Vintage Vibes. Modern Lives.
The National Trust’s beloved Vintage Clothing & Collectable Sale is back in 2025 for another massive weekend, returning to Abbotsford Convent on 22 & 23 March 2025.
With vintage clothes, high end and designer wear, shoes, handbags, scarves and belts, millinery and jewellery, men’s and children’s clothes, there is something for everyone. There is the usual collection of linen, fabric and haberdashery and an interesting array of collectables. For one weekend only, we will fill the massive Magdalen Laundry at the Abbotsford Convent.
Mark your Melbourne fashion calendar, bring a gold coin donation for entry, and prepare to refresh your wardrobe and home with fun new designer finds, quality garments and eclectic homewares.
All proceeds support the National Trust in conserving and protecting Victoria’s natural, cultural and built heritage. Become a National Trust Member to receive express entry.
1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 March
10am - 4pm
Entry by Gold Coin. National Trust Members receive express entry.
Dimity Shepherd is one of Melbourne’s most loved mezzo sopranos with a wardrobe as operatic as her voice.
For more than 30 years she has strutted the stage and the street in an eclectic style which mixes treasured vintage finds with local designers. Now in her mid 50s, Dimity believes in dressing with abandon as a celebration of life.
A sustainable style advocate, Leeyong loves making her own unique clothing using vintage sewing patterns and fabric sourced on her many trips to op shops.
She is also a big fan of finding secondhand treasures at flea markets, garage sales and – of course – the National Trust’s Vintage Clothing Sale.
Dirk Willem Fourie, aka Dirk the Crook, is a Digital Content Creator and Suit Stylist from Melbourne, known for his passion for celebrating “The Golden Age of Menswear.”
He describes himself as an “antique streetwear stylist,” blending vintage pieces with modern flair. For years, Dirk has been collecting and wearing suits from the 1940s, sharing his finds with an audience of over 200,000 followers online.
Lily is a vintage content creator inspired by the glamour of old Hollywood cinema, a passion that’s reflected in the way she styles her stunning vintage gowns and old Hollywood waves.
For Lily, vintage fashion became more than just a love for clothing – it was a way to transcend feelings of isolation and find a creative outlet to explore her identity. Through her journey, she’s connected with a vibrant community of like-minded fashion enthusiasts.
Neville Parry is an accomplished Australian dancer, choreographer, and instructor with over 18 years of experience in Ballroom and Latin American dance.
Keep up to date with the latest offerings from VAULT and our Annual Vintage Clothing Sale.
Donations for future sales are gratefully welcome
We’re seeking donations of preloved quality men’s and women’s vintage and designer clothes, including accessories, shoes and hats. We’re also on the lookout for quality linen, haberdashery, furnishing fabrics, vintage materials, and dress patterns to add to our ever-growing sale.
To enquire about donating items, please contact:
Jack Fordham
0431 864 524
vintagesale@nattrust.com.au
All proceeds from the sale support the work of the National Trust in conserving and protecting Victoria’s natural, cultural and built heritage.
