Prior to 1820, Eastern Hill described the ridge that ran from Woolloomooloo through East Sydney, Darlinghurst, Kings Cross, Potts Point, Elizabeth Bay and the Oxford St end of Surry Hills - some of Sydney's oldest neighbourhoods. The name has faded from maps. but the layered, eclectic, and independent identity of the hill remains.
Eastern Hill General Supplies is the evolution of Footage, our original store founded in 2003 - When we took a leap of faith on a then quiet pocket of Burton Street. At a time when the area was retail-barren, we were the first to open our doors, believing in the neighbourhood's character and potential and long before it became the precinct it is today.
What began as a destination for rare sneakers and future-classic streetwear quickly became a local hub, shaping the early identity of Burton Street. Our commitment to independent curation and design set a new tone for retail in Darlinghurst.
Today, Eastern Hill reflects the next chapter: A life store shaped by 22 years of retail practice, design instincts and lived experience.
We now focus on 4 in-house brands that reflect who we are - alongside with a stable of makers who share our ethos:
Eastern Hill isn't just a general store - it's a living archive of the things we make, use, wear, and eat. Shaped by the neighbourhood we helped pioneer, we bring the same independent perspective to our online store today.
