The textile industry has deep roots and is a part of the fabric industry. Melbourne The sense of style has defined the city for many years. The city is home to a wide range of shops that showcase local talent. From First Nations Australian streetwear labels, to eclectic boutiques making bespoke jewellery, visitors can experience the city’s style. Consider starting your explorations with The StandardX, MelbourneThe retro terrazzo floored lobby, along with the lipstick-red walls, are the perfect match for the vintage clothing stands that appear on the streets outside the store at weekends.
The best Glassware for Display
Fitzroy’s first brick-and mortar store by housewares retailer Fazeek Playful scalloped-edged dinner plates and drinking glass will add pizzazz to the table at home. Fazeek, founded in 2017 by multidisciplinary designer Jackie Fazekas has quickly gained a following for its colorful handblown martini glass with striped stems and colorful handblown vases. The brightly-lit space also offers less fragile souvenirs like linen napkins in two tones and wavy candlesticks scented with plum, neroli, or saffron.
Trend Temples
Fashion hotspot along Flinders Lane Alpha60 This secret showroom is hidden within the St. Paul’s Church Chapter House. It features a collection of monochrome basics, sharply-cut tailoring and a signature collection. The shop’s name pays homage to Jean-Luc Godard’s film Alphaville, This is why the huge portrait of the film director welcomes customers. For more laid-back vibes, local designer Lucy FolkIn the nearby Windsor showroom,, you can find terry-cloth swimwear, chunky jewelry and fringed miniskirts, all inspired by the coastlines in Morocco and the Caribbean. Balearics.
Hidden Gems
Stamp-sized stamps are hidden under the Gaunt’s Clock, at the far end the checkerboard-floored Royal Arcade. Pieces of Eight Melanie Katsalidis, a Melbourne-based jewellery designer, is featured in this gallery. Her bold necklaces with freshwater gemstones and rings are displayed in half of the cabinets. Rest of the space is reserved for a rotating lineup of local goldsmiths. If you have the time and money, Katsalidis We also offer fully-customized designs. Flâner Fragrances Has gender-neutral fragrances with global influences.
Curtin Call
Art Deco style was used to create a space that had been the Communist Party Victoria Headquarters and a Catholic Clubhouse. Curtin House One of the coolest shopping locations in the city is: Dot Comme offers archival Comme des Garçons; Reina The flagship store of Australian streetwear collective, Australian Streetwear Collective, stocks Y2K Miu Miu Gaultier and Miu Miu. Pam Store The store sells distressed denim, grungy t-shirts and other items. Saloon Houses a collection indie designer items like Lei Lei Kung’s printed stockings, and home goods that are beautiful (including 3D-printed vase from CopenhagenThe art exhibits are rotated.
Global Goods
Discreetly marked Pan After In Collingwood, the idea of mother-daughter team Mandy Munro and Phoebe Munro is to offer a collection sourced from all around the world. The Fulani people in Mali produce antique wedding blankets, and the candy-striped shoulder bag made of recycled nylon is a highlight. If you’re looking for stylish French flyswatters and locally made kitchen knives, then the Hub General Store Next door has a wide selection of stylish housewares.
