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 have been using Scott Taylor for years and I will continue to use him for as long as he stays in…read morebusiness. He is efficient, prompt and as honest as they come. He will give you excellent advice and options whether it is better to repair or replace. He is a gentleman, trustworthy, and reliable. I have never considered any invoice for works that he has given to me to be unreasonable. I couldn't recommend Scott more to anyone who needs appliances repaired.

I can whole heartedly recommend Thomas & Co. to anyone looking for something a little more unique…read morethan is ordinarily found in homewares stores in Australia. Beyond the vast (and eclectic) range of goods, the service from all staff is exceptional. They are truly willing to go well beyond expectations to make absolutely certain you are happy with your purchase. Having purchased a custom made Salon couch from these folks (that ended up not fitting in the house - long story, but the store is looking after the issue perfectly), I can honestly not sing their praises highly enough. I've read a few reviews from unhappy customers and simply can't understand how their situations arose - you'd really have to try to have a negative experience here.

Thomas Gannan is one of those great shops that just seems to attract people. From its clever window…read moredisplays and quirky products, it certainly seems to have a lot going on. And this is very true. The busy store carries a wide range of homeware - from dazzling lighting, jazzy cushions, trendy table matter, witty décor pieces and functional kitchen ware. It also has a lovely range of children's toys, room accessories and gifts. But more importantly, Thomas Gannan carries a good mix of exclusive Jardan sofas and stunning Arthur G lounges. It also features a selection of environmentally sustainable Australian timber furniture, which can be custom made to suit your needs. I've bought quite a few presents from this store and have always been impressed by the service. It's not often that a sales person asks whether you would like a new piece but they do here!

I love Pickings and Parry, sick fit out, rad staff- always friendly and generous with their time…read more I've been getting my haircut here by Jack (He's the older gent, haven't tried the new guy yet) and he's a bit of a perfectionist but in a good way. Haircuts aren't "Cheap" but you get what you pay for ($55 for haircut,beard trim, drink). Everytime I've gone elsewhere it's never been as good. They also sell great denim, good hand crafted boots and other cool high quality EDC stuff.

Looks fantastic from the outside but it was probably the worst shave I have ever had. I got about…read more50 cuts under my chin and along my jaw and afterwards the barber told me I wasn't cut even though blood was literally dripping from my face. The hair also grew back really ingrown. Also, it is too expensive... The guy who gave me the shave was really pretty... like super model pretty.

Clemente & Talarico was a great find. It's a higher-end boutique of men's clothing and accessories…read more The style is very old school Americana....lots of muted plaids, hentleys and fedoras with a feather. Most of the brands were their own, but you could tell nothing was cheap or mass made here and the clothing while modern had a stated vintage feel to them. It's refreshing to find items you won't find at Meyer or David Jones. I found the staff to be overly friendly and helpful. I wound up buying a Wills leather travel bag here. Wills is a leather company from Oregon in the states and is not so easy to find in Melbourne. Worth a visit to the Windsor end of Chapel street to visit.

I'm new to Melbourne from over seas and need to do a very sizable wardrobe refit after two years of…read moretraveling. Paul at Clemente & Talarico was welcoming to my wife and I from the moment we walked in, dressed, generously, not our best. He took us through their clothing, was attentive without being overbearing, was not pushy, and very honest about what he saw that worked or didn't for my body. I'll go back again and again. They design and make many of their own clothes, and they are both unique and fashionable. Thanks for a great experience Paul! Oh, and Henry, the shop dog, is as chill and adorable as can be.

We had a bracelet that needed resizing and extending. The first jeweller we took it to nearly…read moredestroyed it but John was able to repair the damage and did a fabulous job!! He is a great craftsman. Highly recommend.

Im an avid concert gig poster collector and purchased online from them a lot in past. I had the…read moreprivilege of stopping by when I was vacationing in Australia. Ended up leaving with a out 6 posters and have been got to experience first hand the great selection they have. And I now know why my posters always smell like eucalyptus. On a recent order I ended up with a wrong poster by mistake and they quickly fixed the mistake and sent me the correct order. Years and years of orders to come from me.

John was immediately responsive after the shipper crushed the package, offered replacement and…read morequickly shipped. You could not find a nicer guy to do business with. A+

The Amber Palace is a shop full of all things beautiful for the home. There are great vases and I…read morefound a lovely paperweight that would have suited my desk perfectly. I also found some really cute baby toys but they were quite expensive at $36 for a stuffed, albeit hand made, rabbit. It was pretty cute but as I don't have a baby and I would have no use for it, I kept looking. There were some cardigans made out of high quality fabric, which were quite nice. Again though they were a bit too expensive considering how plain they were. The store had a nice design and the staff member behind the counter was very helpful when answering my questions. This would be a good place to go to get some new accessories to impress some guests to your home. Or to buy your baby a designer rabbit toy. There are plenty more reasons to visit of course, but those seem like the most mainstream.