Happy New Year to you all.
I thought I would start 2014 by sharing with you my top list of great places to shop for men's fashion in Melbourne.
Chadstone Shopping Mall.
Probably one of the most well known shopping malls in the Melbourne area. Chadstone is considered a super regional shopping centre located in the inner suburbs of Melbourne (Melvin). It is just a mall, however if you like variety then this place has it. It boasts 2 levels of over 530 stores including menswear stores such as Arthur Galan AG, Aramani Exchange, Bossini, Tarot Cash and much more. There are no outlet stores situated here so this means that standard retail prices will apply. Be prepared to pay up to $60 for a belt or $299 for a jacket or coat.
http://www.chadstoneshopping.com.au/home/
Bourke Street Mall.
A vibrant busy part of Melbourne, Bourke Street Mall or Bourke Mall as the locals like to call it is situated in the heart of Melbournes CBD. Think town square but with trams passing through, Bourke Mall consists of many retail outlets that line the "walk and tram only zone" including Myer, David Jones, Zara, Steve Madden, Roger David and many more. You can often find a bargain during Myers mid year sales.
http://www.bourkestreet.com.au
GPO Melbourne.
GPO stands for General Post Office. Located on the corner of Bourke Street and Elizabeth Street, GPO consists of some high end boutique stores catering for both women and men including Ben Sherman, Arthur Galan AG and Rhodes & Beckett. H&M will soon be opening here so it's definitely worth a look.
http://www.melbournesgpo.com
Chapel Street Precinct.
Chapel St is located in South Yarra, on the city fringe of Melbourne. It's a long street bustling with Restarurants, cafés and of course clothing stores. It's has both high and mid range priced stores including Jack London, Men's Outfitter and Saba to name a few. You won't really find bargains here, what you will find are stores full of trends style and sophistication.
http://www.chapelstreet.com.au
Bridge Road.
One of my favourite areas to shop, Bridge Road is also located on the city fringe, in Richmond. It's an historical part of Melbourne with some old buildings. It's one of my favourite areas because not only does it cater very well for men, it consists of many outlet stores that you will be sure to find a bargain at. The long double sided street is lined with stores, cafés and bars that will have you pacing up one side and down the other for hours. Some of my favourite stores include Men's Club Australia, Batsanis, ID Men and CFM. If you're looking for a tailored suit or shirt, or some Italian shoes, you will definitely find one here at a great price.
http://www.bridgerd.com.au
Melbourne Central.
In the heart of the CBD is Melbourne Central which is linked to an actual train station, and has been transformed into a beautiful 3/4 level brick and glass building. Here you will find great stores such as Saba, Oxford and Marc's. Be sure to take your credit card with you as these stores aren't cheap.
http://www.melbournecentral.com.au
DFO Southwharf.
My final recommendation is DFO Southwharf. It stands for Direct Factory Outlet and is located along the Yarra River in the southern part of the city. This is where you will find the best bargains and will likely want to spend most of your shopping time and money. You will find stores with discounts up to 70%. As well sports stores such as Adidas, Fila and Nike, there are stores such as Aramani Exchange, Clavin Klein, Factory, Industry, Marc's and many more that cater well for men at factory prices.
http://www.dfo.com.au/southwharf/
So that concludes some of my favourite places to shop around Melbourne. There are some places that I haven't mentioned that are still good, and it just goes to show what a fantastic place Melbourne is from a fashion perspective.
I hope you found the list above helpful.
D.
