English architect John Spencer designed this historic shopping arcade. Initially opened in 1892, it was lovingly restored to its original splendor after a fire in 1976. Today it is home to some of Sydney's finest jewelers and boutiques while still retaining an atmosphere of charm and sophistication. Even if you are only window shopping, the Strand Arcade with its glass roof and cast iron balconies is well worth a visit.
This busy, pedestrianized shopping precinct is the meeting point for the main multi-level shopping centers in the city, as well as department stores and many other specialty stores. You will be spoiled for choice in fashions, gifts and home wares in a range of international and Australian labels. You will find eateries to suit every palate and can also enjoy the street performers and musicians who amass here.
This mind-boggling, 41-hectare site, next to the Olympic complex, is Australia's major center for the marketing of fresh fruit, veggies and flowers and turns over around AUD1.6 billion a year. Lined up here are wholesale flower markets, growers market and produce market, as well as the Fresh Food Market, Swap and Sell Market and Paddy's - Flemington. It is like a little city housed inside giant warehouses, with a shopping center, banks, travel agent, supermarket, news agency, a pub and a cafe.
Flaunt your fashion sense with the trendy clothing line from Jac + Jack. This retail outlet has created some great looks for the modern couples and managed to get into the pages of Vogue magazine's Australian issue. Established in 2004, the store has started a luxurious clothing line with beautiful knit sweaters, tops, jackets, scarves, pants and comfy trousers. The store showcases a wide range of collection for both men and women. In case you don't get time for shopping in your busy schedule, you can check their website for shopping online from the brand.
At one time, there were very few stores, which catered specially to the fashion-conscious woman, but today that scenario has changed and more stores like the Incu are forming the fashion scene in Australia. With their line of subtle and contemporary clothing, Incu has created a fan following that is hard to ignore. The store not only produces apparel but also make designer shoes, accessories for women. So head to Incu today and shop till you drop!
Built-in 1898 to celebrate Queen Victoria's golden jubilee, the Queen Victoria Building (QVB) is a history lesson and shopping experience rolled in one. Designed to resemble a Byzantine palace, the architectural beauty is enough to awe the visitors. Some of the highlights include the central copper dome housed in the building’s glass roof, the ornate floor tiles, and the cast-iron circular staircase that winds its way to the upper levels of the building. For visitors more interested in shopping, the building houses over 200 stores, including designer boutique, art galleries, antique shops, and cafes.
The entire focus here is on eating, drinking and cooking. A whole bookshop devoted to the art of cooking; it almost makes you hungry. Established in 1985, this bookshop has reigned supreme as Australia's only cooking specialist bookstore. The extensive Australian section, a mail order service, special orders and attentive staff ensure that The Cookery Book is always filled with enthusiastic chefs and those wanting to polish their culinary skills. With more than 9000 titles in stock, you are sure to find something to tempt your taste buds!
This Double Bay store opened its doors in the year 1947 and has been serving discerning customers with nightwear and lingerie in the finest of fabric ever since. Imported names include La Perla, Passionata, Chantelle, Gossard, also Dolce & Gabbana. Here you will also find an extensive range of chic and stylish robes and dressing gowns, satin chemises, slippers, baby smocks and girls nighties. Embroidered shoe bags, make up bags and travel accessories complete the range stocked here.
The windows of this chocolate boutique resemble a jeweler's shop: lots of tiny, gleaming treasures just begging to be lavished on someone you love. Sweet William's handmade and imported chocolates are nothing short of exquisite. Choose from over 80 varieties: soft and hard centers, milk and dark, kosher, fat-free, gluten-free, clusters, chunks and creations. If you really cannot decide, try a mixed bag. And you cannot go past the gourmet Rocky Road.
This is the place for stylish and individual decorative carpets. They stock the very best in unique and exquisite floor rugs and carpets which are of the highest quality. These carpets are handmade wool rugs and they are imported from Turkey, Romania, India, Spain, China, Egypt, Tibet and Nepal. These royal carpets include possibly the best range of hand-knotted, finaubasson and needlepoint tapestry rugs and also some old Russian kelims in town.
In case the name did not give it away, this shop stocks jazz, jazz and more jazz, everything from trad, swing and big band sounds, through to the latest Aussie talent. This is the place to come to track down recordings from that great new (or not so new) band you caught at the Basement or Round Midnight or Soup Plus. The staff have an in-depth knowledge of the local and international scene.
The owner of this delightful establishment is passionate about dolls' houses and anxious to share her knowledge and enthusiasm. Stock includes traditional Australian buildings in kit form and gingerbread, Victorian-style kits sourced from the USA, as well as beautifully crafted, ready-made models. The shop also carries a wide range of dolls' furniture, furnishings and accessories and provides an advisory service. Another popular feature is the workshop program, which covers subjects like folk art, furniture construction, wiring and lighting.