

Melbourne - we love it and you will too! Insiders Melbourne uncovers Melbourne's iconic and hidden treasures - your guide to Melbourne shopping, accommodation, dining, attractions, culture and entertainment. To make sure you discover the best of everything that Melbourne has to offer, you need some inside knowledge. Our team are long term, committed Melbournians who like nothing better than to source the best food, great Melbourne shopping experiences, lively entertainment and superb accommodation. Style and substance - it's all here!
Apres Coast

The Shot Tower, Melbourne Central
211 LaTrobe St, Melbourne 3000
Telephone : (03) 9650 0511
Website: www.aprescoast.com.au

Thonet

237 Napier Street, Fitzroy
Telephone : (03) 9417 0077
Website: www.thonet.com.au

Georges
Committed to emerging and established designer talent and the best in entertainment and service, Georges is an important Melbourne destination once more. Georges motto has always been 'what we do we do well'. In fashion Georges is home to Dolci Firme, Leona Edmiston, Linda Britten, Kumquat by Sky, Bossini and Zoa Dasoda. In personal services Georges offers hair masters Toni&Guy and Finest Alterations for outstanding tailoring. In homeware Radstock+Kendall offer a unique mix of handcrafted items through to the latest in European designs. For food and nightlife Georges is home to Basso Pizza A Taglio and The Long Room restaurant and bar.

162 Collins Street, Melbourne
195 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
See website for individual store telephone numbers.
Website: www.georgesoncollins.com.au

Empire Vintage
Empire Vintage is the result of Lyn Gardener’s life long passion for collecting the eclectic, fossicking for the fabulous, and striving for the ultimate in glamour and design. Initially a boutique shop selling authentic vintage furniture, fashion and curiosities, Empire Vintage has expanded to offer clients a whole range of services and opportunities! Furniture and [...]
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Vespa House
Vespa House, a landmark in the scooter history of Melbourne, was opened as a full time scooter workshop in 1956 by an immigrant from Northern Italy by the name of Vittorio (Tony) Tonon. It has passed through 3 generations with his son Frank and Franks son, Dean, continuing the tradition by running the workshop and [...]
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The Lyall
The Lyall Hotel is a “Luxury Lifestyle Hotel” with a unique combination of 5 star city hotel facilities and services complimented by the lifestyle features and personal attention usually only experienced at an exclusive resort. The Lyall offers spacious suite accommodation at an elegant residential address in South Yarra. Lifestyle features include a mini art [...]
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The Cats Meow
Tucked away in Campbell Arcade, underneath bustling Flinders Street, The Cats Meow has been making itself cozy since 2002 when Karen Bjornenak and Kylie Golsby-Smith first set up shop with their two labels, Kylie’s namesake Kylie-Jane, and Karen’s Berserk Clothing. Today, the independent clothing store has expanded to include around twenty other fashion, accessory and [...]
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Catherine Manuell Design
Catherine Manuell Design offers a large range of designer, wild fabric, up-front fashion accessories throughout Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the USA & Europe. The products include: stand-out travel luggage, day bags with a difference, wild wallets, 3D products and corporate goods with a twist – let’s look at something other than black! There are also [...]
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Beads And Buttons Galore
The team at Beads And Buttons Galore travel the world sourcing a wide variety of beads, buttons and fashion making accessories – perfect for both the novice ‘crafter’ and the most experienced fashion designer. The staff at Beads And Buttons Galore are fully trained in every aspect of jewellery design, and will happily assist you [...]
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Body
Combining gorgeousness with practicality, in styles that are feminine, flattering and functional, BODY’s collections are unique and reflective of the Australian character. Using a wholistic design approach, classic tailoring and intensely wearable fabrics, the essential BODY pieces have captured a timelessness that moves beyond the trends of the moment, whilst each new season brings with [...]
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