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  1. Alistair Trung Melbourne

    Alistair Trung Melbourne

    Australian fashion for urban nomads

    Alistair Trung creates intelligent multifunctional clothing inspired by architectural cuts, abstraction and urban zen. Housed within a monastic space, it is a favourite haunt for artists, scholars and eccentrics.

    Address
    147 Little Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
    Phone
    9654 0809

  2. Ava & Red

    Ava & Red

    Australian women's fashion

    This designer boutique fuses the differing styles of two muses - the modern day, sassy but chic Ava with the bold, quirky and cool Red. Carefully chosen fashion pieces from local and international designers sit alongside artisan jewellery and bags.

    Address
    Shop 2, 237-239 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
    Phone
    9654 1008

  3. Ava and Red

    Ava and Red

    Australian designer womens fashion & accessories

    This designer boutique fuses the differing styles of two muses - the modern day, sassy but chic Ava with the bold, quirky and cool Red. Carefully chosen fashion pieces from local and international designers sit alongside handcrafted jewellery and bags.

    Address
    Shop 2, 237-239 Flinders Lane
    Phone
    9654 1008

  4. Dinosaur Designs Melbourne CBD

    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

  5. Dinosaur Designs South Yarra

    Dinosaur Designs South Yarra

    Handmade resin jewellery & accessories

    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
    562 Chapel Street, South Yarra
    Phone
    9827 2600

  6. Dot and Herbey

    Dot and Herbey

    Australian made clothing

    Luxe fabrics, and feminine silhouettes rule at this local fashion stalwart -- think timeless shifts in rose- patterned Italian silks, summery linen skirts to wear all year and tissue-soft blouses that are a lesson in casual elegance. The label's impeccable eye for detail is reflected in its new signature leather range, which features sumptuous jackets in a palette of charcoal and ebony, handcrafted and manufactured in Australia. Fashion destined to play a starring role in your wardrobe.

    Address
    229 Barkly Street, St Kilda
    Phone
    9593 6309

  7. Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi

    Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi

    Gallery

    Gabrielle Pizzi was perhaps contemporary Aboriginal art's most ardent champion. Since 1983 her gallery has exhibited works by such celebrated artists as Julie Gough, Christian Thompson and Alick Tipoti, as well as contributing pieces to some truly renowned national and international collections. Now under the direction of her equally passionate daughter, Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi continues to represent and exhibit the very best of contemporary Aboriginal art and artists with integrity, care and respect.

    Address
    51 Victoria Street, Fitzroy
    Phone
    9416 4170

  8. Habbot

    Habbot

    Australian designed, Italian made footwear

    Nestled in the resplendent Royal Arcade, this exceptional boutique stocks the boldly coloured yet decidedly classic footwear of Annie Abbott. Designed in Australia and handmade in Italy, the collections here inspire shoe fetish nonpareil.

    Address
    Royal Arcade Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne
    Phone
    9822 8484

  9. Leonard St

    Leonard St

    Independent Melbourne designer fashion boutique

    Casual, cool and deceptively elegant, chances are you've already admired Amanda McCarthy's bold and beautiful garments sashaying through the streets of Melbourne. The staff at her city boutique are unaffectedly delightful.

    Address
    6/289 Flinders Lane
    Phone
    9663 1529

  10. Nudie Jeans Co

    Nudie Jeans Co

    Nudie Jeans Co. Concept Store

    Painfully hip Swedish import Nudie Jeans Co make jeans you can't live without - the kind that outfit your perfect day in classic, form-fitting indigo. Denim obsessives beware.

    Address
    Shop 2, 190 Little Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
    Phone
    9650 0373

  11. Salvage & Selvedge

    Salvage & Selvedge

    Australian Handmade Gifts and Homewares

    The talents behind this jewellery, gifts, homewares and bespoke furniture boutique have an incomparable eye for unconventional beauty. From the handmade to the 'upcycled', S&S stocks an ever-evolving range of incredible pieces for incredible people

    Address
    78 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
    Phone
    0411 536 441

  12. The Melbourne Shop by Lumbi

    The Melbourne Shop by Lumbi

    The Melbournest shop in town!

    Locally made souvenirs, gifts, fashion, accessories and homewares featuring Melbourne icons, art and historic maps are among the broad selection of products available in-store at The Melbourne Shop by Lumbi. With an emphasis on the local, visit for destination scroll cushions, custom made tote bags or brightly coloured iPad covers by these Yarraville designers and manufacturers. Visitors can also take in the Mapping The History of Melbourne exhibition.

    Address
    Shop 2, 8 Driver Lane, Melbourne
    Phone
    9663 2233

  13. The Rose Street Artists Market

    The Rose Street Artists Market

    Market for all things handmade

    Fancy a necklace threaded with good-enough-to-eat clay popcorn or a fruit bowl fashioned out of your favourite record? Visit this weekend market for the city's most inventive collection of design, jewellery, fashion and art.

    Address
    60 Rose Street, Fitzroy
    Phone
    9419 5529

  14. Tom Gunn

    Tom Gunn

    Womens shoes designed in Australia

    Since their launch in 2008, the talent behind tom gunn have championed the belief that 'shoes should be works of art for your feet'. In this vein, their beautiful boutique is one of Melbourne's finest galleries.

    Address
    22 Howey Place, Melbourne
    Phone
    0498 074 527