have card facilities. Held every fortnight in summer and the once a month in winter, this is a wonderful place to come for a late Sunday afternoon shop and bargain hunt.

Cheap chic! I had…read morenot visited the market for awhile and was delighted that the quality and range appears to be better than ever. With all good intentions of shopping very specifically for a leather bag I managed to walk away with 2 bags, a pair of shoes, a scarf and a skirt. At this point I had to be reminded that I needed to pace myself! A wonderful array of new and used items at very competitive prices are sure to tempt even the fussiest. Why would anyone ever pay full retail? Gilles Street Market in a wonderfully friendly and relaxed environment which reminds us that a retail experience cannot be compared with on-line shopping. Sure there's the thrill of an on-line bargain but can you also get live music, a DJ and scrumptious food as well as friendly service, a bit of bargaining and a unique way to spend a Sunday? I don't think so and I'm obviously not the only one!! The only downer is that there could be more stalls selling to guys. There's an opportunity guys to make some quick cash - invest in a stall and clear out your wardrobes. Or for the enterprising better halves- raid the wardrobe on their behalf and split the cash!!

That Dapper Market day was Saturday, 14 Dec…read more Organized, massive vintage shopping, great cakes and snacks (lots of vegan & gluten free choices), live entertainment, and all inside, undercover in Plant 1 in Bowden. It was one of the best executed local pop-up markets I've been to in Adelaide. Lots of free parking. A wide variety of vendors. Clean and comfortable, with just enough seating to take a break and enjoy a snack. Aside from a wide selection of vintage clothing, there was home-made soap and candles, jewellery and crafts on offer. One booth even offered really interesting hand-made compasses with an antique look. Not on offer were huge amounts of christmas paraphernalia, which made this a great venue for shopping for presents to give others for the holidays. By the time you read this, it will be over. Keep an eye out for the next Dapper Market event, put it on your schedule and go. You will not be disappointed. Eat, drink and be merry, but not too much. JD

This That Dapper was on Saturday 29 March and it was my first time after lusting after the rumours…read moreof going to a market where you could drink beer and listen to live music whilst shopping. Beautifully set in Plant 4 at Bowden, the old Clipsal factory site was full to the brim with second and vintage clothing, vases and furniture, prints, cushions, hand made jewellery, soaps, Four Seeds brownies, hot dogs, more vegan and food than you could ethically poke a stick at and as mentioned, a bar and live band. I loved the chaotic collision of stalls that forced you to walk around the market 2 or 3 times in a circular fashion to really feel like you had seen everything. I went at 4pm because I heard that at previous markets by 6-7pm a lot of food vendors started running out of stuff. All stall holders were so incredibly friendly and attentive and it didn't feel like there were there just to chat about their personal lives with each other, they were actually there to sell stuff and engage you. Yay for customer service 101! My biggest qualm about this space was the huge lack of seating (probably because it was so popular), which meant we had to sit down outside to eat. No problems really but this would bother an older demo. I'd also love to see more savoury food stalls that also sell non vegan related food - maybe I missed the memo about this being a vegan food market? All in all though it was a wonderful atmosphere, great selection of stalls at a range of affordability and very well coordinated - well done Littlest Vintage guys!

A licensed night market that pops up in disused spaces around Adelaide, daaamn indeed!…read more This was my first Damn The Man Markets at Ergo Apartments in October. It had food trucks, a VW bar, jewellery, vintage and craft stores dotted around and DJ tunes being splashed out across the car park. Stall holders were local boutiques or Etsy type sellers and the quality of product available was really impressive for the price. There weren't as many stall holders there as I was expecting but I did find something unique in each one that I wanted to take home with me. Some of my favourites on the night included mini painted pot plant cactis from Birds Nest Hair, some cheap vintage finds from Bare Threads Vintage, Mint Cloud laser cut animal jewellery, Tea For Who, Fakery Bakery cupcakes and Veggie Velo. These markets are held very irregularly (sometimes 2 times a year, sometimes 3) so keep a look out and plan to bring friends, drink cider, eat cake and shop vintage and craft!