melbourne CBD shops
Pidapipo CBD
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A gelataria that serves sweet brioche, has a chocolate tap and does affogato Italian style.
Kariton Sorbetes Chinatown
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Find Filipino flavours at this playful dessert spot in Chinatown. Its menu is projected onto the curved, sky-blue ceiling. And it has flavours like ube (purple yam), mango float and champorado (rice pudding) – in scoops, tubs or pillowy bread buns.
Mecca Cosmetica
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One stop luxury shop for makeup, skincare, haircare, body and fragrance.
Reina
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Sift through archival Prada, Miu Miu, and McQueen in this light-filled sanctuary of pre-loved designer garments. It’s all expertly curated by a Melbourne-born graduate of New York’s Parsons School of Design.
American Doughnut Kitchen Melbourne
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Melbourne’s first ever doughnut outlet.
Distal Phalanx
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Experimental clothing for the party crowd.
Kori Ice-Cream CBD
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Cup, cone or tub from the vending machine? You can have it all at Kori, a Japanese-inspired ice-creamery by ex-Tonka and Luxbite pastry chefs. Scoop up flavours like Hokkaido cheesecake, white-sesame, tofu-vanilla and more.
Up There Store
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Around since 2010, this high-end shop sells some of the world’s most exclusive trainers and streetwear. The dramatic and futuristic space pushes the boundaries of retail design, and is complete with an in-house cafe.
July QV
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Chic, hyperfunctional luggage and accessories in eye-catching colours are what you get at this minimalist store from the popular online brand.
Vault
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A luxe vintage clothing shop in Melbourne's iconic Block Arcade. Here, you'll find an assortment of Australian and international vintage and designer garments – and the stories behind them, too.
Retrostar Vintage Clothing
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Set inside the iconic Nicholas Building, this is one of Melbourne's most famous vintage shopping destinations. It's a treasure trove that calls for a good hour to hunt through its racks of mostly ’80s and ’90s denim, tees, dresses, overalls and more.
Vintage Sole Melbourne
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This store has been selling American vintage clothes, shoes and accessories since the early 2000s. Find colourful staples, as well as more unusual pieces, from the ’80s through to the Y2K era, all set against the art deco backdrop of the iconic Nicholas Building. Its Brunswick Street store is also worth your time.
búl
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Classical tailored pieces from city to sea by local designer Virginia Martin.
e.g.etal
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A gallery-like display of Australian and New Zealand contemporary jewellery and craft.
Swensk
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A dedicated space for timeless Swedish labels.
Stylecraft Home
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Stylecraft offer beautiful Australian and imported pieces.
KT Mart
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This is one of two Korea Marts on Elizabeth Street. Visit for an unsurpassed array of kimchis, gochujangs and other Korean specialties. There are also plenty of frozen dumplings to take home and one of Melbourne's best line-ups of specialty rices.
Lego Certified Store Melbourne Central
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In addition to a five-metre-long tram made of 651,489 bricks, this hands-on megastore features a machine that turns visitors’ faces into custom Lego mosaics in minutes – just the second of its kind in the world.
Schmucks Bagels
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Traditional bagels with innovative fillings.
Marimekko
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A colourful Finnish label with an instantly recognisable style.
Dinosaur Designs
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Australia's resin artisans.
Doughboys Doughnuts
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Skip the petrol-station doughnut and head here for ten fresh varieties, plus coffee by Small Batch.
Tokyo Hometown
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A one-stop shop for Japanese groceries, cooking materials and confectionary that stays open until midnight every night.
Agathé Pâtisserie Petite
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This spin-off to Agathe's South Melbourne Market HQ has every treat from the original – including those sensational croissants – just in a smaller CBD package.
Moncler Collins St
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The CBD outpost for this luxury Italian sportswear brand stocks its full range of coats, jackets, knits and more. That includes pieces from Moncler’s Genius collections – one-off monthly collaborations with the world’s best designers.
Laguna
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This supermarket in QV has an extensive range of Asian produce, ingredients and snacks. So it's a handy option if you want to stock up on all of staples in one place.
Tang The Asian Food Emporium
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Tang (formerly known as Great Eastern Foods) has been stocking Asian groceries at its Russell Street residence for over 35 years. Come here for noodles, dim-sims, sambal, soy and sake.
Hometown Asian Supermarket
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Come here for Japanese and Malaysian cuisine including hand rolled udon noodles, Kurbata Pork and umeshu (plum wine). Hometown has a large range of sweets from across the Asia.
Nique
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Minimal, contemporary clothing favoured by creative professionals.
Trunk Tailors
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Trunk Tailors promises to fulfil your suiting needs.
Weirdoughs
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This tiny, technicolour Flinders Lane patisserie serves flaky croissants and fluffy doughnuts without the help of butter, milk or eggs. There's also all-vegan ice-cream, including vanilla with croissant dough and Espresso Martini.
T By LuxBite
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After they conquered the macaron, the folks at LuxBite opened this tart-focussed bakery.
Comme des Garçons
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The Japanese label’s only Melbourne store.
Zimmermann
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A stylish swimwear and clothing brand with boutiques across Melbourne.
Blonde Venus
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Women’s fashion by Marietta Marlow, designed and made in Melbourne.
Incu
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Simple, timeless fashion that keeps you coming back for more.
Craft Victoria
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A not-for-profit gallery and retail space stocked with unique handmade goods.
Bassike
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The best place to find quality basics and beautifully made pieces.
Kuwaii
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Floral fantasia and femininity abounds at this local label’s boutiques.
Gorman
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Melbourne’s icon of gloriously bold, fun prints.
Quick Brown Fox
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A mixture of vintage and modern women's clothing and accessories.
ACNE Studios
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The Swedish fashion house brings Scandinavian minimalism to Melbourne.
Jac + Jack
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A specialist in effortless, wearable luxury.
Captains of Industry
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The mix of retail and hospitality is perfect for those whose lifestyle is all about lifestyle.
First Principles
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High-tech, made-to-measure Japanese denim.
Pieces of Eight
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A magical, contemporary jewellery wonderland.
3INA
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Cruelty-free and vegan cosmetics under $30.
Miss Fox
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A plush paradise for women, where you can sip martinis while you get your nails done.
Basement Discs
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Operating below Block Place since ’94.
Jack London
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Hipster styled suits and other garments teamed with tailored and sophisticated finishings.
Zomp
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Zomp is full of hundreds of women’s shoes in varying colours, heights, heels and lengths all of which jostle for position and your attention.
American Tailors
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Enter the gentlemanly city store to find some investment-worthy pieces of menswear.
Miss Louise
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A stock list that reads like Kate Moss' black book.
Madam Virtue & Co
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The clothes are archival, not vintage, at this unique Crossley Street space.
124 Shoes
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Footwear that fits in a gap between luxury brands and mass-market retailers.
The Paperback Bookshop
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Initially dedicated to paperback editions, you’ll now find in this tiny bookshop a vast range of titles and formats.
Spring Street Cheese Cellar
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A cosy, subterranean bunker of luxuriant, ripe cheese.
Metropolis
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A mecca of art and design books.
Sneakerboy
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Sneakers for a new generation of luxury consumers.
Chanel Beauty Boutique
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A sleek beauty boutique where you can experience fragrance, skincare and makeup consultations while learning about the iconic brand’s history.
A Staple Space
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A Staple Space brings wellness to the CBD, featuring good food, holistic therapy and great vibes.
Oscar Hunt Tailors
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A tailored shopping experience you won’t find off the rack.
Dion Lee
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Like his clothing, the Australian designer’s first Melbourne store is futuristic, faultless and never overdone.
Gallery Funaki
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An institution for contemporary jewellery on Crossley Street.
Suit Shop
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P. Johnson Tailors’ made-to-measure tailoring service focuses on high quality, Australian suiting at accessible prices.
Uniqlo
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Affordable, quality basics in a spectrum of colours.
dot Comme
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A collectors' haven for rule-breaking, avant-garde fashion from Belgium and Japan.
Elk CBD
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The brand's flagship in the CBD.
A.P.C.
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This French label has been "searching for subtlety" in mens and womenswear since 1987.
P.A.M. Store
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A cult Melbourne label known for weird and instantly recognisable streetwear.
Rag & Bone
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Mid-market fashion from New York.
Cos
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Scandinavian minimalism at accessible prices.
Beechworth Honey CBD
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A city store, 140 years in the making.
Tanto
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A high-end specialty knife shop, backed by a pro sashimi chef.
Viktoria & Woods
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Modern femininity and wardrobe staples.
Masons
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From hard-to-find streetwear to bespoke suiting, it’s all part and parcel of this forward-thinking men’s store.
Willow
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Coveted local designer, Kit Willow, showcases a distinctly feminine aesthetic in her gallery-likes stores.
Rocksteady Records
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Backed by more than three decades of knowhow.
The School of Life
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Stocks products that start big, life-changing conversations.
Brioche by Philip
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An artisan-style patisserie offering an extensive range of high-end French breads and pastries.
Marais
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A Parisian inspired shop of local and international pieces, encapsulating the joie de vivre of haute couture.
Alpha60
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Melbourne fashion at its best, Alpha60, run by brother-sister duo, Alex and Georgie Cleary, showcases monochrome basics, classic styles and cuts.
Monk House Design
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Repping Australian designers since 2005.
Slow Waves
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A diverse collection of women’s labels, hidden four storeys up.
Wax Museum
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Underground records in an underground shop.
Zambesi
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One of New Zealand’s most celebrated designer brands.
Saibu no Akuma
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A back-alley tailor where the vibe’s laid-back and custom details are key.
InStitchu
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A one-stop shop for affordable suits and other menswear.
Corlection
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Hard-to-find streetwear brands with a timeless aesthetic.