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  1. After Store

    After Store

    Gifts, homewares & furniture

    This one-of-a-kind retailer combines an inventive edit of homewares, jewellery and furniture with an exposed brick interior that conjures your dream New York loft. Come for technicolour textiles, and colourburst jewellery.

    Address
    99 Therry Street, Melbourne
    Phone

  2. Albert & Victoria

    Albert & Victoria

    Limited edition womenswear store

    This inventive boutique doubles as a wardrobe for inner city fashion obsessives looking for hidden treasures, limited edition clothing and accessories designed locally or sourced from abroad along side a well curated range of homeware.

    Address
    86 Bridport Street, Albert Park
    Phone
    0429 355 112

  3. Anaessia

    Anaessia

    Ballerina inspired fashion

    Anaessia is a shrine to bespoke fashion, thanks to its edit of immaculately tailored pieces featuring luxe fabrics and original, limited-edition design. Its complimentary alteration service is sure to spark new levels of sartorial bliss.

    Address
    The GPO Building, Shop F20A, Level 1, 350 Bourke Street, Melbourne
    Phone
    9654 0760

  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. Emma's Corsets

    Emma's Corsets

    Bespoke corsets and vintage lingerie

    More Victorian parlour than Victoria's Secret, the designs of this bespoke corset and lingerie boutique bring a touch of vintage elegance to the contemporary delicate – just perfect for those who tend toward the Wilde side.

    Address
    308 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
    Phone
    0404 803 985

  6. Et Al

    Et Al

    Melbourne-designed women's fashion

    Et Al's flagship store in the heartbeat of Melbourne's laneways, provides clothing for those who appreciate refined workmanship, quality fabrication with a mix of eccentricity and contemporary style. With emphasis on flattering silhouettes, sculptural and textural garments, you're sure to find a statement piece to make you stand out from the crowd. Akin to a gallery space, Et Al exhibit their ranges in an intimate setting with ever-changing window installations.

    Address
    1b, 268 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD
    Phone
    9650 4554

  7. Gallerie L'Orientaliste

    Gallerie L'Orientaliste

    Unique & ancient jewellery

    Here you will find ornate ethnographic jewellery and artefacts sourced from the world's furthest-flung corners. This retail emporium is Lynneeta Darmody's love letter to the ancient, exotic and antiquarian.

    Address
    495 Brunswick Street, North Fitzroy
    Phone
    9489 9473

  8. Little Lost Land

    Little Lost Land

    Vintage inspired clothing & accessories

    Modern-day pin-up girls can't get enough of this local boutique of clothing inspired by vintage styles. Standout pieces include sumptuous leather brogues, 50s-inspired floral sundresses and retro glasses to ward off the bayside glare in style.

    Address
    290A Carlisle Street
    Phone
    9917 2520

  9. Little Lulu

    Little Lulu

    Kids clothing & accessories

    Fun abounds at this giftshop for the little ones. Featuring local and international favourites like lovable pieces by kid's brands Munster and Sapling, knitted cushions by LuckyBoySunday and toys for the pint-sized tastemaker in your life.

    Address
    324 Carlisle Street, St Kilda
    Phone
    9527 2951

  10. Lulu

    Lulu

    Clothing, accessories, gift, homeware

    Locally made jewellery from LoveHate, elegant pumps by cult shoemaker Melissa and crisp summer silks from Viktoria and Wood shine at this chic local boutique. It's the perfect blend of feminine charm and grown-up good taste.

    Address
    322a Carlisle Street, St Kilda
    Phone
    9525 8844

  11. nevenka

    nevenka

    Luxurious bohemian women's ready-to-wear

    Modern bohemians will lose themselves at nevenka, where luxe details, raw fabrics and quietly seductive silhouettes pay tribute to love, loss and possibility. It is Eastern European elegance with an urban edge.

    Address
    12 Howey Place, Melbourne CBD
    Phone
    9663 5873

  12. Robe

    Robe

    Preloved & bespoke womenswear

    Edgy street style direct from New York paired with the best in International designer labels rule at this Collingwood retailer. Offering handmade and pre-loved designs, visit for the sartorial answers to your deepest fashion cravings.

    Address
    351 Smith Street, Fitzroy
    Phone
    0439 500 487

  13. Tallulah

    Tallulah

    Hidden jewel in Melbourne laneway

    Tallulah Studio's creative force and gemmologist Rebecca Sampson uses precious stones, a 1950s jewellery press, and an Art Nouveau-flavoured design aesthetic to create pieces straight out of your vintage dreams.

    Address
    L1, 28 Block Place, Melbourne CBD
    Phone
    9650 4099

  14. The Fabric Store

    The Fabric Store

    Designer fabrics at amazing prices

    Discover the newest fabric store on the block featuring designer dress fabrics sourced from local and international fashion houses. With fabulous prices, you will not leave empty handed.

    Address
    184 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
    Phone
    9416 4455

  15. Whitemoss

    Whitemoss

    Beautiful creative bespoke designs

    Tucked amongst the busy hub of one of Melbourne's iconic laneways, Whitemoss Florist bursts forth with colour and creations you can't help but fall in love with (ranked among the city's best in The Age Melbourne Magazine).

    Address
    Shop 3, 241 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD
    Phone
    9663 2221