Hey, Cute Stuff Everything from fun printed t-shirts to kitsch Australiana salt and pepper shakers fill the shelves and racks at Monsterthreads. It stocks all Australian designers, including Geelong-based Penny Scallan who creates gorgeous backpacks and umbrellas printed with cartoon characters. Get collaborative pieces from artists across the world at Third Drawer Down, which is as much a gallery as a store. She has superstar fans, including Beyoncé and Jessica Biel, but you can buy Lucy Folk’s quirky jewellery, eyewear and accessories from her petite boutique. + monsterthreads.com.au + thirddrawerdown.com + lucyfolk.com Lucy Folk
Shop Get retail ready. Spring is a great time to refresh your wardrobe, spruce up your home or surprise a friend with a thoughtful gift. You can get it wandering the mall. You can get it strolling a high street. You can get it exploring a market. As a matter of fact, no matter where you are in Melbourne you can be struck by shopping inspiration. When you’re ready to splurge, check out the work of local designers and makers, who all have their own distinctive styles. New collections arrive in the stores nearly every week, so there’s always something new to check out.
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