Saturday 16th March, 2024; Brook Powell, Comms. manager; Jack Fordham, Retail Coordinator and Manager of VAULT Block Arcade Saturday Magazine

Fiona and Michael are joined by  Brook Powell, Comms. manager, & Jack Fordham, Retail Coordinator and Manager of VAULT Block Arcade.

Melbourne’s most iconic annual Vintage Clothing Sale is coming back for the 14 th year.

Held at the

Abbotsford Convent to accommodate the ever-growing fan base that continues to attend the sale,

2024 is shaping up to be the National Trust of Australia’s (Victoria) biggest yet!

Running from 16 to 17 March, the Trust is excited to invite fashion lovers, vintage collectors and

sustainability advocates to dive into rack upon rack of pre-loved clothing, high-end designer

garments and unique accessories across all styles and eras.

This year’s sale is set to feature a wide and wonderful range of designer items from Yves Saint

Laurent and Gucci shoes, Max Mara and Valentino blouses, and pieces from Giorgio Armani,

Burberry, Carla Zampatti, Prue Acton and many more.

Curators and founders of the Vintage Clothing Sale Elizabeth Howcroft, Deborah Bannister and Betty

Spangaro are thrilled to invite everyone to get involved in the sale, in support of sustainable fashion

practices that contribute to the circular economy.

"Visitors can discover everything from elegant evening wear and charming day dresses to statement

pieces and everyday finds at the sale," said Howcroft.

“The Vintage Clothing Sale is the perfect place to give pre-loved pieces a second life, and with pieces

from designers and classic wardrobe staples, it’s the perfect place to refresh your wardrobe,” said

Howcroft.

The Vintage Clothing Sale has also received impressive donations of timeless curiosities, each telling

a special story. The donations to this year’s sale include a plentiful stock of haberdashery, linen,

vintage jewellery and unique collectables.