Joanna James
High street fashions, open air markets and a bevy of local designer boutiques make up the fabulous shopping streets of Sydney. Our little tips will advise you on some of the best locations to enjoy.
If you have to choose just one shopping district in Sydney, Oxford Street comes highly recommended. The area comprises of Hyde Park, Paddington, Centennial Park and Woollhara. This strip is famous for shops offering the best in Australian designer wear as well as popular international labels. In addition, there are stores selling gifts, books, music, homeware and exquisite jewellery. A little tip if you want the best of fashion, do include the precincts of Williams Street and Glenmore Street.
If you are the kind of shopper that loves a touch of vintage do head over to King Street and Enmore Road. There you will find treasures such as out of print books, fashions from a bygone era and special vintage gifts. Do take the time to browse around the area and indulge in some window shopping for the sights of quirky and charming products from the past.
Enjoy the Bohemian chic that is Manly Beach area. One of Sydney's most entertaining districts the area is where locals and visitors go for some shopping, surfing and dining. Modern designer boutiques are yours to explore these include Aborigine galleries as well as loads of souvenir stores selling just about anything 'Ozzie'. Manly Corso is where you should head for some designer beach and swimwear. The place is thriving with high-end stores such as Mambo, Billabong, Surf, Heritage, Quicksilver, Surfection and Rip Curl.
This is undoubtedly one of the busiest shopping districts in the world. Pitt Street Mall is just 5 minutes from Oaks on Castlereagh, one of options for a well located serviced apartment Sydney CBD has to offer. Along this precinct is Sydney Central Plaza and the ritzy Westfield Sydney; a one stop destination for the best high street brands, European labels and designer wear.
Located around Paddington and part of Oxford Street shopping district, The Intersection deserves special mention due to its unique ambiance. The place is void of the glitzy mall atmosphere; instead, it is made up of little shops that offer a village vibe to the whole area. The place, of course, exudes designer chic, with many celebrity high rollers gracing the area. You will find yourself shopping with models, musicians and other celebrities while the real lure will be the glamourous fashion goods on offer. Prepare to splurge in order to obtain clothes, shoes, accessories and other goods that are in essence, 'to die for'. A taste of what's on offer includes the likes of Zimmermann, sass & bride, Camilla & Marc and Willow to name but a few.
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