Melbourne
This store-workshop custom fits denim jeans, skirts and jackets for a steal. Pick your style and colour, then have a pair altered to your body, usually…
Must-see shopping in Melbourne
Melbourne
This retail arm of Craft Victoria showcases goods handmade exclusively by Victorian artists and artisans. Its range of jewellery, textiles, accessories,…
Melbourne
This bright corner shop is the place to stock up on singular souvenirs from more than a hundred local designers – prints featuring city icons, tram socks,…
Melbourne
Across from the station, this place is loud, pungent, and chock-a-block with food: meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, deli goods and a whole lot of stuff that…
Melbourne
You know the envy you feel when someone tells you they bought an incredible item of clothing overseas? Your payback is now at this colourful, quirky and…
Melbourne
A wander around this defiantly prosperous indie bookshop can occupy an entire afternoon, if you’re so inclined. There’s a dangerously loaded (and good…
Melbourne
This old arcade is a sprawling, retro-obsessive riot and the closest thing you'll find to Aladdin's 'Cave of Wonders'. There are trinkets, jewellery and…
Melbourne
This foodie haven founded in 1961 is Australia's largest European food shop. Shop for a picnic with friends, get lost in the aisles, or have an espresso…
Melbourne
The breadth of this shop’s new and secondhand collection is astounding, ranging from obscure gastronomic histories and books with Indigenous and bush…
Melbourne
Melbourne’s oldest bookshop (established 1922) has a large range of general titles and an extensive stock of books on art, classics and poetry.
Melbourne
Established in 1976, this beloved secondhand market is where Melburnians come to offload unwanted items and antique hunters dig for vintage gold. It’s…
Melbourne
Melbourne has a reputation for top-notch retail spaces, but this place is just showing off. Alpha60's signature store is hidden within the Hogwartsian…
Melbourne
Set up by two enterprising young German women, this shop is a cook's dream with its displays of spices from around the world, including Indigenous…
Melbourne
One of the last bastions of the ‘old’ Greville St, this banging music shop from 1979 has such a loyal following that Neil Young invited the owners on…
Melbourne
Potter Shelley Panton set up this gorgeous concept store, which stocks her minimalist tableware alongside other local designers' work and goods from…
Melbourne
Next time you're on a Melbourne tram take a look around and count the shoulder bags and backpacks with the distinctive Crumpler stick-man logo. This local…
Melbourne
This defiantly prospering indie bookshop has a ground-floor branch at the State Library with a dangerously loaded bargains table, switched-on staff and…
Melbourne
This flagship store is in a restored theatre. The ceramics, favoured by many Australian restaurants, are purchased direct from makers. Affordable plates…
Melbourne
Make like a gentleman in this tailoring showroom and workshop, where you can have a suit designed, pick up ties, pocket squares and alpaca scarves, and…
Melbourne
Art at its democratic best, Signed & Numbered deals in affordable, limited-edition prints from more than 60 local and international artists, both emerging…
Melbourne
In a soothing, light-filled space, Nest stocks a gorgeous range of homewares and gifts, from 100%-linen bedding to soy candles, Aesop skincare and a range…
Melbourne
Perfectly located off the foyer of the Sun Theatre, this wonderful little bookshop has the kind of passionate staff that can recommend a tome to suit any…
Original & Authentic Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
For more than 20 years this centrally located gallery has sourced traditional and contemporary Indigenous art from the Central and Western Deserts, the…
Melbourne
Despite its modest size, this independent trader packs a punch. Lose track of time while leafing through local and international fiction and biographies,…
Melbourne
In addition to a range of CD titles and vinyl across all genres, Basement Discs has regular in-store lunchtime performances by big-name touring and local…
Melbourne
In the middle of the action on Sydney Rd, Brunswick Bound is an indie bookstore that also sells vinyl, stationery and jewellery. Admire the counter built…
Melbourne
Head up the narrow stairs to a treasure trove of carefully curated homewares, indoor plants and accessories with a heavy Japanese influence. You'll covet…
Melbourne
This Middle Eastern bakery opened by refugees from the Syrian civil war sells tasty homemade pies and pastries, including a spinach and halloumi pie and…
Melbourne
The signature branch of Victoria's homegrown department-store chain is a heady nine-floor temple to consumerism. There's home entertainment at the top and…
Melbourne
David Jones' vast and glamorous his-and-hers stores face off at each other across Bourke Street Mall. The women's store has women's fashion, accessories,…
Melbourne
A curated mix of beautiful, mostly hand-made items from around the globe is stocked at this interesting shop, including earrings, bags and wallets,…
Melbourne
Everything is ethically produced, sustainable and animal friendly at this cute little gift shop that sells quirky greeting cards, ceramic planters in the…
Melbourne
Although you'll spot Gorman – a colourful and sometimes kooky fashion label founded by Australian Lisa Gorman – around Melbourne, this clearance outlet…
Melbourne
Set over two floors, this large centre offers factory-outlet shopping at its most tempting. Big brands represented include Ben Sherman, Tumi, Lacoste,…
Melbourne
Lovely, curated bookish eyrie with a focus on art, architecture, photography, music and underculture. Check it out on your way up to Rooftop Bar.
Melbourne
A fantastic shop attached to NGV International selling a range of beautiful arty books, cards, jewellery and ceramics, apparel and special-edition pieces…
Melbourne
Surprises abound in this 'Cabinet of Curiosities'. The strangest of shops, it stocks taxidermy, fossils and feathers, insects in jars, antique scientific…
Melbourne
This independent bookshop has a focus on popular science and philosophy, but it also stocks an excellent range of general titles. It often hosts author…
NGV Design Store at Federation Square
Melbourne
This gallery shop has a wide range of international design magazines, a kids' section and a good selection of artsy objects.
Melbourne
With more than 300 stores, a bowling alley, cinemas, bars, eateries and rooftop glamping, this complex can be fiendishly noisy and confusing, but the…