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140  SY DNEY

Clothes and Accessories Choo in nearby Castlereagh
Street and local design queen
Australian style was once an oxymoron. Sydney now offers Leona Edmiston in Chifley
a plethora of chic shops as long as you know where to look. Plaza. The Queen Victoria
Top boutiques sell both men’s and women’s clothing, as well Building (see p94) is home to
as accessories. The city’s “smart casual” ethos, particularly in Bally, and Martin Place has
designer A-listers such as
summer, means there are plenty of luxe but informal Armani. Louis Vuitton
clothes available. is just around the corner,
while Girls with Gems is in
Double Bay.
Australian Fashion International Labels
A number of Sydney’s fashion Many Sydney stores sell designer
designers have attained a global imports. For the best ranges, visit Surf Shops
profile, including Alex Perry The Corner Shop, an eclectic For the latest surf gear, head to
and Akira Isogawa. Perry’s boutique that stocks a carefully Bondi, where the streets are
glamorous and breathtaking chosen selection of clothing lined with shops selling clothing,
creations are often seen on and accessories from emerging swimwear as well as boards of
the red carpet. fashion names. Cosmopolitan all sizes to buy and hire. Surfers
Young jeans labels such as Shoes stocks labels such as and novices should check out
Sass & Bide (women only) have Dolce & Gabbana, Sonia Rykiel, Between the Flags for boards, as
also shot to fame, with celebrities Dior and Jimmy Choo. Hype DC well as Bondi Surf Co. Besides
wearing their denims. Nearby is also offers all the latest ranges. selling its own beachwear label,
Scanlan & Theodore, a stalwart For classic tailored suits and Rip Curl also sells Australian
of the Australian fashion scene. shoes, head to the King Street brands such as Tigerlily and
Other shops are Dragstar, with store of German fashion house Billabong. Surfection and The
its selection of retro women’s and Hugo Boss. For quality men’s Big Swim are popular surf and
children’s clothing, such as bright shoes, try Aquila in Chifley swimwear shops packed with
sundresses and minis. The quirky Plaza. bikinis and the latest perfor-
Tigerlily has locally designed mance brands and accessories.
casual, beach and swimwear,
while Zimmermann offers Luxury Brands Clothes for Children
women’s and girls’ clothes and is Many visitors like to shop for
famous for its swimwear. Camilla international designer labels Department stores, David Jones
is the place to go for Camilla such as Gucci and Prada. You and Myer (see p137), are one-
Frank’s vibrant, playful and will find both in Westfield stop shops for children’s clothes,
luxurious free-flowing designs. Sydney, plus Chanel and Jimmy from newborn to teenage.
Head to Farage Women for
tailored business wear. Size Chart
High-street clothing can be Women’s clothes
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Mall and Bondi Junction. Here American 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
you will find both international British 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
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Sportsgirl sells funky clothes Women’s shoes
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adult women. The Witchery American 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
stores are a favourite among British 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
women for their stylish designs, Continental 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
as is Country Road, known for Men’s suits
its classically tailored work and Australian 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58
weekend wear. Just Jeans American 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
doesn’t just sell jeans; it stocks British 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
the latest trends for men Continental 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58
and women. Men’s shirts
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Surry Hills is the place for
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Paddington markets (see p137).