Find Your Favourite Labels

One way to solve any feelings of homesickness is to hit the shops for some retail therapy, but sometimes you just can’t find the things you’d usually buy back in Blighty. Perhaps the spandex allure of Supre just isn’t cutting it, or you’re lost without a decent pair of Nike Air Max. Fear not, as we’ve scouted out all the best places to pick up the labels you love, that won’t make you feel like you’re in fancy dress.

Melbourne houses some great stores that have made their way to Australian shores, much to our delight. When you see the laurel wreath of Fred Perry, it’s hard not to think of the great British summer. Housing stylish menswear, you’ll find the boutique store located in the fashionable Little Collins Street, which will help to compliment your London look.

Don your freshest Fred polo, sip on some Pimms and enjoy a leisurely game of tennis – or just pose down your local pub if you’re the kind of Fred Perry wearer we think you are! Don’t forget, they also do great trainers! When you’re looking for some well-fitted basic clothing that doesn’t break the bank, Uniqlo is always the best bet at home.

To help shake away your withdrawal symptoms for easy leisure wear, Melbourne is soon to be the first Australian city to get their very own Uniqlo store located in the Melbourne Emporium. Seeing the giant letters in front of the Gap store can ease any anxiety caused by the struggle to find sophisticated attire in Australia.

The British are recognized for their refined outlook on fashion and you can maintain this whilst enjoying the Aussie lifestyle – just head to La Trobe Street to find the U.S label that we all know and love. Stay classy and remember, you don’t need to wear board shorts to fit in.