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Get a greener wardrobe with these sustainable Melbourne fashion stores
Fast fashion is getting faster by the year, and its environmental impacts are snowballing too. The average Aussie acquires 27 kilograms of clothing per person...
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Your guide to Melbourne's best markets, boutiques and high street shopping
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The best Australian swimwear companies to shop
Winter has finally come to an end and rays of sunshine have started to peek out from behind the clouds. We may be stuck in lockdown for now, but as Victoria...
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The best plant shops and nurseries in Melbourne
Being surrounded by nature is good for the soul. These Melbourne nurseries can set you up with everything from hardy house plants to native shrubs and...
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The best bike shops in Melbourne
Cycling is a fun and cheap way to get to work or school, run errands or get your daily exercise. There's no denying that Melburnians love to cycle. The city of...
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The best stationery stores in Melbourne
There's no better time than lockdown to get into journaling or to send letters to your pals, so here are the best stationery stores in Melbourne that deliver....
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The best local candle brands to shop in Melbourne
We've rounded up this list of our favourite candle brands based in Melbourne, so go on a hunt for your favourite scents you'd love to have wafting through your...
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The best homewares stores in Melbourne
When you stop fantasising about make-believe worlds and start fantasising about the world of beautiful homewares, that's when you know you've transitioned into...
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Fabulous gift and booze delivery services to use in Melbourne
We've gathered a few of our city's most cheer-inducing deliveries – from booze to boxes exploding with colourful sweets – for you to send to...
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The best gift hampers to send in Melbourne
Whether there’s a birthday on the horizon or maybe you’ve noticed a friend has been feeling a little down, one of these gift packages might be...
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The best flower delivery services in Melbourne
We've all forgotten about an imminent birthday or anniversary – and we’re not proud of it. But, luckily, that's why same-day flower delivery...
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The best gift shops in Melbourne that deliver
Trying to find the perfect gift for your fussy friends who say they don't need anything can be difficult, but these Melbourne-based gift shops are up to...
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The ultimate Melbourne gift guide
Stuck for ideas? Even Santa couldn't fault this shopping guide – we've matched Melbourne's best stores to four personality types
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Weird and wonderful shops in Melbourne
If you're looking to give someone a gift that's a bit kooky and one-of-a-kind, we're here to help you acquire something mighty strange
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The best op shops in Melbourne
Melbourne is one city that has no short supply of op shops, no matter the suburb you’re in. And, as far as shopping options go, they can do no wrong:...
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The best vintage shops in Melbourne
A few districts are known internationally as vintage clothing goldmines – Shimokitazawa in Japan, Dallas in the USA and Berlin in Germany, to name a few....
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The best second-hand bookshops in Melbourne
The last few years have been tough on Melbourne's second-hand bookstores, as they've contended with lockdowns and the rise of ebooks. But as the cost of living...
Shopper's guides to Melbourne
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Shopper's guide to Chapel Street
Local designers, international brands and vintage treasures: you'll find it all that and more on Chapel Street, a famous Melbourne shopping strip that spans...
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Shopper's guide to Gertrude Street
Within its one-kilometre span, you'll find everything from vintage and eclectic homewares to locally made prints to put in your home
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Shopper’s guide to Bridge Road
Refresh your wardrobe with garments from fashion purveyors like Havana Blue and new shoes from old-school cobbler Wootten
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Shopper's guide to Sydney Road
Sydney Road is a whopping 24km in length, so be sure to lace up your comfy shoes for a day of browsing through its many shops
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Shopper’s guide to Smith Street
We've rounded up 11 shops that you should check out on your next visit, including everything from trendy bottle-os and quirky gift shops to some of the best...
Sustainable shopping
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Get a greener wardrobe with these sustainable Melbourne fashion stores
Fast fashion is getting faster by the year, and its environmental impacts are snowballing too. The average Aussie acquires 27 kilograms of clothing per person...
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Meet Loop Home, a Melbourne-based sustainable and affordable textiles brand
We’re living in a climate emergency, and while it’s easy to feel helpless about large-scale changes, one thing we do have control over is our...
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Make your care routine more eco-friendly with these sustainable Aussie products
We all deserve to enjoy luxe products like lotions, perfumes, makeup and shampoos, but it truly doesn't have to come at the cost of our natural...
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The best ways to have a more sustainable Christmas
As the big day approaches and you start to prepare for all of the festivities that come with it, consider making a few switches that will ensure your Christmas...
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Rug up in this eco-friendly heated puffer with a stunning Indigenous print
Black puffer jackets are a staple in any Melburnian's wardrobe, and you could even go as far as saying it's our city's unofficial winter uniform. Prefer not to...
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This Melbourne local is bringing a plastic-free supermarket to you in her van
Sustainable products have never been more accessible to the general public than they are today, and now the key lies in bridging the convenience gap. How do we...
For the gents
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The best Australian skincare brands for men
From anti-ageing formulas to products that combat dry and flaky skin, you'll find something here that addresses your specific skin needs
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The best Australian hair care and styling products for men
Whether you've got a short cut, rock a mullet or are experiencing hair loss, these local brands are here to help you look your best
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The best Australian brands for shaving and facial hair care products
While shaving can be a mundane and sometimes painful task, it really doesn't have to be when you use the right products