SydneyShopping

Designer shopping in Sydney

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    Penny Arcade

    This unusual concept store from well-known Sydney designer Michael Bracewell brings together his own label and vintage women's clothes he's sourced from Paris and London. It then adds to the mix a funky collection of retro furniture, particularly sought-after Danish and Australian pieces. You'll find straight-up Bracewell stores at Westfield Bondi Junction and 274 Oxford St, Paddington, and a factory outlet in Market City .

    reviewed

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    Wayne Cooper

    Top Australian designers commune and collude on level one: Leona Edmiston , low-cut, butt-hugger jeans from Bettina Liano , devilishly daring gear from Wayne Cooper , Sydney's best swimwear from Zimmermann and fishnets and flounce from Alannah Hill . Jeweller Love & Hatred is also here.

    reviewed

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    Nicola Finetti

    Italian-born Nicola Finetti has been creating beautiful women's clothes in Sydney for around 20 years, offering elegant and feminine designs with a fashionable edge that never wander into the outlandish. Embroidered details, luxe fabrics and smart cutting all come together beautifully in the casual-to-eveningwear collection.

    reviewed

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    Helix

    A magical Pandora's Box of vintage beads and unique local women's fashion awaits in this backstreet boutique. Everything's produced locally in Surry Hills and you needn't worry about some scrag showing up in the same frock; only a handful of each design is produced. Lead designer Lisa Stack hand makes her own silk screens.

    reviewed

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    Mondo

    Creative additions to your contemporary lifestyle are found at this cosy boutique, with everything from office accessories and fancy imported perfumes to clothing fashions and small housewares. Owner Ilana Katz makes sure her offerings are affordable and well-designed, and you'll appreciate her efforts.

    reviewed

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    Alannah Hill

    Step into this fun, fruity palace of fancy, where flirty, frilly, flimsy fabrics are made into chocolate-box dresses and bordello-style boudoir ornaments. Loud music helps fluffy chicks forget about their credit card bills as temptation knows no boundaries...

    reviewed

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    The One Teaspoon Shop

    Rising star Sydney designer Jamie Blakey has her young women's streetwear range in David Jones and Harrods, but this concept store gives her space all of her own to show off her cleavage-revealing dresses, as well as bikinis, belts and shoes.

    reviewed

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    Pretty In Pink

    Sydney designer Jessica McKenzie delivers women's clothes with retro flair and a flirty fun spin in her signature store. You'll find heavily patterned baby-doll skirts along with dresses, lingerie and accessories. Everything is made locally.

    reviewed

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    Bracewell

    Paddington is ripe with fab, flimsy Australian creations for size-six disciples of international style. Bracewell sells all that is sexy, structured and sassy, including Mavi and Sass & Bide jeans.

    reviewed

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    Morrissey

    One of Sydney's most recognised fashion identities, Peter Morrissey brings classic style and simplicity with a touch of sexy sparkle to his men's and women's ranges. Also at Westfield Bondi Junction .

    reviewed

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    Oroton

    Oroton sells sophisticated leathers in a select palette of colours: black, red and tan. Wallets, handbags, belts, shoes, cufflinks and Jackie O-style sunglasses all have the air of instant classics.

    reviewed

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    Belinda

    Super-stylish über-boutiquist Belinda Seper's namesake store offers up a small but excellent selection of just-so bags and shoes, along with a few fashions to add to the fun.

    reviewed

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    Lisa Ho

    Sheer party frocks for the social whirlwind that is your life.

    reviewed