Psst, Sydney… Want the Inside Scoop on This Weekend’s Finders Keepers Markets?
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Are you ready for it? The Finders Keepers markets are returning to Sydney this weekend for their final market of the year and we’re feeling green with envy that we can’t be there! But never fear, you’ll still see us popping up all over the place – select stallholders will have our latest issue to gift to some lucky customers, and you can grab a free back issue all around the markets!
Running from 8–10 December, The Hordern Pavilion is the place to be – with air-conditioning pumping, delicious food and cool drinks aplenty and, of course, 170 incredible stallholders that will make all your Christmas-shopping dreams come true!
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To help you plan your visit and give you an exclusive look at what’s good, we caught up with a bunch of stunning stallholders who you can shop with and asked them one big question…
What can market-goers expect when they visit you at the markets this weekend?
MUSTARD MADE
We will be having a fun photo wall activation at the markets; visitors can come and have a Polaroid taken in front of our beautiful rainbow wall of Skinny Lockers. Plus, we’ll be offering the chance for someone to win a Skinny Locker (valued at $419) in the colour of their choice!
GEM THE LABEL
This is Gem the Label’s first time at The Finders Keepers and we are so excited to be bringing lots of our new pieces from our latest collection, Slice, and some exclusive pieces from our signature Bloom collection. We are a mindfully made, sustainable, slow fashion label and our pieces are madeby hand in our studio in Sydney! Our pieces are made from luxurious materials with bold and fun prints for the summer season. Usually, we make our pieces to order, however, this is the first time we will have a larger range for our lovely customers to try on in person which is really exciting! From dresses, tops, shorts and pants to playful accessories and homewares, Gem the Label’s debut at the Finders Keepers market this weekend is going to be spectacular!
Usually we make our pieces to order, however, this is the first time we will have a larger range for our lovely customers to try on in person which is really exciting!
KARIE MAKES
These dazzling new ruffle headbands are a limited edition for Christmas! With their sparkly, glittery fabrics, they’re an absolute must-have for party wear!
FRY BABY
At the Fry Baby stand you’ll find hats galore! Grab a limited-edition light purple corduroy collab with The Finders Keepers, two previously unreleased hats with Billie Justice Thomson, sold-out lids including the Tillie Time classic and plenty more. All the hats are big looks in small batches, so don’t wait until Sunday arvo to pop by!
Don’t wait until Sunday arvo to pop by!
THE WONDERFUL LITTLE SUITCASE COMPANY
Summer holidays will start soon and our suitcase is an ideal travel toy, so we are having an exclusive market offer for our Ocean Lover Suitcase – we’re offering it for $109 instead of the normal price of $129 including shipping!
DELATA
We’re ready to blow your mind with our Black and Gold collection – 100% ethical, using recycled materials, and each piece is hand-crocheted by single mothers in Colombia, giving it that extra touch of uniqueness. Swing by, check out the vibe, and feel the magic!
Swing by, check out the vibe, and feel the magic!
SIENNA
Capturing the essence of an Australian summer and the pure joy of celebration, our latest trio, Love Lives Here, is set to bloom this Friday, day one of The Finders Keepers market!
KAYU&CO
You can expect to see the beauty of zen-inspired homewares, featuring exquisite wooden vases, delicate wooden diffuser balls and natural brushes that bring the essence of nature into your home. Beyond shopping, join us in fostering a deeper appreciation for the art of crafting – learn about the stories behind each piece and discover the cultural influences that inspire our collection. It’s not just about acquiring homewares; it’s about embracing a lifestyle that values mindful living and appreciates the beauty of handcrafted treasures.
Beyond shopping, join us in fostering a deeper appreciation for the art of crafting – learn about the stories behind each piece.
GATHER AND HARVEST
We’ve got a couple of great new things that we’re bringing to the market this weekend. We’re just loving our new gift boxes; we’re so happy with how they turned out. They look so natural, calm and beautifully utilitarian. We have a Self-Care Gift Box and a Luminescence Gift Box for all the candle lovers out there.
THE SOCIAL OUTFIT
This weekend you can purchase a range of our bold garments and accessories crafted by our amazing team of refugee and new migrant sewers right here in Sydney. The Social Outfit is a fashion label with a difference. This is gifting for good.
This is gifting for good.
BEDDIE
Beddie is so excited to be attending our first-ever Finders Keepers Market! To mark the occasion, we will be introducing our new linen range in five colours, three king single fitted florals, organic wool dryer balls, and Beddie cotton canvas totes! Every order over $200 will receive a free tote bag. These are heavy-gauge cotton canvas, double-stitched and big enough to carry a couple of bedding sets! They will also be for sale for only $20 if you need a big, durable and reusable bag for your market goodies! See you there!
The Finders Keepers is Australia’s largest curated marketplace of makers, designers and entrepreneurs. Online, and via their major market events, The Finders Keepers is where communities come together to shop, explore and discover the very best from designers, makers and entrepreneurs in our country.
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A Longer Table is exactly what it sounds like: one beautiful shared table inside the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (@Asrc1), piled with generous dishes inspired by this year’s hero cooks, Noha and Nige.
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Your ticket doesn’t just buy you a delicious dinner. It supports the ASRC’s vital work and helps create a fairer future for people seeking asylum.
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