Sydney - Australia 2004 - page 167

tough and fashionable. You'll find Akubra hats, Driza-bone coats, and kangaroo-
skin belts here, too. 389 George St. (between Town Hall and Central CityRail stations). & 02/
9262 2228.
Thomas Cook Boot & Clothing Company Located on George Street
between Town Hall and Central CityRail stations, this place specializes in Aus-
tralian boots, Driza-bone coats, and Akubra hats. There's another shop at 129
Pitt St., near Martin Place ( & 02/9232 3334 ). 790 George St., Haymarket. & 02/9212
6616. www.thomascookclothing.com.au .
Men's Fashion
Esprit Mens Not so cheap, but certainly colorful clothes come out of this
designer store where bold hues and fruity patterns are the in thing. Quality
designer shirts cost around A$60 (US$39). Shop 10G, Sydney Central Plaza, 450 George
St. & 02/9233 7349.
Gowings Probably the best all-round men's clothing store in Sydney, Gow-
ings sells quality clothing on several levels. There's also an eclectic mix of gar-
dening equipment, gourmet camping gear, odds and ends for the extrovert, a
good range of Australian bush hats, and R. M. Williams boots (at around
A$250/US$163 a pair). If you want to risk it, you can even get a cheap haircut
here. There's a similar store at 319 George St., near Wynyard CityRail station
( & 02/9262 1281 ). 45 Market St. & 02/9264 6321.
Outdoor Heritage Quality clothing with a yachting influence is what you'll
find at this good-looking store specializing in casual, colorful gear. Shop 13G, Syd-
ney Central Plaza, 450 George St. & 02/9235 1560.
Unisex Fashion
Country Road This chain store has outlets all across Australia as well as in the
United States. The clothes, for both men and women, are good quality but tend
to be quite expensive (though you might find something smart if you forgot to
pack something). You'll find other branches in the QVB and the Skygarden
Arcade, and in Bondi Junction, Darling Harbour, Double Bay, Mosman, and
Chatswood. 142-146 Pitt St. & 02/9394 1818.
Mostrada If you're looking for good-quality leather items at very reasonable
prices, then this is your place. Leather jackets for men and women go for
between A$199 and A$899 (US$129-US$584), with an average price of
around A$400 (US$260). There are also bags, belts, and other leather acces-
sories on offer. Store 15G, Sydney Central Plaza, 450 George St. & 02/9221 0133.
Women's Fashion
In addition to the places listed below, head to Oxford Street (particularly
Paddington), for more avant-garde designers.
Carla Zampatti There are some 30 Carla Zampatti stores around Australia
offering stylish fashions at hard-to-swallow prices. Open Monday through Sat-
urday from 10am to 5pm. 143 Elizabeth St. & 02/9264 3257.
Dorian Scott Probably the best place to go for hand-knit sweaters—called
“jumpers” in Australia—Dorian Scott has a wide range of colorful garments
from more than 200 leading Australian designers. While some items go for
A$80 (US$52), others will set you back several hundred. You'll also find cloth-
ing accessories for men, women, and children in this two-story emporium,
including Hot Tuna surfwear and Thomas Cook adventure clothing. Open
Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to 7pm and Sunday from 10am to