Must-see shopping in Sydney

  • Alannah Hill

    City Centre & Haymarket

    Step into this fun, fruity palace of fancy, where flirty, frilly, flimsy fabrics are made into floaty dresses and bordello-style boudoir ornaments. Loud…

  • Christopher Day Gallery

    Sydney

    This long-established gallery specialises in 19th- and 20th-century art, with canvases from premier names like Arthur Boyd and Lloyd Rees often available,…

  • Egg Records

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Just off King Street, this secondhand and new music store is the perfect place to, say, complete your collection of 1980s David Bowie 12-inch singles, or…

  • Stills Gallery

    Sydney

    Have a gander at some cutting-edge photography at this spacious backstreet gallery. It represents a swag of internationally recognised photographers,…

  • Scanlan Theodore

    Sydney

    Scanlan Theodore excels at beautifully made and finely silhouetted women’s outfits for evening or the office. Sophisticated patterns and colours…

  • Jurlique

    City Centre & Haymarket

    An international success story, this plant-based skincare range from South Australia is a decadent treat. There's another branch in Westfield Sydney.

  • Aquabumps

    Sydney

    Photographer/surfer Eugene Tan has been snapping photos of Sydney’s sunrises, surf and sand for 20 years. His colourful prints hang in this cool space,…

  • Surry Hills Markets

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    There’s a chipper community vibe at this monthly market, with mainly locals renting stalls to sell/recycle their old stuff: clothes, CDs, books and sundry…

  • Tiffany & Co

    City Centre & Haymarket

    The new principal store of the New York jewellery chain has further boosted the profile of this section of King Street, which also has a couple of other…

  • Broadway Shopping Centre

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Inside the rejuvenated Grace Bros building (check out the cool old globes above the facade), this centre has dozens of shops, a food court, a cinema…

  • Annandale Galleries

    Newtown & the Inner West

    A highly regarded backstreet commercial gallery that represents, among others, Aboriginal artists from the communities of Maningrida and Yirrkala in…

  • Pour Tous

    Sydney

    This well-established William St boutique specialises in fine designer clothing for men and women. It represents Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen,…

  • High Heels

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Platforms and killer heels, many with a hefty sprinkling of sequins and glitter, are on offer just off Oxford St for gals and guys that want to make a big…

  • Blue Dog

    Newtown & the Inner West

    This Newtown classic has an excellent selection of posters of all types. It's the go-to for local students when some decoration of the new share house is…

  • Fairfax & Roberts

    City Centre & Haymarket

    Classy, classy, classy. Sparkly things for a touch-and-go proposal or a night at the opera? This long-established Sydney jewellery shop is a byword for…

  • Aloha Surf

    Manly

    This quality surf shop offers longboards, shortboards, bodyboards, skateboards and surfing fashion. The owner is a proper surfer and can give local advice.

  • Karlangu

    City Centre & Haymarket

    Some excellent Aboriginal art is for sale at this gallery near Wynyard, and staff are knowledgable and helpful. They can also arrange packing and postage.

  • Aesop

    Sydney

    Drop into this long and minimalist outpost of the Australian skincare champions to pick up something fragrant. Or book in for a facial; you deserve it.

  • Kings Comics

    City Centre & Haymarket

    Like a tractor beam, Kings drags in fans of the genre in with its collection of comics, manga, graphic novels, toys, collectibles and apparel.

  • Calibre

    Sydney

    Hip, high-calibre Calibre fills the wardrobes of Sydney’s power players with schmick men's suits and shirts in seasonal fabrics and colours.

  • Martin & Stein

    City Centre & Haymarket

    Decorative art pieces, antique jewellery and high security. On the ground floor of the QVB.

  • Chifley Plaza

    City Centre & Haymarket

    Overseas luxury brands compete with branches of Leona Edmiston and others in this handsome space under an office tower.

  • Aboriginal & Pacific Art

    Sydney

    There are several galleries in Waterloo; this one represents community-based Aboriginal and Pacific Islander art.

  • EQ Foodies & Farmers Market

    Sydney

    The Entertainment Quarter's markets have loads of regional produce, including delicious cheese and yogurt.

  • Manly Life Saving Club

    Manly

    Support this local institution by nipping upstairs to check out its worthwhile surf shop.

  • Utopia Art

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Utopia exhibits Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artists in a contemporary context.

  • Homewares shop Victoria's Basement

    Victoria’s Basement

    Newtown & the Inner West

    This huge warehouse (on the 1st floor, not in the basement) is packed to overflowing with high-quality kitchen and tableware at bargain-basement prices …

  • Westfield Parramatta.

    Westfield Parramatta

    Sydney

    This sizeable mall near the station has a wide range of midrange stores, as well as eating options.

  • Market City

    City Centre & Haymarket

    This large shopping centre above Paddy's Markets includes a big food court, heaps of discount fashion outlet shops (cheap Converse, anyone?), a…

  • Best Little Bookshop in Town

    Sydney

    On Cronulla's main shopping strip, this bookshop lives up to its name, with passionate, knowledgable staff and an excellent selection of new and…