What's new in Brisbane Retail Fashion Shopping
by Imogene Whittle
, Spree with Me
Brisbane’s diverse fashion and retail scene boasts a stunning array of hidden gems around every corner, from fashion-forward designers, unique boutiques and quirky vintage stores to luxury retailers.
An unfortunate number of fashion retailers have experienced hardship this year and sadly some had to close. But we are delighted to celebrate the new stores that have been able to maintain operations their shops throughout the COVID period and those stores that have recently opened despite of it.
Break out of your usual habits and explore these fabulous local boutiques for great fashion and gifts. Or better yet, discover them with a Spree with Me personal styling experience.
What’s new in Brisbane Fashion Shopping, in alphabetical order:
Barbarella’s Vintage Clothing Store
116 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington. @barbarellas_vintage
Down a narrow path beside a small Queenslander you’ll find this tiny vintage style clothing and collectables shop in Paddington donned with records on the ceiling and bric-a-brac and vintage clothes lining every wall.
226 Queen Street. @burberry
Burberry, the high end fashion label best known for its trademark Burberry Check design, has a new home in QueensPlaza, Queen Street Mall. It’s a new addition to Brisbane’s growing luxury fashion scene; it offers exclusive luxury clothing, leather bags, cashmere scarves and more.
Lvl 2, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre @dogstarclothing
Dogstar is a Brisbane designer success, by Masayo Yasuki. Their innovative designs tend to wrap and defy symmetry, and are as original as they are iconic. It’s ideal shopping for those who prefer unique style over trends.
Shop G1, 50 James Street. @elka_collective
Elka Collective is a Melbourne based label that celebrates casual luxury, value and versatility. They design clothing in natural fabrics and unique prints that combines classic tailoring with a relaxed, easy to wear Australian aesthetic.
Lvl 1, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre @gormanclothing
Iconic Australian brand, Gorman has just opened a new store in Indooroopilly. Hailing from Melbourne, Gorman is renowned for its bold and offbeat prints, strong colour palettes and exclusive artist collaborations. You’ll find bright, happy and colourful collections of clothing, shoes, accessories, homewards and kidswear.
8/170 Montague Road, West End. @kabanashop
Kabana stocks everyday fashion that channels resort wear and bohemian lifestyles. It’s the flagship destination for Australian designed brands such as Rubyyaya, Lulasoul and Lulalife. It also celebrates a love of travelling with authentic fashion from Morocco, Africa, India and Indonesia, as well as home and wellness products.
Luxelink
201 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane. @luxelinkau
A luxury designer brand pre-loved shop and consignment store with a particular focus on handbags, shoes, jewellery and watches. This store which originated in Sydney recently opened in the city across from the Hilton.
Ground Lvl Myer Centre, Brisbane & Lvl 1 Westfield Carindale
Australian designers Mil Mia have opened a store in the Myer Centre. They stock colourful women’s clothes and accessories with summery bohemian vibes.
180 Albion Road, Windsor. @nikkoustore
The store boasts a striking modern aesthetic and embodies the beach with its fashion and homewares for mother, baby and the home. It supports female-run and Australian based businesses such as Outlander Denim, Zulu & Zephyr, Sir the Label and Spell. It has children’s clothing, jewellery, candles and more.
73 Vulture Street, West End. @openhousewestend
This creative collective houses an eclectic array of local makers and designers, slow fashion, vintage clothing, aboriginal art and products. The space is a combined retail store, gallery, studio & event space.
705 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley. @practice.studio
Practice Studio is a combined workroom and shop located in Fortitude Valley featuring work by emerging designers who are producing seasonless collections, limited edition art-fashion pieces and short runs of garments and accessories. They also offer alterations and repairs on both new and well-loved clothes.
Shop 2 California Lane, Fortitude Valley. @rebelliousgrace_bne
Each Rebellious Grace piece of jewellery is designed and made in this Brisbane store. The pieces are also fully customisable in-store. They offer premium and high quality hypoallergenic jewellery without designer price tags.
Lvl 1, Brisbane Myer Centre. @retro_world_collective
Retro World is a boutique of records, antiques and collectables, and a high quality selection of pre-loved and vintage clothing. This store started as a pop-up shop of a market collective that has recently obtained full store status.
The Calile Hotel, Shop G07, Corner of James Street. @scotchsoda_aus
Scotch & Soda celebrates the free spirit of Amsterdam with their eclectic modern and playful designs. Their iconic dresses, shirts, chinos and blazers deliver a new twist on your everyday wardrobe essentials.
3/158 Moray Street, New Farm. @sfhdesignsboutique
Bohemian glamour at its beautiful non-conforming best, SFH Designs is a ‘round the world trip of 'must have' bright, bold and fun fashion pieces with a colourful story to tell. With their avant-garde embroidery, fluro-accented tassels and more, their products are distinctive, and provide a global take on vintage and global fashions.
The Gorgeous Rebellion & ReStyld Co
19 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington. @gorgeousrebellion & @restyldco
ReStyld Co source recycled fashion pieces through consignment to promote ethical and sustainable consumer buying choices. They specialise in circular and preloved fashion in great condition. The Gorgeous Rebellion next door sells new Australian ethical fashion labels such as Boom Shankar, Orientique, Lazy Bones Australia and more, as well as gifts.
Ann Street, Fortitude Valley. @shopuncommonstore
UnCommon Store is the exciting retail initiative of Brisbane creative agency and collaborative studio The New Garde. It’s a place where independent labels come together to form the ultimate clothing.
29 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington. @wildewillow
Young Australian designer, Stella Morton, has combined bohemian culture with city life into her luxe store and into each one of her gentle feminine designs. The store is the home of whimsical, consciously produced clothes, jewellery, gifts and more.
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Imogene Whittle,
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