Shopping
Stock up on vintage clothing, books, music and more at these hip Adelaide stores. For more great shopping ideas, designer names, locations and opening hours, download the entire Hip Guide here.
HIDDEN SHOPPING GEMS
Miss Gladys Sym Choon - 233-235a Rundle St, Adelaide. Phone 08 82231500
An icon for generations of Adelaide's shopping cognoscenti, with a commitment to young Oz fashion designers.
Clubhouse Lane Boutique - 2 Elizabeth St, Croydon. Phone 08 8340 4435
A lovely, inviting little shop stocking vintage and 'right now' frocks at affordable prices.
Central Market Dress Ups - 59 Gouger St, Adelaide. Phone 08 8231 6500
One of Adelaide's favourite retro clothing stores, with a huge range.
Chapel Gesture - 1 Union St, Adelaide. Phone 08 8232 9044
Quirky, cool threads to take guys and girls from street to club.
Hero Designs- 5 Ebenezer Place, Adelaide. Phone 08 8223 1626
An ever-changing playground of delectable vintage clothes.
Raw Space - 7-17 Gawler Place, Adelaide. Phone 08 8212 5655
A gift shop specialising in adorable toys for all ages. The 'grown up' collection is equally fabulous.
Antique Market - 32 Grote St, Adelaide. Phone 08 8212 6421
A 10,000 square foot treasure trove of vintage jewels, clothes, books & toys.
BOOKS & MUSIC
Big Star CDs & Records - 197 Rundle St, Adelaide. Phone 08 8232 1484
The best selection of indie CDs & vinyl in Adelaide, plus ... well, everything really.
Imprints Booksellers - 107 Hindley St, Adelaide. Phone 08 8231 4454
Adelaide's favourite boutique book store, packed to the gills with all sorts of must reads.
B Sharp Records - 240 Rundle St, Adelaide. Phone 08 8223 7258
Funk, breaks, rare groove, dub, house & electronica on CD or vinyl.
Synagogue Place - Market Bazaar - 17 Synagogue Place, Adelaide. Phone 08 8223 6299
More an experience than a shop, this hidden gem is a collective, stocking vintage LPs, specialist vinyl, second-hand books, comics and retro clothes.
Krypton Discs - 34 Jetty Road, Glenelg. Phone 08 8295 3044
A huge, genre-hopping range of CDs and DVDs, plus a second-hand section.
FASHION STORES
Shine on Sea @ Shop 337-346 Seaview Road, Henley Beach
Sooki @ 151a The Parade, Norwood
Naked @ 238a Rundle St, Adelaide
Chilli Mint Fashions @ 96a Prospect Road, Prospect
Wild Child Style Lab @ 169-171 King William Road, Hyde Park
Whistles @ Shop 25, Regent Arcade, Adelaide
Moodswinger @ Shop 11 Ebenezer Place, Adelaide
Mai-loui @ 198a Hutt St, Adelaide
Locco @ 202 Rundle St, Adelaide
Platinum @ 241 Rundle St, Adelaide
MARKETS
Adelaide Central Market
The heart of this food-obsessed city, always buzzing with activity: fresh food, stalls, cafes, shops & more.
Rundle Street Markets
Shop for the best locally made jewellery, fashion, art, handbags and shoes.
Adelaide Showground Farmers Market
A vibrant place where South Australia's farmers and producers sell their goods direct to you at affordable prices.
Festival Centre Art & Craft Market
A mix of fine works by local artists. Great gift ideas include handmade jewellery & Aboriginal artworks, plus there's a free espresso coffee with every purchase. Free music and entertainment here most weeks.
Willunga Farmers Market
Savour a selection of delicious local produce. Lots of opportunities for free tastings.
