Hero Frock Hire -
Location: Shop 4/1 Canal Rd, Leichhardt, NSW
Ph: +612 9564 1454 - By appointment only​
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Hero Frock Hire is Australia’s largest professional costume hire service for film, TV, commercials, documentaries, and stills—located in Leichhardt, Sydney at the Canal Road Film Centre. Founded in 1992 with a focus on reusing and recycling wardrobe to support sustainability, they now manage a vast warehouse (800 m²/600 m²) containing over 90,000 items spanning everyday wear and work uniforms from the 1780s to today, including hats, accessories, medical, ethnic, sport, and ethnic wear.
They operate on an appointment-onlybasis, open weekdays 10 am–4 pm, with flexible hire terms tailored to production needs.
Their eco-conscious model encourages donations from film productions to maintain affordable rates and preserve wardrobes for future reuse—helping minimise consumption and maximise creative reuse across the industry
Disney Studios Australia -
Location: Building 37b, Disney Studios Australia, 38 Driver Ave, Moore Park, NSW
Ph: (02) 9564 1454 - By appointment only
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Disney Studios Australia offers professional costume hire services through trusted on-site suppliers, supporting productions of all sizes with high-quality wardrobe options. Their collaborators—The Vintage Clothing Shop and PropKorn—provide an extensive selection of garments, accessories, and props ranging from vintage and period pieces to contemporary styles. Whether you're outfitting a historical epic, a modern drama, or a fantasy adventure, their curated collections meet the demands of film, television, and commercial productions. Located within the Disney Studios precinct in Moore Park, this in-house access ensures convenience, efficiency, and creative flexibility for costume departments seeking authentic, high-standard wardrobe solutions.
Blackout Theatre Company -
Location: 12-14 Pennant St, Castle Hill, NSW
Ph: 0432 477 777 - By appointment only
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​Blackout Theatre Company in Seven Hills, New South Wales, offers a diverse range of costumes and props for hire, catering to various themes and events. While their website doesn't provide a detailed online catalog, they invite customers to contact them directly to discuss specific costume needs. This approach ensures personalized service and assistance in selecting the perfect attire for your occasion.
The Wardrobe Costumiers -
Location: 312A High Street, Chatswood, NSW
Ph: (02) 9417 3499 - By appointment only​
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The Wardrobe Costumiers caters to every costume need—from film and stage productions to themed events and parties—offering one of the most comprehensive and well-curated collections in Sydney with expert styling support. They carry over 15,000–30,000 individual items, spanning historical authenticity (like steampunk, medieval, vintage eras), contemporary fashion, theatrical wear, and whimsical fancy dress. Whether you need a full head-to-toe ensemble or specific pieces with professional styling and fitting, their expert team delivers personalized service and detailed character replication.​​
Based in South Australia
Location: Wigg & Sons Building, 79 Port Road, Thebarton, SA
Ph: 08 8415 5351 - By appointment only
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The State Theatre Company South Australia’s Prop & Costume Hire offers a rich and diverse wardrobe collection available for theatrical and film productions.
Their extensive wardrobe archive includes frocks, suits, uniforms, and fancy-dress items spanning all eras—from historical period pieces to contemporary and theatrical outfits. Productions seeking authentic period attire, themed fancy-dress, uniforms, or bespoke theatrical costumes, all backed by their extensive wardrobe resources and industry expertise—supportive of both professional and amateur creatives.
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Based in Victoria
Warwick Firearms & Militaria -
Location: 25 Nicholas Dr, Dandenong South, VIC
Ph: (03) 9706 5479​ - By appointment only​
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Warwick Firearms & Militaria (aka Warwick Firearms Australia) is more than just a weapon and uniform hire house—they also offer a huge range of costume and costume-adjacent items suitable for film, TV, and stage productions. Complete “head-to-toe” costume sets—including period military (WWI, WWII, Vietnam, etc.), police (NSW, QLD, TAS, WA, NT), emergency services (SES, fire brigades), airline, navy, airforce, security, and specialty police uniforms — all available on a weekly hire basis. Includes Roman, English knight outfits, complete with chainmail—ideal for historical and fantasy productions. While not costumes per se, they also hire swords, knives, non-functioning firearms, and other prop weapons to pair with outfits