Shop local

Amongst a myriad of Australian labels that grace the street, it’s the local flagships that shine brightest. Brisbane fashion designer Gail Sorronda features her dark romanticism, monochrome palette in each of her unique garments, bringing her international popularity to Brisbane. While jewellery label Natasha Schweitzer has an intimate shop adjacent, which is home to eye-catching pieces with regular appearances in New York and Paris fashion weeks.

Established in 1978, Camargue stocks a range of timeless, modern and luxury labels, hand-picked with Parisian inspiration. Calexico has contemporary flavour, and emerging and niche designer wares, housing over 125 international designers for the curious shopper.

Samantha Ogilvie supplies an artfully curated selection from the world’s best designers to Brisbane since 2007, with tailored classics, luxe staples, and special-occasion statement pieces.

Brisbane’s Molton Store has its flagship store on James Street hosting timeless sustainable jewellery and sentimental gifts. Jewellery designer, goldsmith and qualified gemmologist Matthew Staff is behind MJS Jewellery, where you’ll find bespoke fine jewellery and personal service.

Flagship boutiques 

James Street is one of Brisbane’s most cherished high fashion streets and home to a number of Australian made premier fashion labels including Aje, Camilla, Zimmermann, Sass & Bide, Husk, Scanlan & Theodore, and Silk Laundry. You can also find Lee Matthews, Elka Collective, Bec + Bridge, and Mister Zimi. The list doesn’t stop there, as you continue to venture through James Street and discover, Camilla & Marc, Sir., Samantha Ogilvie, Carla Zampatti, and St Angi.

Buying shoes for any occasion can prove to be difficult, but Maryon’s and Bared Footwear in James Street are two Australian brands renowned for creating comfortable and stylist footwear. For an indulgent gift, Libertine Parfumerie is well worth the visit, where you’ll find shelves stocked full of niche and hard-to-find fragrances.

There are also plenty of fashion boutiques in James Street that are home to both men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, such as Nudie Jeans, Assembly Label, Venroy, Bassike, Lululemon, and Optiko.

For the gents

Finding good boutiques for quality menswear can be a challenge, but James Street has plenty of options. An offshoot of its neighbour by the same name, Calexico Man offers the same quality threads by all international menswear designers. Drawing on traditional Italian tailoring practices is P. Johnson, focussing on simplicity, wearability, and lightness, suitable for all men.

Richards & Richards offers a luxury shopping experience with a European twist, stocking renowned and exclusive labels from around the globe including the latest luxury sportswear and streetwear, to the finest tailoring and accessories, and Bespoked takes traditional British style as the base for its refined suit tailoring service.

Heavenly homewares

American homewares giants Pottery Barn and West Elm anchor the area with a mega store of everything lounge, bath and bedroom. Over the road, St Barts stocks luxe homewares with an island vibe, and Australian resin makers Dinosaur Designs has their Brisbane flagship brimming with designer bowls, serving utensils and jewellery. Sydney-born Mud Australia produces premium handmade porcelain homewares, the perfect addition to any contemporary minimalistic home.

For designer furniture, try Jardan, the Melbourne-based company utilising local materials to create timeless pieces. Just off James Street, Living Edge holds high-quality furniture for architects, interior designers and lovers of quality and unique furniture. Stylecraft provides original, contemporary pieces, while MCM House and Klemenza provides high quality, modern furniture, lighting, décor and more.

Trit House is also home to a wide range of homeware products with furniture, objects and art offering perfect pieces for every property. Take the short walk to visit Camerich, which offers unique customisation service, allowing you to create the perfect piece for your home.

Architectural bathware can be found in Astra Walker and Brickworks has all your bricks, pavers, roof tiles and more for all your building needs. Armadillo and Designer Rugs will give the most premium and beautiful rugs to select from. For the final touches, head to fineprint co. for beautiful artwork and Aesop for aesthetic finishings in your bathroom.

Accessories

To make a complete outfit, or to elevate your look, quality accessories are the way to go. Find the perfect glasses from Bailey Nelson or Optiko. By Baby, Mark Cotterell Master Jeweller, Molten Store and Natasha Schweitzer offer high quality and uniquely designed jewellery that you will never want to take off.

If you are travelling and need to upgrade your luggage for practicality or design, July on James Street is Queensland’s flagship store, offering incredible luggage solutions.

James St is also home to the largest gathering of Brisbane’s best restaurants in one location. Check out our James Street Dining Guide here.