Must-see shopping in Sydney

  • Darren Knight Gallery

    Darren Knight Gallery

    Newtown & the Inner West

    This little, off-the-beaten-track, two-storey gallery showcases established and up-and-coming artists from Australia and New Zealand.

  • Ginger & Smart boutique.

    Ginger & Smart

    Sydney

    Sexy, chic, modern clothes for women, designed by Sydney sisters Alexandra and Genevieve Smart.

  • Beehive Gallery shop in Newtown

    Beehive Gallery

    Newtown & the Inner West

    If it’s handmade or Japanese, it has a home in this lovely, handcraft-filled store.

  • Westfield Bondi Junction

    Sydney

    Vast. That’s the only word to describe this upmarket shopping mall. Expect to get lost; the space-time continuum does funny things as you explore the 400…

  • House of Priscilla

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Not only is Priscilla the queen of the desert, she also has her own boutique – not bad for a cinematic bus. Run by some of the city’s leading drag…

  • Kidstuff

    Sydney

    Now a successful chain, this colourful toy store originated in this area and this is by far its most charming shop. It's filled with educational,…

  • Kemenys

    Sydney

    A short walk up (and then a wobble down) the hill from Bondi Beach, Kemenys occupies a large soft spot in the hearts, minds and livers of Bondi locals…

  • Berkelouw Books

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Six generations of Berkelouws have specialised in second-hand books and printed rarities since setting up shop in Holland in 1812. The contemporary shops…

  • Budgy Smugglers

    Manly

    This cheeky Northern Beaches swimwear brand appropriates a well-known Australian slang term for Speedos (think it through) and runs with it. Colourful men…

  • Blue Spinach

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    High-end secondhand clothing for penny-pinching label-lovers of all genders. If you can make it beyond the shocking blue facade (shocking doesn’t really…

  • Toolshed

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Two-foot dildos, life-sized dolls, codpieces, S&M paraphernalia and tons of porn – or just call in to buy tickets to upcoming parties. It has another…

  • C’s Flashback

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Looking for a secondhand Hawaiian shirt, some beat-up cowboy boots or a little sequinned 1940s hat like the Queen wears? We’re not sure exactly what C was…

  • Oxford

    Newtown & the Inner West

    A bargain outlet for a big local brand, Oxford stocks reasonably priced but stylish mens- and womenswear, including well-tailored shirts, suits and ties…

  • Zoo Emporium

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    One of several vintage shops near the intersection of Crown and Campbell Streets, this has two floors of gloriously loud '70s and '80s apparel. The ground…

  • Christopher Day Gallery

    Sydney

    This long-established gallery specialises in 19th- and 20th-century art, with canvases from premier names like Arthur Boyd and Lloyd Rees often available,…

  • Egg Records

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Just off King Street, this secondhand and new music store is the perfect place to, say, complete your collection of 1980s David Bowie 12-inch singles, or…

  • Stills Gallery

    Sydney

    Have a gander at some cutting-edge photography at this spacious backstreet gallery. It represents a swag of internationally recognised photographers,…

  • Scanlan Theodore

    Sydney

    Scanlan Theodore excels at beautifully made and finely silhouetted women’s outfits for evening or the office. Sophisticated patterns and colours…

  • Aquabumps

    Sydney

    Photographer/surfer Eugene Tan has been snapping photos of Sydney’s sunrises, surf and sand for 20 years. His colourful prints hang in this cool space,…

  • Surry Hills Markets

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    There’s a chipper community vibe at this monthly market, with mainly locals renting stalls to sell/recycle their old stuff: clothes, CDs, books and sundry…

  • Broadway Shopping Centre

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Inside the rejuvenated Grace Bros building (check out the cool old globes above the facade), this centre has dozens of shops, a food court, a cinema…

  • Annandale Galleries

    Newtown & the Inner West

    A highly regarded backstreet commercial gallery that represents, among others, Aboriginal artists from the communities of Maningrida and Yirrkala in…

  • Pour Tous

    Sydney

    This well-established William St boutique specialises in fine designer clothing for men and women. It represents Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen,…

  • High Heels

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Platforms and killer heels, many with a hefty sprinkling of sequins and glitter, are on offer just off Oxford St for gals and guys that want to make a big…

  • Blue Dog

    Newtown & the Inner West

    This Newtown classic has an excellent selection of posters of all types. It's the go-to for local students when some decoration of the new share house is…

  • Aloha Surf

    Manly

    This quality surf shop offers longboards, shortboards, bodyboards, skateboards and surfing fashion. The owner is a proper surfer and can give local advice.

  • Aesop

    Sydney

    Drop into this long and minimalist outpost of the Australian skincare champions to pick up something fragrant. Or book in for a facial; you deserve it.

  • Calibre

    Sydney

    Hip, high-calibre Calibre fills the wardrobes of Sydney’s power players with schmick men's suits and shirts in seasonal fabrics and colours.

  • Aboriginal & Pacific Art

    Sydney

    There are several galleries in Waterloo; this one represents community-based Aboriginal and Pacific Islander art.

  • EQ Foodies & Farmers Market

    Sydney

    The Entertainment Quarter's markets have loads of regional produce, including delicious cheese and yogurt.

  • Manly Life Saving Club

    Manly

    Support this local institution by nipping upstairs to check out its worthwhile surf shop.

  • Utopia Art

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Utopia exhibits Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artists in a contemporary context.

  • Homewares shop Victoria's Basement

    Victoria’s Basement

    Newtown & the Inner West

    This huge warehouse (on the 1st floor, not in the basement) is packed to overflowing with high-quality kitchen and tableware at bargain-basement prices …

  • Westfield Parramatta.

    Westfield Parramatta

    Sydney

    This sizeable mall near the station has a wide range of midrange stores, as well as eating options.

  • Best Little Bookshop in Town

    Sydney

    On Cronulla's main shopping strip, this bookshop lives up to its name, with passionate, knowledgable staff and an excellent selection of new and…

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