Frequently asked questions
What is Teo?
Teo is a curated guide to Melbourne's independent clothing stores, boutiques, vintage shops, markets and the events around them. You can browse stores by suburb, shop products from local labels, read themed city guides and find pop-ups and markets happening this week.
Is Teo free to use?
Yes. Browsing stores, city guides and events on Teo is free. A free account also lets you follow stores, save products into collections and RSVP to events.
How are stores chosen for Teo?
Every store is reviewed personally by the Teo team before it goes live. We focus on independent and locally owned businesses: boutiques, vintage and secondhand stores, local labels, makers, galleries and markets. Big-brand chains are left out on purpose.
Where are the best vintage stores in Melbourne?
Fitzroy, Collingwood, Brunswick and the CBD have Melbourne's highest concentration of vintage stores. Teo's Vintage Underground guide lists our current picks, each with its suburb, opening hours and a selection of what's in stock.
Which Melbourne suburbs does Teo cover?
Teo covers greater Melbourne, from the CBD and the inner north (Fitzroy, Collingwood, Brunswick, Thornbury) to the inner south and east (Richmond, Prahran, Windsor, Armadale) and the west (Footscray). New suburbs are added as stores join.
How do I find markets and pop-ups in Melbourne this weekend?
Teo's Events page lists upcoming pop-ups, launches, workshops and sales, plus Melbourne's regular markets such as Queen Victoria Market, South Melbourne Market and the Camberwell Sunday Market, with their days and opening times.
Can I buy products through Teo?
For stores with in-app checkout switched on, you can add items to your cart and check out on Teo. For every other store, visit in person or through the store's own website, which is linked on its Teo profile.
How do I list my store on Teo?
Sign in, then fill in the short application on the List your store page with your store details, address and opening hours. The Teo team reviews every application personally and usually replies within 48 hours.