Must-see shopping in Fortitude Valley

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Bakery Lane

    Fortitude Valley

    A petite laneway off Ann St, dotted with small boutiques and eateries.

  • Emporium

    Fortitude Valley

    This rather soulless retail and eating precinct at the bottom end of Ann St has just over 30 upmarket boutiques and eateries. The precinct is also home to…