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Featured listings for February 2010

Andrew McDonald Shoemakers

Sydney shopping - Andrew McDonald Shoemakers
Andrew McDonald shoemakers were established in 1992. Started By Andrew in a small workshop in Sydney's Surry Hills designing handcrafted shoes for men and women. His skill and artistry were quickly recognised and Andrew was soon to be awarded a Churchill Fellowship in 1996 to understudy master shoemakers, John Lobb of London and Paris and Paul Harnden. On his return to Sydney, Andrew opened his current shop/workshop in Paddington. founded on his craftsmanship and belief in excellence. The team comprises of a dedicated group of young shoemakers at the forefront of footwear design.

58 William Street, Paddington, NSW
Telephone : (02) 9358 6793
Website: www.andrewmcdonald.com.au

Rose & Ruby

Sydney shopping - Rose & Ruby
Created in 2006 by Karah Tarran-Wilson and Rebecca Reeves-Saunders, Rose & Ruby combines the girls' love of classic, timeless design. The essence of Rose & Ruby is sophisticated yet romantic designs for women who value quality - the label's signature French laces are woven together with the finest French tulles and pure silks. The quality of the ingredients compliment the beauty of the designs - shapes are lovingly crafted with the finest attention to detail to ensure you feel gorgeous whenever you step out in a Rose & Ruby piece.

5 William Street, Paddington, NSW
Telephone : (02) 9357 6414
Website: www.roseandruby.com

Ashwoods Music & Books

Sydney shopping - Ashwoods Music & Books
Ashwoods started trading in books and records way back in 1932. Over the years Ashwoods have collected many radio and video recordings, specialist books, as well as a huge range of music. If you’re looking for a rare recording, or an interesting book that you won’t find anywhere else - then Ashwoods is the place to go.

129 York Street, Sydney
Telephone : (02) 9267 7745
Website: www.ashwoods.com

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Sydney shopping - Brooke Benson

Brooke Benson

Drawing from varied influences, including the fast talking dames of the 1930s and 40s, Brooke Benson offers a fresh eccentric femininity and a lush nihilistic glamour; ostentation and excess meet frivolity and fun.
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Sydney shopping - Elegantly Scant

Elegantly Scant

Fall in love with movie star glamour, curves and bows, sass and cheek and the magic of old fashioned ribbon. Remember a time when lingerie was sewn with love and care and embellished with handmade lace. Elegantly Scant is about exquisitely crafted lingerie; it is about undergarments so breathtakingly beautiful they make you smile. This exclusive [...]
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Sydney shopping - Style Council

Style Council

Style Council’s emporium offers a unique experience for men bringing together a mix of exclusive accessories, menswear, skincare and treatments all under one roof. Further to stocking quality international clothing brands, Style Council is also committed to supporting Australian designers, whether they be already established or new and up and coming.
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Sydney shopping - Dinosaur Designs

Dinosaur Designs

Dinosaur Designs create fantastic and unique resin jewellery and table ware – all in wonderfully bright and refreshing colour combinations. In 1986 the three young designers began experimenting with clear polyester resin, a material more commonly used in industrial applications, and one now synonymous with the Dinosaur Designs identity. Each prototype object is modelled three-dimensionally [...]
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Sydney shopping - Ginger and Smart

Ginger and Smart

Australian luxury label GINGER and SMART is all about creating a distinct and inspiring product to market to a design-literate customer, both locally and internationally. The label was founded in 2002 by Sydney-based sisters, Genevieve and Alexandra Smart out of the desire to combine family talent to build a strong lifestyle brand. Ginger and Smart [...]
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Sydney shopping - Abbey’s Bookshop

Abbey’s Bookshop

Founded in 1968 and still an Australian-owned independent, Abbey’s Bookshop is the perfect place to satisfy your literary leanings or to find something special for that someone special in your life.
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Sydney dining - The Arthouse Hotel

The Arthouse Hotel

The School of Arts Building, dating back to 1836, now houses the most unique bar in Sydney, The Arthouse Hotel. A dynamic space, reflecting the splendor of the past juxtaposed against modern and functional design principles of the present, it creates a vibrant and energetic venue that reflects the cosmopolitan and cultural society that Sydney [...]
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