Melbourne label Gorman have recently set up shop in Adelaide, and it's a perfect down to earth…read morealternative to complement the flashier side of label-loving Rundle Street. Artisan, colourful and more exotic than my own wardrobe, while Gorman isn't my exact cup of tea and I haven't bought a lot in the store - it does have the occasional piece I adore (those leopard pony skin boots from last season!) and is definitely worth a visit. The vibe is homespun eclectica: wood, earthy trinkets with pops of bright colours. Lots of African prints and quality fabrics, sweeping rather than body conscious cuts. It's grown up, intelligent quirk: the Frankie girls eat this stuff up. As well as the main line they offer and organics range and a friggen sweet selection of shoes. It's a lovely, spacious store that invites you in - an atmosphere strengthened by the friendly and helpful (though not intrusive) sales staff. Gorman is also committed to sustainable fashion and production processes, which makes them a winner in my book.

I come to Gorman to look, not touch, and certainly not to buy. Unless I win the lottery, now…read morewouldn't that be nice. I genuinely like their clothing, but I wouldn't necessarily wear all of it, it's a little too haute-couture meets Ken Done for me. I still admire all the fabulously made and organic clothing available to people. Exclusivity sucks, unless you're the one who can afford to be exclusive. I seriously would save up for half a year in order to buy a pair of shoes here, buy 10 pairs and then be known as the girl who lives in a dumpster with amazing shoes. Their shoes are simply beautiful, and I recommend checking them out for hot dates, parties, comfy leather work platforms or wedges. Beware: once in, you may find yourself with a serious case of new lottery dream items.

I'm not one to normally go to proper clothes shops. I would rather just buy my clothes from…read moredepartment stores where I feel a lot less self conscious. However one day my friend was over from interstate and dragges me in here when we went shopping at Harbour Town. Honestly I am so glad she did. This store stocks clothes for larger women. They only stock size 14 and upwards. So you don't have to deal with getting nasty looks from size 10 and 12's because they won't be in this shop. They ahve some really nice stuff in here. As well as some very unique clothing. I would never normally go to one of their stores at another location as they can be expensive and I just wouldn't spend that kind of money on clothes. However being at Harbour Town this is like a clearance outlet so all end of season stuff and the likes come here. I managed to get a georgous summer tank top for only $10 and a tank top for only $5. y friend bought a beautiful long dress to wear to a Xmas party for only $15! They have some amazing clothing and dresses, even some great formal wear. I will definitely be checking out the stock each time I go to Harbour Town from now on.

I don't shop in this store because everything is exclusively sized for curvier ladies, it's so…read moreexclusive in fact, that if you are more petite and you happen to roll in here with the intention of buying a present for one of your curvier girlfriends, don't expect to get a warm welcome. There are some cheaper items here that's for sure, and I will say that there are some quite nice items of clothing. The merchadising though... some weird chic with puppet strings which reminds me of a drag show posted up in the window. shudder worthy.

This boutique is one of my all time favorite shops in Adelaide. Yes it is pricey, but there are…read moresome brands in here that I love, Custo Barcelona being one of them. The name of this multi-level shop originates from its history being a Chinese import shop in its heyday. It now stocks trendy clothing for men & women as well as accessories. Club goers rejoice! Be sure to bring your credit card! Style does not come cheap.

23/12/2011 If there's one thing that turns on a…read moresophisticated Aussie gentleman like me is a hot girl, with a hot body, in a sexy hot dress. Miss Gladys Sym Choon provided that for me. A sexy girl in a sexy dress is a certainty to be spotted at least once in a visit to Rundle Mall, Adelaide. Come here on any given weekday and you'll believe me. It's only a matter of time before you suddenly turn your head towards that girl's direction...I remember an American businessman friend of mine that told me, "When I visited Australia for the first time, and I saw how beautiful Aussie women were, I knew it was highly likely that I could get into trouble. And I'm married." This isn't an understatement. I've fallen victim to the lure of Aussie women several times before. I especially loved the music that was playing. It's hard not to like a store when they have a playlist of a Sade song, followed by 'World Tour' by 'A Tribe Called Quest'. Frilly at the top, and skimpy and tight around the waist and legs. The prices are higher than usual, and you can get far classier dresses for a lower price. Miss Gladys Sym Choon still deserves a lot of credit for its designs from the Malaysian designer. Although designs can be simple and of one bright colour (my top two colours from this store are bright red or metallic black), there are other items on offer, and you've gotta appreciate that they've allocated a generous section for menswear too. Though not the best on prices, Miss Gladys Sym Choon do dresses very, very well. It was funny, because once I asked the shop assistant for a sexy dress, he was on fire and picked out five different colours without any hesitation! The other girls downstairs saw what was happening and they laughed when I said, "She's tryin', I'm buyin!'" LOL For those of us blokes who randomly suddenly get a testosterone hit while shopping, Miss Gladys Sym Choon will cause your jaws to drop. Thank you so much. The best way to end my day. I left there thinking, "Damn girl, you looked sexy in those tight dresses. Sexy, sexy, sexy." This store, like the Sade song, "gave me a kiss of life."

I always see things friends have bought from this store and it makes me want to go there. So I do…read more But when it is me that goes in, I can never find ANYTHING! The shoes are always unnecessarily over the top, the jumpers or jackets covered in more vinyl and synthetics than you can poke a burning stick at. Tackitty tack tack. I've been in many times, no staff member has ever acknowledged me let alone spoken to me and queried if I needed assistance. They must have decent stuff their sometimes, I see my friends sporting them all the time. I don't quite know what's going on. There's definitely no where else called LAX. Maybe you should head in there and see if you can find good things. Fashion is generally subjective, don't simply trust my judgement.

I used to wander past this store - located near the David Jones Food Court - never really tempted…read moreto go in, until I spied an Ellery piece on the rack. The surprise of seeing one of Australia's biggest young designers inside drew me inside. I had actually assumed from the outside that LAX was more a street fashion/ men's store, with all the sneakers on display, and the name 'LAX' as well. But glancing through the racks I was pleasantly surprised by the selection: lots of big name and hard-to-find-in-Adelaide designers like Antipodium, Jesse Hill, Josh Goot and the like, as well as bits from cheaper fashion labels like Minkpink. Yet, despite having some amazing labels on offer, something has stopped me from really liking and frequenting this store. It could be that the selection isn't huge, or the general food court ambiance, or the uninviting decor. Or it could be their edit of the labels just isn't really my style - it feels street/ surf/ skate even though it has a lot of higher end pieces, I can't put my finger on it.

I'm quite amazed this mens wear shop has survived here for so long but it must be doing something…read moreright. Once inside I discovered their prices are ok and not as expensive as the big stores. There's a good range of sizes, styles from casual to formal and a few accessories a man might need like ties, cufflinks (formal of course), socks, scarves and a small range of shoes. Overall a good selection plus there's always the sales rack on hand for a rummage baragin hunt.

I was so excited when I saw the name of this store…read more I consider my personal style to be hobo chic, and it is very hard to source adequately dirty and torn clothing and beaten up shoes from even from the best of the salvation army op shops. However, upon entering inside I must say I was a little bit disappointed. There wasn't even one bedraggled vagrant in sight. It was not as I expected, there was not a line trolleys, laden with bottle and cans, parked out the front, and on the whole, the place did not have the putrid aroma of rotting eggs. Instead, I was met with a well dressed man vending slacks and collared shirts, and, i might add, in pristine condition.

General Pants is where I generally start off my shopping adventures within the city. They stock a…read moregreat range of "hipster" clothing. Yes I went there, and I said it. All the things we stereotype about hipsters' fashion sense, they stock. But I suppose, stereotypically, they are a fashionable bunch. The store is split between two storeys. Women's on the ground floor, men's upstairs. Now as far as I'm aware, I am a male, so I have not seen too much of the bottom floor. A mysterious and eerie place it is. I often head right upstairs to the men's area. At the back of the top floor is the shoes and gifts section. They have some pretty interesting gift items. Novelties and books that I have not seen elsewhere in Adelaide. I could quite easily walk into this store and spend thousands, unfortunately at this stage in my life I doubt I'll have that much in excess funds.

Yes, yes, yes it's a hipster clothing store. But whatever, it stocks some nice clothing and in…read moreAustralia you gotta just run with that (Madewell, j crew and just like everyone else - please head the globalisation call k thanks). I just really like the sales assistants; sometimes I admit I don't want help and for them to just go away. But when you do need help they are just super helpful! and so friendly - so mega props. Plus I bought the FLUFFIEST jumper from there, it's like wearing a kitten. But, like, a kitten didn't die. So all good.

07/01/2012 This is a rare moment where I can definitely say,…read more"Every time I walk in, I yelp my pants." I give a loud round of applause to Joseph, because his store deserves every 5 of these stars. I'm very surprised I'm the first to review this one, because Joseph Uzumcu is an absolute memorable standout along Gawler Place, and as he points out, "The European style and atmosphere...will take men of all ages to one of the finest selections of attire and accessories in this country." Sure, there are other men's fashion stores around Rundle Mall to choose from, but Joseph Uzumcu: "...use[s] simply exquisite fabrics, the range and diversity of the clothing, the product knowledge that Joseph and staff have and so freely share with clients is just phenomenal." If there was one thing I always remember about Joseph, is that he's got his own unique one-of-a-kind style, choice of fashion, and how he dresses like nobody else I've seen in Adelaide. Everytime I see him in Rundle Mall, he's so immaculately dressed. In other words, he doesn't wear the typical black suit and black pants. He's got his own awesome colours and I love that about him. And the one-on-one service from his staff members is so good and accurate, that they make sure the sizes are perfect for every single man that steps through and tries on their suits. Check out another quote from their website: "The feeling of putting on beautiful clothing is a wonderful experience for men of all ages." I couldn't agree more when I tried on his suits. I could go on about Joseph Uzumcu, his top fashion, great taste in clothing, the lower than average price points, but the fact that this store offers the finest and expensive suits for hire for a day (for those that can't afford to permanently buy it) is something that I love. Even the Graduating students that need a full outfit for their Year 12 formal or ball can hire one here for only $40!! My older brother needed all his groomsmen to rock up in brand new suits for his wedding day. I was one of the lucky groomsmen, and we all looked like fine gentlemen on his big day! The photos don't lie, even over time. Now does this sound like a store we all can support? If so, I encourage anyone to go in there and take a look! You won't be disappointed.

Joe is a fiery, passionate little unit but a legend nonetheless. Get in to JU if you're after the…read morebest quality suit you'll ever own or hire. The complimentary coffee while you get fitted carries a bit of a wallop if you're not expecting it. The staff are all-round champions; Dealing with Janelle in person and by email while I was organising mine and my groomsmens' suits was a real pleasure - a class act all the way. The email correspondence was always timely and the in-house tailoring service was always quick. One of my groomsmen got fitted 3 or 4 times and it was no problem at all. There is a great range of hire suits for weddings at a reasonable price and they come with all the trimmings (ties, cufflinks) This is not what I would call a place to consider penny-pinching. It is pricy but you get what you pay for absolutely 100%. My suit was 50% off on special as I also hired the groomsmens' suits through JU - not sure as to the permanency of that deal but it was a no-brainer for me at the time. I'm sure you could try and haggle with Joe if you were feeling saucy. That is also the one thing anyone thinking of shopping at JU should know - Joe is a salesman, first and foremost. A stockist of fine tailored wears, sure, but a salesman at heart. He loves to throw around numbers and push push push, but if you're patient and smart, you'll get a good deal. Be ready to negotiate!

The name states exactly what it does and that's specialising in clothing sizes for the larger…read morewoman. Black Apple is one brand which stands out as being the main brand and the colours and styles are varied. The sizes start at 14 (which I don't consider as large personally) and go all the way up to 34! Building self esteem is another good reason this shop is around as people are not limited for choice and have to resort to just donning a massive sheet like kaftan on, which is not very flattering. For the extra fabric involved in making a piece it is not expensive compared to standard sizes and besides, there are various price tags depending on what you like and what you can afford. So if you know of someone who is struggling to find clothes to fit them and getting a little depressed, this is a good store to go to for sizes and a friendly assisted service.

I was looking for an outfit for a wedding and being a plus size choices are very limited. I did a…read moresearch on google and came across The Special Size Company. I spent the next hour or so looking thru the web site and realised that I could get a nice stylish & flattering outfit. Finally I had hope. I contacted the store spoke to Michelle who was extremely helpful and nothing was a problem. It was refreshing to have good old fashioned customer service. I received my outfit and could not be happier. I live in Melbourne & I highly recommend "The Special Size Company" no matter what state you are in or what the occassion, they will be able to help you. Thank you Michelle.