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  1. Akira

    Akira

    World-renowned fashion designer

    One of Australia's most celebrated designers, Akira Isogawa presents at his flagship Woollahra store exquisitely embellished creations that blend Eastern influences, rigorous craftsmanship and a timeless beauty and femininity.

    Address
    12a Queen Street, Woollahra
    Phone
    02 9361 5221

  2. Alice McCall

    Alice McCall

    Contemporary Australian Designer

    Alice McCall has an ability to transport inspiration from many decades and the swagger of rock n roll heroines into flirtatious silhouettes for today's femme. Visit this visionary’s Sydney flagship.

    Address
    319 South Dowling St, Darlinghurst
    Phone
    9332 4631

  3. Amanda Garrett

    Amanda Garrett

    A unique shopping experience

    Amanda Garrett offers a modern approach to eveningwear and bridal - original and chic, with an air of nonchalance. Her exquisite designs and meticulous construction present a collection of collector's items for a stylish clientele.

    Address
    14a Queen St, Woollahra.
    Phone
    T: 93602732

  4. Andrew McDonald Shoemakers

    Andrew McDonald Shoemakers

    Designer handmade footwear

    Using traditional European skills honed in a fellowship with master shoemakers John Lobb of London, Andrew McDonald creates elegant, long-wearing, impeccably crafted shoes that combine timeless appeal with modern style.

    Address
    58 William Street, Paddington
    Phone
    02 9358 6793

  5. Bianca Spender

    Bianca Spender

    Women's fashion clothing

    Bianca Spender's flagship boutique showcases a directional collection known to mix structure with sensuality, sophistication with playfulness. Intriguing pieces are draped from one piece of cloth and create Bianca's signature style.

    Address
    9 Oxford Street, Paddington
    Phone
    9331 5964

  6. Body by Dainy Sawatzky

    Body by Dainy Sawatzky

    Women's designer fashion boutique

    This Melbourne made and designed label is a beautiful collection of women’s fashion that focuses on sustainable production techniques. Dainy’s signature is whimsical, feminine and wearable. Hand craft techniques and quirky details give a modern ‘vintage’ appeal to each timeless creation. Established 10 years ago Body's pieces easily translate between elegant and everyday.

    Address
    32 Queen Street, Woollahra.
    Phone
    9362 0930

  7. Camilla Boutique

    Camilla Boutique

    Signature Kaftans

    An evolution from her reputation as Kaftan Queen, Camilla Franks' latest collection forms a love triangle between fashion, art and architecture that radiates quintessential colour and digital prints across new age silhouettes.

    Address
    1/647 Military Rd, Balmain
    Phone
    9969 9200

  8. Camilla Boutique

    Camilla Boutique

    Signature kaftans

    An evolution from her reputation as Kaftan Queen, Camilla Franks' latest collection forms a love triangle between fashion, art and architecture that radiates quintessential colour and digital prints across new age silhouettes.

    Address
    302 Oxford St, Paddington
    Phone
    9331 1782

  9. Carla Zampatti

    Carla Zampatti

    High end women's fashion

    As one of Australia's most influential fashion designers, Carla Zampatti creates glamorous statement pieces and sophisticated essentials. Loved by discerning celebrities and media personalities, this label is an iconic part of the modern woman's wardrobe.

    Address
    161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.
    Phone
    02 9264 3257

  10. cloth

    cloth

    Contemporary textiles for the home

    cloth has been producing sustainable contemporary screenprinted textiles by hand since 1995. Its small team led by Julie Paterson creates high quality fabrics for upholstery, homewares, art and clothing with an earthy, relaxed Australian feel.

    Address
    Shop 1, 35 Buckingham Street, Surry Hills.
    Phone
    02 9699 2266

  11. Collette Dinnigan

    Collette Dinnigan

    High-end fashion for women

    One of Australia's most internationally successful and well known fashion designers, Collette has been creating exquisitely detailed and feminine garments since 1990 and has been presenting at the Paris ready-to-wear shows since 1995.

    Address
    104 Queen St, Woollahra
    Phone
    9363 2698

  12. Dinosaur Designs

    Dinosaur Designs

    Handcrafted homewares & jewellery designs

    A veritable treasure chest of vivid resin homewares and jewellery, Dinosaur Designs' handcrafted products suit passionate and dynamic lifestyles. With a fiercely loyal following, they are one of the most successful design stories in Australia.

    Address
    339 Oxford Street, Paddington.
    Phone
    02 9361 3776

  13. Dinosaur Designs CBD

    Dinosaur Designs CBD

    Resin jewellery and homewares

    A veritable treasure chest of vivid resin homewares and jewellery, Dinosaur Design's handcrafted products suit passionate lifestyles. With a fiercely loyal following, they are one of the most successful design stories in Australia.

    Address
    Level One, The Strand Arcade, 412 George Street.
    Phone
    02 9223 2953

  14. Easton Pearson

    Easton Pearson

    Australian-designed international women's fashion label

    Pamela Easton and Lydia Pearson's label is one of Australia's most successful fashion exports, the pared-down luxury of the pair's most recent collections still bearing their flair for opulent embellishment.

    Address
    18 Elizabeth Street, Paddington
    Phone
    02 9331 4433

  15. High Tea with Mrs Woo

    High Tea with Mrs Woo

    Charming, thoughtful, everlasting

    High Tea with Mrs Woo explores notions of memory, nostalgia and escape through their garment designs. This is the perfect store for those in search of charming clothing and thoughtful paper goods.

    Address
    72b Oxford Street, Paddington
    Phone
    8065 5345

  16. Jac + Jack

    Jac + Jack

    Impeccable quality, refined, modern, cashmere

    Modern yet timeless, this luxury house provides sumptuous natural wearables in cashmere, silk, wool and cotton for any occasion. Run your fingers over a covetable range of women's apparel, accessories, eyewear, menswear and homeware.

    Address
    39 William Street, Paddington
    Phone
    9380 6011

  17. Jason Moss

    Jason Moss

    Designer jewellery for men & women

    Studio-based silversmith creating original contemporary jewellery from precious metals and jewels. All pieces have a left of centre twist yet still beautifully capture the essential elements of timeless design.

    Address
    331 South Dowling Street, Darlinghurst.
    Phone
    02 9360 3730

  18. Leona Edmiston CBD

    Leona Edmiston CBD

    Exploring modern femininity via the frock and an accessories range that includes purses, heels, eyewear and Little Leona – a range for the little ladies. With her silks or sleek jerseys, Leona has fixed her presence in the Australian fashion set.

    Address
    Chifley Plaza, Shop 20
    Phone
    9230 0322

  19. Lisa Ho

    Lisa Ho

    Luxurious, glamorous dresses

    The Lisa Ho collection is rich and glamourous. This flagship boutique provides all the essentials for the chic modern woman.

    Address
    43 Queen Street, Woollahra
    Phone
    02 9327 6300

  20. Lucette

    Lucette

    Women's designer clothing

    Created by young Australian designer duo Angela Backshell & Tracy Miller, Lucette is like a dress-up box of feathers, beads, and embellished silk- unique pieces with an eclectic boho style and a rock romance vibe.

    Address
    23 William Street, Paddington.
    Phone
    8356 9991

  21. Metalab

    Metalab

    Contemporary jewellery and objects

    Showcasing strikingly unusual and thought-provoking jewellery and objects, Metalab is a beautiful gallery space dedicated to exhibiting local and international talent. Their on-site workshop also runs jewellery classes throughout the year.

    Address
    10B Fitzroy Place, Surry Hills.
    Phone
    02 8354 1398

  22. Mr Rose

    Mr Rose

    Style for spirited women

    A destination for women who crave individual style. Australian tailored femme shirting in luxurious European textiles plus Bespoke by Sasha, accessories couturier, specialising in silk flower headpieces, brooches and chokers.

    Address
    31 Norfolk St, Paddington.
    Phone
    9368 1423

  23. planet

    planet

    Contemporary Australian hardwood furniture

    A sophisticated showcase of sustainably grown solid Australian hardwood furniture with a full design service by Ross Longmuir and a selection of finely crafted Australian homewares with a ceramics and textile focus.

    Address
    114 Commonwealth Street.
    Phone
    9211 5959

  24. SARK Studio

    SARK Studio

    Artistic, individual and wearable Australian clothing

    The SARK label is synonymous with artistic and individual Australian made clothing for women. Designer Theresa Jackson creates the SARK range at the studio which sells alongside the labels Helix, PrivatSachen, Sally Campbell, Fibre Red and Purl Harbour.

    Address
    431 Crown Street, Surry Hills.
    Phone
    9310 1544

  25. Sonya Hopkins

    Sonya Hopkins

    Modern, knitwear classics

    One of Australia's leading knitwear designers, Sonya Hopkins, creates classically styled, modern fitting cardigans and tops in natural yarns. Find cashmere, silk, fine merino wool and cotton available in a rainbow selection of colours.

    Address
    17 William Street, Paddington
    Phone
    02 9380 8030

  26. The Family Jewels Paddington

    The Family Jewels Paddington

    Bold statement jewellery

    One of Paddington's original jewellers, The Family Jewels, under the creative vision of head designer Kate Dagher, has been bringing bold statements in sterling silver, semi-precious gems and costume jewellery to Sydney for more than 25 years.

    Address
    48 Oxford St, Paddington
    Phone
    9331 6647

  27. Tim O'Connor

    Tim O'Connor

    Australian designer, international reputation

    Visit Tim O'Connor's flagship Woollahra store and you'll soon see why this designer has gained an international reputation for effortlessly stylish outfits that use bold prints and colours and understated, chic tailoring.

    Address
    86 Queen Street, Woollahra
    Phone
    02 9328 9422

  28. Zappacosta Jewels

    Zappacosta Jewels

    Australian Jewellery designer

    With fans from as far as London to Los Angeles, designer Manuela Zappacosta has mastered the balance of exuberant delicacy, and selects nothing but the finest non-conflict jewels and stones to bring timelessness to all tastes.

    Address
    The Strand Arcade, L2, Shop 114, 412 George St
    Phone
    9232 1900