Shopping in the City

The Strand

Be bold. Be enticed. Escape to The Strand.

  • a unique mix of jewellery and opal specialists, accessories, beauty salons, gift stores, downtown duty free, espresso cafes, haute couture, and Australian glamour.
  • a premier city landmark dating from 1892 boasting bold, contemporary fashion showcased within a piece of history.
  • home to Sydney’s first Haigh’s Chocolates store.

The Graduate Store
The Strand
Australia’s up and coming fashion designers have received a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with the launch of ‘The Graduate Store’.  The store is operated by six recent graduates of The Fashion Design Studio TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute.  The store is an opportunity for designers to display and sell their collections to the public, with the added responsibility of managing all retail operations.  With past students of The Fashion Design Studio including Lisa Ho, Nicky Zimmermann and Alex Perry. Designers working on the project include Andrea Cainero, Toby MacLean, Michael Lo Sordo, Melissa Polynkova, Naomi Swalwell and Karla Spetic.

Indulge with your own personal stylist at The Strand

Seek out the Strand’s personal stylist for advice. Priced at $110 per hour. By appointment only. Telephone 02 9232 4199. Find out more about this and other special offers from the city's retailers.

Tour The Strand

For the history buff, why not take time out and enjoy a free guided tour of the Strand Arcade? Absorb the beauty of the Strand’s architectural design and discover more about one of Sydney’s most stylish destinations. Bookings essential. Telephone 02 9232 4199 (Centre Management Office Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm). Learn more about city retailers' free services.

The Strand VIP shopper

Be the first in the know about what’s happening at The Strand and in the world of fashion, and receive fabulous exclusive offers by becoming a Strand VIP Shopper. Sign up for this and other retailer subscriptions.

Location: 412-414 George Street - See map
Phone:02 9232 4199
Web: www.strandarcade.com.au

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