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(387 Brunswick St, Fitzroy; 10am-9pm; 112)
This great record store has been selling Melbur-
nians independent music from around the world for decades, and also sells tickets for
gigs.
BOOKS
Brunswick Street Bookstore
(
03-9416 1030;
www.brunswickstreetbookstore.com
; 305 Brunswick St, Fitzroy;
10am-10pm Sun-Thu, to
112)
Lovely store with knowledgeable staff and a good selection of chil-
11pm Fri & Sat;
dren's books.
Luft
( 03-9489 0891;
www.luft.com.au
; 212 St Georges Rd, North Fitzroy; 10am-6pm Sat-Wed, to 7pm Thu & Fri;
112)
A neighbourhood favourite for big-name design stars like Eva Solo, iittala and
Marimekko. Good selection of Melbourne-made jewellery.
HOMEWARES, ACCESSORIES
SpaceCraft
HOMEWARES, FASHION
(
www.spacecraftaustralia.com
;
255 Gertrude St, Fitzroy; 11am-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm Sat, 11am-5pm Sun;
86)
An excellent place to find a made-in-Melbourne souvenir that won't end up at the back
of the cupboard. Textile artist Stewart Russell's botanical and architectural designs adorn
everything from stools to socks to bed linens. Also in
Prahran
(572 Malvern Rd, Prahran;
72)
.
Rose Street Artists' Market
(
www.rosestmarket.com.au
;
60 Rose St, Fitzroy; 11am-5pm Sat; 112)
One of Melbourne's most pop-
ular art-and-craft markets showcases the best of local designers, just a short stroll from
Brunswick St. Here you'll find up to 70 stalls selling matte silver jewellery, clothing,
milk-bottle ceramics, iconic Melbourne screen prints, wild fig candles and ugly-cute toys.
Humble Vintage (
Click here
)
has bike-hire from here.
MARKET
Signet Bureau
CLOTHING, SHOES
(
03-9415 7470;
www.thesignetbureau.com
; 165 Gertrude St, Fitzroy; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun;
86)
This is a collaboration between cobblers Preston Zly and Munk, and also features
