I have a confession to make. It's true, it's true... I have a clothing addiction! Yeah... so I have…read morea couple of cupboards full of all sorts. In fact, I can never get enough. Maybe it's a girl thing, but I find myself drawn to clothing. In particular the vintage kind. heeeellllloooooo swwwooppp! I was so excited to find swop! Love that I can swap my old for new. Woo hoo!! Just set off Hindley Street, you will find the store down some stairs. Lucky I saw the sign. This set up is a good size, split into two rooms. What is great about this store (wait for it boys...) is that you will find an almost equal amount of mens and womens clothing here. I was actually pretty surprised on the mens clothing selection. So awesome! As for pricing, not too bad actually. These are good quality brands. They do not accept any "fast fashion". So that means, no cotton on, valley girl or supre. Phew! This totally reflects on what you will find here. Winning! The staff here are really lovely as well. Not pushy or intrusive. They welcome you and are happy to answer questions. I love feeling comfortable to browse and not feel pressured into buying. Looking forward to bring my first batch of clothing here to see what it is like to swop or sell. YAYYYYYYY!!!

i totally dig this place. i walked in with a mate and the guy working was super chill. awsome…read moreclothing items in there. it's like adelaides version of playdohs closet. anyway bought some wicked shit. would recommend to everyone !!!

I really wish the Salvos was more visible to the public, because it is such a good find. I actually…read morenever knew it existed until the other day when I walked past and a Salvos Van was out the front. I am so glad it was parked out front otherwise I would have sent on not knowing about it. This Salvos is not massive, but it is very well stocked and must be known well by the locals. They had a heap of donations waiting to be sorted out front. That is always a good sign, it means their stock changes regularly. Fresh stock means good finds! Inside the store is well organised, shelves of glass ware, crockery and pottery is around the back of the store. Items seem to be matched in types, which is nice if you are looking for something in particular. There are so many shoes in this store! Racks and racks of them. Really nice designer ones too! There are a lot of clothing with tags still on and in good quality. That is a rare thing as well. I think that it must be the area, the locals are more of upper middle class to richer families. The staff there are so lovely too. I was looking for a butter dish and the lady went out of her way to try and help me find one. We did not have any luck, but she offered to pop my name on a list in case one came in! That never happens at a thrift store. What amazing service! Be sure to stop at this store thrifties! You will be pleasantly surprised!

This is quite a large Salvation Army run thrift shop in a back street off the Unley road main drag…read more There's a whole lot of junky stuff, with the occassional gem in the rough. One of the main advatages of this store is that it continues to be priced incredibly cheaply. When I was there yesterday, all clothes were $1 and all soft toys (of which there was a huge selection) were just 50c... there were even a couple of gorgeous hand knitted ones which were no doubt worth quite a bit more! Even without this unbelievable sale, the prices seem to remain much smaller than is commonly found these days. There is a reasonable selection of books and homewares and tonnes of clothes and shoes, although some of it is quite worse for wear. Well worth your time if you like a rummage - but not worth your while if you need it to be a little easier.

I just recently became an avid thrift store shopper, and visited this place last week to find a…read morenumber of cute things inside. I bought a floral top and two bags. Not bad. The staff are really friendly and helpful, and there's nothing like raising money or donating for a good cause. Amongst the pretension that Rundle St often portrays, this humble yet funky store's convenient location and great value make it a pleasant shopping experience.

Possibly the best store ever; you can get a vintage treasure AND make a donation to charity at the…read moresame time. You are basically getting a free dress with your donation. Can I get a WIN-WIN! The Red Cross 'Two 8 Four' store is situated in the heart of Adelaide's Rundle fashion strip, amongst high-end fashion labels and cafes. Taking a unique approach to charity and fashion, this store has scouted a prime location to boost sales and interest. New on the scene, this shop is filled with vintage treasures scouted from thrift stores for charity. They have dresses, skirts, pants, shorts, jackets, men's clothing, shoes, hats, gloves, books, glasses, jewelry, and knick-knacks to please a vintage treasure hunter. Even if you aren't a general op-shopping fan, this place is worth a look. They scout stylish vintage that is very much in fashion right now and even a dress that goes to the floor can easily be turned into a craft project with a bit of hemming tape.

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!!

Walking into a sex shop can be daunting for most people, but this place has a somewhat welcoming…read morevibe about it, and If you do happen to be too scared to walk through the door, there still is plenty of sexy costumes out the front to window shop. There was a huge selection of shoes and sex toys in this super store. My girlfriend went home with a pair of white knee high boots, and matching nurses outfit, and lets just say I give them both 3 thumbs up. A wide selection of DVD's are available categorised for every fetish (I'll let you use your imagination here). The quality is great, but the prices are steep. $50 per DVD or $25 if you trade in. That's a lot for a second hand movie, especially since you don't know where It's been. I give it 4 up the bums!

Huge store with an excellent range, especially clothing, shoes and dvds. The staff were really…read morehelpful too.

Tucked away behind the business of Rundle Street, Midwest Trader is a real hidden gem. Since its…read moreestablishment in 1992 by owners Jad and Kate, the store has become a specialist in alternative and vintage fashion. With regular imports directly from the USA and UK, Midwest Trader has a lot on offer - ranging from classic varsity jackets and rockabilly styles to punk t-shirts and alternative accessories. Their large range of imported hair pomades is an added bonus to complete that blast-from-the-past look. The friendly staff and quirky décor will make your shopping experience an absolute delight, setting it apart from the clinical manner of other designer stores. You're guaranteed not to leave empty-handed!

Old americana is the best way to describe this popular alternative store. Stocking men's and…read morewomen's clothing and accessories, Midwest Trader is the go to store for exclusive grunge, scene, metal, rockabilly and pinup styled clothing. Stock is mostly imported from America and the UK, with popular brands such as Wheels & Dollbaby, Dickies, Black Market, Vans, Macbeth and so on. Be prepared to have the dollars out and ready because this stuff is not cheap. I remember looking at a basic Wheels & Dollbaby cardigan once and seeing three digits, I think I freaked out and left the store. This place is great for a look around, with lots of pinup wear to entice the girls, and band t-shirts, caps and varsity jackets for the boys. The workers are helpful and friendly, and usually covered in amazing tattoos.

This store was recommended by the team at the original R M Williams store in Prospect to deal with…read moremy Stockman boots that they themselves could no longer repair. What a great recommendation it turned out to be! The cobblers did an outstanding job replacing the sole and heel, effectively adding another good few years of comfortable work wear out of a very reliable pair of legendary boots. In closing, I'd certainly encourage anyone with footwear needing repair to seek out the Ideal Shoe Store team. They will not disappoint. Moreover, their rates are very reasonable

I bought my Milleni leather messenger bag from here I'd say about seven years ago and I still wear…read moreit everyday. It was the best price I could find at the time and having worked down the road it was a eureka moment when I found it was there in store. Ideal Shoe Repair performs a great service to the local residents, workers and passers by as they cut keys and repair leather goods and the prices are reasonable. Besides selling hand bags they also sell lugguage and accesories like belts, shoe laces, shoe inserts and scraves plus jewellery and umbrellas. Being a dealer in leather they also sell leather protection such as polish, sprays and sealants for leather and suede, even motor bike accesories. Service is fast and friendly and keys are cut on the spot unless there's a few to do and depending on their work load, but overall a great long standing shop which has recently seen a facelift.

I absolutely love this store. I've been a member of Whistles since before I was old enough to shop…read morewithout my mum. They stock a great collection of Aussie and global fashion, latest trends, pieces inspired by, or straight from, the national and international catwalks. So yes it's high-end clothing galore, but what I really like is to touch up the House of Harlow accessories. This is Nicole Ritchie's retro inspired jewellery collection that has a cool edge to it (fun fact: I had a passer by moment in LA with the lass when she was knocked up with her first kiddy). It's ridiculously expensive for non-precious metal, but considering it's modern vintage it's not really going out of fashion anytime soon, see it as an investment. In a nutshell - exclusive brands!

A small shop with a delightful selection of designers. From big names of Oz fashion like Alice…read moreMcCall to majorly covetable (and hard to find in Adelaide) labels like Acne, Whistles is so on top of it it's almost ridic... and I love it. They have a couple of different stores around Adelaide, and this is their smallest, and as well as the usual pieces from higher end labels, this one seems to have a slightly larger selection of local and lower priced pieces than the other stores. Oh, and lots of sass + bide jeans! I'm picky when it comes to clothes but pretty much every time I come in here I see something I want to take home and wear (...and sometimes I can even afford to!)