Shopping in Melbourne
Source Douglas & Hope quilts and Crumpler satchels at shop-lined arcades in the city or in the Inner North and on Chapel Street, South Yarra. Here, Scanlan & Theodore and other boutiques stock designer clothing. Queen Victoria Market sells gifts and is a lively place to watch street theatre on Sundays. Locals come here to buy fresh food on Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday. Shops are generally open Monday to Saturday 10am-6pm (some 8pm-9pm Friday), Sunday 10.30am-5pm.
David Jones
Sophisticated department store
Subdued lighting and seasonal flower displays make shopping a pleasure at
David Jones' Art Deco city store. Luxury labels are sourced from local and
international designers, with fashion, fine foods and the revamped beauty
and accessories hall a special feature.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 9.30am-6pm (until 7pm Thu & 9pm Fri); Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 10am-6pm
Address
310, Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9643 2222
Aesop
Botanical beauty products
At QV in the City mall, Aesop takes a clinical approach to its
botanical-based beauty products, with a dash of humour and ethical
philosophy. The fragrant unisex cleansers, moisturisers, scrubs, shampoos
and conditioners are beautifully packaged in glass lab jars.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm (until 7pm Fri); Sun 11am-5pm
Address
35, Albert Coates Lane, Melbourne 3000
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9639 2436
Douglas & Hope
Vintage kimono silk quilts
Patchwork quilts, cushions and handbags made from vintage kimono silks and
antique velvets feature in Douglas & Hope's city boutique. Scented
soaps and candles fashioned in animal and bird shapes, and a select range of
women's fashion fill shelves.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm
Address
282, Collins Street, Shop 14 Block Arcade, Melbourne 3000
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9650 0585
e.g.etal
Contemporary antipodean jewellery
Innovative city-centre e.g.etal gallery showcases the finest contemporary
designs from Australian and New Zealand jewellers. The designs stress the
beauty of metals and can be whimsical or bold. Gold, gems and more
conceptual designs are nearby at 167 Flinders Lane.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm (until 7pm Fri & 5pm Sat)
Address
185, Little Collins Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9663 4334
Queen Victoria Market
Australia's largest heritage market
The city's premier Queen Victoria Market is packed with heritage-listed
produce stands plus halls devoted to meat, seafood, delicatessen goods and
cheeses. Variety stalls teem with souvenirs, clothing, CDs - you name it.
Buskers entertain and Sunday is family day.
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Opening Hours
Thu-Sun & Tue 6am-2pm (until 5pm Fri, 3pm Sat & 4pm Sun)
Address
513, Elizabeth Street, Corner of Victoria Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9320 5822
Arts Centre Sunday Market
Local arts and crafts
Jewellery, ceramics, sculptures and collectables made by local artisans are
highlights at the Arts Centre Sunday market. Largely undercover, the market
overlooks the Yarra River from beneath the Arts Centre. It's the perfect
place to find that special, one-off gift.
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Opening Hours
Sun 10am-5pm
Address
100, St Kilda Road, Arts Centre, Melbourne 3004
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9281 8000
Crumpler
Customised satchels and bags
Crumpler's satchels are a worldwide hit, a casual alternative to a briefcase.
Bearing the trademark logo, they're made of durable fabrics and have plenty
of useful pockets. Head next door to this Inner North outlet to order a
customised Crumpler.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10.30am-5.30pm (until 6pm Thu & Fri); Sun 12pm-5pm
Address
87, Smith Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne 3065
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9417 5338
Scanlan & Theodore
Classic couture
Beautiful women's clothes are displayed in Scanlan & Theodore on
Melbourne's fashion high street in South Yarra. The figure-hugging cocktail
frocks and loosely-draped dresses share a timeless yet instantly
recognisable design aesthetic. Another shop is at 285 Little Collins Street.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sun 10am-6pm (from 12pm Sun & until 5pm Sat & Sun)
Address
566, Chapel Street, Melbourne 3141
Telephone
+ 61 (0) 3 9824 1800
Chiodo
Designer fashion for men
Fashion-conscious males head to Chiodo, a quirky city-centre basement shop
for unconventional street wear. Along with Andrew Chiodo's own shirts,
jackets and T-shirts, featured labels include Yohji Yamamoto, Comme des
Garcons, Junya Watanabe, Play, Fred Perry and ic! berlin.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm (until 7pm Fri & 5.30pm Sat); Sun 12pm-5pm
Address
114, Russell Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone
+61 (0) 3 9663 0044
