When I'm a wee bit older I don't want to be revered for my intelligence a la Germaine Greer or…read morecelebrated for being enduringly aesthetically pleasing like Sophia Loren. No, no. I want to be able to rock a pair of spectacles like the lovely lady at Fokus. A tiny little boutique located on Centre Place with its sights set firmly on the eyewear market, Fokus sells an incredible range of its own brand sunglasses and spectacles alongside pricier frames by brands including Sydney favourites Isson and ultra high-end label l.a.Eyeworks. Fokus' own brand sunglasses are fashion forward and beautiful looking - if a little flimsy feeling - with prices at around the $90 mark. And with more than a little of a Karen Walker eyewear feel about them, Fokus' sunglasses are as stylish as the pricier brands on offer but much more accessible. Whoever does the buying for this boutique obviously knows their stuff, as alongside an incredible eyewear collection, Fokus sells a few choice accessories - numbering hats, wallets, jewellery and more - which adhere firmly to the label's cool, functional aesthetic. If you're sick of the Guccis, Versaces and Ray Bans of the sunglass market, get yourself along to Fokus. Your peepers will thank you.

Great service and decent prices for glasses and sunglasses. If you buy two pairs you will get a…read morediscount as well. Only thing is they don't have an optimist rust so you need to bring your prescription in.

Yes, this is the biggest OPSM in Australia. With multiple testing rooms, and literally thousands of…read moreoptions when it comes to frames, this is a great place to book when you need an eye wear update. The thing that really makes this store is the staff. After a recent eye test by one of the friendly optometrists I was handed over to Trent. His job (as far as I can tell) is to help people find the most flattering pair of glasses through a process of patient comparison. He was awesome and spent a good 30 minutes following me around the store, suggesting frames, and carrying them all in a little box so I could then look at them all together. He was a great help and made my experience actually fun, instead of the usual "I want to poke my eyes out" ordeal that comes with buying new frames. So, apart from Trent, OPSM Hub has a number of playback video screens scattered around the store. How do they work? Strut about in front of the screen in your potential new frames one after the other, and then play them all back in a row so you can compare. Genius.

From the owner: OPSM is the leading provider of eye care in Australia & New Zealand, and helps over one million…read morepeople to see better each year.

One would think that you were walking in to a clothing store titled 'Mr Simple' as you walk past…read morethis Brunswick Street boutique however The Lab is just doing some advertising (albeit, over-the-top advertising) for one of their main labels. So don't be turned off by the name! This is a great place to shop for a man of any style - you can get some great basics like jeans and plain tees, but then also head down the relaxed-surfer-skater path if you choose. I love all the sunnies that they stock in the window and while this is specifically a store for men, I have purchased a few pairs in my time. Perfect for that sunny day at a festival. The staff are lovely and are happy to let you browse around and the prices are very reasonable.

The Lab Store is a men's clothing shop that sells dapper basics for the slightly more sophisticated…read moreex-skater type. Their clothes are free from bells and whistles and are generally quite plain. However, their stuff is still fashion-forward and not dull. They have a decent selection of jackets, crewnecks and hoodies, shirts, t's and jeans. They also have a good selection of shoes (mostly Vans, but a wide variety) and sunglasses.