This clever little fashion accessories shop really suits its name. With a keen attention to detail,…read moreit offers Malvern residents a specialist destination to look for quality leather bags, purses, wallets, scarves, and jewellery. And from what I've heard, Detail has quite a following in the area with women who just can't get enough of shoes, bags and accessories. The girls in store are just great! They're honest, helpful and aren't afraid to give you an unbiased opinion about the products you're looking at. And that in itself is priceless! I love the wide range of coloured accessories and matching elements that you can get to jazz up your wardrobe instantly.

A refreshing haven from the overstuffed racks of the local op shops and knock off chains, Rred does…read moreboutique beautifully. A stark, light filled white space wreathed by lipstick red on the building's outer shell; Rred instantly pushes the focus onto its' stock and it's stock alone. All this is generally supplemented by the sounds of indie-electro-pop-alternative, depending on the day and season, which is as good a reflection of the clothing on offer's style as anything else. As for the clothes, Rred produces only a few simple basic clothes designs each season, but makes them with one off or limited run textiles and fabrics, so there's only a couple of each particular garment. Annoyingly, many of the clothes are often 'one size fits all' with all the usual ambiguity as to what exactly that size is, but the stiffer fabrics are generally utilised for the looser cuts and stretchy fabric for the tighter fitting items. There's also a rack of retro/secondhand clothes that throws out some real finds. Among the things that Rred does best is shoes, with a range of boots and/or footwear each season in a wide range of colours, but often themed around a similar, modern-idea-of-an-old-time-y-cobbler's-work aesthetic. Prices generally fall between the $20 to $150 bracket. The clothes are all well cared for, and the staff helpful without being too pushy.

To the Max, while a ridiculous name, is a fantastic destination for ladies looking for a dress to…read morethe races, something to wear to the formal or just a trendy dress for Saturday night dancing. However, they also stock leather jacket, blouses and casual skirts. Yes, it is quite expensive, but you're getting really good quality labels like Sass & Bide. However the service is fairly shocking. Expect to wait around quite a while until someone offers you help. I've never been lucky enough to find anything here, but perhaps it just isn't my style. It is very trendy-wear but a touch too expensive for my liking.

Once you get past the lame name (sorry guys) this shop is pretty good. It's the only non-chain…read morewomen's fashion store on Lygon that is pitched at the younger market, and has a well-chosen selection of casual and dressy clothes and accessories. I go in the store regularly to check out the new stock - they carry a lot of the same brands you'll find in the young fashion department at David Jones, but it's a calmer environment, with helpful staff and a lot closer to home. They carry a good range of jeans - Nobody, True Religion and Mavi, and all of the dresses, tops and trousers are arranged by colour rather than brand. I find this a really easy way of picking out pieces to try on together - it's obviously a clever attempt to get you to buy more and I admit it sometimes works on me! Don't miss the jewellery in the glass counter as it's super-cute, and they've got some brands I haven't seen elsewhere.

This small, boutique, clothing store is filled with stylish gems from innovative, independent…read moredesigners, carefully sourced by people who really know what they're doing. The focus here is on the practical, contemporary, comfortable and classic. One can easily spend a whole lot of money here, but remember that what you'll get in return are high quality garments that will endure the seasons and go beyond fashion's fickle nature. In store you'll also find a small but perfectly selected range of accessories, books, art and homewares. This is the place to find just the right gift for that special but difficult-to-impress girl in your life. Since opening in 2005, Monk House has branched out with an online store making it easy to shop here from wherever you are.

Monk House Design is a shop that knows its audience. A clean, sparse shop fringed with its' main…read moreclothing output along the side, the shop has that muted, high-end feel down pat. There's also a cabinet holding an art display and the odd accessory the centre of the shop which changes with the seasons. At the moment the emphasis appears to be a hybrid of an apothecary and a small and easily manageable wilderness. The clothes are largely well made fashion basics with the addition of some small design twist, along with the occasional brightly coloured summer dress. Everything is on the tailored side and despite the numbers written on the tags, no woman over a small size twelve really need apply here. While the staff are polite and greet me when I walk into the store, I can sense that they have already written me off. Fair enough, considering I'm not really their target audience in either size or style, and they at least have the grace to do so with subtlety. But for women that do fit into their clothes and are willing to spend money on their wardrobe, particularly those who enjoy subdued colouring, this shop will be a fashion fantasy come true.

With hats, bags, and wallets up for grabs at $1 and cool t-shirts available for around the $10…read moremark, Clear It! is an absolute goldmine if you are prepared to sort through the ~90% of the crap they have here. Coming from the UK, shopping here is akin to shopping at TK Maxx. There are lines and lines of racks and there is treasure to be found in amongst the rest of the very run of the mill stuff. You could easily spend a good half an hour looking for bargains here. There are huge discounts and if you endure it will be well worth your search.

Ever have that argument with your wardrobe? I have nothing to wear!…read more Well luckily Clear It! is near! This massive fashion outlet is just what you've been looking for! Stocking brands such as Dangerfield, Friends of Couture, Jack London, Revival and more you will not be short of options for something new to add to your wardrobe. I actually come here once a week, its that cheap. Singlets - 2 for $10, Shirts from $10, pricing is ridiculous here! My favourite purchases include a 3 / 4 long Dangerfield coat, originally $250, i scored it for $75. Even picked up a Jack London business shirt for $10!!! So fellas if you want some new kicks or clothes pay Clear It a visit and while you shop, the Clear It women's store is just a few shops up.

Exy as hell, Nom*D Inc is more art gallery than retail store for me. I go in, walk around slowly…read moreand look at every piece intently. Better than an art gallery though because I get to touch everything and even try stuff on. This New Zealand designer store is full of gorgeous clothes suitable for the confirmed urban fashion outsider with a heavy wallet. The look is dark and sombre with a wearable colour palette of black, white, grey and dark blue. Carrying international names like Bernhard Willhelm and Rick Owens, and accessories labels AF Vandervorst and Company of Strangers, Nom*D is a heavy-hitter for the lover of edgy, left-of-centre fashion. For such an upmarket store, the staff are actually really nice and don't seem to mind that I'm often in there wandering around but have never bought anything. I'm sure it isn't just me who does it. They must get that a lot.

The clothes in this store are interesting - I get a Zen sense of Japanese style meets cutting edge…read morefashion from Europe. Funnily enough the brand is from New Zealand. One of my favourite labels can be found here: Rick Owens (hooray!). There are jackets, skirts, dresses, tops, boots, jewellery and more in here. Luckily the store is enormous and so the merchandise is displayed beautifully in the space and I agree with the previous reviews, its almost like walking around an art gallery. The sales assistant when I dropped by was on the phone, but she still managed to smile and make me feel welcome while she was in the middle of the conversation - I was quite impressed. Nom*d is the perfect destination if you are after clothing that is different and bold. It's tough and well made from the leather boots in the front window to the draped dresses that hang around the store.

This place is slick and quick. Garments are altered and returned the next day, although if you have…read morea sewing emergency, they seem to be able to accommodate same-day without a fuss. I had two dresses altered here, both returned by the next afternoon and without showing a hint of the work they had done. It wasn't long before I was eyeing off the rest of my wardrobe to see what could fit a little better with some nip tuck work. The prices seem to be fairly standard for the industry, $18-$30 seems to be the standard for alterations that involve unpicking and restitching. $5.50 to fix buttons on the spot. That might seem pricey to people that can do it themselves, but if you don't want your garment to look like a dog's breakfast (I am referring to my own button sewing abilities here) then it's not too much to baulk at.

Alter It is like a swish version of your local tailor. However, there's nothing even remotely old…read moreschool about this place. The interior is sleek and the service is super fast. Hop straight into the changing rooms, try on your wares and stand on the store's elevated podium as you are pinned and altered to perfection. Everything is done to an expert standard and pick-ups are quick and convenient. A great reliable place to have in your repertoire if, like myself, you are constantly in need of alterations.

I always wondered why 'Marcs' had two stores in one shopping complex, wasn't til a few months of…read moreshopping there i realised it's actually one store but split across two levels. The women's store can be accessed from Level 1 and the Men's on Level 2 (You can just walk up / down a flight of stairs if you need both), both stores provide excellent fashions that will keep everyone looking. I've shopped here a few times (hundreds of times at marcs in general), I just love their designs, they stand out but still remain minimalist, there's no tacky writing across shirts, it's all about stripes and shapes, plain and simple. Their pricing is pretty is not cheap, but it's nothing crazy. Well worth a shop if you like well designed, quality items. I've held onto every garment i've bought from Marcs, because their designs are so fresh yet minimilist, you can wear them at different occasions, for (i'd like to think) ever.

It's very nautical at Marc's this season. And I don't mind it, very cutesy Cape Cod style. But I…read moredon't love it that much that I'd pay the prices here. If you're into the sailor look, in a very classy way of course and you can afford the $, its worth a look at the selection of three quarter skirts, wide short shorts, singlets, shirts and dresses. They are all pretty much nautical and preppy looking and make a statement in navy and white stripes, or plain white in very pretty styles. Bags and accessories are a complete NO NO!! Ugly and exorbitantly priced.