Must-see shopping in Brisbane

  • Finders Keepers

    Brisbane

    A cool, biannual market with live music, street food and over 200 stalls showcasing the wares of independent Australian designers, artists and…

  • James St footpath

    James Street

    Fortitude Valley

    Channelling West LA with its low-slung architecture, lush streetscape and sports cars, this is the Valley's most glamorous strip. The addition of the…

  • Angelos Fresh Pasta sign

    Angelo's Fresh Pasta

    Fortitude Valley

    Kneading the good stuff since 1968, northern Italian Angelo peddles perfect pasta from a red shed in a backstreet car park. You'll find both fresh and dry…

  • Camilla boutique exterior

    Camilla

    Fortitude Valley

    Fans of Camilla's statement-making silk kaftans include Beyoncé and Oprah Winfrey. And while the label may be Bondi based, its wildly patterned, resort…

  • New Farm Confectionary interior

    New Farm Confectionery

    Brisbane

    For a locavore sugar rush, hit this lauded confectioner. From the macadamia brittle and raspberry marshmallow to the ruby chocolate bars, all of the…

  • Libertine

    Fortitude Valley

    While you won't stumble across any celeb-endorsed eau de toilettes at Libertine, you will discover some of the world's most coveted and hard-to-find…

  • Woolloongabba Antique Centre

    Brisbane

    Brisbane's biggest antiques centre is a veritable sea of memories and design inspiration. Scour its 60-plus stalls for original and upcycled furniture …

  • Noosa Chocolate Factory

    Brisbane

    Don't delude yourself: the small-batch, artisanal chocolates from this Sunshine Coast Willy Wonka will override any self-control. Best sellers include…

  • Maiocchi

    Brisbane

    Home-grown Maiocchi is well known for its fun, vintage-inspired frocks. Brighten your wardrobe with custom prints, '50s silhouettes and the odd Japanese…

  • Phoebe Paradise

    Fortitude Valley

    Indie boutique Phoebe Paradise prides itself on selling 'fashion for ratbags'. At the helm is local artist-designer-musician Phoebe Sheehy, whose bold…

  • Double Double

    Brisbane

    An inconspicuous lift takes the style council up to Double Double, quite possibly Brisbane's edgiest unisex fashion boutique. Its edits of youthful,…

  • Jet Black Cat Music

    Brisbane

    Serious music fans know all about Shannon Logan and her little West End record shop. She's usually behind the piano-cum-counter, chatting with a loyal fan…

  • Jess Blak

    Fortitude Valley

    On tiny Winn Lane, young, talented jewellery designer Jess Blak sells her richly textured, minimalist pieces. There's a raw, almost geological quality to…

  • Folio Books

    Brisbane

    Bibliophiles flock to Folio for an eclectic, sophisticated collection of titles covering everything from Canberra politics and Queensland modernism, to…

  • Winn Lane

    Winn Lane

    Fortitude Valley

    Duck behind Ann St (off Winn St) and discover this pocket-sized cul-de-sac of indie cool. A handful of offerings includes Phoebe Paradise, stamping ground…

  • Jan Powers Market entrance

    Brisbane City Markets

    Brisbane

    Central Brisbane lives out its bucolic village fantasies when local growers and artisans descend on Reddacliff Pl to sell their prized goods. Fill your…

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    Green Tangerine

    Brisbane

    A lifesaver for those who have it all, Green Tangerine stocks a sharp, eclectic mix of mostly Australian design objects. Cast your eye across neatly…

  • Queen Street Mall

    Queen Street Mall

    Brisbane

    Spanning two city blocks, this busy pedestrian strip is home to major department stores, shopping arcades and malls, big-name fashion chains and…

  • Swop Clothing Exchange

    Brisbane

    Sustainably minded Swop sells (and buys) high-quality threads, accessories and footwear from the '60s to today. Flick through colour-coded racks for fun…

  • Standard Market Company Fruit & Deli

    Fortitude Valley

    Part of the James St Market precinct, this upscale provedore draws locals with its sophisticated fridge and pantry fare. While the fresh produce is…

  • Artisan

    Fortitude Valley

    True to its name, this contemporary Bowen Hills gallery-shop celebrates the work of independent, mostly local creatives. Prices are reasonable, with…

  • Commercial Road Antiques

    Brisbane

    Whether you're on the prowl for a Victorian dresser, a mid-century armchair or a '60s beatnik frock, chances are you'll find it in this warren of eclectic…

  • Where the Wild Things Are

    Brisbane

    Little sister to Avid Reader next door, Where the Wild Things Are stocks a whimsical collection of books for toddlers, older kids and teens. The bookshop…

  • Davies Park Market

    Brisbane

    Shaded by huge Moreton Bay fig trees, this popular, atmospheric market heaves with fresh produce, not to mention a gut-rumbling booty of multicultural…

  • Empire Revival

    Brisbane

    Built in 1929, this heritage-listed Paddington theatre is now a sprawling antiques emporium. Dive in for all manner of nostalgia, from flouncy English…

  • Jan Powers Farmers Market

    Brisbane

    Hankering for some purple heirloom carrots or blue bananas? The chances are you'll find them at this abundant, appetite-piquing farmers market. Grab a…

  • Sun & Company

    Brisbane

    Ethically minded, pocket-sized Sun & Company showcases small-batch, locally made gifts and homewares. Expect an eclectic edit spanning anything from…

  • Archives Fine Books

    Brisbane

    Rickety bookshelves and squeaky floorboards set a nostalgic scene at this sprawling repository of pre-loved pages. While the true number of books on offer…

  • Young Designers Market

    Brisbane

    Explore the work of up to 80 of the city's best emerging designers and artists, selling mostly women's fashion, accessories and jewellery, as well as art,…

  • Collective Markets South Bank

    Brisbane

    South Bank's Collective Markets may draw the tourist hordes, but its modest sweep of stalls do sell some great items, most notably breezy summer frocks…

  • Dogstar

    Brisbane

    There's more than a touch of Japanese style evident at this home-grown women's boutique. Beautiful fabrics, sculptural elements and fine details feature…

  • Malt Traders

    Brisbane

    The best little bottleshop in the CBD, these guys zoom-in on cognoscenti single-malt whiskies, organic cider, single-vineyard wines, craft beers and pre…

  • Tym Guitars

    Fortitude Valley

    This cult-status music store stocks everything from vintage guitars and amps to handmade guitar pedals. Tym's vinyl selection includes an especially…

  • RM Williams

    Brisbane

    An iconic manufacturer of stylish Aussie bush/farm gear, RM Williams stocks high-quality leather boots, hats, oilskin jackets, belts, jumpers and shirts:…

  • Junky Comics

    Brisbane

    Indie Junky stocks comics with cred, from classic DC, Dark Horse and Marvel titles, to female-, queer- and child-orientated works. You'll also find…

  • Butter Beats

    Fortitude Valley

    Rare and collectable records in the Valley, including old-school Aussie indie. If they don't have it, they'll find it for you. Also stocks street-art…

  • Record Exchange

    Brisbane

    This jam-packed upstairs shop is home to an astounding collection of vinyl, CDs, DVDs, posters and other rock memorabilia. ‘Brisbane’s most interesting…

  • Australian Geographic

    Brisbane

    Stocks everything from Australian-themed calendars and outdoor survival guides, to glow-in-the-dark dinosaurs, telescopes and intelligent games for kids.

  • Mind Games

    Brisbane

    Intellectual, rainy-day gaming the old-fashioned way: chess, crosswords, Rubik's cubes, mah-jong, Scrabble, 1000-piece jigsaws and much more.

  • Avid Reader

    Brisbane

    Diverse pages, a little cafe in the corner and frequent readings and bookish events: a real West End cultural hub.