Pigeonhole

Perth’s equivalent to Urban Outfitters
That’s not a compliment.
These seem to be popping up everywhere in the city. Not sure why they aren’t branching out into other suburbs but they are on most streets in Perth. I love to support retail as apposed to online shopping, but I don’t take kindly to being absolutely ripped off. I mean c’mon, last time I was in there they were selling cheap plastic lomo cameras for over $ 100 and their clothes were expensive ill fitting rags. I will say their customer service is top notch, I mean they nearly got me to buy something!
This retro, kitsch thing has taken over and people will pay anything. Good on them for making it work, but give me eBay any day.

Every time I look there seems to be another Pigeonhole store opening up, which is awesome. I love being able to get polaroid film for my SX-​70 in a shop, and there are always cool items every time I visit. They’ve got a large range of clothing as well often named after the friendly employees.
Make sure you check out the original Pigeonhole on the other side of the city as well!

Amazing! Every hipster or bohemian in Perth should check this place out. This little store is jam packed with so much cool stuff. Check out their online store to see what the store has to offer. As much as I like shopping online, I don’t think it can compare to shopping at Pigeonhole in person. The style of the clothes, accessories, jewelry and home goods remind me a little of Urban Outfitters, but better quality. The price point for a lot of their items aren’t too expensive by my book. You can find a good deal on clothes and accessories. I think it’s worth paying a little bit more for an original quality piece, which they have loads of. What I did think was crazy, was them trying to sell a polaroid camera for $ 180. Regardless, I think this is my new favorite store in Perth. It’s also a great place to to pick up an original gift for your friends.

Pigeonhole is almost an institution in Perth these days, garnering a reputation for its niche giftware and hip, finger-​on-​the-​pulse apparel. Shopping here is a rite of passage for today’s subversive teens (the literary inclined if you will), with patronage that could well continue into their early 30s. The owner sources locally and internationally, finding lots of one-​off labels which may only linger in store for a few weeks. Everything always seems fresh and new, and the two stores on Shafto in particular attest to that. I feel like you could shape most young people — no matter how dull their taste — to appreciate the Pigeonhole aesthetic. So in this way, it’s kind of for everyone (under the age of 40, that is).

While Pigeonhole first set up shop in Bön Marche arcade and has its own hub of an indie, vintage community, it does also has other small nests across Perth city. It’s other permanent store is down Shafto Lane, even smaller than the original it is jammed packed full of goodies, and I’d say, for all you Harry Potter fans, it would fit into Diagon Alley with complete ease. In Pigeonhole 7a, you will find all your camera, film and lomography needs met along with all their quirky bric-​a-​brak, unique jewelery and quality leather purses & bags. In Pigeonhole 9, you will find beautiful vintage clothing and accessories, perfect for your hipster wardrobe!
In a similar vein they have a store also in Hay St.‘s London Court. Pigeonhole does like to be seen around the town and you will find it occasionally at festivals, such as the Subiaco festival. They have also now set up their own space in the Fremantle Markets, so whilst shopping for fresh fruit and veg, and scouting the stalls for handmade and vintage items, you can also be refreshed by slipping between the pub and eco store and enter Pigeonhole’s small haven.
If you find yourself with a creative block, come and find some inspiration from the knick-​knacks, the photography toys you can play with, and the quirky inventions and designs. I’d recommend this as a place to come exploring