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Get a swingin' and a jivin' daddy-o

First published on 6 Aug 2012. Updated on 7 Aug 2012.

Get the look:

Sterling

The dudes'll want their 'dos short on the sides with a bit of a quiff going on top, and ladies' locks should by curled and flicked around the shoulders or done up with a mid-forehead fringe. We suggest making a beeline for Sterling in Surry Hills to get it done.

Find the threads:

Vintage fashion shops

Set your sights on denim, check shirts and poodle skirts at these nine awesome vintage fashion stores.

Ink up:

Shanghai Charlie's

Twenty-six-year-old Miguel Sanchez has inked the likes of Sydney musicians Lanie Lane and Pat Capocci as well as Ben and Elvis from Porteño, so he's our pick for producing the marks of the era.

Restyle your pad:

Retro furniture stores

Beautifully restored mid-century furniture abounds at these five retro furniture stores. Because rockabilly comes home with you... 

Hang with like-minded folk:

Rock'n'roll Alternative Market

At the Rock'n'Roll Alternative Market market you'll find stalls selling vintage clothing, jewellery, records, books and art over three levels, as well as live performances by leading Sydney rockabilly bands.

Party on:

Yo Grito!

At the free rock'n'roll mess hall in the GoodGod front bar, you'll find King Opp (Straight Arrows), Daniel Darling (Kill City Creeps) and Silky Doyle maning the decks and spinning fuzzed out rhythm and blues and swingin' soul.

Hit the road:

Sydney Classic Car Hire

Going the whole hog with the right ride will set you back a couple of hundred dollars for the day. Pull your headscarf on tight and hit the road.
By Erin Moy   |  
 

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