Melbourne shopping

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 textile designers from Melbourne and Australia. Ranging from one-off original pieces, to practical everyday fashions, the garments and accessories from The Cats Meow always offer something a little bit different from the ordinary, and customers have come to expect attention to detail, originality and ‘real girl’ sizing. Because Karen and Kylie support independent businesses that care about quality and about people, The Cats Meow only stocks garments and accessories designed and made in Australia using registered companies and workers. This more hands-on approach to clothing design means production runs are small and stock arrives weekly so there is always a reason to venture underground!

Shop 9, Campbell Arcarde, Degraves St Subway, Melbourne.
Telephone : (03) 9654 3011
Website: www.thecatsmeow.com.au

Haighs Chocolates is Australia’s oldest family-owned chocolate manufacturing retailer. Synonymous with fine chocolates since 1915, Haighs Chocolates are one of the few remaining chocolate manufacturers in the world still making chocolates from raw cocoa beans - with more than half the chocolates being made by hand. If you’re looking for pure chocolate indulgence while in Melbourne, Haighs Chocolates should be at the top of your list.

Shop 7-8, The Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne
Telephone : (03) 9654 7673
Website: www.haighschocolates.com.au

e.g.etal is one of Australia’s leading contemporary jewellery and object spaces, in a city known the world over for being a hub for contemporary jewellery talent. Down the stairway into the depths of 167 Flinders Lane, the gallery opens up into a cabinet wonderland of over 50 Australian and New Zealand artists, each with their own individual style and influences. Wedding and engagement rings excite us, as well as one off and limited edition earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets and cufflinks.

Opening hours
Monday to Thursday 10am – 6pm
Friday 10am – 7pm
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday closed.


Address: Basement, 167 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Telephone: (03) 9639 5111
Email: info@egetal.com.au
Blog: www.egetal.com.au/blog
Website: www.egetal.com.au