Few vintage stores can claim the focus and attention-to-detail of Circa. This small but well stocked store on hip boulevard Gertrude Street has original and hard-to-find pieces exclusively from the late forties, fifties and early sixties – arguably the 20th century’s coolest period for design and style. For men there are fully canvassed suits from a land before iron-on fusing and detachable-collared shirts; for woman, beautiful printed day dresses, neckerchiefs and hosiery. Everything is authentic and eminently wearable. Go to find out what quality actually is and how far we may have come in productivity but not necessarily in substance. One of Melbourne’s great hidden treasures.