Must-see shopping in Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

  • Interior of the quirky art and gift store, Third Drawer Down.

    Third Drawer Down

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    This 'museum of art souvenirs' stocks both beautiful and absurdist pieces with a sense of humour, many of which are collaborations with well-known…

  • Lore Perfumery

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    This shop stocks more than 500 fragrances from $25 through to $500. A lot of it is Australian – the vegan body products made with native botanicals make a…

  • Interior of the Angelucci mid-century furniture store, Smith Street Collingwood.

    Angelucci 20th Century

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Specialising in furniture from the 1950s and '60s, Dean Angelucci’s store is well known for its treasures. There are smaller pieces such as lighting and…

  • Rose St Artists' Market

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    One of Melbourne’s most popular art-and-craft markets showcases the best of local designers. Here you’ll find up to 120 creatives selling jewellery,…

  • Tanner + Teague

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Spread over three floors, this lifestyle concept store stocks a carefully curated selection of homewares, accessories and fragrances, along with clothing…

  • Polyester Records

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Opening in 1981, this popular record shop has been selling independent music for decades, with a great range of local stuff. The knowledgeable staff will…

  • Happy Valley

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    It’s difficult to pigeonhole Happy Valley: it’s an art store, bookshop and gallery of wonderful things you didn’t realise you needed, from laugh-out-loud…

  • Hinoki Japanese Pantry

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    For all your favourite Japanese snacks and groceries head straight to Hinoki, where the shelves are stocked with everything from black-sesame ice cream…

  • Northside Records

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Northside Record’s stock is DJ-mash-up eclectic, from NY hard salsa to hip-hop and straight-up funk to Bollywood soundtracks – much of it on vinyl…

  • Hares & Hyenas

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Serving the LGBT+ community for three decades, this bookshop stocks a huge range of gay-friendly and gender-diverse books (fiction and non-fiction), along…

  • Aesop

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    This homegrown empire specialises in citrus- and botanical-based aromatic balms, hair masques, scents, cleansers and oils in iconically simple packaging…

  • Ess

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Japanese design duo Hoshika Oshimie and her sound-artist collaborative partner, Tatsuyoshi Kawabata, have created waves in Melbourne since Hoshinka…

  • Smith Street Bazaar

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    A great place to find mid-century furniture (the occasional Grant Featherston chair), Danish pottery, small design items and lamps of all shades and sizes…

  • Alpha60

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    The brother-and-sister design duo at Alpha60 keep the cool kids happy with their sharp and sophisticated yet quirky clothes at their women's store here on…

  • Crumpler bags hanging on the walls of their Smith Street Collingwood store.

    Crumpler

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Crumpler’s bike-courier bags – designed by two former couriers looking for a bag they could hold their beer in while cycling home – are what started it…

  • Looking in the shop window of Mud on Gertrude St, Collingwood.

    Mud Australia

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    You'll find some of the most aesthetically beautiful – as well as functional – porcelainware at Australian-designed Mud. Coffee mugs, milk pourers, salad…

  • SpaceCraft

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    An excellent place to find a made-in-Melbourne souvenir that won’t end up at the back of the cupboard. Textiles, furniture and other art pieces change…

  • Aunt Maggie's

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Aunt Maggie's is an organic grocery store that stocks a great range of fresh produce, chemical-free skincare and bathroom products, herbal teas, organic…

  • Obüs

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Melbourne-based designer Kylie Zerbst set up Obüs back in 1998, and this is her first shop. Known for bright, geometric patterns and soft bamboo-cotton…

  • Gorman

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Lisa Gorman makes everyday clothes that are far from ordinary, cut from vibrant fabrics with quirky patterns. Plenty of other branches around town, but…

  • Das T-Shirt Automat

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    The team behind this red-and-white-striped terrace house–turned–retail space can knock up a customised shirt for you while you wait. Bring along your own…

  • Poison City Records

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Independent record and skate shop with its own Poison City label releasing excellent indie, punk and fuzz-rock Melbourne bands such as the Nation Blue,…

  • Luft

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    A neighbourhood favourite for big-name design stars like Eva Solo, Iittala, Normann Copenhagen and Marimekko. Good selection of Melbourne-made jewellery.

  • Signet Bureau

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Come here for the amazing displays as well as for shoes, clothes and accessories, which feature designs by Robyn Black and MM Söhn.

  • Shirt & Skirt Market

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    This monthly market is the place to buy limited-run clothes and accessories from emerging designers.

  • Brunswick Street Bookstore

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    A small but lovely shop with knowledgeable staff and a good selection of children's books.

  • Piedmonte's Supermarket

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    Run by an Italian family since 1958, this supermarket is a locals' favourite and is the perfect place to load up on ciabatta, cheese, olives and wine…

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