Showcasing the best of Australian designers, The Intersection is a fashion lover’s dream. The strip features locals such as Ellery, Zimmermann and Alistair Trung as well as a number of international brands. Bring your credit card because you probably won’t be leaving this shop without finding something new and amazing.

Established in 1891, visiting this historic building is probably the most beautiful way to shop in Sydney. Many retailers including Strand Hatters, Elie’s Leather Repair and The Nut Shop have a long running history in The Strand and have become Sydney icons. From luxe streetwear to homewares and spice stores to bridal, CBD’s (central business district) Strand Arcade is a wonderful blend of modern and classic all under one roof.

Mixing fashion, lifestyle and food, The Galeries is more than just a place to shop. Pop by to view regular art installations from local artists, grab a bite from Chat Thai (one of Sydney’s best Thai restaurants) and then while away hours at Japanese book store, Kinokuniya.

There’s only one place to get personalised leather goodies and that’s at The Daily Edited (TDE). Now a global brand with outposts in New York and Singapore, as well as in most of Australia’s major cities, its home is still in Sydney at its chic flagship store, the TDE Apartment. Basically a candy store for accessory-loving junkies, indulge in the brand’s full collection from phone cases to handbags and everything in between.

One of Australia’s leading artisanal textile brands, Utopia Goods is the place to go for handcrafted accessories and home furnishings. It’s the company’s interior fabrics that score points though; each design, which celebrates Australian flora, fauna and wildlife, is illustrated and screen-printed on linen by hand. Browse the whimsical and wild collection in their heritage terrace store in Paddington.

This grand building – with its elaborate romanesque architecture dating back to 1898 – has had many lives, from being a concert hall to housing coffee shops, offices and showrooms. Its latest iteration is a shopping destination, where a variety from brands from Crabtree & Evelyn to Shu Uemura can be found.

Even if you don’t live in Australia, you’ll want to visit MCM House for its lust-worthy collection of home furnishings. Sit on deep-seated sofas in natural fabrics and admire sleek, tastefully simple lighting accessories and textiles. Even if you can’t ship it all home with you, it’s always worth popping by for some inspiration.