Sydney will be a shopping mecca this August, not just because some of the city’s best shops are gearing up for Afterpay Day (August 15—18), but several big sales events are happening around town that you should be aware of. Whether you want to save on fashion, score a free Dyson Airwrap, or sample a brand-new unisex perfume, August offers plenty of cost-of-living hacks to Sydney locals and visitors over the next few weeks.
Vintage Kilo Warehouse Sale
The Vintage Kilo Warehouse Sale returns to Sydney, offering a massive selection of second-hand clothing, unique vintage pieces, and well-known brands. With over 9,000 kilos of clothing available, you can buy as much as you want for just $50 per kilo. The event features two sessions: a VIP drop for early access and a larger normal drop.
Speaking personally, I’ve scored some incredible finds at the Vintage Kilo Warehouse Sale over the past few years. It may be more heft than Haute, but buying bags of clothing is fun, and you never really know what hidden treasures you may find. I discovered an Adidas vintage racer jacket that became my winter staple piece and heaps of stunning knits and scarves. I’ve been asked many times how I always find such interesting, affordable pieces; this is how.
If you like your fashion fast, furious—and affordable—how about buying it by the kilo? The early-access VIP drop is ticketed and will take place on Friday, August 16 from 5pm. The “normal drop” is on the following day: Saturday, August 17 from 8am to 4:30pm.
Where: 29 Smith St, Marrickville NSW 2204
When: Friday, August 16—Saturday, August 17
Goldfield & Banks Pop-Up
From now until August 18, Australia’s only high-end perfumer, Goldfield & Banks, will be hosting a pop-up at David Jones on Elizabeth Street. Running concurrently with Afterpay Day, the pop-up will focus on the brand’s latest fragrance, Mystic Bliss, with a free perfume discovery set with any 100ml purchase.
Where: David Jones; 86/108 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000
When: Until Sunday, August 18
Afterpay Day’s Mystery Market
Running from Thursday, August 15 to Sunday, August 18, Afterpay Day will flood Sydney with exclusive deals and uncommon sales that mark one of the best times of the year to stock up on the latest fashion, tech and design. For 2024, Afterpay will also host a Mystery Market at Pitt Street Mall, with scope to give away over 1,000 high-value products for the nice clean sum of $0. From 9:30am on August 15, shoppers can head on down to browse 1,000 identical Bondi-Mint coloured boxes, some of which hide up to $1,000 worth of vouchers from brands like Dyson, JB Hi-Fi, eBay, Sephora, Webjet, Koala, and Doordash. You’ll just have to make sure you’ve got the Afterpay app downloaded, and be one of the first 1,000 people in the queue when the Mystery Market opens at 9:30am on the Thursday.
When: Thursday, August 15; from 9:30 am
Where: Pitt Street Mall, 182 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
Scanlan Theodore End-Of-Year Sale
Iconic Aussie womenswear label Scanlan Theodore is offering discounts on its fashion-forward silk dresses, knitwear, and its signature tailoring during their end-of-season sale. This is the perfect opportunity to snag high-quality pieces at reduced prices, including stand-out pieces like the mohair wrap cardigan and silk crop trouser.
When: August 2024 (for a limited time)
Where: Scanlan Theodore has three retail stores in Sydney. Two in the CBD and one in Paddington.
Lee Matthews End-Of-Year Sale
Sydney-born label Lee Matthews will also be hosting their end-of-year sale across August. For a limited time only, customers can rock up to any of the brand’s three Sydney locations and shop a selection of full-priced styles offering up to 60% off. The hefty savings represent one of the only times of the year when you can score Lee Matthews pieces at a (very) reasonable price so you’re not caught out in the cold when you’re rejigging your spring and summer wardrobe.
When: August 2024 (for a limited time)
Where: Lee Matthews has three retail stores in Sydney. Two in Paddington and one in Mosman.
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