Makers & Crafters

Adriano Zumbo

Patissier

Paris-trained patissier Adriano Zumbo's sweet, edible sculptures are as spectacular as they are witty. Impeccably displayed on slivers of gilt cardboard are cakes, chocolates and pastries with names like Wheelie Good and Marry Me Ed.

Address

296 Darling Street, Balmain

Phone

9810 7318
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
axel mano (Queen Street)

Contemporary fashion and accessories

At Axel Mano's newly opened store in Queen Street find their original webbing bags, hand-made Italian straw hats, vintage scarf bags and a great range of women's clothing.

Address

46 Queen Street, Woollahra

Phone

9362 3750
Beclau Furniture

Funiture manufacturer, imported homewares

Working with detailed, largely hand made processes, Beclau sources timbers not usually available elsewhere. Aiming for excellence in every detail, this family owned and run business has forged relationships with the best metal workers, upholsterers and polishers to ensure the highest standards are maintained.

Address

Unit 15, 198-222 Young St, Waterloo

Phone

9698 6422
Beclau Homewares

Furniture manufacturer, imported homewares

In addition to Beclau furniture, Beclau also imports an exclusive range of European homewares from the classic to the modern including Dibbern glassware, solid colour crockery and fine bone china. Find a range of exuberant, quirky and functional items here.

Address

Unit 15, 198-222 Young St, Waterloo

Phone

9698 6422
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
COTA

Jewellery, glass, ceramics, homewares

COTA (courtesy of the Artist) celebrates local and international artists with an eclectic range of contemporary jewellery. Enjoy a diverse collection of objects... courtesy of the artist. A true handmade retail experience.

Address

Level 2, The Strand Arcade, 412 George Street

Phone

8354 1398
Craft Design Realisation

Furniture designers, makers, custom design

CDR are Australian designers and makers whose bespoke furniture and custom furniture design services relish contemporary timber craft. Their progressive design outings go against the grain and are showcased through their showroom in Waterloo.

Address

35 Lachlan St, Waterloo

Phone

9310 1175
Dimity Kidston

Unique handmade ceramics

Dimity Kidston's ceramics streak contemporary old-Australian across precious crockery pieces that feel like 'home.' Each piece is carved with handmade irregularities and colour variations for a pre-loved vibe to warm any household.

Address

1/51 Darling St, Balmain East

Phone

0418 428 225
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
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
Embellish atelier

Couture millinery, gorgeous original hats

Inspiring designer, Catherine Kelly, creates bespoke hats using the finest fabrics, stunning silhouettes and ravishing colours. Award-winner of the public vote at the International Hat Art Competition France, Catherine also teaches her art via millinery workshops.

Address

48 Victoria Rd, Rozelle

Phone

0416 182 486
Grandiflora

Bespoke flower studio

For over a decade, Grandiflora has been re-defining notions of floral concepts. The studio offers nonconventional, bold statement creations with a heady signature style focusing on unusual elements including oversized and Australian blooms. Flowers by appointment.

Address

Shop 1/ 12 Macleay St, Potts Point

Phone

9357 7902
Hatmaker

Custom made hats for men & women

The first milliner to stand up as Prix de Marie Claire's 'Best Australian Accessory Designer', Hatmaker; Jonathan Howard is the 'go to guy' for his and her headwear. From the altar to the social scene, step out in style

Address

284 South Dowling St, Paddington

Phone

9360 0041
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
Just William Chocolates

Exquisite handmade chocolates

A Paddington institution, Just William is deservedly famous for its handmade truffles, pralines and soft and hard-centred chocolates that are as divine as the packaging in which they are presented.

Address

4 William Street, Paddington

Phone

02 9331 5468
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
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
Neil Grigg - Milliner

Extraordinary hats and headpieces

With 30 years of experience, Neil Grigg is a hat and headpiece connoisseur. Creating exquisite pieces for royalty, celebrities and politicians using swathes of silk tulle and handmade flowers, his vision and skill are unrivalled.

Address

40 William Street, Paddington

Phone

9361 5864
Paper2

Fine stationery, designer pens, gifts

Discover the art of fine paper, from beautifully designed gift wrap, cards and invitations, to stationery. Paper2 also stocks a gorgeous range of bookbinders, photo albums and journals from Sweden, and Acme designer pens.

Address

477 Crown Street, Surry Hills

Phone

02 9318 1121
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
Pure and General

Quality homewares from around the world

An evolving line-up of found and commissioned objects by artists, artisans, designers and architects for diverse living and working environments. Find furnishings, homewares, stationary and toys that are functional and magical to the eye.

Address

114 Brougham Street, Potts Point

Phone

9360 6060
Sonoma Glebe

Artisan sourdough bakers

From little things, big things grow and so it was with Sonoma. From a handful of sourdough starter the Connole brothers have created three highly acclaimed Sydney artisan bakery-cafes, of which Sonoma Glebe is one.

Address

215a Glebe Point Road, Glebe

Phone

9660 2116
Sparkle Cupcakery

Glamorous cupcake bakery

Cupcake devotees can get their sugar fix here. Sparkle Cupcakes are for celebrating with a cheeky indulgence of champagne and cupcakes. Baked daily, each cupcake is hand finished and topped with a splash of colour. Visit for a T Party, Sparkle Bake Class or sweet treat.

Address

132 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

9361 0690
Studio 20/17

Contemporary jewellery, object gallery

Tiny studio gallery run by jewellery designers Bridget Kennedy & Melanie Ihnen representing contemporary body adornment from here and abroad. Find wearable art forms made of recycled materials and more and see the owners at work.

Address

6B 2 Danks St, Waterloo

Phone

9698 7999
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
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
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