QV Guide Where To Shop This November
Between Black Friday, Christmas and the first stretch of summer, there’s plenty to shop for this season, and not all of it has to be for someone else. At QV Melbourne, new-season fashion, sneakers, beauty essentials and considered gifts are all within the one precinct. Shop a little more this month, and you might just get a little more in return. Consider this your guide to shopping the season.
Fashion
Start on Albert Coates Lane, which is home to Bassike and Assembly Label, two Australian labels known for their staples that you'll wear on repeat. Bassike's range is built on organic cotton, cut in relaxed shapes that work as well for a long lunch as they do at the office. Assembly Label takes a similar approach, with linen, fine knits and easy tailoring that make simple, versatile gifts.
For something more curated, Marais brings together designer labels from Europe and beyond across its men’s and women’s stores, a reliable stop for a standout piece this season. Incu pairs its own designs with a considered selection of international labels, plus homewares and accessories for anyone who is hard to buy for.
Streetwear & Footwear
Carhartt WIP has taken American workwear and turned it into a streetwear staple. Their workwear-inspired carpenter pants, heavyweight tees and workwear jackets are made to be worn and kept in rotation for years. A natural fit for anyone on your list with a relaxed style.
When it comes to sneakers, QV has you covered. Hype DC is the place for new releases and collaborations, with fresh styles landing regularly. Further along Albert Coates Lane, the New Balance Grey Store opened in June as Melbourne's first Grey Store, the brand's most elevated retail concept. Alongside the heritage silhouettes New Balance is known for, it carries the Made in USA and Made in UK collections, exclusive collaborations and limited-edition releases that are hard to find elsewhere.
Accessories & Travel
If someone on your list has travel plans, start at July. Its luggage ranges from carry-ons for a weekend away to larger checked cases for longer trips, with personalisation options that make each piece their own.
Close by is AS Colour. Best known for quality basics, and its caps, totes and bags are made for everyday carrying. Melbourne-founded Paire looks after the essentials most of us forget to pack. Its socks are made from Australian merino wool and organic cotton, and its underwear is designed for all-day comfort: a gift for anyone who appreciates things made well.
Beauty & Gifting
Aesop’s festive collection, ‘A time to embrace’, is built around the journey home, with gift kits spanning fragrance, body care, incense and candles. Gentle Embraces and Touching Gestures are considered gifts on their own, and Aesop’s in-store consultants are on hand to help. Hairhouse offers professional haircare, styling tools and gift packs at a range of price points.
More to Explore
There’s plenty more to explore across the precinct. Head to The Ugg Shop for the full range of sheepskin boots from an Australian icon, and A.P.C. for pared-back Parisian style. Song for the Mute, Monsterthreads, Via Artists and American Rag round out the offering, with something to suit almost anyone on your gift list.
Shop More Get More.
From 9 to 29 November, spend $250 or more in a single transaction on fashion, accessories or gifting at QV, upload your receipt and receive a QV e-gift card valued up to $200, while the prize pool lasts. Terms and conditions apply, see here for full details.