urban walkabout sydney shopping

an insider's shopping guide to Sydney's fashion, design and food culture

...from St.Xavier

Leading-edge street fashion

84 Gould Street, Bondi Beach.

T: 9365 4644

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Aesop

Alternative beauty systems for skin, hair, body

72A Oxford Street

9358 3382

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Akira

World-renowned fashion designer

12a Queen Street, Woollahra

02 9361 5221

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Akira CBD

World-renowned fashion designer

L2, The Strand, 412 George Street.

9232 1078

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Alannah Hill

Distinctive women's fashion

118-120 Oxford Street, Paddington

02 9380 9147

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Alannah Hill CBD

Distinctive women's fashion label

Shop 51-52, L1,The Strand, 412 George Street.

9221 1251

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Alfie's Friend Rolfe

Women's and men's boutique fashion

1/ 221 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst.

02 9361 0220

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Alistair Trung

Clothing & adornments for the urban nomad

445 Oxford St, Paddington

9267 8828

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Alkaline

A deliberately different day spa

Shop 7, 91 Macleay St, Potts Point.

T: 9332 2500

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Amanda Garrett

A unique shopping experience

14a Queen St, Woollahra.

93602732

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Andrea Connolly Hair

Beautiful hair in luxurious surroundings

Shop 6, 376 New South Head Road (entry via Goldman Ln), Double Bay

02 9326 1799

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Andrew McDonald Shoemakers

Designer Handmade footwear

58 William Street, Paddington

02 9358 6793

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Anton's

Some of the coolest clothes anywhere

Shop 105, L1, Skygarden, Pitt Street Mall.

9233 8585

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Ardino

Boutique hair, face and body salon

40A Oxford Street.

9331 3220

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Arianne on Oxford

Upscale fashion lingerie boutique

310 Oxford Street, Paddington.

02 9331 4820

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Arida

Men's and women's fashion and homewares

61 Macleay Street, Potts Point

02 9357 4788

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Ashani

Unique and inspirational jewellery

Shp 15, GF, 412-414 George Street.

9222 1858

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Assin

High-end fashion for women & men

T2 Verona Street (Verona cinema Complex), Paddington

02 93316265

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Attic

Men's and women's fashion and homewares

Shop1, Queens Court, 118 Queen Street.

9327 2999

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axel mano

Contemporary fashion and accessories

46 Ocean Street, Woollahra

02 9362 3756

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Baku

Leading Australian Silver Jewellery Company

Shp 51-53, LG, 455 George Street.

9264 3875

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Barney Martin Hairdressing

Multi award-winning hair salon

399 Riley Street, Surry Hills.

02 9212 0204

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Beauty at the Bay

Nail lounge, Day Spa Salon, Beauty Retail

412 New South Head Road, Double Bay

02 9327 1400

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Becker Minty Woman

Luxury fashion destination

Corner Macleay St & Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point.

T: 8356 9999

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Belinda

International and Australian designers fashion

8 Transvaal Avenue, Double Bay

02 9331 4820

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Belinda

Cool international shoes and apparel

39 William Street, Paddington

02 9380 8728

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Belinda Shoe Salon

Must-have shoes and bags

14 Transvaal Avenue, Double Bay

02 9327 8199

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Ben Sherman CBD

Men's and women's British fashion

400 George Street.

9222 1903

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Ben Sherman

Men's & women's British fashion

Shop 3, 255c Oxford Street, Paddington.

02 9360 3770

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Berenice Grebe

Edgy fine jewellery, accessories & handbags

78 William St, Paddington.

8021 9612

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Bettina Liano

Australian Designer Label

Shop 4046a , L4 Westfield Bondi Junction

9389 8916

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Between the Flags

Australian beach and lifestyle outfitters

Shp 1, The Rocks Centre, Cnr Argyle and Playfair Streets.

9247 4333

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Bianca Spender

High end fashion for women

9 Oxford Street, Paddington.

T: 9331 5964

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Bikini Island Swimwear

Swimwear specialist for all tastes

38 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach.

T: 93009446

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Bill Hicks Jewellery

Bespoke jewellery designer and manufacturer

Suite 1005, L10, 155 King Street.

9231 0994

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Bird Textiles Emporium

Luxury eco fashion, home & gift wares

380 Cleveland St, Surry Hills.

8399 0230

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Blue Spinach

Recycled Designer Fashion on Consignment

348 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst.

02 9331 3904

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Blue Velvet

Women's evening wear boutique

404 Oxford Street, Paddington

02 9356 3460

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Body

Effortless original clothing for women

32 Queen St, Paddington.

9362 0930

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Brooke Benson

Eccentric femininity

30 Glenmore Street, Paddington

02 9358 4110

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Capital-L

Australian and NZ boutique fashion

333 South Dowling Street, Darlinghurst

02 9361 0111

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Carhartt store

Internationally renowned fashion label

20 Burton Street, Darlinghurst.

02 9361 0144

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Carla Zampatti

High end women's fashion

161 Elizabeth Street.

02 9264 3257

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Carolyn Rowe Design

French and Italian jewellery and clothing

Shop 4, Harris Arcade, 12 Cross Street, Double Bay

02 9363 2947

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Charlie Brown

Modern silhouettes

178 Oxford Street, Paddington

02 9360 9001

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Christensen Copenhaguen

International women's fashion

2 Guilfoyle Avenue, Double Bay

02 9328 9755

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circa75

Sydney-based men's fashion label

Shop 5 274-290 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst.

02 9380 2592

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Coco Repose

House brand and vintage women's clothing

82 Ftizroy Street, Surry Hills

02 9356 4804

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Collette Dinnigan

High-end fashion

33 William Street, Paddington

02 9360 6691

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Constance and Violet

Emerging women's fashion designer

24 Oxford Street, Woollahra

02 9331 3700

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Cosmopolitan Shoes

High-end women's designer label shoes

Shop 10, 22 Knox Street, Double Bay

02 9362 0510

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Crumpler CBD

Messenger, laptop, photography bags

Shop 26, 412-414 George Street.

9222 1300

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Cue

High end fashion

Shop 2, 376-382 New South Head Rd, Double Bay.

9363 4898

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Cue

High-end fashion

323 George Street.

9299 9933

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davidmetnicole

British style: furniture, objects, clothing

382 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills.

02 9698 7416

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Desmond & Molly Jones

Top ten salons (Harpers Bazaar)

98 Albion Street, Surry Hills.

02 9281 2100

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di CROCO

Australian Crocodile skin accessories

7 Bay Street, Double Bay

02 9362 4678

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Di Nuovo

Designer recycled fashion

92 William Street, Paddington

02 9361 4221

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Directions

Fashion retailer in the heart of Double Bay

401 New South Head Road, Double Bay

02 9328 1991

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Disrupt

Art, fashion, collectibles

Shop 4, 450 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills

02 9319 4398

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Division2

Designer edge for men

168 Campbell Street, Surry Hills.

9211 3005

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Dobry Den

Clothing, books, magazines and toys

326 Crown Street, Surry Hills.

0402 741 123

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duckeggBLUE

Covetable selection of int. and local labels

16 Transvaal Avenue, Double Bay

02 9363 3615

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Easton Pearson

Australian-designed international women's fashion label

18 Elizabeth Street, Paddington

02 9331 4433

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Ed Hardy

Boutique t-shirts, denim, and accessories

108 Oxford Street.

9357 3150

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Elegantly Scant

Distinctive Australian Designed and Produced Fine Lingerie

6 William St, Paddington.

9358 3246

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Fairbairn

Handcrafted clothing for men and women

41 William Street, Paddington.

02 9331 5066

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Family Jewels

Australian and International designs

Shop 6, 80 Castlereagh Street.

9233 5152

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Fleur Wood

Designer fashion, gifts and accessories

464 Oxford Street, Paddington.

9380 9511

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Footage

Sneakers, clothing and accessories

13c Burton Street, Darlinghurst.

02 9332 1337

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Funk Sydney

Irreverent Spanish label for men and women

485 Crown Street, Surry Hills

02 9699 9264

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G Star

Men's and women's denim and fashion

130 Oxford Street, Paddington.

9380 4543

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George

Australian Designer women's fashion & accessories

9 Knox St, Double Bay.

9327 1788

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George Gross & Harry Who

Exciting clothes for all occasions

45 Cross Street, Double Bay.

9363 2485

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Ginger & Smart

Renowned Australian fashion label

27 William Street.

9380 9966

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Gorman

Designer womenswear boutique

30 Oxford Street.

9331 7088

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Grand Royal Barbers

Stylish, upmarket barber shop

397 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst

02 9360 3063

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Grand Royal Barbers CBD

Stylish, upmarket barber shop

Shop 2A, 10 Spring Street.

02 9221 8886

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Hatmaker

Hatmaker, hatmaker, make me a hat

318 New South Head Road, Double Bay

02 9326 2528

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Helix

Locally made women's wear & vintage jewels

595 Bourke Street, Surry Hills.

02 9319 1599

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Hermes

Luxury goods house

135 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.

9287 3200

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Herringbone

Designer label distinguished by detail

102 Queen Street.

9327 6470

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Hunt Leather

Finest luggage and leathergoods retailer

Shp 704, L7, Cnr King & Castlereagh Street.

9233 8702

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Hussy

High-end designer clothing & accessories

319 South Dowling Street, Darlinghurst

02 9332 1611

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Hussy & Madame Marie CBD

High-end designer clothing and accessories

Shop 73-75, L1, The Strand, 412 George Street.

9232 7999

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Hype DC

Footwear from around the globe

304 Oxford Street, Paddington

02 9357 4300

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J H CUTLER

Bespoke tailor & shirtmaker

GF, 23-25 O’Connell Street.

02 9232 7122

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Jan Logan

Contemporary and bespoke jewellery

36 Cross St, Double Bay

9363 2529

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Jan Logan

Contemporary and bespoke jewellery

Ground Floor, David Jones, 86 -108 Castlereagh Street.

9266 5379

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Jigsaw

Stylish, feminine UK fashion

Shop 3058, L3, Westfield Bondi Junction

1800 651 757

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Jo Malone

Luxury fragrance, candles and gifts

110 Queen Street.

9362 5555

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Jurlique

Biodynamic skin, body & hair products

352A Oxford St, Paddington.

9368 7373

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Jurlique

Biodynamic skin, body & hair products

Shp 33, GF, 412-414 George Street.

9231 0626

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Kanchi Sydney

Australian fashion and accessories label

706 Military Rd, Mosman

02 9969 9063

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Karpati Estetic Beaute

Locally renowned beauty clinic

Shop 2, 20 Bay Street, Double Bay

02 9363 2395

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Katie Pye

Intimate Architecture of Clothing

483 Crown Street, Surry Hills.

9698 3255

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Kelp Hairdressing

Modern, organic, relaxed hair salon

18 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach.

T: 9300 0808

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Kiehl's Since 1851

Fine quality skin, body and hair care

396 Oxford St, Paddington.

9326 9980

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Kyotap

Designer Fiona Buckingham's concept store

21 Mary Street, Surry Hills.

02 9280 2737

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L'Elegante

High end evening wear

Shop 24, 2-22 Knox St, Double Bay.

9328 3773

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L'Occitane en Provence

Fragrances, bodycare & skincare from Provence

448 Oxford Street.

9360 5571

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L'Occitane en Provence

Fragrances, bodycare & skincare

Shop 4055/56, L4, Westfield Bondi Junction

9386 0620

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L'Occitane en Provence CBD

Fragrances, bodycare and skincare

Shop 16, GF, QVB, 455 George Street.

9283 5211

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La Mistress

Purveyors of Fine Lingerie

321 Crown Street, Surry Hills

02 9356 2066

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Laila Rowe

Fashion jewellery and accessories

476 Oxford Street.

9368 1005

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Lazybones

Women's & children's clothing, sleepwear & jewellery

87 Paddington Street, Paddington

02 9328 5229

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Leona Edmiston

Designer Frocks for chic sophisticated women

88 William Street, Paddington

02 9331 7033

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Leona Edmiston

Designer Frocks for chic sophisticated women

Shop 58-60, L1, 412-414 George Street.

9221 7277

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Light Weight Traveller

Travel clothing and gear retailer

12-14 Oxford St, Paddington.

9360 0187

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Lisa Ho

Luxurious, glamorous dresses

2a-6a Queen Street, Woollahra

02 9360 2345

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Lisa Ho CBD

Luxurious, glamorous dresses

Shop 62-66, L1The Strand, 412 George Street.

9222 9711

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Little Joe by Gail Elliot

Elegant, sophisticated women's fashion

181C Edgecliff Road, Woollahra

9389 9959

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Longchamp

Luxury handbags and accessories

Shop 10a, L7, Cnr King & Castlereagh Street.

1800 083 355

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Lonsdale London

British boxing and clothing brand

106 Oxford St, Darlinghurst. T: 02 9331 6051

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Lorna Jane

Active wear for active living

Shop 1, 79 Gould St, Bondi Beach

9130 3299

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Mahogany Hairdressing

Contemporary and wearable hair fashion

91-93 Macleay Street, Potts Point

02 9331 0111

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Maiolo Copeland Sydney

Exclusive hair and make-up salon

1A 249 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst.

02 9357 1076

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Manning Cartell

Quirky, yet classic women's fashion

110 Oxford Street, Paddington.

02 9326 0700

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Maria Finlay

Multi-brand designer European fashion

13 Knox Street, Double Bay

02 9363 2619

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Marnie Skillings

Independent, stylish, bohemian label

123 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra

9369 1791

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Max & Co

Sophisticated, contemporary Italian fashion

Shop 1, 43 Bay Street, Double Bay

02 9327 6855

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Max&Co.

Sophisticated Italian fashion

Shp 1, 2 Chifley Square.

9231 1633

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MaxMara

International women's fashion

Cnr Bay Street and Guilfoyle Avenue, Double Bay

02 9362 9155

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Me and Moo

Simple,elegant, relaxed style, ageless

Shop 5/157 Curlewis Street (via Gould St), Bondi Beach

9300 9470

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Milk Bar

One Stop Australian Designer Shop

Shop 4/157 Curlewis Street (via Gould St), Bondi Beach

0406 421 941

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Mira Mandic

Australian Couture house

220 New South Head Rd, Double Bay

9363 8844

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Moire

Every body every wear every day

71 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

9365 6855

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moku boutique

Unique designer fashion and accessories

208 Oxford Street, Paddington

02 8354 1919

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Mon Petit Chou

Australian, New Zealand and European Designer Fashion

115 Macleay Street Potts Point

02 9380 8472

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Mooks

Men's and women's fashion

Shp 2-3, 500 George Street.

9283 8388

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Mr Rose

Style for spirited women

31 Norfolk St, Paddington.

9368 1423

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Mushu

Bags, accessories & fashion

540 Crown Street, Surry Hills.

02 9690 2098

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Nelson Leong

High end women's fashion

Shop 7-9, L1, QVB, 455 George Street.

02 9267 4996

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Next of Skin

Next generation of skin treatments

21 Elizabeth Bay Rd, Elizabeth Bay

T: 9380 9144

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Nicola Finetti

Romantic, feminine women's fashion

2/92 Queen Street, Woollahra

02 9362 1685

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Nicola Waite Concept

Contemporary, effortless dressing sizes 10-20

70 Oxford Street, Paddington

02 9360 3777

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Nike Women Store

Nike Women's sportsgear boutique

Level 3, Shop 3011, Westfield, Bondi Junction.

T: 9388 9345

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Niu

Emporium for elegant living

66 Queen St, Woollahra.

9362 5017

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Nocturnal Designs

Ravishing lingerie

Shp 10, GF, 412-414 George Street.

9231 0022

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One Teaspoon

Street Fashion for the ladies

86 Gould Street, Bondi Beach

9365 1290

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Optique

Cutting-edge stylish eyewear, professional eyecare

1 Knox St, Double Bay.

9328 7670

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Oroton

Luxury leather bags and accessories

Shop 19, GF, QVB, 455 George Street.

1800 061 047

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Our Spot

Highend street; men's & women's boutique

Shop 1, 220 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst.

02 8354 0300

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Paris Texas

Emerging Australian designers for men & women

729 Bourke Street.

9319 2709

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Peep Toe Shoes

Shoe addicts' heaven

Shop 4, 2-16 Glenmore Road, Paddington

02 93269062

more info...

Pelle Recycled Designer Footwear

Consignment store for pre-loved vintage

90 William Street, Paddington

02 9331 8100

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Penny Arcade

Vintage clothing and collectable furniture

15 Foster Street.

02 9281 8830

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Prada

Fashion and accessories

44 Martin Place

9231 3929

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Puma Concept Store

Sports lifestyle

2 Oxford Street, Paddington.

02 9360 9333.

more info...

Quincy

Designer Shoe haven

76 Queen Street, Woollahra.

02 9363 0559

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Reads

Eclectic women's fashion retailer

130 Queen Street, Woollahra.

02 9328 1036

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Recreation

High-end women’s sports and casual wear boutique

8 Glenmore Road, Paddington.

02 9356 4611

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Rhonda Hemmingway Couture

Exclusive made to measure wedding and evening gowns

316 New South Head Rd, Double Bay

9362 3733

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Richard Banks Optometrist

Optometrists and optical dispensers

Shop 7, Queens Crt, 118 Queen St, Woollahra.

9328 2842

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Rochefort

Bespoke neckties, tailored shirts and suits

185 Elizabeth Street, Ground Floor, Sydney

9264 4408

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Rose & Ruby

Romance and elegance for women

5 William Street, Paddington

02 9357 6414

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Ruby & Min

Sophisticated fashions with a difference

128 Queen Street, Woollahra

02 9328 0101

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SABA

Contemporary fashion for men and women

Shop 6G, Sydney Central Plaza, Pitt Street Mall.

1800 441 739

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Sally Smith

Gorgeous women's clothing

12 Glenmore Road, Paddington

02 9380 6726

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Sambag

Casual chic clothing, bags and shoes

181 Edgecliff Road, Bondi Junction.

T: 9389 0302

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Sass and Bide

Premium women's fashion

132 Oxford Street, Paddington

02 9360 3900

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Satch Men

Men's fashion & denim

Shop 284 Oxford Street, Paddington.

02 9357 7995

more info...

Scanlan and Theodore

Leading fashion label

122 Oxford Street, Paddington

02 9380 9388

more info...

Shane Jones Blonde Boutique

High end hair salon

9 Bay St, Double Bay.

9327 8222

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Shirley B Boutique

The finest fashion from France and Italy

12 Bay Street, Double Bay

02 9328 6805

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Shop No.2

European and American high fashion

306 Oxford St, Paddington.

9356 4516

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Silva Guanta

Australian fashion label for women

Shop 3, Goldman Lane, 3 Knox Street, Double Bay

02 9362 5262

more info...

Skin Deep

Suits, pinstripe and eccentric accessories

251 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.

9264 1239

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somedays

Nordic fashion house & art space

72 B Fitzroy Street, Surry Hills.

02 9331 6637

more info...

Sonsi

Beautiful apparel for the Plus sizes

L2, 387 George Street (opposite Strand Arcade).

9290 3233

more info...

Sonya Hopkins

Modern, knitwear classics

17 William Street, Paddington

02 9380 8030

more info...

Speedo

Swimwear & aquatic accessory retailer

Shop 4058, L4, Westfield Bondi Junction

9389 7910

more info...

Sportscraft

Women's and men's fashion and accessories

31-33 Knox St, Double Bay

9328 0880

more info...

Sportscraft

Women's fashion and accessories

Shp 15G, 455 George Street.

9283 9060

more info...

Spring Court

Art and shoes

113a Commonwealth St, Surry Hills.

9281 8806

more info...

Stellini

Fashion retailer women's evening wear

446 Oxford St, Paddington.

9360 7700

more info...

Suki Hairdressing

Boutique designer hairdressing, sensually intoxicating

447 Oxford St, Paddington.

9360 3674

more info...

Susan Holmwood Shirtmaker

Exclusive women's shirting specialist

26 Queen St, Woollahra.

9328 0011

more info...

Tania Boutique

Ladies fully imported fashion boutique

Shop 1, 365 New South Head Rd, Double Bay

9326 1680

more info...

The Beauty Room

Multi-award winning beauty salon

220 Goulburn Street, Darlinghurst.

02 9212 4844

more info...

The Carvers

Distinctive Australian fashion and art

561 Bourke St, Surry Hills

9331 0955

more info...

The Corner Shop

International & Local Fashion Mecca

43 William Street, Paddington

02 9380 9828

more info...

The Graduate Store

Emerging Australian Designer concept store

Shop 103, L1, The Strand, 412 George Street.

9233 4413

more info...

The PR Store

International cult fashion spot

236A Riley St, Surry Hills.

9211 4436

more info...

The Vintage Clothing Shop

Vintage clothing and accessories

Shop 7, St James Arcade, 80 Castlereagh Street

9238 0090

more info...

Theodora & Martha

High-end women's fashion

Shop 3, 19-27 Cross Street, Double Bay

02 9363 1048

more info...

Tigerlily

Unique Australian bikinis & beachwear

37 William Street, Paddington.

8354 1832

more info...

Tim O'Connor

Australian designer, international reputation

86 Queen Street, Woollahra

02 9328 9422

more info...

Toni & Guy

Multi award winning salon

255C Oxford St, Paddington.

9080 2299

more info...

Tuchuzy

Cutting edge fashion retailer

90 Gould Street, Bondi Beach.

T: 9365 5371

more info...

Tumi

Innovative luggage and business bags

37 Elizabeth Street.

1800 228 864

more info...

Vaia beauty

Premier boutique beauty salon

409-411 Bourke Street.

9380 7588

more info...

Varese Shoes

Designer footwear

45 Cross St, Double Bay.

9328 6015

more info...

Varese Shoes

Designer footwear

Shp 19, 2 Chifley Square.

9233 7477

more info...

Venerari

Distinctive modern jewellery

Shop 13, GF, 412-414 George Street.

9222 9797

more info...

Venetia Elaine

Unique, feminine, hand-dyed clothing.

71 Hall Street, Bondi Beach.

T: 9337 5908

more info...

Veronika Maine

High-end fashion

Shop 5, 413-421 George Street.

9299 5444

more info...

Vintage Luggage Company

Rare, antique Louise Vuitton & Goyard

19 Bay St, Double Bay.

9328 4800

more info...

Vividshop

Homewares, babywear, jewellery and fashion

558 Crown Street.

8399 1210

more info...