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Akira

12A Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2025, Tel (+ 61 2) 9361 5221, Website: www.akira.com.au (with a second outlet at The Strand Arcade, 412-414 George Street, Sydney)
As one of Australia's most celebrated designers, Akira Isogawa's contemporary fashions have garnered international recognition, with his clothes also taking centre stage at several sell-out exhibitions (including the Sydney Festival's Object Gallery and the Powerhouse's 'Fashion of the Year' retrospective). Although choosing to show his seasonal collections from Paris, this boutique in Woollahra, a suburb of Sydney, concentrates of women's clothing, with his exquisitely cut designs appealing to well-heeled ladies of all ages.

Blue Spinach Recycled & New Designer Clothing

348 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Tel: (+ 61 2) 9331 3904, Website: www.bluespinach.com.au, Open: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, except Thu (until 7pm), Closed on Sundays/Public Holidays
Recycling clothes the Blue Spinach way involves owners first bringing their unwanted designer clothes, shoes and accessories to the store. Here, in consultation with the company, a sale price is agreed of which 50% of which is then kept by the seller when sold. The upshot is that, if you're in the hunt for top fashions from the likes of Prada, L. Vuitton, Versace, Gucci and Hugo Boss, then items can be picked up for a fraction of their original cost.

Body

32 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2025, Tel: (+61 2) 9362 0932, Website: www.body.com.au
Practical, feminine and flattering clothing which, according to Body's own promotional literature, reflects the Australian character. With a summer 07 collection that features beautifully tailored trousers, striped tops, sculptured shirts and retro 70s style young Edwardian dresses, this is straightforward, affordable fashion at its best.

Bowie

126 Level 2, Strand Arcade, 412-414 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Tel: (+61 2) 9232 2202, Website: www.bowie.com.au, Open: Mon-Wed and Fri 9am-5.30pm, Thu 9am-7.30pm, Sat 9am-4.30pm, Sun 10am to 4pm
As a recent opening at the downtown Strand Arcade, Bowie Wong's raw and quirky clothing ranges are influenced, in part, by his upbringing. As the son of a Chinese opera singer, young Bowie was fascinated by the elaborate stage costumes that were part and parcel of many performances (which lead him to eventually study a degree in pure art and design). Having appeared in the likes of Vogue and Time Magazine, Bowie started his own label back in 1999, while the opening of this store (for both men and women) took place in early 2007.

davidmetnicole

382 Cleveland Street (cnr. Marlborough St), Surrey Hills NSW 2010, Tel: (+61 2) 9698 7416, Website: www.davidmetnicole.com, Open: Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat: 10.30am-6pm, Closed Monday/Sunday
Along with furniture and lighting, this husband and wife team's store in the Surrey Hills features vintage and contemporary clothing from around the world, along with original designs conforming to "British Style" - which, to you and me, means pieces blended from different cultures and time periods.

Farage

Farage Man - Level 1, Shop 54, Farage Woman - Level 1, Shop 79, Strand Arcade, Pitt Street Mall, Sydney NSW 2000, Tel: (+61 2) 9231 3479, Website: www.faragestyle.com.au, Mon-Wed and Fri 10am-5:30pm, Thu 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sunday 12noon to 4pm
Using local manufacturers to produce cutting edge tailoring from the finest European fabrics, Farage offers stylish ranges for both men and women. Along with suits, coats (such as an ultra stylish trench coat for ladies) and classic/tuxedo shirts, you'll find a wide-rage of accessories, along with a made to order service. Although prices are on the high-side, each purchase should be considered as an investment, simply because apparel of this quality is both timelessly styled and highly durable.

Sambag

181C Edgecliff Rd, Woollahra NSW 2025 and Shop 128, The Strand Arcade, Level 2 (Pitt Street Entrance), Sydney NSW 2000, Tel: (+ 61 2) 9389 0302, Website: www.sambag.com.au
Bold, fun and stylish, Sambag's range consists of shoes, bags and cashmere for women (at Sydney and Melbourne stores only), along with a well-chosen selection of footwear for kids.

Zambesi

Cross Street Double Bay, Sydney NSW 2028, Tel: (+61 2) 9363 1466, Website: www.zambesi.com.au
Established by Elisabeth and Neville Findlay in 1979, Zambesi use vintage cuts and fabrics to produce timeless, innovative designs for those who seek true individuality. With a Winter 2007 collection that mixes functionality (straight knee-high skirts), with long-flowing coats and colourful patterned tops, Zambesi is well-worth exploring in more detail.