That Dapper Market

A shopping experience like no other — these markets bring to life South Australian talent with home made soap, tea, jewelry, live music, tasty treats and more.
A perfect place to buy that unique item you won’t see someone else wearing or holding on the bus. I used the opportunity to buy birthday gifts — items people don’t always buy for themselves. This is the perfect gift in my opinion.
While great be prepared to say ‘excuse me’ a lot as it is a little tight. Plus don’t hold your breathe for a chair –take a seat outside on the curb.
Finally do’t eat before you come — I did so missed out on some great treats like salted caramel brownie! Trust me — go there hungry, especially for sweets.

This That Dapper was on Saturday 29 March and it was my first time after lusting after the rumours of going to a market where you could drink beer and listen to live music whilst shopping.
Beautifully set in Plant 4 at Bowden, the old Clipsal factory site was full to the brim with second and vintage clothing, vases and furniture, prints, cushions, hand made jewellery, soaps, Four Seeds brownies, hot dogs, more vegan and food than you could ethically poke a stick at and as mentioned, a bar and live band.
I loved the chaotic collision of stalls that forced you to walk around the market 2 or 3 times in a circular fashion to really feel like you had seen everything.
I went at 4pm because I heard that at previous markets by 6−7pm a lot of food vendors started running out of stuff. All stall holders were so incredibly friendly and attentive and it didn’t feel like there were there just to chat about their personal lives with each other, they were actually there to sell stuff and engage you. Yay for customer service 101!
My biggest qualm about this space was the huge lack of seating (probably because it was so popular), which meant we had to sit down outside to eat. No problems really but this would bother an older demo. I’d also love to see more savoury food stalls that also sell non vegan related food — maybe I missed the memo about this being a vegan food market?
All in all though it was a wonderful atmosphere, great selection of stalls at a range of affordability and very well coordinated — well done Littlest Vintage guys!

That Dapper Market day was Saturday, 14 Dec.
Organized, massive vintage shopping, great cakes and snacks (lots of vegan & gluten free choices), live entertainment, and all inside, undercover in Plant 1 in Bowden.
It was one of the best executed local pop-​up markets I’ve been to in Adelaide. Lots of free parking. A wide variety of vendors. Clean and comfortable, with just enough seating to take a break and enjoy a snack.
Aside from a wide selection of vintage clothing, there was home-​made soap and candles, jewellery and crafts on offer. One booth even offered really interesting hand-​made compasses with an antique look.
Not on offer were huge amounts of christmas paraphernalia, which made this a great venue for shopping for presents to give others for the holidays.
By the time you read this, it will be over. Keep an eye out for the next Dapper Market event, put it on your schedule and go. You will not be disappointed.
Eat, drink and be merry, but not too much. JD