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  1. Aurelio Costarella Concept Store

    Aurelio Costarella Concept Store

    Aurelio Costarella's eponymous label

    Aurelio Costarella has a knack for cool glamour. His Post Emporium boutique mixes decadent candles, French porcelain and quirky objects d'art with his exquisite beaded gowns, tailored suits, leather jackets and swathes of silk and feathers, behind the walls of an old post office in the back streets of North Perth.

    Address
    Newspaper House, St Georges Terrace, Perth City.
    Phone
    0478 637 548

  2. Black Beret

    Black Beret

    Eternally stylish

    Black Beret prides itself on adorning fashion-savvy gals with the cream of design from Australia and our neighbours. New season collections arrive daily from Dion Lee, Rachel Gilbert, Nicola Finetti and Kate Sylvester.

    Address
    C7/81 Walcott St, Mt Lawley
    Phone
    9328 4439

  3. Bobby & Olive

    Bobby & Olive

    A boutique and a cafe

    This family-run boutique and cafe (mum designs the clothes and her two daughters manage the business), brings together elegant, wearable Australian style into a French-inspired boutique space. Leather, silk, cotton and linen is used to create timeless, fluid lines that can be worn during the day or dressed up for the evening. This light, welcoming space also serves up delicious Rubra coffee and a selection of homemade cakes, which can be taken on the terrace.

    Address
    1/17 Essex Street, Fremantle
    Phone
    9336 5353

  4. Clear Couture

    Clear Couture

    Australian designer clothing

    Characterised by elegant tailoring and rich natural fabrics, Clear's collection includes couture and ready to wear formal dresses, classic separates and bridal pieces, complemented by Bella B Wear basics and an exclusive range of Jennifer Gaye Neck Art.

    Address
    436 Fitzgerald St, North Perth
    Phone
    08 9227 5555

  5. Crumpler Perth

    Crumpler Perth

    Australian bag manufacturer and retailer

    From humble beginnings in 1995, Crumpler began making messenger bags. Since then they've grown to produce an extensive range of travel, tech and photography bags that last. Now available at this new Perth retail space.

    Address
    Cnr William and Hay Street
    Phone
    9321 0333

  6. emerge ART SPACE

    emerge ART SPACE

    Contemporary & Indigenous art

    Located in the heart of Beaufort Street, this spacious and well-lit gallery has a knack for artist representation. With a passion for showcasing the best contemporary WA and Australian artists' works, the art is both affordable and collectable.

    Address
    676A Beaufort St, Mount Lawley.
    Phone
    9271 6459

  7. Future Shelter

    Future Shelter

    Design store & manufacturing workshop

    In this light-filled studio and workshop, artist Jane King and engineer Adam Coffey meticulously craft and manufacture zestful, figurative designs for lampshades, coasters, stationery, jewellery and clothing

    Address
    56 Angove St, North Perth
    Phone
    08 9228 4832

  8. Gallows Gallery

    Gallows Gallery

    Art gallery

    A sleek, neutral exterior contrasts the vibrant works displayed inside. With solo exhibitions by carefully selected Australian artists renewed every three weeks, this light-filled, modern space expertly curated by Kathryn Stafford is never static.

    Address
    53 Glyde St, Mosman Park
    Phone
    9286 4730

  9. Hatch

    Hatch

    Nurturing WA fashion & accessory design

    'Nurturing creativity in design' underlines this fashion, accessories and design space, which stocks more than 25 Western Australian labels including One Fell Swoop, Zhivago and Little Gracie. It also showcases works from local visual artists.

    Address
    Shop 55 Carillon City, Hay St, Perth
    Phone
    08 9226 0209

  10. Highs and Lows

    Highs and Lows

    Street wear & accessories

    Timber floors and cabinetry make a smart backdrop for limited-edition sneakers, tees and accessories from Adidas, Nike, Vans and PAM. Look out for HAL's own street wear collections, and collaborations with New Balance, Reebok and Colab.

    Address
    1/622 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley
    Phone
    08 9272 9893

  11. Leona Edmiston

    Leona Edmiston

    Australia's very own Frock Queen

    An internationally renowned Australian designer with a solo label that embodies classic femininity and and accessories range that includes purses, heels, eyewear and Little Leona - a range for the little ladies.

    Address
    8/337-339 Stirling Hwy, Claremont
    Phone
    9385 3383

  12. Lisa Ho Perth

    Lisa Ho Perth

    Cool sophistication

    Lisa Ho's penchant for prints, luxurious fabrics and the feminine silhouette have led her to create a wearable world of high glamour with an urban difference. All the essentials for the chic modern woman.

    Address
    Shop H123B, Enex 100 683-703 Hay St, Perth
    Phone
    08 9322 4858

  13. Love in Tokyo

    Love in Tokyo

    WA designed and made fashion

    WA's Sheree Dornan houses her eponymous label along with the in-house Love in Tokyo range of silk slip dresses, selections from Jiva, Leina Broughton, Yoshi Jones, High Tea With Mrs Woo and more in this vibrant retail space.

    Address
    61-63 High St, Fremantle
    Phone
    9433 2110

  14. Morgan Marks

    Morgan Marks

    Australian women's fashion, accessories

    The first Morgan Marks concept store highlights the label's soft urban, utilitarian womenswear, which focuses on layered jersey and knits, muted colours, and abstract prints, and transcends seasons and trends.

    Address
    Shop 153, Claremont Quarter
    Phone
    9384 4484

  15. Nell's

    Nell's

    Clothing, jewellery, homewares, café

    An emporium of jewellery, homewares, gifts and clothing cut from washed silks and organic cottons, with a delightful French-inspired cafe in its cottage garden. Look out for labels Fenella Peacock, Antipodium and TotoMoto.

    Address
    15 Glyde St, Mosman Park
    Phone
    9284 6009

  16. Periscope Clothing

    Periscope Clothing

    Women's fashion and accessories boutique

    A relocation to William St after a decade at King St has injected this Perth stalwart with a renewed vim. Owner Shantha Cokis stocks the crisp, clean showroom with local and international designers, including Willow and Zambesi.

    Address
    274 William St
    Phone
    9328 9056

  17. Post Emporium

    Post Emporium

    Aurelio Costarella flagship store

    In this converted 1916 post office (flagship store of this darling WA designer), Aurelio Costarella artfully showcases current collections alongside Harry Allen objects, Fornasetti plates, Tord Boontje glassware and bizarre antiquities from around the world.

    Address
    23 View St, North Perth
    Phone
    9228 0373

  18. R.M.Williams Perth

    R.M.Williams Perth

    The bush outfitter

    An Australian-owned company with a proud history of bush outfitting, R.M.Williams' quality footwear, clothing and accessories reflect Australia's outback spirit. The iconic R.M.Williams boots are still handcrafted today in their Adelaide factory.

    Address
    38 Hay St, Murray Street Mall
    Phone
    9321 7786

  19. Rohan Jewellery

    Rohan Jewellery

    Custom design and handcrafted jewellery

    A calm sanctuary on buzzing Oxford St, this crisp boudoir offers bespoke jewellery design in a relaxed atmosphere. Opened in 2007 by master jeweller Rohan Milne, be amazed by the fine craftsmanship and attentive service.

    Address
    Shop 2/162 Oxford St (opposite Luna Cinema)
    Phone
    9242 1155

  20. S2

    S2

    Australian fashion destination

    Tailored, structural pieces for women line the walls of this intriguing and ever-changing gallery space. S2's tonal collections adopt a bold, minimalist aesthetic and sit alongside like-minded directional labels, accessories and jewellery.

    Address
    26 Angove St, North Perth
    Phone
    9227 1136

  21. sab five five

    sab five five

    Fashion that clothes the soul

    The chief store of Sabrina Wong's directional label, whose studio is based in Brunei, presents the designer's signature feminine punk designs using new and vintage fabrics and silk-screened prints. Covet the layered maxi dresses, skirts and tunics.

    Address
    Shop 4, 84 Quentin Plaza, 22 St Quentin Ave, Claremont
    Phone
    9284 5380

  22. Sana Boutique

    Sana Boutique

    Local & International cult labels

    An iconic fashion destination for over 20 years, SANA stocks and handpicks collections from cult Australian & International brands including Manning Cartell, Willow Camilla, Alice McCall, Little Joe, and Anna & Boy.

    Address
    30 St Quentin Ave, Claremont
    Phone
    9384 1220

  23. She Seldom Blushes

    She Seldom Blushes

    Garments and objects

    Home to objects and garments - new, old and new made from old. In-house jewels by She Seldom Blushes are fashioned from aging treasures and sit alongside other upcycled products and jewellery by WA designers.

    Address
    5 Atwell Arcade (off High St Mall), Fremantle
    Phone
    9430 8830

  24. Sophie Kyron Jewellery

    Sophie Kyron Jewellery

    Locally handcrafted costume jewellery

    The flagship store for Sophie Kyron's coveted handmade jewellery pieces, which string together silver, fabric, vintage finds, beads and semiprecious stones. For something really special, ask about custom-made and occasion pieces

    Address
    146 Railway St, Swanbourne
    Phone
    9384 4975

  25. Walther School of Music

    Walther School of Music

    Learning music is cool again

    Young and vibrant, the musicians at Walther School of Music bring light to music education in the Mt Lawley community. People of all ages and experience levels can channel their inner musician with the guitar, piano, vocals and much more.

    Address
    241 Stirling St, Perth.
    Phone
    0403 162 641

  26. Zara Bryson

    Zara Bryson

    Women's designer fashion boutique

    With a striking neon light art installation in its window, Zara Bryson's second boutique in Perth reinforces its hand-picked collection of Australian and international labels with TORN by Ronny Kobo, Bensoni, Odylyne and AIKO.

    Address
    Shop 176 Claremont Quarter, 23 St Quentins Ave, Claremont
    Phone
    9384 6936

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    Subiaco's specialist dress boutique

    Lose track of time in the vibrant and enchanting {em} boutique. With a dedicated focus on dresses and complimentary accessories, {em} proudly stocks international and local labels including Talulah and Jeffrey Campbell Shoes.

    Address
    Shop 2, Forrest Walk, 103 Rokeby Rd
    Phone
    9381 5522