72 Froxs

Fresh, confident, affordable, Women's Fashion

Featuring quality Australian designed womens' fashion that's fresh, confident and affordable. 72 Froxs also covers your wardrobe basics with friendly staff on hand to help you with style and fit.

Address

72 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest

Phone

9439 0072

Above the Clouds

Men's & women's fashion boutique

Having trouble sourcing real and original street wear among a sea of commerciality? Above the Clouds prides itself on an eclectic range of premier threads for those representing a lifestyle rather than a trend.

Address

Shop 2, 256 Crown St, Darlinghurst

Phone

9356 4404

Alphaville

Melbourne's Alpha60 bring unusual designs and modern, wearable pop history to this Sydney retail space, along with an aesthetic that is halfway between a museum and apothecary. Dolls heads - reminiscent of the rubble left in WW1 German toy factories - speckle the walls and ceilings of this curious and cinematic interior.

Address

Shop RG11, The Galeries Victoria, Sydney

Phone

9264 1991

Architext Bookshop

Specialist bookstore for all things architectural

Housed in the grounds of the historic Tusculum Villa, this niche bookstore is filled with local and international books and magazines on architecture and design. On Tuesday evenings the theatre hosts architectural talks open to the public.

Address

3 Manning Street, Potts Point

Phone

9356 2022

Australian Centre for Photography

Contemporary photographic art space

With an ever changing program of free exhibitions and events, Australia’s longest running contemporary art space, the ACP, remains at the forefront of contemporary photo media.

Address

257 Oxford Street, Paddington

Phone

02 9332 1455

Blender Gallery

New and emerging contemporary artists

Also home to the Just Shoot Lomography store and cafe for budding and experimental lense lovers.

Address

16 Elizabeth Street, Paddington.

Phone

02 9380 7080

Bodega Tapas Bar

Tapas restaurant and bar

With its garishly painted dining room and mouth-watering dishes, Bodega has risen meteorically to become Sydney’s tapas institution. Our favourite: the sashimi Kingfish on garlic toast with cuttlefish ceviche and mojama- and share the Bodega family love.

Address

216 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills

Phone

9212 7766

Books Kinokuniya

Sydney's largest range of books

Over 300,000 titles in English, Japanese, Chinese, French and German, including an excellent range of Manga, graphic novels, art and design, travel and cook books. Relax in the ambient cafe with your book of choice.

Address

Level 2, TGV, 500 George Street, Sydney.

Phone

9262 7996

Boteco

Brazilian Inspired Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Boteco, Portuguese for 'small bar', is a cool restaurant/bar with fresh produce and authenitc flavours from South America. Enjoy a beautifully crafted drink from their extensive cocktail menu - our favourite, Pisco Sour - while tasting chef Fabricio Campos' ingenious sharing plates (petiscos) like ceviche, cassava chips or salted cod balls.

Address

421 Cleveland St, Surry Hills

Phone

9318 2993

Brett Whiteley Studio

Former workplace & home of artist

Delve into the former studio, home and exhibition space of one of Australia's most famous and important artists - Brett Whiteley. Glimpse into his private collection of inspiring sketchbooks, photographs and personal memorabilia (weekends only).

Address

2 Raper Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

02 9225 1881

Carhartt store

World-renowned fashion label

Offering Carhartt's European fashion collection based on the American label famous for its rugged fusion of minimalism and street style. Globally hunted labels such as Supreme, Visvim and OriginalFake available downstairs at Supply.

Address

20 Burton Street, Darlinghurst.

Phone

02 9361 0144

Collector Store

Lifestyle, fashion and homewares emporium

Collector Store is an eclectic lifestyle store with a love of fashion and homewares. Find rare objects and one-off items sitting next to must have fashion pieces. A gallery-style approach where new deliveries become installations.

Address

473 Crown Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

9699 7740

Crumpler CBD

Messenger, laptop, photography bags

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. They have recently added a suite of business luggage to their range called the Dry Red (pictured).

Address

Ground Floor, The Strand Arcade, 412-414 George Street.

Phone

9222 1300

EDIT

Decorative furniture, homewares and fabrics

EDIT's Surry Hills emporium is brimming with an ever-changing collection of inspirational and chic furniture and fun decorative pieces. Their unique fabrics, designed by owner Sharyn Storrier Lyneham, are now sold internationally.

Address

137 Albion Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

9358 5806

Elements I Love

Authentic antiques and quirky artisan finds

The strategically cluttered store is a little bit 'wealthy eclectic aunty' and very much Parisian chic with a display of authentic pieces sourced to put the signature touch to your home. You'll discover precious picks from Sweden, Belgium and India plus British Colonial originals - items infrequently re-designed for enhanced aspiration.

Address

Shop 2/276 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills

Phone

9698 8884

Eveleigh Markets

Farmers' & Artisans' Market

Address

243 Wilson St, Eveleigh

Phone

9209 4735

Exhibit Interiors

Contemporary and traditional decor

Founder Mark Gower has spent years travelling the globe extensively, exercising his interest in cultural design and historical ornaments to stock Exhibit Interiors. Trends or 'looks' are not the focus; instead, what links everything together is the timeless quality that comes with all of the items available.

Address

437 Crown St, Surry Hills

Phone

9698 8027

Formaggi Ocello

Best Cheese Store: Foodies Guide to Sydney 2010

Foodies delight in Formaggi Ocello's fine selection of rare Italian, French and Australian farmhouse cheeses, plus breads, jams, mustards, cured hams, fresh seasonal fruits, cafe and wine bar. A welcome retreat from the urban street.

Address

Shop 16, 425 Bourke Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

9357 7878

Friends of Leon

Fashion and female centric pop art gallery

Artist and curator Leon Krasenstein presents a new concept in urban galleries featuring a wonderful mix of pop imagery genres uniquely focused on fashion illustration and modern representations of the female form.

Address

82 Marlborough Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

0403 248 978

funkis

Scandinavian design, homewares, fashion

Highly edited ensemble of Scandinavian and Swedish homewares, fashion, clogs, lighting, and jewellery with a selection of European and Australian designs. Labels include Marimekko, Iittala, mud ceramics and funkis' own range.

Address

202 Oxford St, Paddington

Phone

9358 3093

Great Dane Furniture

Danish & Scandinavian furniture

Australia's premier emporium of Scandinavian furniture, lighting and homewares. Featuring timeless classics and new production direct from Denmark, visit the showroom for inspiration

Address

613 Elizabeth St, Redfern

Phone

9699 7677

Holy Kitsch

Mexican art, gifts, jewellery, collectables

An eccentric wonderland of contemporary Mexican goodies. Find quirky prints, jewellery, sugar skulls and one-off pieces sourced ethically. Inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead, Frida Kahlo & old school tattoo culture

Address

321 Crown St, Surry Hills

Phone

8068 2437

I Ran the Wrong Way

Sustainable and ethical objects and fashion

I Ran The Wrong Way sits in a unique space furnished entirely from reclaimed fittings and fixtures. It fills itself with a carefully considered range of well-designed ethical, sustainable and local finds. Loads of interesting discoveries to be made here.

Address

378 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills

Phone

T: 9698 0698

Incu

A pile up of cult fashion labels carving new highs in adornment. Find wearable magic by Lover, Lomography, Karen Walker, Rodarte, x Opening Ceremony, Romance was Born, Antipodium and Friedrich Gray.

Address

The Galeries, Shop RG 19-20 and 23-24

Phone

9283 7622 / 9266 0244

May Day Market

Unique fashion boutique

The ultimate compromise between creative and ready-to-wear designs, or Milan and New York Fashion Week, May Day Market offers the pragmatic to progressive trend hunter a selection of Australian and UK designs.

Address

466 Oxford St, Paddington

Phone

9360 0005

Monster Threads

Art for everyday

Making masterpieces of mainstream apparel, Monsterthreads brings monster status to the world's finest young illustrators, displaying their artworks across t-shirts, jewellery, homewares and stationery.

Address

251 King St, Newtown

Phone

9550 3009

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

Outre Gallery

Pop underground art, books, curios

Contemporary international pop, street, tiki, folk, surrealism, retro and underground art share the floor at Outre with an eclectic collection of books, rare magazines, kooky designer toys and other curiosities.

Address

Shop 7/285a Crown Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

Published Art

Specialist art and design bookshop

Fuelling the art, architecture and design communities, here lies an enviable stock of photography, fashion, film/video, interior design, graphic design, industrial design, landscape urban design and web design books.

Address

Shop 2/ 23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

02 9280 2839

Rapture Living

Unique gifts, fashion and jewellery

An absolute treasure trove of delights, Rapture Living houses an eclectic range of jewellery, handbags, fashion, homewares, candles and toys. Open 7 days, there's a special discovery here for everyone.

Address

150 Blues Point Rd,_McMahons Point

Phone

9925 0372

Sable and Argent

Premium 2-wheel lifestyle showroom

Sable & Argent is a must for any cycling or scooter enthusiast. With premium brands, a repair service and cafe, Sable & Argent is a lifestyle emporium, where like-minded people can seek professional advice.

Address

85 Bourke St, Woolloomooloo

Phone

9357 4699

Secret Dogs Business

Dog grooming & dog daycare

Watch your fellow dog owner glow green with envy after indulging your pooch in some Secret Dogs Business. Low profile, high quality grooming and day care for man's best friend. Also in North Sydney.

Address

156 Mowbray Rd, Willoughby

Phone

9967 0306

Single Origin Roasters

Boutique coffee for serious coffee lovers

Roasters of sustainably grown coffee from around the world. Serving up their outstanding espresso and delicious food from the cafe, the new Sideshow coffee bar alongside is ideal for a walk-by espresso or alternative brewing method.

Address

60 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

9211 0665

somedays

Nordic fashion house & gallery

This store combines art and fashion in a loft-style gallery. Representing Scandinavian fashion, somedays is a hidden oasis of understated cool tucked away from the circus of Sydney's retail strip.

Address

72 B Fitzroy Street, Surry Hills

Phone

9331 6637

Spring Court

French shoes & art

The Spring Court Shop: Purveyors of the classic French shoe brands Spring Court and schmoove, and family-made since 1936. As worn by the legendary John Lennon amongst others. Open 7 days.

Address

113a Commonwealth St, Surry Hills.

Phone

9281 8806

Spring Court Potts Point

French shoes

Reminiscent of a 1920s parlour, complete with Florence Broadhurst wallpaper, Spring Court's Potts Point store showcases these classic French sneakers along side Schmoove (pictured) - classically influenced shoes with a genuine edge.

Address

22 Macleay St, Potts Point

Phone

9358 4888

Sur Bourke Espresso Bar

Espresso Bar

From the mismatched vintage crockery to house baked muffins, delectable homemade menus and a mounted installation of collector bicycles, Sur Bourke - French for 'On Bourke' - fuses urban French with Sydney style.

Address

266 Bourke St, Darlinghurst

Phone

8084 9376

The British Lolly Shop

All British favourites

Nostalgia meets many a new flavour at The British Lolly Shop. The colourful array of old favourites ranges from quality toffee, chocolate, sweets, liquorice and crisps to gourmet range Yorkshire Puddings, sauces and teas direct from the UK.

Address

3/1-21 Darlinghurst Rd (Cnr Macleay),Kings Cross.

Phone

9368 1703

The Candy Store

Fashion picks of the season

The sister store to Paris Texas and also the head office for Dollface Fashion Agency which is located above the shop. This store is everything you dreamt a fashion shop to be, filled with the best picks of the season.

Address

561 Bourke Street, Surry Hills

Phone

9380 9009

The Corner Shop CBD

The Corner Shop is for every cool hunter. With its eclectic mix of wait-list worthy designer collections, vintage finds and emerging Australian labels, the store is a creative sartorial platform in Sydney.

Address

The Strand, Shop 80-81, L1. Also at: 43 William St, Paddington

Phone

9221 1788

The Design Hunter

Creative retail experience

The collaboration of beautiful minds works harmoniously to create warm, functional spaces that teeter between art gallery and luxury home. Tap into the signature taste of The Design Hunter at their online or bricks and mortar store where you'll find a stylist, decorator or designer milling awaiting the opportunity to assist you in personalising the notion 'home is where the heart is.'

Address

267 Bronte Road, Charing Cross

Phone

9369 3322

The Family Jewels CBD

Lead designer Kate Dagher has been creating bold and fabulous jewels for 20 years, working in sterling silver and using semi-precious gems, pearls and crystals. Also features works from exciting Australian and international designers.

Address

Shop 6, 80 Castlereagh St.

Phone

9233 5152

The Little Marionette

Boutique coffee and beans

Caffeine addicts can't go past this Parisian-inspired espresso bar where a team of impeccably trained baristas in matching striped shirts turn out luscious, creamy coffees using their many boutiquely roasted blends of beans. Sink into a cushiony sofa or pick a colourful rug from the basket and join the regulars at Gladstone Park across the road.

Address

1a Booth Street, Balmain

Phone

9810 9728

The Other Side

Neighbourhood fashion store

This cosy neighbourhood shop features a global cast of Indie labels that emit specialness. Three Over One is produced with integrity, Whyred is a casually adventurous super label, and Superfine has a polished hippy edge.

Address

439 Oxford St, Paddington

Phone

9360 2224

The r.e.a.l store

Sustainable design and living

A showcase of ordinary products with extraordinary messages. Shop from their edit of social, ethical and sustainable lifestyle products and designs and you will be supporting Hands That Shape Humanity and other global charities.

Address

91 Bourke St, Woolloomooloo

Phone

83569993

The Sardine Room

Modern Seafood Bistro - BYO

If you have an inclination to indulge in an authentic dining intimacy only found in European backstreets, The Sardine Room lures with its kitchen energy and adorably passionate owner, Angela Heracleous. Offering a seaside cabaret alongside a hand selected wine list, the menu is verbally delivered with enthusiasm to stimulate salivation. Rendezvous here with friends to experience when flamboyance meets fish.

Address

2/31 Challis Ave, Potts Point.

Phone

9357 7444

Vendome Woollahra

Jewellery watches luxuries luggage

Complete with intimate jewellery salon, dedicated Haute Horology area and marble floors, 12 luxury brands are showcased for the first time in Australia. Sophisticated, limited, well crafted, and unique design takes priority at Vendome

Address

178 Jersey Road (Cnr Hargrave), Woollahra

Phone

02 9007 5332

Via Alley

Via Alley exists out of admiration for artists and designers who devote their brains to beautiful things. Cool objects, plastic cameras, mod cons, high fashion and independent publishing unite at this passionate gallery site

Address

The Galeries, Shop RG26A

Phone

9264 7528

Vini

Italian Restaurant

Find simple yet elegant Italian food put on the menu board daily. Choose from over 25 Italian wines available by the glass. Vini holds weekly regional dinners on Tuesdays.

Address

3/ 118 Devonshire Street (via Holt Street), Surry Hills.

Phone

02 9698 5131

Wheels & Dollbaby

High glamour with rock'n'roll attitude

World famous for its posh-punk, Parisian scruff meets old Hollywood style, this boudoir-like boutique is a hotspot for those with a penchant for high glamour laced with a rock'n'roll attitude.

Address

259 Crown Street, Darlinghurst.

Phone

02 9361 3286

World

Men's and women's wear

Internationally renowned fashion house World offers a truly unique interpretation of luxury across men’s and womenswear collections. The store also incorporates WORLDbeauty, the first and only oasis of beauty brands sourcing time-honored apothecary delights.

Address

1 Glenmore Road, Paddington

Phone

02 9368 0442

Zambesi

Clothing store for women and men

Zambesi Men’s and Women’s collections are presented in this intriguing space alongside selected brands such as Martin Margiela, Nom*D, AF Vandevorst, Serge Thoraval, and Costume National Fragrances.

Address

5 Glenmore Rd, Paddington.

Phone

9331 1140

ZARA

Internationally popular, ZARA re-imagines and updates pieces for the contemporary wardrobe twice every week. Australia's first ZARA flagship features a custom range that considers our climatic conditions.

Address

Westfield Sydney, Pitt St Mall.

Phone

9216 7000

Zulu Lulu

Fashion Emporium for Women

The jewel of Zulu Lulu is the friendly expertise from staff and Lulu herself who will help you navigate the $50 pieces to the $600 party gowns. Jewellery, shoes and fascinators available in her gem of a boutique.

Address

171 Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point

Phone

8920 2899

Zut Alors

Retro, vintage furniture and objects

If you're worried a world shortage of unique and quirky old-time favourites is looming, come stumble upon all things retro and vintage at Zut Alors. Chances are you'll find that piece you've been looking for.

Address

624 Darling St, Balmain

Phone

0414 601 117