A Quirk of Fate

Shoes, gifts and accessories

Cynics might not put much stock in fate but cynic isn't the kind of label you would give Kylie Weir. The local shoemaker says she has fate to thank for the launch of her line of shoes and her new Northcote store, named for the whims of this mystical force. A Quirk of Fate is home to the shoe range of the same name, Weir's answer to the lack of footwear options for women with large feet. Available in European size 35 to 45, A Quirk of Fate shoes are a labour of love, meticulously crafted in partnership with local manufacturers.

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289 High St, Northcote

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Corky Saint Clair

Jewellery

Tucked away under Finders St Station this treasure trove of a store sells jewellery, accessories, tees, gifts and more. Among them, owner Christopher Bril’s jewellery label Corky, forest-themed gifts, animal- inspired wares and works by local artists.

Address

Shop 3 Degraves Street, Melbourne CBD

Phone

9663 5559

Dinosaur Designs Melbourne CBD

Handmade resin jewellery & homewares

Designers Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy head one of Australia's most successful design companies, producing hand-made resin and silver jewellery and unique resin homewares, which cross the boundaries of design, art and fashion.

Address

Suite G11b, Melbourne's GPO, 350 Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD

Phone

9650 8000

Eye Life Melbourne CBD

Excellent eyewear with personal service

With a keen emphasis on style and quality, Eye Life sells a wide range of boutique and specialty eyewear and sunglasses. They pride themselves on offering products that go beyond the norm and personalised service.

Address

382 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

Phone

9600 3550

FOKUS

Eyewear and accessories

FOKUS is for men and women looking to blend fashion with functionality. With an eye for style and an emphasis on the local, exquisite eyewear sits beside leather bags, accessories and jewellery handcrafted using traditional artisan methods.

Address

18 Centre Place, Melbourne CBD

Phone

9650 8454

Ispex Funky Spex

Optometrist and eyewear

Here's an optial store with attitude; offering old and individual designs from around the world, as well as their own range of funky, hand-crafted frames. Style consultants are on hand to help you discover your new look.

Address

3 Johnston St  Collingwood

Phone

9416 1043

Jay Dillon

Men's clothing, footwear, accessories

A men's clothing, footwear and accessories boutique in Melbourne's prestigious Little Collins Street. With an assorted range of quality men's fashion, Jay Dillon concentrates on delivering outstanding design and exceptional service.

Address

184 Little Collins Street, Melbourne CBD

Phone

9650 2751

Save Yourself

This pocket-sized store is a treasure trove of sweet supplies designed to help decorate your everyday life. Neat timber crates and shelves display clever designs to smarten up your home, from sweet wooden trinkets for your kitchen, to printed cards and tags that will satisfy those stationary whims. For feet treats, head up the tiny staircase, to an alcove housing designs from Vivienne Westwood and Melissa and yet more of that colourful hosiery.

Address

Shop 16 Sparta Place, 459 Sydney Rd, Brunswick

Phone

9387 9840

WILFREDANDENRIC

Shoe and accessories gallery

The folk at Wilfred and Enric continue to blur the lines between art and fashion, with the opening of their new shoe and accessories gallery in Collingwood. Women will be in heaven with this tight selection of unique accessories and shoes.

Address

Basement, 1B Stanley St, Collingwood

Phone

9417 7173