The flouncy and flowery Empire Vintage is about as kitsch as they come. Situated inside the charmingly named ‘Suit Hospital’, the store’s window is crammed with retro beauties. A hidden treasure in the streets of Albert Park, Empire stocks hand-picked, genuine vintage finds, exclusive custom made products and contemporary wallpaper. It is an absolute Aladin’s cave of finds, with delicate chiffon fifties dresses and fragile hand-beaded cardigans placed side by side with industrial wooden letters and old ladders. There are also tiny satin heels and a fantastical array of hats and fascinators, as well as a kooky array of knick knacks. Where ever you reside in this fine city, Empire Vintage is well worth travelling to the leafy streets of Albert Park for. This place is an old world goldmine.