The man at the desk kept listening to my private conversation and giving his 2 cents, I did not ask…read morefor his opinion nor wish to discuss how my outfit looked in his eyes. This unkind man said he would give me a discount bc swers get discounts here, he lied about it, didn't give me a discount and said something condescending upon leaving. Rude, not retuning.

My favourite place in Melbourne to connect with like minded folk for all the items needed for any…read moreparty. Kink and fetish? They've got it. Rubber and leather? Yup!! Novelty toys or seriously big boys toys? Damn straight!! Don't be put off by the black front with reflective glass doors it's a welcoming and friendly space for anyone from novice to the more experienced!!

I was a tourist who recently came to Melbourne and I was looking for a good place to get some…read morejewelry when I stumbled on the singular review about this store. I was a bit reluctant to go as it only had one review and didn't have an online store but I still went just to check it out. The place is a bit small but nonetheless a gem. The jewelry was incredibly unique and high quality. It was a little on the more expensive side (as I am a kid) but I found I was completely willing to buy as a lot of the stuff seemed to be one of a kind, or at least something I wouldn't find in my country. The clerks were amazing and really helpful. I'm usually very nervous around salespeople but I was surprised at how comfortable I felt talking to them and asking about some of their jewelry. In the end, I left with a little less money in my wallet but was ecstatic at my purchase. I highly recommend this place if you want some unique pieces at a decent price and especially pleasant service. (In fact, I made this Yelp account just to post a review! That's how much I enjoyed my visit there.)

I found this quaint little jewelry shop by accident when I was exploring during a lunch break and…read morehave had regular visits ever since! I purchased the jewelry for my wedding day here and have received quite a few gifts that I have loved. They have pieces that are 'one-off' or a little more quirky which is why i like them. Pieces are reasonably priced and the staff are always friendly and happy to help.

Allow me to be very specific here. Unless you have some cash to spend, leave all credit cards,…read morewallets and anything you can hock at home. If you venture into Christine (which in itself may be a little difficult, it is quite literally underground and notoriously hard to find) you will struggle to leave empty handed. Christine is the boutique embodiment of the idea that is Aladdin's Cave, for once you have decended those stairs and witness the delights within, you'll have a hard time leaving. Christine stocks all manner of shoes, jewels, handbags, scarves, scents, hats and anything else in the accessory category. Most of all, the owner (I'll let you guess what her name may be) really knows her stuff. She can recognise the label and season of almost any bag with just a glance and has an impressively detailed inventory of the store swimming around in her head. Bottom line: visit at your own peril. You may never leave and if you do, it certainly won't be empty handed.

We had so much fun at Christine's shop! We met Christine herself, and what a treasure! We tried on…read morehats and jewelry and clothes and shoes and handbags and... and... From the moment you walk in the red door onto the red plaid carpet until the moment you leave with a red bag in tow, the staff treats you like gold. Very enjoyable, decadent shopping experience.

Siricco proudly proclaims that it is a brand of fine leather. It takes the decadent and luxurious…read moreline of sale and has fit into the Glenferrie accessory scene well. I'm not that big a fan of the products. I love bags and adore shopping for them, but the Siricco range is better suited for a more mature woman (30s and up) and the bags lack an edge and fun appearance that I find necessary. They are well made and very functional, which is great if you are in need of a solid bag investment. The service seems to be a little inconsistent. It varies between helpful and friendly to almost rude, maybe it was my age or my near-destroyed leather satchel but I must have rubbed one of the sales assistants up the wrong way. This is a fine place if you are after good quality and basic designs. If you are after something more exciting or original head along Glenferrie Road in any direction and you'll come across some other stores.

"This doesn't mean you're off the hook for buying me stuff from the US you know!" - we overhear a…read moregirl saying to her boyfriend as they browse Australia's first store. I don't know what it is about Kate Spade, but she sure has some power over the lady folk of the world with her delightfully girly wares. Admittedly, I too have been a little weak at the knees when walking into the US or Singapore stores and then always regretted not bringing something home with me. So I was pretty pumped for the flagship store opening in Australia. Some of the stuff is a bit overpriced, but I find the wallets and handbags to be excellent quality and have carried my trusty wallet around for years with barely a scratch. The clothes are very pretty and girly, they definitely cater to those wanting a bit of colour and sparkle in their lives. I'm a fan. I grew up a bit tomboyish and have a pretty modest shoe and handbag collection, so it's not my every day go-to shopping store, but for the occasional piece I'm happy to channel my inner girly-girl and go ga-ga over some shiny things for a moment.

The perfect store. One of the best things about shopping as a guy is that you know what you need…read moreand where to get it. You walk into a shop with a mission and within 1 to 2 minutes have already walked out with what you came for in hand. Every time I have come to Incu it has been successful and is my first port of call when I need a new t-shirt. A really funny story actually happened to me here. I came in to buy a pair of booties (shoes) and when I got home for some reason my brother tried them both on and noticed that one was larger than the other. I went back to Incu the next day and explained the situation, at that point the store clerk apologised for the mistake and let me know that they would exchange the larger shoe for the smaller one. I told him that would not be necessary, I would like to purchase the other odd pair of shoes and my brother would take the two large and I the two small. To this day we look great in our matching booties.

I've always walked past this store and wished that I had a reason to visit and browse through the…read moremen's clothing and accessories. It always looked so painfully hipster and cool and everyone knows I'm a closet wannabe hipster. Yesterday I had reason to finally venture inside, on the hunt for a man-friend gift. I loved the clothing and yes it's a bit on the spendy side, but I'll live off lentils and dried crackers for a week if it means my man-friend can walk around looking snazzy and I get to bask in the gloriousness that is his hipster-cool aura. More than the great collection of threads, what impressed me was the amazing service. Helpful and patient as I asked questions and looked at various sizes of the one sweater, the dude that served me was a delight. I really appreciated his kindness and genuine interest in me as he took the time to wrap my gift. For those interested: the man-friend loved the sweater, it fit perfectly and apparently I am "the best ever". Win huh?

After checking into our South Bank hotel, I looked up Crumpler HQ and it was only a short walk…read moreaway! With Gayle in tow, we came over to look at the current offerings. I then came back a couple days later. The upshot was 2 nice small bags and the lead on a large, wheeled Spring Peeper to replace the old one. Store staff were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.

What I liked about this shop besides being an Aussie brand and being in the CBD is until recently,…read morethey had this DIY area where you could create and design your own bag. As a traveler I would have used the product in future travels and be reminded of my time in Melbourne. An awesome gift to myself or someone close. That is now discontinued. However, they still have quality luggage, durable backpacks and messenger bags to choose from. I believe there products also come with a lifetime warranty. As a traveler I view their products as a good investment. So I don't mind paying higher prices for items that can withstand TSA xrays scans, being tossed and tumbled on and off planes and baggage area conveyer belts. Mel M Yelp 18:68

It's not very often you walk into a chain retail store these days where the staff are so…read moreknowledgeable AND super friendly. I'd recently decided to grow up and get myself some good luggage, and as much as I love online shopping, if I was going to drop a grand on a couple of suitcases I wanted to see them in person first and ask a zillion questions, so off to Strandbags I went. Located in the thick of things on the corner of Bourke St Mall & Swanston, ground level has handbags / small backpacks etc, and the basement level is where the travel magic happens. Stocked within an inch of the spaces life, here is where you find enough luggage porn to suit the pickiest of picky travellers, including brands like Samsonite, American Tourister & plenty of cheaper luggage sets for those that don't want to shell out big bucks. You'll also find accessories like travel pillows, power adapters etc I visited a few times to ask questions before making a decision on my purchase, and every visit the staff were friendly and helpful, but not pushy. Fun Fact: never pay full price for Samsonite or American Tourister, keep an eye out for 40% off sales

I had decided that my old backpack was too old, too uncomfortable and that I wanted a new one for…read moremy travels. I also didn't necessarily want to be identified as a backpacker - sometimes it isn't the impression that you want to give. I had seen some backpacks that converted into suitcases. So I went to Strandbags in the Bourke St. Mall to see if I could get something like that. With two floors of bags, handbags, wallets, suitcases and backpacks there was plenty to choose from. It wasn't difficult finding what I was looking for, as there were some on display in the shop window.

Fossil provides the epitome of class, elegance and riches with its vintage and classical inspired…read morerange of jewellery, bags, wallets and accessories. For men and women, this is no ordinary accessories store. It's how accessories and jewelery should be, unfortunately for the prices we'd be all shopping here. The current range of leather, vintage inspired handbags are just sensational. They look good, smell good, ahhhh they're just divine!! Red leather, black leather, brown leather, totes, medium sized bags and wallets are so genuine and beautiful. At between $300 - $400 a pop they're not meant for everybody, which just adds to their appeal. The watches are very Rolex / Swiss like, chunky, solid and scream 'expensive'. I wish I could afford one!! Love, love LOVE Fossil!!!

Love there stuff. Very good quality at a good price…read more Only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the last watch I bought the pin broke. Has been replaced numerous times but still keeps breaking.