Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Clothes and Accessories
Australian style was once an oxymoron. Sydney now
offers a plethora of chic shops as long as you know
where to look. Top boutiques sell both men's and
women's clothing, as well as accessories. The city's
“smart casual” ethos, particularly in summer, means
there are plenty of luxe but informal clothes available.
Castlereagh Street, along
with
Chanel
. The Queen
Victoria Building is home to
Bally
, and Martin Place has
resident A-listers such as
Prada
and
Giorgio Armani
.
Diesel
is further afield on
Oxford Street.
AUSTRALIAN FASHION
INTERNATIONAL LABELS
SURF SHOPS
A number of Sydney's fashion
designers have attained a
global profile, including
Collette Dinnigan
and
Akira
Isogawa
. Dinnigan's is filled
with lacy evening gowns
whereas Japanese-born
Isogawa makes artistic cloth-
ing for women and men.
Young jeans labels such as
Ksubi
(for men and women)
and
Sass & Bide
(women only)
have also shot to fame, with
celebrities wearing their
denims. Nearby is
Scanlan &
Theodore
, a stalwart of the
Australian fashion scene.
Other shops are
Dragstar
,
where women's and children's
clothes come in the tradition
of retro favourites, such as
bright sundresses and minis.
The quirky
Capital L
boutique
houses the hottest names in
Aussie fashion, while
Zimmermann
offers women's
and girls' clothes and is
famous for its swimwear.
Lisa
Ho
is the place to go for a
frock, with designs ranging
from pretty sundresses to
glam gowns. Head to
Farage
Man & Farage Women
for
quality suits and shirts.
High-street clothing can be
found in and around Pitt Street
Mall and Bondi Junction. Here
you will find both international
and homegrown fashion
outlets.
Sportsgirl
sells funky
clothes that appeal to both
teens and adult women. The
Witchery
stores are a favourite
among women for their stylish
designs.
Just Jeans
doesn't just
sell jeans; it stocks the latest
trends for men and women.
General Pants
has funky
street labels such as One
Teaspooon and Just Ask
Amanda. Surry Hills is the
place for discount and vintage
clothing; check out
Zoo
Emporium
. New designers try
out their wares in Bondi, Glebe
and Paddington markets.
Many Sydney stores sell
designer imports. For the best
ranges, visit
Belinda
- a
women's and men's boutique -
as well as others in Double
Bay, and the MLC Centre.
In
Robby Ingham Stores
you
will find women's and men's
ranges including Chloé, Paul
Smith and Comme des Garçons.
For shoe addicts,
Cosmopolitan
Shoes
stocks labels such as
Dolce & Gabbana, Sonia Rykiel,
Dior and Jimmy Choo.
Hype
DC
also offers all the latest
ranges. New Zealand designers
Zambesi
offer their own
designs for women and men
as well a range of Martin
Margiela pieces.
For the latest surf gear, look no
further than Bondi where the
streets are lined with shops
selling clothing, swimwear and
boards of all sizes to buy and
hire. Serious surfers and
novices should check out
Between the Flags
and
Bondi
Surf Co
. Besides stocking its
own beachwear label,
Rip
Curl
also sells Australian
brands such as Tigerlily and
Billabong.
Labyrinth
and
The
Big Swim
are hugely popular
swimwear shops packed with
bikinis by designers such as
Jet and Seafolly.
CLOTHES FOR CHILDREN
LUXURY BRANDS
Department stores,
David
Jones
and
Myer
(see
pp198-9)
, are one-stop
shops for children's clothes,
from newborn to teenage.
Look out for good quality
Many visitors like to shop
for international labels such
as
Louis Vuitton
, which
you will find located in
SIZE CHART
Women' s clothes
Australian
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
American
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
British
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Continental
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
Women' s shoes
Australian 6-6½ 7 7½-8 8½ 9-9½ 10 10½-11
American
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
British
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Continental
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
Men' s suits
Australian
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
American
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
British
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
Continental
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
Men' s shirts
Australian
36
38
39
41
42
43
44
45
American
14
15
15½
16
16½
17
17½
18
British
14
15
15½
16
16½
17
17½
18
Continental
36
38
39
41
42
43
44
45
Men's shoes
Australian
7
7½
8
8½
9
10
11
12
American
7
7½
8
8½
9½
10½
11
11½
British
6
7
7½
8
9
10
11
12
Continental
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
