The City:
A guide to luxury shopping

18 JANUARY 2023

When it comes to luxury shopping in Brisbane, the heart of The City is undeniably the place to visit. Here you’ll find high-end international fashion brands filling the storefronts along Edward and Queen Street Mall and throughout QueensPlaza, Tattersall’s Arcade and Brisbane Arcade. Below we’ve detailed which labels and stores you can find in the centre of Brisbane and where they’re located, along with a few places to pitstop for drinks and eats while you shop.

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Tattersall’s Arcade 

Start your luxury shopping expedition inside the historic Tattersall’s Arcade located on the iconic Queen Street Mall. Wander through the one-level arcade, which opened in 1926, and explore luxury goods stores Longchamp, Hunt Leather and Furla, jewellers Canturi and Lannah Dunn Fine Jewellery, Optiko eyewear and A.G Designer Jeweller

Fuel your shopping adventure thanks to Italian café Marchetti Café, a top spot for a coffee power-up, think Italian espresso, sweets, wine and homestyle food. 

Edward Street 

Edward Street is one of The City's premier high-fashion streets - from international luxury brands to independent local boutiques, it’s the spot to find sought-after, luxury and unique high fashion. 

Discover a range of upmarket men's designer stores including Mitchell Ogilvie, Canali and The Modern Gentry. For the ladies, you’ll find second-hand boutique Designer Archives. For unique gifts or jewellery, head straight to luxury stores Montblanc, Cartier, Hermes, Hardy Brothers and Tag Heuer

Shopped up an appetite? Try Le Bon Choix for a snack, Port Office Hotel for a gastropub meal, and Walter’s Steakhouse and Wine Bar or Moo Moo The Wine Bar and Grill for an indulgent meal and cocktail (or two).  

QueensPlaza 

QueensPlaza houses three storeys of high-end brands and Australian labels, including Queensland’s flagship David Jones. 

On the ground floor discover a mecca of luxury brands, including Balenciaga, Burberry, Tiffany and Co., Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Bvlgari, Paspaley, Salvatore Ferragamo, Dior, Yves Saint LaurentFendi and Mimco. On the upper level you'll find high-end fashion labels, Camilla, Alice McCall, Zimmerman, Sass & Bide, Viktoria & Woods, Gorman, Aje and Scanlan Theodore along with Mecca Cosmetica and Aesop

Prefer to have someone do the heavy lifting for you? David Jones Personal Shopping Service is for you. Relax in a private suite as David Jones expert personal shoppers create a bespoke shopping list and experience. Available by appointment only.  

Conclude your shopping day with a laneway adventure and stop in for afternoon tea or an aperitivo at one of Burnett Lane’s hip cafes and bars - Felix for Goodness, Super Whatnot or Brew Café and Wine Bar are top picks in our books.  

Brisbane Arcade 

Is there anything more luxurious than wearing an item that was made just for you? Step into Brisbane Arcade and meet The City’s top artisans. On the gallery level find more than a dozen local small-scale jewellers including, Stones Diamond Reing Specialists, Robert White Jewellers and Pandora.  

On the ground-level find local fashion designers, Pia Du Pradal, Maiocchi and others who mostly make their collections and clothing right here in Brisbane. Well-known fashion brand Tengdahl even has a private sewing studio on the upper level of the arcade. 

For a break, head to the lower floor for a coffee and high tea at the Keri Craig Emporium Coffee Lounge, or to the top floor for high tea at the quaint and charming old world Room With Roses

Friends enjoying a drink at Riverbar.