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Clothes and Accessories Building is home to Bally, and
Martin Place has resident A-listers
Australian style was once an oxymoron. Sydney now offers such as Prada and Giorgio
a plethora of chic shops as long as you know where to look. Armani. Girls With Gems has
Top boutiques sell both men’s and women’s clothing, as well Australian designer fashions and
as accessories. The city’s “smart-casual” ethos, particularly is further afield in Double Bay.
in summer, means there are plenty of luxe but informal
clothes available. Surf Shops
For the latest surf gear, look
no further than Bondi where
Australian Fashion International Labels
the streets are lined with shops
A number of Sydney’s fashion Many Sydney stores sell designer selling clothing, swimwear and
de signers have attained a global imports. For the best ranges, visit boards of all sizes to buy and
profile, including Akira Isogawa. Belinda – a men’s and women’s hire. Serious surfers and novices
Japanese-born Isogawa makes boutique – as well as others in should check out Between the
artistic cloth ing for women Double Bay, and the MLC Centre. Flags and Bondi Surf Co. Besides
and men. Some of the most For shoe addicts, Cosmopolitan stocking its own beach wear
interesting fashion is from young Shoes stocks the latest designs label, Rip Curl also sells Australian
emerging designers like Kaliver, straight from the runway of brands such as Tigerlily
who began designing at age 12. labels such as Dolce & Gabbana, (see above) and Billabong.
Young jeans label Sass & Bide Sonia Rykiel and Dior. Jimmy Surfection and Surf Dive ’n’ Ski
(women only) has also shot to Choo’s cutting-edge designer are hugely popular surf- and
fame, with celebrities wearing footwear and luxury accessories skatewear shops packed with
their denims. Scanlan & can be found in the MLC Centre. the latest fashion and perform-
Theodore is another stalwart of Hype DC offers all the latest ance brands and accessories.
the Australian fashion scene, as youth ranges. For classic tailored
is Country Road, known for its suits and shoes, head to the Clothes for Children
stylish office- and weekend-wear. King Street store of German
For retro women’s and fashion house, Hugo Boss. Department stores, David Jones
children’s clothes head to and Myer (see pp199), are one-
Dragstar. Jack London stocks Luxury Brands stop shops for children’s clothes,
upscale, trendy menswear; their from newborn to teenage.
suits are particularly popular. The You’ll find international labels Bardot Junior and Pavement
Tigerlily swimwear brand offers such as Louis Vuitton in have a fashionable range of well-
comfortable dresses perfect for Castlereagh Street, along with made clothing for youngsters,
summer, while Zimmermann Chanel. The Queen Victoria with stores at most major
stocks women’s and girls’ clothes
and is famous for its swimwear. Size Chart
Camilla is known for its flamboy- Women‘s clothes
ant, colour ful print kaftans and Australian 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
dresses. Head to Farage Women American 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
for classic tailored suits and shirts. British 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
High-street clothing can be Continental 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52
found in and around Pitt Street Women‘s shoes
Mall and Bondi Junction. Here Australian 6–6½ 7 7½–8 8½ 9–9½ 10 10½–11
you will find both international American 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
and homegrown fashion British 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
outlets. Sportsgirl sells funky Continental 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
clothes that appeal to both Men‘s suits
teens and adult women. The Australian 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58
Witchery stores are a favourite American 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
among women for their stylish British 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
designs. Just Jeans doesn’t just Continental 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58
sell jeans; it stocks the latest Men‘s shirts
trends for men and women. Australian 36 38 39 41 42 43 44 45
General Pants has funky American 14 15 15½ 16 16½ 17 17½ 18
street labels like One Teaspoon British 14 15 15½ 16 16½ 17 17½ 18
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and Just Ask Amanda. Surry Hills
is the place for discount and Men‘s shoes
vintage clothing; check out Zoo Australian 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 10 11 12
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Emporium. New designers try American 7 7½ 7½ 8½ 9½ 10½ 11 11½
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out their wares in Bondi, Glebe Continental 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46
and Paddington markets.
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