MARAIS
Melbourne has never seen anything like Marais – where the intellect and the aesthetic combine to create a cosmopolitan fashion experience unsurpassed for its elegant savoir-faire.
Inspired by the eclectic Parisian quarter from which it takes its name, Marais perfectly reflects the sensibilities that underpin that quietly celebrated fashion and cultural epicenter. The ancient core of Paris, the Marais is a bewitching blend of modern style and old world mystery – home to tiny, tangential streets that meander intriguingly past gilded gates and graceful gardens, hidden sumptuous mansions, and a bustling profusion of bistros, new designers, and curiosity shops.
Comprising a rich ethnic mix enfolded around the remains of the old Jewish quarter, this inspiring Parisian neighborhood draws a creative crowd of artists and young professionals who dally on the cafe terraces and live in the small, crooked apartments above. Quintessentially French in outlook, Marais takes the diversity of the Marais quarter to heart, introducing for the very first time to the Melbourne market an exclusive range of distinctive International designers each handpicked for their sophistication, individuality, and flair. Like its namesake, a visit to Marais holds a sense of mystery and intrigue, tumbling you into a world far removed from the every day.
Located on the first floor of the Royal Arcade, Marais is accessed via an enigmatic staircase that acts as a deliberate veil for the enchantment that awaits. The stairwell miraculously opens into an expansive white space filled with natural light from large glass windows that overlook the hustle and bustle of Lt. Collins Street. French paneled white and dark wood walls, chevron parquetry floors, and refined furniture create the perfect backdrop for racks of exquisite garments artfully placed around the store.
IVY LEAGUE
Ivy League Store is a retail concept dedicated to offering high quality menswear inspired by the traditional fashion of the ‘Big 8’ North Eastern American universities.
Its style is a blend of classic pieces and modern garments, carefully selected each season from local and international labels to dress the discerning gentlemen.
Ivy League’s motif flows through the design of our two stores, located in Adelaide CBD and Norwood, South Australia. We believe in old fashioned, one on one customer interaction- building personal relationshipswith our customers by providing honest advice and unparalleled service.
MEANWHILE
With a name inspired by a West London skate park, Meanwhile is a thoughtfully curated men’s boutique located in Elizabeth Bay in Sydney’s east.
They’ve rounded up what they think is a covetable and sought after list of names, including A.P.C, Dries Van Noten, Our Legacy, and Surface to Air as well as a selection of other local and international brands. Split over two levels, the premises is open and minimalist in style, mixing raw concrete with more inviting elements such as vintage rugs, reclaimed timber and custom made furniture. The idea with Meanwhile was that the space and the clothes should come from the same thought - classic, timeless pieces that customers never tire of.
DIRTBOX
Dirtbox has always been first and foremost, a haven for creativity; projected through unique and well crafted clothing. Its aim is to provide clothing that will forego trends, instead offering pieces that work themselves seamlessly into the existing wardrobes of all our clients, becoming personal statements of style and expression.
Strived each season to provide an eclectic mix from Australia and abroad, creating a story that will be strengthened by its decor. Antique wooden shelving, floral detailing and polished concrete floor. The perfect balance of industrial functionality, natural aesthetic, and an earthy undertone.
Since relocating into its new space on the 1st of April 2012, Dirtbox has been able to express its maturity and growth through the inclusion of notable international products, strenghtening the credibility of the already established Australian aesthetic that its home grown labels have been honing for the past 7 years.
Now offering a multi faceted shopping experience, Dirtbox is proud to provide a thorough and passionate service that sets the bench mark among our peers.
