Look glamorous by sporting the designer collection from Lady Petrova. This store is known for showcasing a variety of dresses for women. Designer and owner Petrova Hammond, creates magic with the vintage laces and fine fabrics summing into stylish garments that are offered here. The spacious store has a unique decor like the doll house and a huge staircase and takes you to a different world. Besides chic clothing, Lady Petrova also features a range of beauty products, footwear and other accessories to choose from and give you a complete make-over.
Gorman was established in 1999 and slowly found its way into stores throughout Australia and today is worldwide. The name that offers modern women wear with a utilitarian style that has a girlish charm. This is visible in the trims, yarns, prints and finish, which also act as Gorman's stamp of recognition. Customized prints like stylized animals, geometric shapes act together with the fabric and style of the garments. The overall look of the clothes is uncomplicated with a certain youthfulness. Italian yarns in fine gauge is used for all knitwear, throughout the season. Fabrics like Japanese cottons, New Zealand wool and Italian leather are also used for the clothes, resulting the high quality.
The warehouse setting of Signet Bureau at the Fitzroy suburb of Melbourne welcomes visitors to its humble collection of dresses and shoes. Stacking an in-depth collection of few brands, rather than an assortment of many, is the philosophy with which the store runs. Indeed, there are only 3 labels on store, two of those, Ess. Laboratory and Munk, hold womens' clothing while Preston Zly is chosen for its collection of shoes. The collection of clothes and shoes are designed for casual as well as formal outings. Providing impetus to relatively modest designers, often such stores end up having something unique time and again.
Gwendolynne's designs are formal, luxurious and feminine, yet exuding strength and confidence. Gwendolynne Burkin has interpreted traditional designs in a modern context. Her clothes are have a European look and feel. Her jackets and blouses have been structured well and attention has been given to details like darts, lines and bias cuts. Delicate buttons and French laces add a charm to the entire ensemble. The place is open by appointment only, so call ahead.