Perth's Football Culture: A Guide for Kit Collectors
Perth might be one of the most isolated cities on earth, but it has a football culture that punches well above its weight. At First Street — our store on William Street in Northbridge — we see it every day: collectors, supporters, and fans of all ages coming in to connect over the shirts they love.
Perth Glory and the A-League
Perth Glory is the city's top-flight football club, playing out of HBF Park in the Perth CBD. The club has a passionate support base, and Glory shirts — particularly older ones from the late 90s and early 2000s — have become sought-after collector pieces. At First Street, we regularly stock authentic Glory kits from multiple eras.
The Global Game Comes to Perth
Perth's multicultural makeup means football fans here represent clubs from across the globe. On any given day in our Northbridge store, you will meet someone looking for a Boca Juniors shirt, a Fenerbahce kit, or a 1994 Cameroon jersey. That diversity is what makes vintage football shirt collecting so exciting — the shirts connect us to moments and places far beyond Perth.
Where to Watch Football in Perth
If you are new to Perth's football scene, HBF Park hosts Perth Glory home games — one of the best atmospheres in Australian football. Many bars in Northbridge and the CBD show live Premier League, Champions League, and international football throughout the season. Perth's growing community of football fans means you will find your tribe quickly.
The Rise of Vintage Kit Collecting in Perth
Globally, the vintage football shirt market has exploded over the past five years. Shirts that used to sit unsold in op shops for $5 are now selling for $50 to $400+, driven by nostalgia, fashion crossover, and a new generation of fans who want to wear the history of the game. Perth has not been immune to this wave — and First Street has been here to meet it.
Finding Vintage Football Shirts in Perth
Before First Street opened, Perth had no dedicated vintage football shirt store. Fans were relying on eBay, expensive international shipping, and the occasional lucky thrift shop find. We opened to change that — to give Perth collectors a physical place to browse, discover, and connect over shirts.
We carry over 1,500 authentic kits at any one time, with 500+ new shirts added every month. Everything from rare 1970s original
