Episode

As i currently reside in Carlton, i have quick walking distance access to the ‘Clear It’ factory outlet and it seems Episode is somewhat related or competing with the inner north side outlets.
Episode has a ton on vintage items from stores like Friends of Couture which are down to ridiculous prices. A friend and i came in as we walked by and found some items that seemed worth while.
From the abundance of clothing that they did have in here, only a small amount was relevant to each of our wardrobes (Everyone is different though).
Episode has a whole heap of ‘2 for $’ deals which means you can pick up multiple items for under $ 20.
A great place to come shopping but just don’t have high hopes, the outcome might be disappointing.

A friend of mine was über excited that Episode Factory Outlet was offering a $ 20 bag deal. For $ 20, you can fill one of their bags up to the brim with any of their vintage clothes. That’s a pretty good deal until you realise that they don’t actually have any good vintage clothes or all the good ones were already stuffed in someone else’s bag.
When I walked into Episode Factory Outlet, I was underwhelmed by their clothes — too many prints, not a fan of the colours, and too girlie for me. I didn’t like any of the non-​vintage clothes. I thought that maybe they would have a better selection of vintage clothes. That wasn’t the case.
I couldn’t find anything I liked, and one of their «vintage» item was a dress I bought two years ago brand new from some shop on Brunswick Street. Oh well… you can’t win them all. They did have some decent stuff for guys.

Episode is a retail staple of the inner northern suburbs. Although the recent premises change has resulted in a downsize in its stock, it still has a huge range of women and men’s clothing aimed at people in their late teens through to early thirties.
Stocking Friends of Couture clothing, there’s always a few funky cardigans and cutesy tops in stock each season. You’ll also find a couple of borderline semi-​formal cocktail dresses, along with general dresses, skirts, shorts, jackets and coats. Styles range from simple to quirky, and there’s generally a few bright colours here and there. However, the quality isn’t all that amazing and some of the things will wear out faster than others. Most of the accessories are kept around the counter, including a comparatively broad range of sunglasses.
The best part of Episode is its’ extensive collection of vintage and retro clothes; a veritable treasure trove of exciting one offs.
Prices start from $ 10 and go all the way up to around $ 200, with most stuff between $ 30 and $ 100. It gets pretty busy around sale time, and you’ll probably see a lot of other people wearing the regular stock around town. Like I said, a staple of the northern suburbs.

This shop used to have a grade selection of quality second hand clothes with a few factory seconds on the side when it was housed just a few blocks up the road in a much larger space, now it seems to have gone the other way.
Sales abound in the warehouse vibe store, with offerings from $ 5 up. There is a colour code system for pricing that adorns the wall that increases in increments of $ 5 or $ 10.
I was after a pair of jeans, but couldn’t really find anything to look at. This place looks like a dumping ground for a few different labels that obviously haven’t sold well over winter.
The store is mainly made up of women’s clothing, but even my female friend wasn’t taken by the selection on offer. I wasn’t too sure if there were any staff working there either. There were a few people meandering around the store, so I’m sure at least one of them must have worked there.