National Trust of Victoria's Vintage Clothing Sale 2023

Overview

For one weekend, Victoria's National Trust is giving Melburnians access to its covetable closet, opening the doors to the 11th iteration of its mammoth annual vintage and designer clothing sale. You'll be able to run your hands over real Alexander McQueen threads and fight over stunning Chanel as a cavalcade of items take pride of place within Abbotsford Convent over Saturday, March 25–Sunday, March 26.

The pieces on offer will run from the affordable ($5) right up to the super expensive, but all will be going at a reduced price. Given some of the brands on offer — including Zandra Rhodes, Marimekko, Diane von Fürstenberg and Jean Muir — you'll be able to pick up some true bargains, or even opt for a few investment pieces. A hot tip? This year's sale is set to feature more Armani than ever before.

Spanning men's and women's fashion from the late 1800s onwards (yes, there'll be 100-year-old outfits on offer), the range will include handbags, scarves, jewellery, hats, belts and a hefty assortment of ready-to-wear clothing. It's a sustainable way to shop some beautiful timeless wardrobe additions and, with sizes up to around an AU 20, it'll be the sale's most size-inclusive offering yet.

Entry is by gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to support the National Trust and its work. Doors open at 10am each day and close at 4pm — we suggest getting there early for a chance to snag the good stuff.