Not quite sure I can review this store in its entirety because I, well, don't have a little…read moresomething that makes me a man. But ladies, if you need something for a fella then this is the place to go. Beautiful shoes, silk ties, cuff links, and leather-bound notebooks to suit every gentleman. The staff are attentive, their attention to detail is second to none and they know their products back to front. Gentlemen, if you only go shopping once a year - be sure to visit Beggar Man. Sometimes they give you whisky too! If you're a little strapped for cash, be sure to check out the Canny Man at South Melbourne Market - Beggar's thrifty but stylish outlet cousin.

Certain to evoke classic old world charm and refinement, yet…read morestill confident to hold it's head high in the modern world. Beggar Man Thief is a little like Captains of Industry; a bespoke men's wear and sharp fashion store, with the tailor, the other guy, and as I can tell, no candle stick maker. Regardless, this is the place to visit for fine shoes, cuff links, ties, Shirts and so-on. The emphasis and focus is very much on the shoes. Be it old style leather, or modern stylish and swank smart casual. The store has a nice clean layout, is well presented and you should surely find what you're after. It's first and foremost a men's wear store and remains so.

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.

Unfortunately, I have recently ordered around 7 items and one of them i received within a week,…read morethen I had the other items shipped and its been over a month and they have turned away my packages twice at customs. It got sent back to Australia. The company cannot tell me why, so I requested a refund. It sucks cause the company looks cool. I live in Maine and I have never encountered this issue as a US consumer. Im kinda disappointed cause I love trying new brands and this has left a bitter taste regarding the company. Their customer service is amazing.

Service is very friendly and accommodating along with styles vary based on season. Along with this…read morethe price point provided is appealing to the hip-pocket of all - I hope this is 85 characters

Beautiful selection of high quality, unique menswear. The prices are reflective of the quality and…read morecraftsmanship that's on offer, and the personalised service makes the whole experience of shopping at Bonaparte special. Costs a few dollars more, but well-worth the extra money.

From it's smallish front window on Chapel Street, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Dakota 501…read morewas a small boutique that you could likely finish in 5 minutes. Step inside and you'll soon discover the large warehouse style vicinity that gives Dakota 501 its unmistakable ambience and allure. The fact that this style depot has been on Chapel Street since 1976, illustrates its success in the fashion industry and its obvious patronage by stylish folk from generation to generation. Stocking a wide and ever evolving line up of Australian and International labels, including one of Melbourne's best loved denim selections has given this store is unrivalled advantage. With brands like Stolen Girlfriends Club, Alternative Apparel, Autonomy, Bec & Bridge, Fluxus, Neuw Denim, One Teaspoon and Zanerobe - it's obvious that this store caters to guys and girls who love quality threads and are not afraid to pay for it. I love Dakota 501 because you can always find the something kooky and different from what everyone else is selling. Think Karen Walker jewellery, Nudie denim and Fred Perry sweaters. Also check out their colourful collection of happy socks from Sweden and Havaiana flip flops (must-haves for summer).

So I'm a little biased towards this shop. They helped me purchase a dress I'd seen on the Evil Twin…read moreClothing website, however could not find online or in General Pants Co ect. And I was very desperate for this dress (as you get when you hate everything else available in shopping centres and have somewhere important to go). I rang the store, they had my size, they also held the particular dress for me, and were very warm about it all. When I arrived in store - which is very easy to miss when you've never visited before - I was very pleasantly surprised by the wide range of clothing they had to offer. All of it had a lot of character, a very different feel to it. I didn't spend a lot of time there however it looked like they may of had vintage clothing as well as some current local (well Australian anyway) brands. The employee who served me was also very friendly and seemed very passionate about Australian clothing and designers. I therefore left without a second hesitation to my very poor bank account (the dress wasn't really expensive but I still couldn't afford it), and walked away very happy and satisfied indeed. Determined to become a regular of this place.

One of my favourite jumpers was purchased from FAT. A maroon wooly number from Azusa. The warmth of…read moreit is unmatched (I'm actually wearing it right now to keep my body able from the Melbourne cold), i love that it's made to sit really baggy. I can wear it over a shirt with some Jeans and it look so fresh! FAT as a store prides itself on the basis that a lot of their items are imported from places like America and are very limited and rare here in Australia. In saying this, the prices may be higher (I got the jumper on SALE for $80 - Down from $199) but there's a small chance you'll encounter an awkward moment at a party when someone is wearing the same item as you. This store is full of amazing items!

The staff can sometimes act a bit too cool for school and that's gross and funny at the same time…read moreso I'm not sure if I'm complaining or if I'm grateful for the entertainment value. Whatever, it's the clothes and accessories that we come to Fat for and that's all there is to it. With labels like Antipodium, Claude Maus, Comme des Garcons, Henrik Vibskov and PAM, their stock is drool-worthy and quite expensive too. I try to come in often to see what's on sale as that's the only way I can afford this stuff, and Fat puts on a good sale so I frequently come away a happy lady. Check out the glass cabinet/service counter for lots of fantastic necklaces, earrings and sunglasses. Phat!

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.