Chatting to the stallholder, being outside, searching for an undiscovered designer treasure is all part of the thrill of shopping at markets. And Brisbane has some great markets for finding well-priced and unique local fashion.
Lots of Brisbane's successful designers today first started in the rag trade by setting up a stall at the markets. Who knows - the market find you buy this weekend could be the designer discovery of tomorrow.
Here's our rundown of the top fashion-finding markets. Have we missed your favourite fashion market? Leave a comment now.
South Bank Lifestyle Markets
South Bank has the weekly Lifestyle Markets every Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. Scattered amongst the stalls you’ll find locally made kids’ clothes and fashion pillars such as Brisbane designer Nelson Molloy.
Young Designers Markets
But keen fashion fiends will adore the Young Designers Market, held monthly at South Bank. This market gives up and coming designers the chance to sell their wares and offer their unique clothing to us at great prices.
The Valley Markets
The Valley Markets is where Brisbane’s market fashion scene first emerged. Today, we can still rely on the Valley Markets as the place to source fantastic t-shirts, fashions made from retro fabrics and pick up pre-loved wearable gems.
Ferny Grove Flea Market
The Ferny Grove Flea Markets are for bargain hunters. If you want to score ultra cheap clothes (we’re talking from $1 a piece here!) then you’ll need to rifle through the second-hand clothing at this Sunday flea market.
Remember, at this price, there’s no harm in buying something just because you love the fabric or you only want to use the buttons. If you’re handy with a needle and got a good imagination then fashion can be found at Ferny Grove. High end it ain’t!
West End Market
For a market that’s got a bit of everything, then try the West End Markets each Saturday at West End. Yes, there’s lot of food (fresh and prepared) for sale but there’s also some great stalls stocking handmade jewellery, cute accessories, lots of hats and a few places that stock eco-friendly fashion too. Racks of retro clothes are also here. You won’t find ‘boring and ordinary’ at these popular West End markets.
Eumundi Markets
If you want to head a little further afield, and make a day trip out of it, then Eumundi Markets have quite a large selection of clothes and fashion. Many of the clothes sold at Eumundi are suited to the relaxed coastal lifestyle and there are also colourful bags, locally made shoes and hats for sale.
Boutique Markets
Held monthly at Portside Wharf in Hamilton, the Boutique Markets sell wares made by locals, with an artisan edge. There are some fashion stalls, including beautiful wraps, hats and sundresses plus many stalls stock clever and cute accessories, bags and more.
More Markets …
There are also some fabulous markets and fashion events, not held every week, which are worth keeping an eye open for.
Check our events calendar regularly for Brisbane’s shopping and fashion events as well as our range of fashion market reviews and profiles.
You can also search our Markets event calendar for all market listings.
By Michele from the ourbrisbane.com team.
