Suburban Sydney Eastside Market

Sydney Markets, Shopping for Bargains

On weekends, a number of the Sydney suburbs, including the beachside ones, have market stalls. Offering hand made crafts and goods, clothing, art work, odd and interesting unique Australian souvenirs and much more for the weekend browser.

Sydney’s Star Studded Market Stalls

You can also find fashion’s next big thing and colours at one of Sydney’s colourful suburban markets - indeed, the humble market stall is where many of our home-grown Sydney fashion stars have begun their careers.

Its where trendsetters go to look for unique ideas (and where the rich and famous head when they are in town!) and places where you can keep your eye out for up and coming Sydney designs and their designers on the rise to fashion fame.

Insider Fashion Ideas and Tips

For those hot on the fashion trail - Insider tips from Sydney frock queen Leona Edmiston:

• Paddington retail trail: Collette Dinnigan 02 9360 6691; The Corner Shop 02 9380 9828; Ginger & Smart 02 9361 5864.
• Markets: Bondi Beach Market for accessories and jewellery (open weekends 10am - 4pm, Bondi Beach Public School, Campbell Parade); Paddington Market for one-offs and vintage treasures (Saturday 10am - 4pm, Oxford Street)
• Hats: Nerida Winter, Double Bay, 02 9363 0822
• Jewellery: Jan Logan, Double Bay, 02 9363 2529
• Make-Up: M.A.C. Cosmetics, Oxford Street, Paddington, 02 9360 8581

Popular Sydney Weekend Markets Include:

• Balmain: Popular for its modern art and handmade jewellery. Held at St Andrew’s Church, 217 - 223 Darling St, Balmain. Every Saturday.
• Birkenhead: Has a great collection of over 100 stores for goods, fashion and accessories. 19A Rosenby Street, Birkenhead Point.
• Sydney Chinatown and Haymarket: Has shopping for everything including Asian jewellry, foods, goods, fashion and other accessories. Chinatown is sandwiched between the South City CBD and Darling Harbour.
• Kirribili: This market offers everything from fashion accessories to crafts and trinkets. Held next to Milsons Point Station. On the fourth Saturday of every month.
• Paddington Market (Every Saturday, 10am - 4pm, 395 Oxford Street, Paddington)
• Rozelle: A great array of vintage fashions and jewellery. Held at Rozelle Public School, Darling Street. Every Saturday and Sunday.
• Surry Hills: Perfect for recycled and handmade fashion. Held at Crown Street Park. First Saturday of the month.
• The Rocks - Located at the foot of the city, across Sydney Cove from the Sydney Opera House. Accessories, Fashion and Fun. Entertainment, Eats and some very unique Aussie souvenirs as well as paintings and crafts. Good for the whole family.
• Sydney Opera House Markets on Sundays, subject to outdoor events and weather permitting. Call 9315 8465..

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