Newtown Fashion and shopping

Shops, boutiques, bookstores and more

Looking for the perfect retail heaven? Designer boutiques, quirky gift emporiums and multiple book retailers are dotted along Newtown’s main drag. Explore the shops at the southern end of King Street for ethnic homewares, funky furniture shops and specialty items.

Bookworms can browse almost a million second-hand titles at cavernous Gould’s or try Elizabeth's (don’t miss the funny literary quote on the blackboard outside, updated daily). For new titles, check out Modern Times Bookstore (which doubles as an art store), Berkelouw (also great for book bags and other literary-inspired gifts) and Better Read Than Dead.

Seeking quirky presents? Pentimento sells recipe books, funky knickknacks, stamp and ink sets, Mud ceramics and chunky Elk jewellery. Octopus Design is chockas with novelty items, kitchenware, ipad cases, lush candles and a great selection of irreverent greeting cards. You’ll find all manner of movie, art, music and political posters at Blue Dog Posters and Prints, and for cuppa-lovers, you can’t go past T2’s pretty cups, gorgeous tea-pots and large variety of leaf teas.

For retro and vintage fashion, flick through the racks at Cream on King, Three 5 Nine King, Mulberry Street Vintage Designer Boutique and Retrospec’d, for starters. Head to Maple for cool labels; Yoshi Jones for Japanese-inspired fashions, Monster Threads for quirky tees, Quick Brown Fox for dresses and Oat Designs for chic, timeless pieces.

Newtown’s cool cat vibe intensifies at the southern end of the strip. Be tempted by rugs and bowls at Afghan Interiors, the vintage teak furniture from the 50s, 60s and 70s at Envision54, or a range of time-warp collectables at Newtown Old Wares. Other must-see stores include All Buttons Great And Small, Etelage for beads, and the Fiji Market for a staggering range of spices and cheap homewares.

• All Buttons Great and Small Inner Sydney, Sydney, Newtown

  If you were wondering where Nicole Kidman's buttons from Moulin Rouge came from, or where the fasteners on the Bananas in Pyjamas tops came from, look...

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• Stacks of Wax Inner Sydney, Sydney, Newtown

  Stacks of Wax has been selling candles and candle-making supplies for 20 years. The exclusive range that's sold in-store are hand-made in the Newtown ...

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• Sydney Rock 'n' Roll and Alternative Market Inner Sydney, Sydney, Newtown

  The Sydney Rock and Roll and Alternative Market is the ultimate subculture market with over 70 amazing stalls. The market features Rock and Roll, alte...

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• Blue Dog Posters Inner Sydney, Sydney, Newtown

  The largest online poster shop in Australia, Blue Dog Posters' lone retail location is right in the heart of Newtown up the road from the train statio...

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• Oat Designs Inner Sydney, Sydney, Newtown

  Oat designs has been established since the late 2008, it has always focused on creating timeless unique fashion for ladies who have a very individual ...

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• Kerrie Lowe Gallery Inner Sydney, Sydney, Newtown

  From household wares to intricate clay figures, the gallery features an array of ceramic pieces. The Kerrie Lowe Gallery focuses on contemporary ceram...

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• Egg Records Inner Sydney, Sydney, Newtown

  Spend an afternoon flipping through CDs and vinyls at Newtown's Egg Records. The store's original location and lone Sydney store sits in the heart of ...

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• Jennifer Regan Inner Sydney, Sydney, Newtown

  Classic sophistication is evident in the fall and drape of each bridal gown. Hand crafted detailing and the sourcing of exquisite and exclusive fabric...

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• Beehive Gallery Inner Sydney, Sydney, Newtown

  From bags and jewellery to pottery and paper crafts, everything found inside Newtown's Beehive Gallery is made by hand. More of a group of small galle...

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• Holy Kitsch! - Newtown Inner Sydney, Sydney, Newtown

  Featuring as many ethically sourced and Fair Trade items as possible, Holy Kitsch! boasts an array of art, gifts and collectibles that are quirky, edg...

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