Tales Of The City

The metropolis of Melbourne offers fresh finds at every turn. Jessica-Belle Greer tells of a visit full of multicultural flavours, sartorial sights and world-class art – plus a sweet new stay

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Melbourne is consistently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities and it’s easy to see why when exploring its ever-evolving scenes. As the unofficial capital of culture, it’s a mecca of inspiration and innovation, where you’ll always find something new. The birthplace of broccoli coffee, the feature-length film and Cate Blanchett, it’s as bursting with ideas as it is creatives.

Getting lost in such a bustling place is all part of the fun. Ambling past its historic buildings, modern museums and street buskers, it’s clear this city welcomes all walks of life. With unique boutiques popping up on every corner, you’ll soon be dressing like a Melburnian, too.

SARTORIAL STEPS

There’s seemingly no end of independent designers and boutiques to visit in Melbourne. Luckily, Donna Cameron and Briar Jasper-Batson of Fashion by Foot have done the hard yards for us, mapping out the best stops for their tours available in the city centre and suburbs Fitzroy and Brunswick. They take the format of intimate walking workshops where attendees can view the latest collections and get to know the designers during private viewings. As champions of ethical style, Donna and Briar take shopping seriously, and believe in buying special pieces that really suit you and will outlast any fast-fashion cycle.