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Shopping hubs

Obus - Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Shopping on Collins Street - Melbourne

Collins Street and Little Collins Street, CBD

From haute couture to hip culture and funky threads, Collins Street and Little Collins Street is where the city's streetwise head to shop.

Citylights - public art in Hosier Lane

Flinders Lane, CBD

Once the centre of the city's rag trade, this narrow street is the shopping destination for the hip and happening. Fashionistas should take note.

Laneway in Melbourne

Laneways and arcades, CBD

Melbourne's historic network of laneways and arcades boasts the singular, the exotic and the quirky selling everything from Russian dolls to lollipops.

Bourke Street Mall

Swanston Street, CBD

With everything from discount souvenir shops to cheap and cheerful teenage fashion, most of the shopping action is between Flinders Street and Melbourne Central shopping centre.

Bourke Street Mall

Bourke Street Mall, CBD

This short pedestrian and tram only strip between Swanston and Elizabeth streets is home to Melbourne's two big department stores, David Jones and Myer, along with an eclectic array of shops and chain stores that sell everything from music to jewellery, shoes and novelties.

Catching up on Chapel Street

Chapel Street, South Yarra

Chapel Street is the epitome of urban street style. Here you'll find all things groovy and hip - from cutting edge fashion to funky homewares and inspiring gifts.

Coffee on Brunswick Street - Fitzroy

Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

Brunswick Street is a retreat for the moderately alternative shopper who understands what is cool and unashamedly groovy.

Luna Park, St Kilda

Acland Street, St Kilda

Acland Street is a favourite for bric-a-brac shoppers and retro fashion dressers. Go treasure hunting for a stylish gift amongst vinyl objects. Don't miss the discerning selection of independent music and book stores, as well as second-hand furniture.

Lygon Street at night

Lygon Street, Carlton

Bookshops, galleries and plenty of shops selling the latest European and Australian fashions. The crowd here is mixed - from students at the nearby University of Melbourne to the literary set buying up big at the famous Readings bookstore.