Welcome to Circa Vintage Clothing.
We buy, restore and sell good quality antique and vintage clothing for men
and women, since 2004.

Circa is owned and run by Nicole Jenkins, a long time vintage lover who bought her first 1950s polka dot party frock in 1980 and hasn’t looked back since. Amongst other things, she has worked in costume hire, film, theatre and a few fashion companies here in Australia and in the UK. She studied Costume Design and Construction at Perth Technical College and the WA Academy of Performing Arts and ran a Sydney vintage clothing shop - Glebe’s “Albert and Gladys” - in the late 1980s. “My mission” says Nicole “Is to encourage people to wear and appreciate vintage clothing”.

All vintage garments and accessories at Circa have been sourced by Nicole locally, hand-washed or drycleaned and restored to their original glory. We specialise in locally manufactured garments, as they are best suited to the needs of the Australian vintage lover.

In addition, we stock a small number of new reproduction accessories, when it is difficult to find the originals in good condition and appropriate sizes. These items change from time to time and include:

For ladies:

- Frilly frou-frou parasols.

- Beautiful 1950s style bags by Glamourpuss of Sydney.

- 1950s style chiffon or tulle crinolines.

- Seamed and fishnet stockings (and pantyhose) and vintage style suspender belts.

- Glamourous gloves .

For gentlemen:

- Clip and button style braces.

- Vintage style hats - trilbys, fedoras, tweed caps, berets, derbys, panamas and top hats.

Nicole is currently writing a book on Australian vintage clothing and is available by arrangement for talks. She can be contacted via her email address:

nicole@circavintageclothing.com.au

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