What’s New: The Melbourne Store Openings To Get Around This Year

As summer comes to an end, we’re seeking solace in retail therapy. Melbourne’s northside has gained several new neighbours, from multi-brand and unisex fashion boutique Mane in Collingwood to internet-loved menswear label Front Office in Fitzroy. Down south, shoppers have been treated to the openings of Frank Green in Chadstone Shopping Centre and Adore Beauty in Southland Shopping Centre. And checks notes, it’s only March. This year’s set to be a good one.

Finesse Fitzroy

Women’s sneaker and streetwear retailer Finesse has opened a new flagship in Fitzroy. The space, designed in collaboration with Boom Studios, is fitted out in monochromatic hues and futuristic furnishings. After almost a decade in business, the sleek interior is reflective of the boutique’s dedication to modern design. “This space encapsulates our brand ethos – contemporary yet timeless, refined yet welcoming,” founder Murata Prajumas says. Curated footwear collections sit on display, featuring limited-edition sneaker drops by brands like Nike, Salomon, New Balance and Adidas.

Location:
240 Gertrude St, Fitzroy

Hours:
Tues to Sat 11am–5pm
Sun 12pm–4pm

Frank Green Chadstone

Frank Green has opened its first-ever physical store in Chadstone Shopping Centre. After 11 years, the reusables brand has made its foray into the bricks-and-mortar space. The sleek open-plan store features 1600 ceramic chrome bottles made from 90 per cent recycled stainless steel. Here in this futuristic fit-out, customise your bottles with various colourways, use its on-the-spot monogramming service and recycle old water bottles.

Location:
Shop K0109 Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone

Hours:
Mon to Wed 9am–5:30pm
Thu to Sat 9am–9pm
Sun 10am–7pm

Radical Yes North Melbourne

Nine years ago, Melbourne footwear label Radical Yes opened a small store in North Melbourne. The aptly named Fitting Salon is still here to this day. It’s been given a bold refurbishment by local interior architecture firm Molecule Studio, who’ve transformed the intimate space into one that prioritises an ease of movement. Its iconic chartreuse velvet curtains are still hanging, but are now complemented by injections of cobalt blue, Radical Yes’ funky footwear and playful accessories sing.

Location:
554 Queensberry St, North Melbourne

Hours:
Mon to Sat 10am–5pm
Sun 11pm–4pm

Mane Collingwood

Home to some of the most exciting local and international fashion brands, Mane is one of Collingwood’s most talked about sartorial destinations. Headed by Lauren Nicholls, the founder of Albert Park’s Stable, Mane brings an eclectic mix of designers – like Alix Higgins, Martine Rose and Ganni – to its open-plan corner building. “It’s not-so-quiet luxury,” Nicholls tells Broadsheet.

Location:
Level 1, 10 Peel Street, Collingwood

Hours:
Mon to Sat 10am–6pm
Sun 11am–5pm

Top Floor Gallery Collingwood

Vintage fanatics, rejoice. Top Floor Gallery has relocated, bringing its hand-picked, pre-loved designer and streetwear pieces inspired by Japan and Europe to Wellington Street. Free-standing racks, a handbag wall and an expansive floorplan allow distinctive pieces to shine. It’s Y2K, industrial and cool; absolutely peak Melbourne.

Location:
7/166 Wellington St, Collingwood

Hours:
Mon to Sat 11am–6pm
Sun 12pm–5pm

Adore Beauty Southland

Twenty-five-year-old online stalwart Adore Beauty has taken the physical retail plunge and opened its first store. Situated in Southland Shopping Centre, Adore Beauty has created an inviting shopping experience, with 50 cherrypicked brands (out of 2000) in-store. Expect names like Cera Ve, La Roche-Posay and Alpha-H. Every purchase comes with a Tim Tam, a nod to its above-and-beyond customer service. The beauty retailer has now opened its second location at Watergardens Shopping Centre.

Location:
Shop 2020, Level 2, 1239 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham

Hours:
Mon to Wed 9am–5.30pm
Thu & Fri 9am–9pm
Sat 9am–5pm
Sun 10am–5pm

Hommey Fitzroy

Local homewares brand Hommey started off selling just cushions a mere five years ago. Now, it's opened its third Melbourne store. The colourful lifestyle label’s newest location is spacious and inviting, with soft curves and a muted colour palette. Here, homebodies can browse its selection of sleepwear, bedding, and kitchen and bathroom essentials.

Location:
2/131 Smith Street, Fitzroy

Hours:
Mon to Sat 10am–5pm
Sun 10am–4pm

Front Office Fitzroy

Contemporary menswear label Front Office has set up shop on Smith Street. About a year ago, the brand was known as Queensland Football Club – an internet joke turned football merch label. Now, it’s a fully fledged fashion label making wardrobe staples with a vintage workwear twist. The shop space doubles as founder Ken Sakata’s filming backdrop, office and studio. On weekends, it’s open to the public.

Location:
63 Smith Street, Fitzroy

Hours:
Sat & Sun 10am–4pm

Paire QV

Paire launched in 2020 with just one product offering: a pair of socks. Half a decade later, the undergarment and basics label has opened its second store. Next to Marais and Aesop in QV, Paire’s new concept store features its entire range, from bras to T-shirts to loungewear. A bold, curved red wall serves as the centrepiece for its CBD location, proving socks and jocks are anything but boring.

Location:
Shop R01-096, QV Melbourne Shopping Centre, Melbourne

Hours:
Sun to Fri 10am–6pm
Sat 10am–7pm

Clothing the Gaps Brunswick

Clothing the Gaps has moved from its original Brunswick HQ to a new space just 750 metres down the road. The Aboriginal-led social enterprise and streetwear label has found a smaller, sunlit location to call home. Clothing the Gaps will now be slinging its purpose-driven wares from the corner of Sparta Place.

Location:
Shop 18, 459A Sydney Road, Brunswick

Hours:
Mon 1pm–5pm
Tue to Fri 10am–5pm
Sat 11am–4pm
Sun 11am–3pm

This article was updated to include new openings.