In a town where many work in sectors where first impressions are important, you can be certain to find scores of shops offering quality goods and flamboyant flair. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t another more down-to-earth side to Canberra shopping too. Explore for yourself at these six top spots.
Find something that truly is a little bit of Canberra to take home at this shop selling the wares of over twenty local designers and artisans. Here you’ll find anything from earrings and small gifts to unique homewares and clothing all lovingly made by local artisans.
Sometimes nothing beats the convenience of getting all your shopping in one place. Here you’ll be spoilt for choice, from fashion and beauty products to stocking up on sports equipment or booking your next holiday. For those who enjoy such things, it’s also a little part of Canberra architectural history.
This success story was the brainchild of two local women who believed Canberra needed a quality Sunday market, better still in an iconic location. Some 25 years on, history has proven them correct with this weekly shoppers’ delight of crafts, clothing, food, toys and much more besides.
Give your home a makeover with the stylish ceramics, glassware, linen and soft furnishings by this stylish, homegrown Canberra brand. Drawing on the founder’s background in archaeology, the designs combine cutting-edge contemporary with ancient simplicity.
If you love street art, underground culture and all that goes with it, you’ll find something you’ll long to take home at this one-stop alternative shopping destination selling independent labels, vinyl, art toys, books, stickers, zines, street art supplies and a lot more besides.
If you’re one of the many men who come to Canberra on business, then nothing proclaims your confidence as a captain of industry like a well tailored suit. Get yours here from Australia’s own experts in made-to-measure gentlemen’s tailoring that won’t break the bank.