https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:41:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264657 Thu, 26 May 2022 19:31:42 +0000 rose 2264657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chipping in as a kiwi lurker- Trenery jeans last exceptionally well- they are my ‘go to’ and have been for several years. Thanks for the post, Angie, as it’s kind of lovely to see our part of the world featured! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264642 Thu, 26 May 2022 16:36:50 +0000 Angie 2264642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Carla</b>, it was not an easy trip - went for Greg's Dad's memorial service and everything that goes along with that. On top of COVID. But the trip &nbsp;had its fabulous moments. Very fun time with our dearest old friends in Johannesburg, and outstanding food! &nbsp;</p> <p>Glad you're shopping these great Aussie brands!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264641 Thu, 26 May 2022 16:32:14 +0000 Carla 2264641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Angie ... these are 4 of my go-to brands! I shop mostly at Witchery and CR. Am so glad you saw the offerings in person. Hope you had a lekker time in SA </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264348 Tue, 24 May 2022 14:08:57 +0000 Angie 2264348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice '70s jeans,<b> Anne</b>!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Brooklyn</b>, clearly, that's what we'll have to do. Australia awaits us </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264321 Tue, 24 May 2022 11:52:54 +0000 Brooklyn 2264321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, you’ll have to come visit. We know you can handle the long haul flight, so no excuses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264298 Tue, 24 May 2022 06:02:32 +0000 anne 2264298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sweet that you were thinking of getting us!</p> <p>Just chiming in because I realised I am wearing cotton on jeans today. Not super great in that I had to half sew up the pockets, but cheap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264257 Mon, 23 May 2022 21:19:46 +0000 Angie 2264257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m back! Thanks for the enthusiasm<b> Suntiger, kkards</b>, <b>Sal, </b>and <i><b></b></i><b>Suz.</b><i><br /></i></p> <p> <div><b>JenniNZ </b>and <b>Brooklyn,</b>&nbsp;I agree with your assessments! Country Road seems more basic, elevated essentials, casual, and modern classic than Witchery and Trenery. Witchery is the most fashionable. Trenery has the best quality. All round, GREAT stuff!</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope to see Cue and Veronika Maine one day too. Gorgeous! </div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veronikamaine.com.au/Shop/New-Arrivals#!#1">https://www.veronikamaine.com......rivals#!#1</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cue.com/us/Shop/New-Arrivals#!#1">https://www.cue.com/us/Shop/New-Arrivals#!#1</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Anne,</b>&nbsp;I can see why Cotton On suits you. Fun store :)</div><div><b><br />Brooklyn </b>and<b>&nbsp;Star</b>, YES! Woolworths South Africa has become an EXCEPTIONAL department store. I LOVE their food. (Incredible grocery store). </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Bijou</b>, I can see why Cue is your fave! Their dresses are very you.</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264233 Mon, 23 May 2022 18:43:49 +0000 Suz 2264233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this! So cool to hear about the shops across the world. Who knows? Maybe some things will be available here at some point.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264203 Mon, 23 May 2022 16:31:54 +0000 kkards 2264203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Back in the late 80s/early 90s, County Road had a couple of stores in the Boston area. &nbsp;I remember they had a sort of relaxed corporate county weekend vibe, I really liked it. Unfortunately they only lasted s couple of years. &nbsp;Good to know that they are still around </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264200 Mon, 23 May 2022 15:39:28 +0000 Star (Lise) 2264200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I do miss Woolies for their basics and essentials. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264174 Mon, 23 May 2022 13:26:55 +0000 Angie 2264174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for chiming in, everyone! I thought constantly of the Aussie and NZ fabbers when perusing these stores :)</p> <p>I'll be back to comment fully later...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264155 Mon, 23 May 2022 11:26:56 +0000 Anonymous 2264155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like fun! I'd love to go to Australia to shop </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264149 Mon, 23 May 2022 10:11:18 +0000 anne 2264149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Cue too, and their fits work well on my body. They are not always Australian made though, recently. My Myer has stopped selling them Cue, so I can't buy with credit card rewards any more!<br /> I have not bought Veronica Maine for 20 years but I liked what I bought then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264146 Mon, 23 May 2022 09:52:07 +0000 Bijou 2264146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I’m glad you were able to see some great Australian labels. Brooklyn is right, Cue is a favourite of mine. I did a knit update 2 weeks ago and came home with these! The pink knit is gorgeous and soft merino wool. I am fortunate that Cue fits me well and I love that they are Australian owned and made. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264126 Mon, 23 May 2022 03:26:19 +0000 Sal 2264126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Cue suits Bijou brilliantly too....</p> <p>Love that sweater Brooklyn - gorgeous!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264122 Mon, 23 May 2022 01:57:49 +0000 Brooklyn 2264122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree Sally. Most Cue skirts and dresses are way too short for me, which makes me sad. But I love their style. They use lots of brocade and velvet. Great colours. Interesting belts. Love their knits. Veronika Maine proportions tends to work better for me, but often their styles are a little too avant-garde for my taste. </p> <p>I like these Cue items currently. And I’ve already bought the jumper! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264118 Mon, 23 May 2022 01:46:56 +0000 Sal 2264118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Veronika Maine - I find Cue cuts don't work as well.&nbsp; They are pricey but very modern yet timeless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264113 Mon, 23 May 2022 01:40:24 +0000 Jaime 2264113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun list! I think I have seen all of them but Cotton On over time. Will have to keep my eye out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264112 Mon, 23 May 2022 01:38:59 +0000 Brooklyn 2264112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun Angie! I think Witchery, Country Road and Trenery are now all owned by Woolworths (SA) although they started here. </p> <p>I shop all these brands. Witchery is my favourite of the 3. It is a bit more edgy than CR and Trenery. But I haven’t bought anything from them for a while. Just the belt I’m wearing in my latest WIW (and a duplicate in green). I’ve had good luck with jeans and jumpers from CR and Trenery.</p> <p>Most of the tees I’m using in my tie dye project are from Cotton On!</p> <p>I wish you could check out Cue and Veronika Maine. They are the best Australian high street brands IMO, with no real US equivalent. Ethically accredited too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264105 Mon, 23 May 2022 00:04:01 +0000 anne 2264105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool! Thanks for reporting back Angie. I often check out Cotton On and have items from their workout range. The others three are known for their quality but above my budget! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264103 Sun, 22 May 2022 23:59:54 +0000 Jenni NZ 2264103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well Angie I own one top and my green houndstooth pants from Cotton On, one pink camo top from Trenery, and my faux fur vest from 2012 plus autumn animal top from 2021 were both Witchery.<br /> I find Country Road a bit more- I don’t know- conservative? And not really me, so while I walk in there I have never bought anything. I think Country Road, Trenery and Witchery may have the same ultimate owners but the Aussies on the forum may know that better than me. I think I find Witchery the most fun of them but possibly Trenery better quality. My Witchery autumn animal top stretched out at the neck so at about 36 or 38 wears or so I donated it, which I found a bit annoying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264094 Sun, 22 May 2022 23:26:23 +0000 Angie 2264094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenni</b>, good to know. Which are your faves?</p> <p><b>Rachy!</b> I hear you. The US has become <i>all </i>about online shopping.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sal,</b> ooooh! Fun! Your Witchery camisole, Trenery dress, and Country Road dress are amongst my faves of yours :)<br />&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264087 Sun, 22 May 2022 21:53:13 +0000 Sal 2264087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun Angie!!&nbsp; Country Road, Trenery and Witchery are three places I often look in, and I do agree the quality is good.&nbsp; Some of my favourite pieces have been from these stores.&nbsp; Some seasons they seem to appeal more than others - but that's the same with all labels.</p> <p>Cotton On is a good source for basics - the body range is very very popular with all the teens in my area. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264076 Sun, 22 May 2022 20:09:00 +0000 rachylou 2264076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m pretty convinced y’all have better shopping than I do. Much better. I’m starting to ponder a trip to the drug store for some new jeggings. It’s getting desperate here ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264067 Sun, 22 May 2022 18:54:00 +0000 Jenni NZ 2264067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun! Yes we have lots of the Aussie stores in NZ and I do shop them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264066 Sun, 22 May 2022 18:44:17 +0000 Angie 2264066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Barbara Diane</b>, hubs Greg and I are fundamentally the same, but we wear different palettes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264061 Sun, 22 May 2022 17:25:26 +0000 Barbara Diane 2264061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I’m glad there was nothing in my mouth when I read about Greg’s happy colors and saw the shirts. I’d forgotten about his palette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264060 Sun, 22 May 2022 17:00:08 +0000 Angie 2264060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenn</b>, yes! Cotton On is always worth a look. I loved their fun and bright late '60s psychedelic pants. Greg got two tees there - Foo Fighters and Nivana - in<i> his</i> happy colours </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264059 Sun, 22 May 2022 15:56:13 +0000 Jenn 2264059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun! I’ve always been a little envious of the great stores our Australian members get to shop. We do have Cotton On in several malls here in LA. I’ve never bought anything for myself there, but did get something for my son there this past Christmas. I didn’t realize it was an Australian brand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saw-fab-aussie-stores-in-person#post-2264051 Sun, 22 May 2022 13:29:47 +0000 Angie 2264051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And was VERY impressed <b>Anne, Brooklyn, Bijou </b>.......&nbsp;<b></b>and New Zealanders<b> Sal </b>and <b>JenniNZ </b>who are close-by&nbsp;:) </p> <p>Good quality and design - and some brands were absolutely impeccable and exceptional quality. Good diverse sizing and models too.&nbsp;</p> <p>I went to an extremely good and absolutely gigantic mall in Johannesburg, South Africa last week - "The Mall of Africa" - and saw four Australian stores. The Australian climate is very similar to the climate in South Africa - the seasons are the same (Southern hemisphere), so it makes perfect sense. Their Winter collections are in stores at the moment,</p> <p>I was greatly impressed with ALL four stores:</p> <p><b>1. Cotton On</b> (big on climate change, sustainability and ethical practices)<b></b></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cottonon.com/US/">https://cottonon.com/US/</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Did some teenage shopping with and for a dear friend's 17 year old daughter here. Very colourful and hip. We had a ball!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>2. Trenery</b></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.trenery.com.au/">https://www.trenery.com.au/</a></p> <p><b>3. Witchery</b></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.witchery.com.au/">https://www.witchery.com.au/</a></p> <p><b>4. Country Road&nbsp;</b></p> <p><b><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.countryroad.com.au/">https://www.countryroad.com.au/</a></b></p> </p> <p></p> <p>I also have to punt some SOUTH AFRICAN brands like <b>Woolworths</b> and <b>Milady's </b>for their excellent quality, good prices, and devoted commitment to diversity and environmental concerns.&nbsp;</p> <p><b><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.woolworths.co.za/">https://www.woolworths.co.za/</a></b></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.miladys.com/">https://www.miladys.com/</a></p> <p><b></b> </p> <p><b></b> </p> <p><b></b> </p> <p><b></b>Sorry, but no pics. Too involved taking it all in. Always good to see what the other side of the world is doing in person :)<b><br /></b></p>