Dresses & Fashion

The Dresses and Fashion in Queensland page provides links to fashion stores in Queensland, as well as sites with information on central shopping districts in Melbourne.

For as long as there have been women, we have been interested in the clothes we wear.  Centuries ago, it was about keeping up with the fashions in the royal court and looking like the powerful women of the day.

At the end of the 19th century, the first fashion designers appeared in Paris, with designers creating their own styles.  From the beginning of the 20th century, Paris became the capital of the world of fashion, with French designs affecting what women wore all over the world.

The end of the Second World War saw Paris lose its status as the exclusive fashion capital of the world.  Great designers now come from all parts of the globe, and many influential and original designers call Australia home.

Brisbane and Queensland are full of shopping opportunities for the fashion conscious.  Whether you’re interested in stylish casual collections or business apparel, formal dresses or vintage chic, there are plenty of places to find the perfect outfit, if you know were to look!

Boutique Dress Shop - http://www.thelittleblackdressshop.com.au/

Inspired by the couture salons of a bye-gone era and boutiques such as Didier Ludot’s La Petit Robe Noire in the Palais Royal, Paris, The Little Black Dress Shop provides women with an experience of the utmost luxury and style, paying homage to the enduring fashion phenomenon that is The Little Black Dress.

The 199 Latrobe Tce address is now home to a veritable emporium of luxury with the original store upstairs housing lingerie collections as well as hosiery, shoes and jewellery and The Little Black Dress Shop presenting a sublime selection of classic outerwear pieces.

Gathering chic and quality pieces from across the globe, The Little Black Dress Shop presents collections from Paul & Joe, Hugo Boss, By Malene Birger, Fillipa K, Maje, Hoss Intropia, Gerard Darel, Marc Cain, Little Joe, La Perla, Christies, Missoni and Wolford as well as impeccably crafted garments from local labels Grbac and Tijdelijk.

Fashion Boutique - http://www.kissesfashion.com.au/

Kisses is one of Brisbane’s first and leading fashion boutiques situated in the trendy James St precinct.

Kisses carries a gorgeous selection of women’s fashion and accessories from top National and International labels such as Willow, Collette Dinnigan Vanessa Bruno and Antik Batik. Kisses also stocks Cult denim brands Such as Hudson, Paige and Kasil.

Kisses continues to satisfy it’s clients with great basics, well fitting denim jeans, interesting styling pieces and gorgeous dress for that special occasion. Kisses offers expert advice teamed with a friendly, honest approach that keeps you coming back every time.

Fashion Label - http://www.bardot.net.au/

Known as one of one of Australia’s favourite fashion labels Bardot was launched in 1996 by Designer Carol Skoufis. From relatively small beginnings, a shop on Melbourne’s Bridge Road and a team of five, the company has grown to employ over 300 staff, open 28 stores and stock in Myers stores throughout Australia.

Bardot succeeded in building an iconic image of glamour with its signature sensual look and by getting the moment’s hottest looks on the shop floor first.

The brand’s strong international demand lead to Bardot stocking in exclusive boutiques across the globe. The company has also seen massive growth with its on-line store which is hit by hundreds of fashion hungry Australians on a daily basis.

Fashion Designer - http://www.bora.com.au/

Hwa Sook Lee Bora - the national multi award winning designer, is the conceptualiser at BORA.

Designing for both BORA and BORA COUTURE ranges, she focuses not on current fashion, but future directions, maintaining the high standard which has been associated with the label BORA.

Bora is recognised for her unique combination of textiles and design line. A purely individual approach is undertaken with every design.

Casual Wear - http://www.costamoda.com.au/

Our aim is to create relaxed casual wear through to soft subtle career dressing and evening classics, Costa Moda Resort Wear is a label for all seasons. Sheer flowing lines and simple feminine shapes provide the base for our fabulous range.

They combine to create a wearable collection that will take you through the cooler Autumn/Winter days, the breezy days of Spring and to the balmy Summer nights ahead.

Timeless quality designed to interchange, taking you from morning to night. Costa Moda is designed to be different yet classically simple.

Fashion Label - http://www.devarga.com.au/

The Elizabeth de Varga Exclusive Fashions label began in 1984 and has grown to be a recognised force in the fashion industry, particularly in bridal gowns and wedding dresses.

The label prides itself on innovative wedding dress design, quality manufacture and reliable delivery to clients, resulting in acknowledgement for design and quality in fashion awards throughout Australia.

The designer gowns have been worn throughout the world from London to Rome, through Israel and Saudi Arabia, America and Japan, Indonesian and New Zealand and, of course, every state in Australia.

Fashion Outlet - http://www.forevernew.com.au/

Forever New originated in 2006. Founding directors saw an opportunity to bring the latest international trends to Australia at unbeatable value, offering customers an irresistible new fashion destination.

Forever New has the internal ability to respond quickly to trends and introduce new styles every week, ensuring customers are always able to find the latest 'must have' items to add to their wardrobe, with prices to suit every budget.

In addition to clothing, we offer an extensive range of accessories including handbags, belts, footwear and jewellery - and of course the hot UK brand "Lipsy".

Boutique Fashion - http://italiaboutique.com.au/

Italia opened its doors early in 2001 and has been at the forefront of cutting edge designer import fashion on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

Showcasing a unique and impressive range of Italian and European labels our boutique is a concentrated collection of the best Italian fashion has to offer.

Italia has a huge global following and is usually the first stop for many of the loyal returning visitors to the beautiful beach side holiday destination. We have customers from London to Los Angeles, Melbourne to Montreal.