Shopping Down Under
Shopping Down Under The Australian shopping experience offers a vast range of both imported and locally-made goods. Local products include the inevitable toy koalas, kangaroos and wombats. But many local fashion designers are making names for themselves. In tune with the laid back ‘Down Under’ lifestyle, Aussie designs tend to be more casual and comfortable than those from Europe. Notable local brands include Sass and Bide, Carla Zampatti, Jag, and Adele Palmer. Locally-mined opals are one of the best buys in Australia but you really need to know what you’re doing when shopping for any kind of gemstone. And of...