Fancy Dress, Retro and Decorative Balloons

Dr. Funkenstein holds an impressive range of fancy dress costumes for sale or hire, specialising in 60s, 70s and 80s outfits. Our retro shop on the first floor of our Sunderland branch sells retro and alternative clothing, collectables, badges, patches posters and memorabilia. We also provide distinctive decorative balloon service all of your functions.

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  • Contact Us

    We have two branches, located at Sunderland and Whitburn. Both branches hold an impressive array of fancy dress costumes available to hire or buy. Our Sunderland branch also has a retro and clothing department on the first floor, stocking some rare one-off vintage pieces, stylish POP flared cords, badges, patches, posters and jewellery. Both Sunderland and Whitburn branches offer our balloon services, providing bespoke balloon decorations for a variety of functions, including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and corporate events, please call in or look at our online catalogue.

    *Please do not email for costume hire enquiries*

  • Whitburn Branch

    1 Front Street
    Whitburn
    Sunderland SR6 7JB
    (on the corner next to the main traffic light junction, opposite Jolly Sailor pub)
    Opening times are 10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday (closed half day Wednesday) and presently closed all day Tuesday until further notice.  (late nights in operation at H'ween & Xmas)


    PHONE OR FAX: (0191) 529 5333

  • Sunderland Branch

    23 Derwent Street
    Park Lane Shopping Village
    Sunderland SR1 3NU
    (the second street down from Park Lane Transport Interchange)
    Opening times are 10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday (late nights in operation at H'ween & Xmas)

    PHONE OR FAX: (0191) 567 1971

  • WANT TO PLACE AN ORDER??

    Please do not email for costume hire enquiries

    Just click here to order.......

    or go to our ebay shop