Shopping in Melbourne, VICTORIA
Airing Date: Nov 7th, 2005
Melbourne is renowned as being the shopping capital of Australia with lanes, arcades and major shopping centres packed full of clothing from designer to vintage.
First class international labels including Versace, Cartier, Ferragamo and Max Mara claim retail outlets in Melbourne's CBD. From the Paris end of Collins Street to the Queen Victoria Market, the city is bursting with opportunities. Experience the classic grandeur of the Block and Royal Arcades. Strips of designer boutiques and big brand retailers are peppered with quirky, original and often amusing smaller stores. Little Collins, Flinders Lane and Swanston Street also present a remarkable collection of hip fashion outlets.
If you have the time (and the money) why not get something made. Sarti are one of Melbourne's premier suit makers and from around $1700 you could have a suit made to measure.
On the flip side of the coin is Retrostar Vintage, one of the largest temples to recycled chic. Drawing their stock from the US and Canada, styles span slacker cords to dresses fit for a homecoming queen. Male and female clothing, shoes and accessories are all covered, including vintage airline totes. Items are arranged by decade; from the 1940s to the '80s. For some, the sheepskin vests and bellbottoms are a trip down memory lane, for others the entire store is a time machine. But one thing's certain; if you like your prints loud and proud, this is the place to be!
For blokes who only like a certain type of shopping, the AFL Hall of Fame is a must see. It offers two experiences under the one roof. Beyond the AFL Hall of Fame - the nation's greatest tribute to Australian Rules Football and all the Australian Football Hall of Fame Legends and Inductees, visitors are given the opportunity to immerse themselves in the nation's premier sporting code. The AFL Hall of Fame is a feast of audiovisual material, along with Australia's greatest collection of AFL memorabilia, providing the opportunity for fans to pay homage to the game's 19 Legends, 177 Inductees and 16 AFL Clubs.
The AFL Sensation, is an interactive display that has been designed to get the blood pumping. Groundbreaking technology allows visitors to get active, vocal and even a little nervous as they kick for goal, commentate the biggest game in town and host The Footy Show.
While your at the AFL Hall of Fame, stop in and pick up some AFL merchandise.
Further information
Qantas Holidays has packages including return flights and two nights at The Westin Melbourne from $500 ex Sydney, $502 ex Adelaide, $584 ex Brisbane & $752 ex Perth. Based on twin share. Includes surcharges, fees & taxes. Conditions apply. Book by 9/3/06
Qantas Holidays
Telephone: 13 14 15
Prices correct at 14/10/05
AFL Hall of Fame from $17.50 adults, $13.50 concession and $10.50 children.
Website: www.aflhalloffame.com.au
Prices correct at 7/11/05
