Akira

World-renowned fashion designer

One of Australia's most celebrated designers, Akira Isogawa presents at his flagship Woollahra store exquisitely embellished creations that blend Eastern influences, rigorous craftsmanship and a timeless beauty and femininity.

Address

12a Queen Street, Woollahra

Phone

02 9361 5221

Akira CBD

World-renowned fashion designer

One of Australia's most celebrated designers, Akira Isogawa presents exquisitely embellished creations that blend Eastern influences, rigorous craftsmanship and a timeless beauty and femininity.

Address

L2, The Strand Arcade, 412 George Street.

Phone

9232 1078

Alistair Trung Paddington

Australian fashion for urban nomads

Alistair Trung creates intelligent multifunctional clothing inspired by architectural cuts, abstraction and urban zen. Housed within a monastic space, it is a favourite haunt for artists, scholars and eccentrics.

Address

445 Oxford Street, Paddington

Phone

9331 5729

Alistair Trung QVB

Australian fashion for urban nomads

Alistair Trung creates intelligent, multifunctional clothing inspired by architectural cuts, abstraction and urban Zen. Transcending size, age and gender codes, this label is a favourite haunt for artists, scholars and the cultivated individual.

Address

Shop 28, Level 1, QVB, Sydney

Phone

9267 8828

Amanda Garrett

A unique shopping experience

Amanda Garrett offers a modern approach to eveningwear and bridal - original and chic, with an air of nonchalance. Her exquisite designs and meticulous construction present a collection of collector's items for a stylish clientele.

Address

14a Queen St, Woollahra.

Phone

T: 93602732

axel mano

Contemporary fashion and accessories

At axel mano's flagship store you will find their must-have webbing bags and original vintage scarf bags. Look out for the cool Italian straw hats and a great range of stylish women's clothing.

Address

46 Ocean Street, Woollahra

Phone

9362 3756

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

Babici

Couture cycling apparel

Babici is a niche brand that fuses unique design and technical benefits into understated performance garments for passionate cyclists. Drawing inspiration from world cycling and the European fashion culture that surrounds it, design studio Le Couturier (‘The Designer’) has just been launched with a range of premium quality garments.

Address

403/8 Hill Street, Surry Hills

Phone

1300 857 723

Banjo & Matilda

Cult cashmere label

Sun, sand and the surf inspire designs at this cult cashmere boutique, the brainchild of Australian fashionista Belynda Macpherson. Pick up ultra-soft staples, from scarves to v-necks, dresses to cardigans – simple, sophisticated and so Sydney. Jetsetters will love the rage of travel accessories, including eyemasks, blankets and cashmere slippers, designed to make your next trip just a bit more comfortable. Stay tuned for the upcoming ranges of menswear, childrenswear and homewares, debuting soon.

Address

76 William St, Paddington

Phone

8096 2665

Belinda

The Belinda boutiques offer the utmost style and diversity from an array of local and international designers such as Christopher Kane, Dries Van Noten, Isabel Marant, Marni and Forte Forte. Perennial and modern pieces encapsulate a chic and casual elegance that is eponymous with Belinda Seper's discerning eye.

Address

MLC Centre, Shop 7.03 Also at: 8 Transvaal Ave, Double Bay;29 William St, Paddington.

Phone

9233 0781

Bianca Spender

Women's fashion clothing

Bianca Spender's flagship boutique showcases a directional collection known to mix structure with sensuality, sophistication with playfulness. Intriguing pieces are draped from one piece of cloth and create Bianca's signature style.

Address

9 Oxford Street, Paddington

Phone

9331 5964

Brunello Cucinelli

High-end fashion

Dostoevsky said 'Beauty is our salvation.' Behind Cucinelli's love of beautiful things is a brand philosophy of humanistic ethics. Within the seams of their crisp structured ranges of daily classics in city colours for him and her, lies a care for the community who bring their designs to life. To Cucinelli textile quality is just as important as nurturing the soul and environment of their staff.

Address

Shop 1B, Level 7, MLC Centre, Sydney

Phone

9223 3933

Cara&Co Concept Store

Cara&Co is an exciting multifaceted concept store and restaurant offering a fresh take on fashion, design and fine-dining. It showcases collections from more than 40 designers from across the globe as well as vintage pieces, selective perfumery, jewellery and a range of the newest gadgets. Cara&Co showcases intellectual fashion at a luxe level, producing its own aesthetic version of discreet luxury.

Address

Westfield Sydney, Level 4

Phone

9226 9999

Carl Kapp

Innovative investment garments

Tactile natural fibers and innovative construction methods form the simplicity and quiet confidence of each Carl Kapp garment. Dynamic versatility is the result of openness to juxtaposing soft drapery with structural tailoring

Address

238 Oxford St, Paddington

Phone

9361 4969

Carla Zampatti

High end women's fashion

As one of Australia's most influential fashion designers, Carla Zampatti creates glamorous statement pieces and sophisticated essentials. Loved by discerning celebrities and media personalities, this label is an iconic part of the modern woman's wardrobe.

Address

161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.

Phone

02 9264 3257

Charlie Brown

Modern silhouettes

Influential American-born, Sydney-based Charlie Brown's eponymous label has won a strong following for its playful, sexy designs and rigorous tailoring, with the latest collection confirming her eye for colour and sleek styling.

Address

178 Oxford Street, Paddington

Phone

02 9360 9001

Collette Dinnigan

High-end fashion for women

One of Australia's most internationally successful and well known fashion designers, Collette has been creating exquisitely detailed and feminine garments since 1990 and has been presenting at the Paris ready-to-wear shows since 1995.

Address

104 Queen Street, Woollahra

Phone

9363 2698

Easton Pearson

Australian-designed international women's fashion label

Pamela Easton and Lydia Pearson's label is one of Australia's most successful fashion exports, the pared-down luxury of the pair's most recent collections still bearing their flair for opulent embellishment.

Address

18 Elizabeth Street, Paddington

Phone

02 9331 4433

Ermenegildo Zegna

Must-have accessories

Flawlessly harmonized excursions in print, texture and menswear design. Dressing painters, pianists and men in business, Zegna's raw linens and luxury cashmeres are kind on the eyes and skin. Their European collections and made to measure options respect modernity and tradition.

Address

Shop 3002, Level 3, Westfield Sydney, 77 Castlereagh Street, Sydney

Phone

9222 9355

Fairbairn Man & Woman

Handcrafted clothing for men and women

Designer Ruth Fairbairn's unique range of modern classic, handcrafted designs emphasise detailed handwork, European linen and natural fibres. Devoted clients travel from afar for her timeless pieces that reflect rustic beauty.

Address

41 William Street, Paddington

Phone

9331 5066

Ginger & Smart

Renowned Australian fashion label

While upholding its unique take on chic modernity, Ginger & Smart's flagship boutique showcases their internationally covetable fashion collection, luxe leather goods and indulgent spa collection.

Address

27 William Street.

Phone

9380 9966

Gorman

Designer womenswear boutique

Modern wearable designs with an underlying utilitarian aesthetic offset by girlish overtones. Subtle trims, customised prints, crisp finishes and high-end yarns create Gorman's signature stamp of youthful timelessness.

Address

30 Oxford Street, Paddington

Phone

9331 7088

Hermes

Luxury goods house

Since its 19th century Parisian beginnings, generations of artisans have created the Hermes of today: a boutique offering leather, agendas, scarves, perfumes, ties, women's and men's fashion, shoes, watches, jewellery and tableware.

Address

135 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.

Phone

9287 3200

Hussy

Cutting edge designer fashion for women

Hussy is a cutting edge and iconic womenswear brand, adored by celebrities across the globe. In the heart of Paddington's shopping Mecca, Hussy's state of the art flagship store is an essential shopping destination.

Address

Shop 4, 168-174 Oxford Street, Paddington.

Phone

T: 9332 3022

Jac+Jack Oxford St

Impeccable quality, refined, modern cashmere

Luxe knitwear and basics made from the finest cashmere, wools, silks and cottons lie at the heart of this Australian label. Celebrated for their specialist approach to design and craftsmanship, Jac+Jack pieces are coveted and timeless.

Address

126 Oxford Street, Paddington

Phone

8970 1187

Jimmy Choo

Iconic luxury brand

A treasured luxury brand whose trademark is impeccably crafted, covetable heels. Ingenuity is king for this maker of couture shoes, handbags, leather goods and eyewear, harnessing graphic shapes, creative lacing and seductive style.

Address

41 Castlereagh St

Phone

8666 0606

Lee Mathews Mosman

Women's fashion store

The Lee Mathews label mixes an effortless layered silhouette with a contemporary edge to create a style that is feminine and relaxed. Fall in love with this season’s laid back knits, signature print dresses and sought after lace tops.

Address

Shop 5, 732 Military Road, Mosman

Phone

9960 5788

Leona Edmiston CBD

Designer frocks for chic sophisticated women

An internationally renowned Australian designer with a solo label that embodies classic femininity and an accessories range that includes purses, heels, eyewear and Little Leona - a range for the little ladies.

Address

Level 1, The Strand Arcade, 412-414 George Street.

Phone

9221 7277

Leona Edmiston CBD

Exploring modern femininity via the frock and an accessories range that includes purses, heels, eyewear and Little Leona - a range for the little ladies. With her silks or sleek jerseys, Leona has fixed her presence in the Australian fashion set.

Address

Chifley Plaza, Shop 20

Phone

9230 0322

Leona Edmiston Paddington

Designer Frocks for chic sophisticated women

An internationally renowned Australian designer with a solo label that embodies classic femininity and an accessories range that includes purses, heels, eyewear and Little Leona - a range for the little ladies.

Address

88 William Street, Paddington

Phone

02 9331 7033

Lisa Ho

Pioneering cool sophistication

Lisa Ho has pioneered cool sophistication since the label's inception. Her penchant for prints, luxurious fabrics and the curves of a feminine silhouette have led her to create a wearable world of high glamour with an urban difference. Her contemporary dialect of digital print technologies in natural hues mix rough modernism with the elegance of woman. Harmonising textures, colours and forms, Lisa Ho is one of the true shapers of Australian style with a versatility that extends to daywear, eveningwear, bridal and red carpet.

Address

Level 1, The Strand Arcade, 412 George Street, Sydney

Phone

9222 9711

Little Joe by Gail Elliot

Elegant, sophisticated women's fashion

Founded in New York, this divine label from supermodel Gail Elliott matches style and sophistication with easy elegance. Join the ranks of Cindy Crawford and Helena Christensen as you sink into sumptuous silks and fine knits.

Address

181C Edgecliff Road, Woollahra

Phone

9389 9959

Lucette

Women's designer clothing

Created by young Australian designer duo Angela Backshell & Tracy Miller, Lucette is like a dress-up box of feathers, beads, and embellished silk- unique pieces with an eclectic boho style and a rock romance vibe.

Address

23 William Street, Paddington.

Phone

8356 9991

M.J. Bale

For the discerning male shopper

This menswear label offers supremely-tailored, intelligently-designed garments. M.J. Bale's obsession with quality begins with the supply chain, stretching from rural Australia, to the textile mills of Northern Italy and sartorial workshops of Japan.

Address

106 Queen St, Woollahra

Phone

9327 6602

Manning Cartell

Local label

A hit with the likes of Rose Byrne and Carey Mulligan, this local label artfully blends the feminine with the functional. Come for elegant tapered trousers, sharp turquoise boleros and waisted tulip dresses.

Address

Shop 63-67, Level 1, The Strand Arcade, Sydney

Phone

9231 4419

Marimekko

Finnish design house

Stocking a range of women's and kids fashion, interiors and textiles as impressively broad as it is playfully bold, the first Australian flagship store of this iconic Finnish design house is as gorgeous and well-considered as the clothes and accessories that adorn its racks.

Address

66 King Street, Sydney

Phone

9299 0372

May Day Market

Men's and women's fashion

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

Address

Level 4, Westfield Sydney, Sydney

Phone

8072 9976

Miu Miu

Miu Miu accessories and ready-to-wear update avant-garde elegance for modern creatures. Sydney's first flagship is an intimate split-level atelier of dreamy opulence and provocative sophistication

Address

Westfield Sydney, Level 3.

Phone

9235 1272

Moss and Spy

Elegant French inspired women's clothing

Inspired by flawless Parisian elegance Moss & Spy's feminine ladies' wear is timeless. It's an exploration of textures using premium French and Italian fabrics. Clothes for the woman who wants to be noticed.

Address

Shop 9, 19-27 Cross St, Double Bay

Phone

9363 1048

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

Nelson Leong

High end women's fashion

Luxuriate in genuine glamour at designer Nelson Leong's eponymous boutique where timeless evening dresses, separates and accessories unite opulence and humour and guarantee to make a statement.

Address

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

Phone

02 9267 4996

Nicola Finetti

Romantic, feminine women's fashion

At Italian-born, Australian-based designer Nicola Finetti's flagship store you'll find his distinctly feminine clothes in signature sensual, romantic and highly tactile forms, often playfully retro yet with modern silhouettes.

Address

Shop 5, 168-174 Oxford Street, Paddington

Phone

9362 1685

Paris Mode

Luxury French accessories and perfumes

Paris Mode is your gateway to effortless French style. Enhance any outfit with Salvador Dali jewels, Groom hand bags, Aldo Martin's clothing, handmade hair accessories, silk scarves and perfumes from France.

Address

Suite 1, 30-38 Victoria Street, Paddington.

Phone

9380 4880

Prada

Fashion and accessories

An undisputed high priestess of fashion, Milan's Miuccia Prada has set some of the most definitive design benchmarks. Luxurious and avant-garde, her covetable collection of frocks, handbags and shoes make this boutique a must-visit.

Address

44 Martin Place

Phone

9231 3929

Ralph Lauren Womenswear

Women and menswear

Ralph Lauren Blue Label is eclectic and bohemian with a sexy, youthful spirit. Spring introduces a truly transitional collection in a neutral colour palette of new, modern fabrics and timeless silhouettes. Refined sportswear, evening appropriate dresses and rustic textured sweaters offer longevity and versatility through the season.

Address

QVB, Shop 34, GF (also available at David Jones)

Phone

1 800 501 201

Revivre

Designer fashion boutique

A label-lovers hideout renowned for its collection of top designer ware and accessories. Jimmy Choo sits next to Hermes and Chanel hangs gracefully alongside Missoni. Labels also include up-and-coming brands Charlie and Nathan Smith.

Address

4/49 Bay St, Double Bay

Phone

9362 0597

Salvatore Ferragamo

Fine Italian craftsmanship

Visit Salvatore Ferragamo's flagship Australian store in Westfield Sydney for the iconic brand's shoes, leather goods, clothing and accessories for men and women. The luxury Italian fashion house is famous for unique, exclusive, creative and innovative designs showcasing luxurious Italian craftsmanship.

Address

Westfield Sydney, Shop 3031/4. Also at: MLC Centre, L 7, Shop 22 & QVB, Ground Floor, Shop 48

Phone

1300 095 224

Sass & Bide Paddington

Premium women's fashion

At this Australian design duo's flagship store you'll find the jeans line with which they first came to world attention and the latest collections from their premium fashion line which features bi-annually at New York Fashion Week.

Address

132 Oxford Street, Paddington

Phone

9360 3900

Sass & Bide Sydney City

Womenswear

Times have changed since Sass and Bide scored a global cult following with their famous two-inch zip. These days, the twosome mix a reference palette that includes Peruvian markets and industrial structures with a sartorial sensibility that's masterful yet tongue-in-cheek.

Address

Level 4, Westfield Sydney, Sydney

Phone

8072 7272

Sass & Bide The Strand

Womenswear

Times have changed since Sass and Bide scored a global cult following with their famous two-inch zip. These days, the twosome mix a reference palette that includes Peruvian markets and industrial structures with a sartorial sensibility that's masterful yet tongue-in-cheek.

Address

Level 1, The Strand Arcade, 412 George Street, Sydney

Phone

9223 6917

Saxony The Galeries

Women's and men's designer clothing

Uber-hip retailer Saxony has no time for the present. Its daring, directional pieces in shades of black to charcoal might just signal a new wave in future perfect dressing.

Address

Shop RG09, Ground Flood, The Galeries, 500 George Street, Sydney

Phone

9264 3372

Saxony Westfield Sydney

Women's and men's designer clothing

Uber-hip retailer Saxony has no time for the present. Its daring, directional pieces in shades of black to charcoal might just signal a new wave in future perfect dressing.

Address

Shop 1-18, Level 1, Westfield Sydney, Sydney

Phone

8246 9056

Saxony World Square

Women's and men's designer clothing

Uber-hip retailer Saxony has no time for the present. Its daring, directional pieces in shades of black to charcoal might just signal a new wave in future perfect dressing.

Address

Shop 10.37, World Square, George Street, Sydney

Phone

9283 7700

Scanlan and Theodore

Leading fashion label

Marrying an appreciation of the past and present, Gary Theodore's sophisticated silhouettes are diffused with his at-times unconventional designs that continue to inspire modern women worldwide.

Address

122 Oxford Street, Paddington

Phone

02 9380 9388

Sonya Hopkins

Modern, knitwear classics

One of Australia's leading knitwear designers, Sonya Hopkins, creates classically styled, modern fitting cardigans and tops in natural yarns. Find cashmere, silk, fine merino wool and cotton available in a rainbow selection of colours.

Address

17 William Street, Paddington

Phone

02 9380 8030

Tiffany & Co

World's premier jeweller

Tiffany & Co., the maker of incomparable designs since 1837, has launched a new jewellery collection featuring rare yellow diamonds, sought after by collectors everywhere. In the hands of Tiffany designers, these stones become modern must-haves both for jewellery connoisseurs and fashion loyalists

Address

28 Castlereagh St

Phone

1800 731 131

Tigerlily

Unique Australian bikinis & beachwear

Unique textiles and a fusion of fashion and classic themes have established Australian based Tigerlily as a leader in premium swimwear fashion. The result is exotic and sexy beachwear.

Address

37 William Street, Paddington.

Phone

8354 1832

Tim O'Connor

Australian designer, international reputation

Visit Tim O'Connor's flagship Woollahra store and you'll soon see why this designer has gained an international reputation for effortlessly stylish outfits that use bold prints and colours and understated, chic tailoring.

Address

86 Queen Street, Woollahra

Phone

02 9328 9422

Zimmermann

Exhibiting a range of timeless pieces from high-end swimwear to stylish resort wear. Zimmerman celebrates the blend of intricate prints and exploding colour, through a love of delicate, quality fabrics combined with sophisticated design.

Address

Westfield Sydney, Level 4

Phone

8246 9204