Sydney fashion & lifestyle: Urban Walkabout - your guide to fashion, design, food and lifestyle in Sydney

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Alfie's Friend Rolfe

Alfie's Friend Rolfe

Women's and men's boutique fashion

Edgy and stylish Australian and International designers grace the racks of this intimate boutique where the selection of men's and women's fashion, denim and shoes continues to amass loyal fans.

Address
1/ 221 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst.
Phone
02 9361 0220

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Alfie's Store

Alfie's Store

Men's, women's and kids' fashion boutique

Your reference for contemporary classic fashion- Hugo Boss Orange, Paul Smith, Rittenhouse, Kate Sylvester, Clae, Alternative Apparel and more. Combine your original style with a new feeling for basics and quality designs from around the globe.

Address
348 Darling Street, Balmain
Phone
9555 5222

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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

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Anton's

Anton's

Swinging suits, day and evening wear

Cast your eye for a fine cut over the sophisticated styles of Anton's suits, shirts and coats. Purveyors of elegant and expressive tailored suits, day and evening wear for men and women, Anton's encapsulates the classic style of Golden Era stars such as Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn. Their Melbourne-made garments deliver an unrivalled tribute to old-school-cool, with a modern aesthetic that becomes the Sydney dresser.

Address
212 Oxford Street, Paddington.
Phone
9361 0007

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Arida

Arida

Men's and women's fashion and homewares

A lifestyle shopping destination where a melding of international flair and an assemblage of evocative pieces from around the world will satiate the well-travelled connoisseur of gifts, antiques, fashion and homewares.

Address
61 Macleay Street, Potts Point
Phone
02 9357 4788

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Assin

Assin

High-end fashion for women & men

With its window overlooking Oxford Street, an entrance tucked around the corner and labels Christian Dior, Lanvin and Anne Demeulemeester, the impressive Sydney boutique of Melbourne institution, Assin, represents the essence of cool high-end fashion.

Address
T2 Verona Street (Verona cinema Complex), Paddington
Phone
02 93316265

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Carhartt store

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

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Crumpler CBD

Crumpler CBD

Messenger, laptop, photography bags

Smoking gun substantiation that superlative functional bags don't have to be black boxes. Choose from virile camera, laptop and messenger bags and devilishly handsome backpacks with useful details and color combos that work.

Address
Ground Floor, The Strand Arcade, 412-414 George Street.
Phone
9222 1300

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Division2

Division2

Designer edge for men

Sussed men’s denim rules with England's Superfine, Italian favourites SealKay and Edwin plus local heroes Three Over One, French label Joe Black, Altru t shirts and Sydney legend Frost. For the man who seeks quality and clean lines with a design twist.

Address
168 Campbell Street, Surry Hills.
Phone
9211 3005

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Footpoint

Footpoint

Technical sport shoe

Presenting major brands from Asics to Five Fingers, and encyclopedic staff trained in podiatry and sports science, Footpoint Shoe Clinic ensures you are walking and running in the right shoes. Equipped with video technology and an in-store custom built running track, they match the right shoe to your foot type which helps maximise performance and reduce the risk of injury.

Address
563 Military Road, Mosman
Phone
9960 7986

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Grand Royal Barbers

Grand Royal Barbers

Professionals in men's grooming

With trademark red-and-white stripes and cool retro furniture, this intimate men's hair salon offers a grooming experience combining old-school barbering with cutting-edge styles. Classic straight-blade shaves offered. Walk-ins welcome.

Address
397 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst.
Phone
9636 3060

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Herringbone

Herringbone

Designer label distinguished by detail

Top of the line clothing created with traditional tailoring methods. Distinguished by detail, Herringbone offers shirting for men and women, suiting, knitwear, silk ties, handbags, cufflinks, shoes and a bespoke tailoring service.

Address
102 Queen Street, Woollahra
Phone
9327 6470

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Herringbone Mosman

Herringbone Mosman

Designer label distinguished by detail

Top of the line clothing created with traditional tailoring methods. Distinguished by detail, Herringbone offers shirting for men and women, suiting, knitwear, silk ties, handbags, cufflinks, shoes and a bespoke tailoring service.

Address
Shop 3, 647 Military Road
Phone
9968 2295

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Maple

Maple

Stylish street fashion

Denim specialists stocking ranges from Nudie, Cheap Monday, Carhartt, G-Star, Lee, Edwin, Bassike and Something Else to name a few. The latest footwear from Vans, Pointer and Havaianas is also here.

Address
267 Darling Street, Balmain
Phone
9555 2332

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Matthew Lawrence Bespoke

Matthew Lawrence Bespoke

Fine, contemporary bespoke tailoring

This bespoke tailoring studio combines traditional silhouettes with cutting edge wool prints and custom lining to produce impeccably crafted suits and shirts for the discerning gent. Or drop in to browse their original ready-to-wear range.

Address
21 William Street, Paddington.
Phone
9332 3050

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Mooks

Mooks

Men's and women's fashion

Renowned for its creativity, Mooks is the original Australian streetwear brand. With a wicked irreverence and ability to surprise, it melds leading-edge graphics with inspired design to create truly iconic clothing.

Address
Shp 2-3, 500 George Street.
Phone
9283 8388

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Skin Deep

Skin Deep

Suits, pinstripe and eccentric accessories

Internationally recognised specialists in modern suiting with designs inspired by classic eras. Revered by celebrities, Skin Deep also offers a wide range of imported pinstripe, unusual T-shirts, handprinted Hawaiian shirts and eccentric accessories.

Address
251 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.
Phone
9264 1239

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somedays

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
02 9331 6637

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Spring Court

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

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T-Bar

T-Bar

Limited edition, designer t-shirts

Renowned for its originality, Melbourne-based T-Bar engages local artists, graphic designers, illustrators and photographers to create hundreds of unique, limited-edition, t-shirts showcased in a bar-like set up.

Address
5 Palings Lane, ivy.
Phone
9233 7174

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Tzar

Tzar

Only Italian imports, funky and stylish

Founded on a passion for bringing the best Italian streetwear labels to Sydney, Tzar is your port of call for funky and stylish pieces that will add an affordable European feel to your wardrobe.

Address
272 Oxford Street, Paddington.
Phone
9360 0890

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World

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

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Zambesi

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

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