shak Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 hey everyone im new here and in oz,moved to sydney last saturday...in the uk I mainly shopped at zara or topshop,and wondering if you guys would know what the equivalent here would be?I know that sydney has a zara but noticed that they dont have a childrens department?where else could I purchase nice clothes for kids.I loved zaras children department and never really shopped anywhere else for my little one,so was abit disappointed they dont do clothes for kids any replies will be appreciated thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tina0101 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I've struggled to find an equivalent to the UK shops. Supermarkets like target and Kmart have a fairly decent selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Try Myers or David Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 OshKosh for kids. They have retail outlets at places like DFO up here but I don't know about Sydney http://www.oshkosh.com.au/categories/517-oshkosh-outlet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Pumpkin Patch is another good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Order on line and have it delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I would second the votes for Oshkosh and Pumpkin Patch (both have stores in Sydney) although both DJs and Myer have good quality children's clothing as well. I must admit I prefer Oshkosh and Pumpkin Patch though. I don't go to everyday department stores so can't offer a personal recommendation but my SIL swears by Target kids clothes so that might be worth checking out as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 We have Zara & Topshop here in Perth isn't there any in Sydney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrutineer Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 The best place to shop in Australia is the UK, via the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 The best place to shop in Australia is the UK, via the internet. Let me fix that up for you.. In some circumstances the best place to shop in Australia is the UK, via the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Online via UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrutineer Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Let me fix that up for you.. In some circumstances the best place to shop in Australia is the UK, via the internet. Struggling to think of many things cheaper in Australia than the UK to be frank, but I'm open to enlightenment, as ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shak Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 thanks for the replies,I'll try out the ones that have been recommended... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shak Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Que Sera, Sera they do have a zara,but no kids wear.I dont really know if sydney has a topshop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Que Sera, Sera they do have a zara,but no kids wear.I dont really know if sydney has a topshop... I think there is one in the CBD in Market street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FatCats Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 hey everyoneim new here and in oz,moved to sydney last saturday...in the uk I mainly shopped at zara or topshop,and wondering if you guys would know what the equivalent here would be?I know that sydney has a zara but noticed that they dont have a childrens department?where else could I purchase nice clothes for kids.I loved zaras children department and never really shopped anywhere else for my little one,so was abit disappointed they dont do clothes for kids any replies will be appreciated thanks Both Zara and Topshop in Sydney Pitt Street area. Witchery kids? I would also try the outlet at Birkenhead point (nice views too) as there are plenty of great shops there, or one of the big malls such as Bondi Junction or Hornsby. Most of the UK stores also deliver now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Struggling to think of many things cheaper in Australia than the UK to be frank, but I'm open to enlightenment, as ever! Price obviously is a consideration, but as the GBP continues to strengthen less so. The convenience of not having to wait for delivery - or pay for international postage for returns - trounces 'cheaper' for me in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyraceway Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Struggling to think of many things cheaper in Australia than the UK to be frank, but I'm open to enlightenment, as ever! Zara is cheaper in Aus than the UK. However, it is Zara. And Zara sells pretty low-quality clothing, by and large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitescargot Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 hey everyoneim new here and in oz,moved to sydney last saturday...in the uk I mainly shopped at zara or topshop,and wondering if you guys would know what the equivalent here would be?I know that sydney has a zara but noticed that they dont have a childrens department?where else could I purchase nice clothes for kids.I loved zaras children department and never really shopped anywhere else for my little one,so was abit disappointed they dont do clothes for kids any replies will be appreciated thanks Find your nearest Trade Secret store, it looks like there's about 7 of them in Sydney. They're a lot like TK Maxx in the uk and sell lots of usually more expensive kids brands including Oshkosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Find your nearest Trade Secret store, it looks like there's about 7 of them in Sydney. They're a lot like TK Maxx in the uk and sell lots of usually more expensive kids brands including Oshkosh. I know there is a 'Trade Secret' in Penrith, and a 'Rivers' shop too. I don't know where parents go to shop for their kids - Target, Kmart, Big W, 'Less than Best' (Best and Less!), Lowes. Target always seems OK to me. I buy a lot of my outer clothes from charity shops, or retro shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shak Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 thanks everyone for the help...the shopping mall with the view sounds nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrutineer Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Price obviously is a consideration, but as the GBP continues to strengthen less so. The convenience of not having to wait for delivery - or pay for international postage for returns - trounces 'cheaper' for me in most cases. It depends on the article though. For instance, I wanted a book a few months ago that was £15 in the UK, but $60 in Australia, so I bought it on Amazon and it was here 10 days later. Same thing with a box set I wanted. £50 on Amazon UK, but $40 per series (10 series) in the ABC Shop, the only place I could find it, making it $400 in Australia. I'm happy to wait a few days to save hundreds of dollars. It's about purchasing power as much as exchange rates. Aussie wages relative to Aussie prices are weaker than UK wages relative to UK prices. But there are other advantages to Australia that make it worthwhile to be here. Lots of them - retail prices are not one of them and I won't lie to myself about it because I just don't see the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I bought some clothes on line from M&S, and unusually some of the sizing wasn't right. Posted them back, cost far too much, so if that happens again I will offer them for sale here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 The most important lesion in life? Without doubt what we desire can ruin us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 The most important lesion in life? Without doubt what we desire can ruin us. Yes an important lesion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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