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...
Shopping
Your guide to Melbourne's best markets, boutiques and high street shopping
The best markets in Melbourne
Melbourne is a market city. Sure we have plenty of top-notch shopping centres, arcades and luxury brands, but none of them quite measure up to our fabulous...
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...
Meet Francesca Jewellery, the sister-owned brand committed to giving back
When 12-year-old Hannah Vasicek's mum enrolled her in a beading class in the rural town of Hawksnest, NSW, it was mainly to keep her hyperstimulated child...
25 things to do for under $25 in Melbourne
Get your kicks for cheap with our handy guide to affordable fun in the city
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For the home
Where to buy art in Melbourne
Here's where to buy art in Melbourne, no matter the budget
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...
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...
The best bookshops in Melbourne
We've put together a list of the best bookshops in Melbourne that will either deliver juicy reading material straight to your doorstep or offer click and...
Gift-giving
Fabulous gift and booze delivery services to use in Melbourne
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...
The best gift hampers to send in Melbourne
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...
The best flower delivery services in Melbourne
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...
The best gift shops in Melbourne that deliver
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...
The ultimate Melbourne gift guide
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
Weird and wonderful shops in Melbourne
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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Shopper's guides to Melbourne
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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...
For the gents
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
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
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
The best tailors in Melbourne
There’s nothing like a bespoke or tailored suit for special occasions, dinners and meetings (or just for fun)