Where to buy vintage designer bags in Melbourne - Complete Guide

 

If you live in Melbourne or are visiting from interstate, and are looking for vintage designer bags - here's your complete guide. 

 

When it comes to second hand designer bags, shopping in-store and physically seeing the designer bags in person is always better than shopping online. You are able to try it on, touch and feel the quality, examine the condition and easily ask staff questions about the item. Which is why we've put together a shopping guide you can follow for your next vintage designer bag shopping trip.  

 

So if you're on the search for your next vintage designer bag in Melbourne, we recommend visiting the below boutiques and consignment stores that carry a variety of pre-loved designer bags from brands including Fendi, Dior, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Chloe, Coach, Balenciaga, Chanel, Gucci, Celine, YSL & many more. 

 

1. Virtual Icon Vintage 

Located on Brunswick's bustling Sydney Road, Virtual Icon Vintage is a store dedicated to vintage designer bags, stocking a wide range of rare, archival, and iconic vintage designer handbags, carefully curated. Just of the brands they stock include Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Prada, spanning from the 1970s through to the 2010s. 

Showcasing over 150 curated and hand sourced vintage designer handbags, with new stock every week and competitive pricing ranging from $150 to $3600. If you’re looking for a store with an endless selection of second hand designer bags, Virtual Icon is a must-visit.  

Location: 209 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056

Store Hours:
Monday-Tuesday: closed
Wednesday-Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm

Website: https://virtualiconvintage.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virtualiconvintage

Contact info: 0423 320 191

2. Top Floor Gallery 

Located in Collingwood, a 5 minute walk from Fitzroy’s Smith St, Top Floor Gallery is a curated and archival concept store, specialising in vintage designer bags, curated mens and womenswear, Japanese designer labels & independent brands. 

You can find a carefully sourced selection of vintage designer bags in one section of the store, with bags restocked on a weekly basis. Top Floor Gallery stock the major designer labels including Chloe, Prada, Dior, Fendi, Balenciaga, Vintage Coach, Gucci & more.

Along with iconic bags such as the Chloe Paddington, Balenciaga City Bag, and Dior Saddle Bag, and Fendi Baguette bags, they also stock uniquely different bags from brands such as DKNY, Vivienne Westwood, Issey Miyake, Diesel & more. 

Top Floor Gallery’s bags generally range from $150-$1500, spanning from the 1990s through to the late 2000s. So if you’re looking for the perfect 90s or Y2K bag without breaking the bank, Top Floor Gallery is worth a visit. 

 

Location: Level 2/166 Wellington St. Collingwood 3066 

Store Hours:
Monday-Saturday 11am-6pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm

Website: https://topfloorgallery.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topfloor.gallery

Contact info: hello@topfloorgallery.com

 

3. In-Wang Vintage 

Located in the CBD, In Wang vintage is a highly aesthetic boutique specialising in vintage designer bags sourced from Japan. You can find a wide selection of pre-loved designer bags, arranged and displayed in beautiful ways, with brands including Chanel, Burberry, Prada, Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Celine and many more. Along with iconic, higher-priced bags, you can also find more budget-friendly options thanks to their wide selection that caters to all budgets.

In Wang’s website will provide you with a better idea of the style of bags they offer in-store. An amazing store to visit, whether it’s to take home a designer bag, or to simply browse the aesthetic space and take some photos. 

Location: level 2/75-77 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000

Store Hours:
Monday-Sunday 11am-6pm

Website: https://inwangvintage.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwangvintage

Contact info: 0412 845 778

 

4. Migo Vintage 

Located in the Block Arcade, Migo Vintage is a store dedicated to vintage designer bags, with a primary focus on Louis Vuitton. This store would be your go-to destination for pre-loved Louis Vuitton bags in Melbourne, from bags such as the papillon, keepall, speedy, pochette accessories & more. 

They also carry a select number of other brands including Chanel, Gucci, Dior, Celine. 

Although there is a selection of ‘vintage’ bags from the 90s and 2000s, a large portion of the bags are from the 2010s and 2020s. Therefore, if you are looking for 2000s and earlier, it may be worth checking out other stores too. Having said that, Migo is another must-visit for Designer Bag seekers.  

Location: Suite 323, level 3/98/100 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (The Block Arcade)

Store Hours:
Monday-Sunday: 12pm-6pm

Website: https://migovintage.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/migovintage/

Contact info: 0433 180 502

 

5. The Purse Affair 

Arguably the most well-known store for pre-loved designer bags, The Purse Affair is a consignment store with two locations - Melbourne CBD and Doncaster. You can find a great selection of bags, many instantly recognisable styles, from brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Fendi and even Hermes. 

Although The Purse Affair do carry a range of vintage designer bags (90s-2000s), the majority of the bags are bags from the 2010s and 2020s. Nonetheless a great store to browse for second hand hand bags, with an expansive selection and clean store layout.

 

Location:

Doncaster Location:
Two Shops From Country Road, Level 1 619, Doncaster Rd, Doncaster Vic 3108

Monday - Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday - Friday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

CBD Location:
Tenancy 1, Floor UM (Basement), 356 Collins St Melbourne Vic 3000 (Press Down At Lift)

Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED

Website: https://www.thepurseaffair.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurseaffair

Contact info: 03 9005 6138

 

 

We hope this guide helps you on your next Vintage Designer Bag shopping trip in Melbourne. Whether it's your first designer bag, a birthday gift, or another bag to add to your collection, we're sure the above stores will have something for you.