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the city, many of them concentrated on Bridge Road near Punt Road and Swan
Street near Church Street in Richmond. You'll be able to find designer clothes,
many just last season's fashions, at a fraction of the original price.
Collins Street features most international labels and also shoe heaven
Miss
Louise
(123 Collins St.;
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03/9654 7730
). Nearby Flinders Lane has earned
style status with the likes of
Alice Euphemia
(241 Flinders Lane;
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03/9650
4300
) that stocks upcoming Australian and New Zealand designers. Stop at
Aesop
(238 Flinders Lane;
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03/9654 1331
) for its aromatherapy creams and
lotions; while down the stairs is
Christine
(181 Flinders Lane;
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03/9654
2011
), where women have been known to faint over the accessories. Little
Collins Street is another fashion rat run. At 150 Little Collins St. look for local
fashion labels
Bettina Liano
(
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03/9654 1912
),
Scanlan & Theodore
(
&
03/
9650 6195
), and
Ve r ve
(
&
03/9639 5886
).
Country Road
Country Road is one of Australia's best-known names for
men's and women's fashion. The cool, classic looks don't come cheap, but the
quality is worth it. County Road also sells designer cooking equipment and
housewares.
252 Toorak Rd., and other sites, including Chapel St., South Yarra.
&
1800/801
911
in Australia, or 03/9824 0133.
R. M. Williams
Head here for genuine Australian gear: boots, Driza-bone
coats, and Akubra hats. I
n the Melbourne Central complex.
&
03/9663 7126.
Saba
Australian designer Joseph Saba has several very vogue, very expensive
boutiques for men and women in Melbourne, including one for each sex on
Chapel Street (nos. 538 and 548) in South Yarra. This store caters to both men
and women.
264 Collins St., City.
&
03/9654 3524.
Sam Bear
Sam Bear is another good bet for Outback-style fashions: Driza-
bone coats, Akubra bush hats, R. M. Williams boots and clothing, and Blund-
stone boots (my favorite). They also sell a solid range of camping equipment.
225
Russell St., City.
&
03/9663 2191.
Surf, Dive 'N Ski Australia
As well as surfboards, boogie boards, and sun-
glasses, this store stocks a wide range of hip and happening beachwear, all at rea-
sonable prices. All the big names in Australian surf wear can be found here,
including Ripcurl, Quicksilver, and Billabong.
The Jam Factory, Chapel St., South Yarra.
&
03/9826 4071.
Vegan Wares
Instead of leather, Vegan Wares uses microfiber to create tough,
stylish shoes, bags, and belts. It's not just for vegetarians; carnivores enjoy it, too!
78 Smith St., Collingwood.
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03/9417 0230.
FOODSTUFFS
Haigh's Chocolates
Indulge in some 50 types of Australia's best chocolate,
from milk to dark to fruit flavored. I recommend the Sparkling Shiraz truffle if
you need a serious treat.
Two locations: 26 Collins St.
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03/9650 2114;
and Shop 27, the
Block Arcade, 282 Collins St.
&
03/9654 7673.
Melbourne Candy Kitchen
If you have a sweet tooth, you're likely to spend
a fortune at this traditional little candy shop that makes its goodies before your
eyes. Rock candy is a specialty, and you can get your name (or the name of some-
one back home) spelled out in its center.
Shop 20, Royal Arcade, City.
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03/9663 5654.
JEWELRY
Altman & Cherny
Even if you're not in the market to buy, it's worth coming
here to check out “Olympic Australia,” the largest precious-gem opal in the
