All The Best Menswear Stores In Melbourne

When it comes to shopping at the best menswear stores in Melbourne, there’s an almost insurmountable range of choices.

The city is a smorgasbord of eclectic style tribes (from high fashion lovers to classically coifed blokes in $2,000 loafers), and it goes without saying that Melbourne is still the best-dressed city in Australia.

For that very reason, we’ve compiled a short list of what we consider to be the best menswear stores in Melbourne. And despite what some would have you believe, there are colour options aplenty that go beyond black at these men’s clothing stores.

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The Best Menswear Stores In Melbourne

Knickerbocker, CBD

Knickerbocker has touched down in Melbourne, and it suits the city to a tee. The New York label’s new Russell Place flagship feels purpose-built for locals who live in denim, know good knitwear from bad, and appreciate any button-down that’s got a bit of backbone.

The space is compact, handsomely presented, and stocked with the brand’s full run of evergreen staples and seasonal drops, which all deliver on that clean, utilitarian look that Knickerbocker is known for. Consider it your new go-to for American workwear done the right way.

Address: 20 Russell Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone Number: 0418 804 946
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday (10 AM – 6 PM); Sunday  (11 AM – 5 PM)

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Nazario Parisi & Sons, Fitzroy

When it comes to Melbourne menswear brands, few have as serious milage as Nazario Parisi & Sons, a business born in 1977 from a Preston garage, revived in 2020 by the family with the same Italian-leaning eye for fabric, fit, and finish.

Today, the Fitzroy flagship on Smith Street anchors a full wardrobe, from knitwear and shirting through to jackets, suits, trousers, belts, and shoes, all of which is rooted in the brand’s Puglian heritage and Melbourne polish.

It’s clean, confident, and one of those brands that feels tailor-adjacent without the fuss. If you’re chasing thourghtfully considered staples with a touch of Euro flair, this is where you should start.

Address: 241 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Phone Number: 0473 538 347
Opening Hours: Wednesday – Saturday (11 AM – 5 PM); Sunday (11:30 AM – 4 PM)

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Marais Men QV, CBD

Marais is one of Melbourne’s strongest multi-brand luxury boutiques, presenting something like a sanctuary for the fashion-obsessed with a taste for the avant-garde. Inside, the you’ll find every brand plastered all over your feed, including the likes of Balenciaga, Loewe, Maison Margiela, Rick Owens, and more.

Curated with an editor’s eye rather than a department store sprawl, the boutique’s cultural credentials run deep, with moments that turned heads over the years such as Lanvin takeovers, Balenciaga anniversaries, and more. If you’re after something that most gents think you can only hold in your hands in Paris, London, or New York, you should drop in on Little Collins and see what it’s all about.

Address: Shop SW288 QV Melbourne 286 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC, 3000 Phone: +61 3 8658 9550
Phone Number: (03) 8658 9550
Opening Hours: Monday – Wednesday (11 AM – 6 PM); Thursday (11 AM – 7 PM); Friday (11 AM – 7:30 PM); Saturday (11 AM – 7 PM); Sunday (11 AM – 6 PM)

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Up There, CBD

Established in 2010, Up There has gone on to achieve cult status as one of the foremost purveyors of sneaker drops in Australia. With a mixture of high-end footwear and casual clothing labels (think Engineered Garments, Norse Projects and Nanamica). One-off and raffle-based launches are a regular occurrence here, so it’s always worthwhile ducking your head in to surveil the latest bit of kit that the hypebeasts are queuing for.

The store has just opened new doors on Flinders Lane (previously near Melbourne Town Hall), and it’s well-worth a trip just for the space alone. No matter if you’re after a pair of rare NBs or want to update the eyewear in time for summer, they’ll have you covered.

Address: 69 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone Number: (03) 9670 6225
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday (10 AM – 6 PM); Sunday  (11 AM – 4 PM)

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Carhartt WIP, CBD

As fashion lovers well know, ‘WIP’ is the edgier, cityscape-inflected diffusion of American workwear label Carhartt. The brand already operates an existing shopfront in Australia, but this second retail outpost – in the heart of Chinatown – brings WIP to the masses on a noticeably more epic scale.

With interiors by London-based Counterfeit Studio, the shop makes a striking impression even before you set foot inside. A bulbous 3D sculpture, visible from street level, recreates Carhartt’s iconic wave-like crescent logo – setting the stage for a shopping experience that is equal parts apparel, art, and lifestyle.

Working from a split-floor layout, the lower level is populated with a variety of WIP-branded menswear, womenswear, and accessories. If single-knee pants and the brand’s best-selling ‘OG’ chore coats aren’t really your vibe, there’s also a curated range of lifestyle goods. Be sure to check out the custom incense, made exclusively for this store, by local Melbourne purveyors.

Address: 348 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone Number: +61 437 079 060
Opening Hours: Monday – Wednesday (10 AM – 7 pm); Thursday (10 AM – 8 pm); Friday (10 AM – 9 PM); Saturday (10 AM – 7 PM); Sunday (11 AM – 6 PM)

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Handsom, Fitzroy

A Melbourne-founded brand that calls leafy Gertrude Street home, Handsom is a salve against the graphic-tee hype culture that now inundates so much of our collective Instagram feed.

Far from attention-seeking, Handsom’s designs are unpretentious and ideal for every day of the week, using a compelling range of fabrics that make each garment more interesting the more closely you look.

From boxy-cut Cuban collar shirts and lightweight trans-seasonal jackets, to an impressive range of knitwear, Hansom is well worth a visit the next time you’re brunching in Fitzroy.

Address: 163 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Phone Number: (03) 9078 7306
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday (10 AM – 6 PM); Sunday (11 AM – 5 PM)

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Henry Bucks, CBD

Without wanting to put too fine a point on it, every Melburnian man and his dog has probably heard of Henry Bucks. A sartorial institution, this family-owned haberdasher has been around for roughly a century, trafficking in smart ready-to-wear tailoring from a range of European makers such as Ermenegildo Zegna, Boglioli, and Richard James.

Tailored suits here can set you back as much as $4,500 – though the shop’s private label offering (‘Henry Sartorial’) is a more approachable way to tap into classic menswear, complete with European fabrics from mills like Dormeuil. Henry Bucks also has stores in Sydney, Noosa, Adelaide, and more locally, Chadstone and Crown.

Address: 320 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone Number: (03) 8102 4700
Opening Hours: Monday – Wednesday (9 AM – 5:30 PM); Thursday  (9 AM – 6 PM); Friday  (9 AM – 6:30 PM); Saturday  (9 AM – 5 PM); Sunday  (10 AM – 4:30 PM)

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Urahara, Collingwood

Formerly known as Godspeed and neatly tucked away in Melbourne’s inner north, Urahara focuses primarily on Japanese workwear brands that are made and designed “to last a lifetime”.

With heritage labels including Addict Clothes and Iron Heart on the shelves, the overall price-point here matches the quality; with the ready-to-wear offering rounded out by a few curious knicknacks including ceramics and high-brow instant coffee (that’s a thing?) supplied to the store by Lay Day.

An on-site repair/alteration service for denim is also available.

Address: 3 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Phone Number: 0400 810 266
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday (11 AM – 5 PM); Saturday (10 AM – 5 PM); Sunday  (11 PM – 4 PM)

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Informale, CBD

Sequestered away on the third floor of the heritage-listed Nicholas Building, Informale is one of Australia’s better-known ‘sportorial’ menswear labels to emerge over the past few years.

The brainchild of industry veteran Steve Calder, these days it does a generous amount of its business online: trading in simple, elegantly cut casual clothing that is in keeping with the devil-may-care energy of so many well-dressed Aussies.

Address: 186 Little Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday (11 AM – 6 PM); Saturday (10 AM – 5 PM); Sunday (12 – 5 PM)

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Incu, CBD

Originally a homegrown speciality store in Sydney, Incu has evolved to become one of the most influential fashion retailers in Australia – our answer to the Kapoks and Colettes (RIP) of the world.

On an otherwise unassuming patch of Albert Coates Lane (a short jaunt from the State Library), this multi-gender boutique is one of the few places in the country where you’ll find such an eclectic selection of bona fide capital-F fashion brands.

If popular labels like Salomon and Common Projects are still too ubiquitous for your liking, the store supplies a range of really cool stuff that you’ll be hard-pressed to find physical stock of domestically – think cult labels like J.W. Anderson and A-Cold-Wall.

Address: 12 Albert Coates Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone Number: (03) 9654 4725
Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday (10 AM – 7 PM); Friday (10 AM – 8 PM); Saturday  (10 AM – 6 PM); Sunday  (11 AM – 5 PM)

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dot COMME, CBD

Taking over two floors of Curtin House, dot Comme is as much an art and culture hub as it is one of the city’s most renowned purveyors of avant-garde fashion.

With an equally large selection of women’s apparel, the specialty here is niche, eye-wateringly expensive Japanese designer wear: ranging from Comme des Garçons to the blacked-out drapewear of Yohji Yamamoto – surely a minimalist fiend’s best friend.

Address: Curtin House, Level 3 & 4/252 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone Number: 0412 664 868
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday (11 AM – 6 PM); Sunday (12 AM – 5 PM);

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Prime Athletic, St Kilda

With its relatively accessible prices and focus on a range of international labels offering high-quality casual wear like denim, technical jackets and sneakers, Prime has built a reputation (since its inception in 1997) for doing the fundamental things really well.

Expect a range of international labels, including Nudie Jeans and Nike’s performance-driven ACG diffusion.

Address: 227 Barkly St, St Kilda VIC 3182
Phone Number: (03) 9537 0344
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday (10 AM – 6 PM); Saturday (10 AM – 5 PM); Sunday (11 AM – 4 PM)

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Pickings And Parry, Fitzroy

With niche, repro-inspired labels like Nigel Cabourn and Sugar Cane on tap, it’s little wonder why, over the years, Pickings and Parry has become the premier spot for high-quality workwear in Fitzroy. Truly, with such a wide selection of fashion labels – from all over Europe and Japan – there are few places in Melbourne (nay, Australia) where you’ll be able to find clothing like this.

Perhaps you’re looking for the ‘ultimate’ t-shirt made on period-correct circular knitting machines? Or how about a pair of selvedge denim? Made from yarn specifically, dyed and spun in Okayama? All that and more waits for you at Pickings and Parry, easily one of the best menswear stores in Melbourne.

Address: 166 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Phone Number: (03) 9417 3390
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday (10 AM – 6 PM); Sunday (11 AM – 4 PM)

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Double Monk, Fitzroy

A neighbourhood favourite in Fitzroy, Double Monk is among a handful of independent retailers in Australia where you can still peruse a decent selection of bench-grade footwear imported from Italy, Britain, and various other places in the EU.

A known quantity to those who are serious about classic men’s style, top-shelf shoe brands like John Lobb, Alden and Edward Green are the name of the game here. In addition to the main event, there’s also a good range of clothing and accessories on offer (the Fox umbrellas make wonderful gifts). In addition to its Melbourne store, you’ll also find Double Monk in the Strand Arcade (should you be shopping from Sydney).

Address: 53 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Phone Number: (03) 9417 3335
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Friday (11 AM – 5 PM); Saturday (11 AM – 4 PM)

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Robinson Man, Prahran

Located in Melbourne’s inner southeast, Robinson is a retailer committed to offering essential bits of men’s clothing underpinned by a contemporary, low-key aesthetic and superlative quality.

Alongside the likes of Aspesi and Massimo Alba – both Italian brands that are leaders in innovative manufacturing – this staple of the Melbourne retail scene also stocks its own white-label apparel. In particular, we’d highly recommend taking a look at the own-branded selection of knitwear: made using premium fibres of wool and cashmere, all sourced from Outer Mongolia.

A handful of brands specialising in accessories (e.g. Parisian leathermaker Jean Rousseau) also make this an appealing destination when you’re in dire need of a thoughtful gift or birthday present.

Address:487 High Street, Prahran VIC 3181
Phone Number: (03) 9510 0071
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday (10 AM – 5 PM); Sunday (10 AM – 4 PM)

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Modern Classic Shop, Fitzroy

A similar yet more curated concept to Pickings And Parry, Modern Classic Shop remains under the radar of most Melbourne garment hunters. Still, it’s one of those hidden gems you almost don’t believe exists till you walk through the door.

Stocking boutique brands such as L’impermeabile, C.O.F. Studio, and Astorflex, the modestly-sized showroom also offers house-label MCS-designed pieces, including knitwear, suiting and more. No matter the shape of the hole in your wardrobe, it’s almost certain that Modern Classic Shop will be able to fill it with something of enduring quality.

Address: 220 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Phone Number: (03) 9086 9836
Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday (11 AM – 5 PM); Friday (11 AM – 6 PM); Saturday (11 AM – 5 PM); Sunday (12 AM – 5 PM)

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1st Product, Hawthorn

With a knack for curating an airtight spread of t-shirts, jeans, jackets and other classic streetwear staples, Nicholas Angelopoulos’s 1st Product in Hawthorn is certainly worth a visit.

Getting in on the ground floor is a huge part of 1st Product’s appeal, which stocks brands such as Frog, Candice, Bricks & Wood, alongside the likes of The North Face and Patagonia.

Address: Shop 1, 673 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122
Phone Number: (03) 9818 8087
Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday (10 AM – 5:30 PM); Friday (10 AM – 6 PM); Saturday (10 AM – 7 PM)

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Swensk, CBD

Located just off Little Collins Street, Swensk is another light-filled minimalism lover’s delight – perfect for those who enjoy brands like James Perse or Paul Smith Design. The overarching theme here is really well-made things of a classical bent (e.g. leather jackets and sartorial menswear) sourced from throughout the Scandinavian world. Expect to find clean and only minimally branded apparel from the likes of J. Lindeberg, Filippa K and Hope Sthlm.

Address: Shop 1, 230 Little Collins Street, Melbourne Vic 3000
Phone Number: (03) 9663 4376
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday (11 AM – 6 PM); Saturday (10 AM – 5 PM)

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P. Johnson, CBD

Unlike the various other menswear stores to make our list – which mostly offer a selection of curated men’s fashion labels – the in-store experience at P. Johnson is a little more…individual. Better conceived of as a custom clothier, founder Patrick Johnson and his Head Tailor Tom Riley offer customers made-to-measure suiting, in addition to a selection of off-the-rack casualwear designed by the brand’s in-house team.

Frankly, the opportunity to lounge about in either of the brand’s two stores isn’t a bad reason to visit. There’s a townhouse-style setup in Windsor, ideal for long weekend fittings, while the showroom in the CBD is a little more convenient for those wanting to pop in on a lunch break or after work.

Most definitely among the best-known purveyors of Australian tailoring, this is a must-visit for any man (or indeed woman) who appreciates sartorial made-to-measure clothing with a lifestyle inflexion.

Address: Level 3/145 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone Number: (03) 9996 8594
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Friday (9 AM – 6 PM); Saturday (9 AM – 5:30 PM)

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Oscar Hunt, CBD

Akin to P. Johnson, Oscar Hunt is less a shop than it is an atelier for custom-made classic clothing.

A popular choice with wedding parties and those in need of a well-made dinner suit, the Melbourne outpost even comes complete with its own bar – an appropriate incentive when you’re trying to take in all the finer points of quality fabrics, trims and other details that will make their way into the suit you’re commissioning.

The brand also has a sister outpost in Sydney’s Strand Arcade.

Address: 3/43 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone Number: 0499 775 349
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Friday (8:30 AM – 6 PM); Saturday – Sunday (9 AM – 6 PM)

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The Sure Store, CBD

The Sure Store is another one of those streetwear-focused stores that regularly floods Melbourne with the latest drops.

Sneakers are a big game here, but accessories and modern apparel are just as forward, with top brands in the range like The Hundreds, New Balance, Nike, Adidas, Raised By Wolves, and For The Homies.

If you can’t head into their Manchester Lane store, give them a visit online and experience one of the best menswear stores in Melbourne.

Address: 273 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone Number: (03) 9663 7873
Opening Hours: Monday – Wednesday (10 AM – 7 PM); Thursday – Friday (10 AM – 9 PM); Saturday (10 AM – 7 PM); Sunday (11 AM – 6 PM)

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