Sponsored by Sydney Outlet Village
Sydney Outlet Village has 80 stores offering a mix of fashion and lifestyle brands, including Nike, Coach and Polo Ralph Lauren. The outdoor shopping precinct with its attractive water feature and lush gardens is like a shopping oasis, just outside Liverpool CBD. And the best bit? – You pay outlet prices for luxury brands with up to 70% off. Here are our top picks.
Nike
With its iconic Swoosh sign, Nike has shaped how the world trains. This sportswear behemoth has cleverly blended pure performance with street-cred style from cutting-edge trainers to everyday essentials, with the recognisable Just Do It slogan.
Polo Ralph Lauren: If you want to add to your smart-casual wardrobe, start with the American brand, Polo Ralph Lauren. Founded by Ralph Lauren in 1967, the brand is renowned for its classic, preppy aesthetic and sporty elegance. The iconic Polo shirt was introduced in 1972, featuring the polo player emblem, its most recognisable logo.
Coach
The global fashion house was founded in New York in 1941 with its signature C on handbags, backpacks, leather goods, footwear and accessories. The brand blends timeless design with an authentic American style. Coach is widely considered as an affordable luxury brand.
Oroton
This Australian brand, established in 1938, is the oldest luxury fashion brand in the country. It was built on its mesh evening handbags in the 1950’s, which became a staple for socialites. The brand has since evolved into a modern accessories, leather and ready-to-wear label.
Bally
Synonymous with understated elegance, Bally is one of the world’s longstanding luxury brands. It was founded in Switzerland in 1851 by brothers Carl and Fritz Bally. The brand’s DNA is leather craftsmanship, specialising in sharp-looking shoes, leather goods and ready-to-wear for men and women. It is known for its iconic design featuring the red-and-white stripe.
Kate Spade
Founded by Kate and Andy Spade in 1993 with a collection of only six handbags, Kate Spade New York has grown into a global lifestyle brand offering clothing, shoes and jewellery to bring joy to daily life. Today, its clothes are feminine and contemporary in style with sunny colours and graphic prints. Its handbags are well-made, fashionable, often playful in style, very wearable and appeal to women of all ages. From the popular tote bags to wallets, they are made of the finest materials in a range of designs, bought by women looking to feel good and add a lift to their lives. Many consider the brand affordable luxury, especially its accessories collection.
Tommy Hilfiger
One of the world’s leading designer lifestyle brands, Tommy Hilfiger captures the essence of classic American cool style, featuring a preppy look with a twist. Founded in 1985, the brand delivers premium styling and value to customers. There’s a wide range catering to men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, denim, footwear and watches.
Adidas
The recognisable three-stripes logo is synonymous with high-performance athletic footwear, clothing and accessories. Founded by Adolf Dassler in Germany in 1949, Adidas only produced sports shoes. In 1972, the company introduced apparel for the first time and a three-leaf-shaped logo with the distinctive three stripes running through it. Over the years, the brand has evolved into the second-biggest sportswear company in the world. The brand gradually transformed itself into a lifestyle brand and started collaborations with designers such as Stella McCartney and Gucci. Sports stars, including David Beckham and Lionel Messi, wear Adidas shoes.
Le Creuset
Renowned for its vibrantly colourful, enamelled cast-iron cookware, Le Creuset is a premier French brand founded in 1925. Le Creuset still manufactures all its signature enamelled cast iron cookware at its original foundry located in Fresnoy-le-Grand in Northern France. Popular with professional and home chefs alike because of its durability and heat retention, the cast-iron pots are known to last for decades and are frequently passed down through generations. Marilyn Monroe was a big fan, and as an avid cook, she owned a 12-piece set of Le Creuset.
New Balance
Founded by William Riley in Boston in 1906, New Balance originally focused on arch support before specialising in high-quality, high-performance footwear and apparel. To differentiate the brand from other rival athletic footwear companies, New Balance produced gel inserts and offered a very wide selection of sizes, particularly for very narrow or very wide feet. It then focused on designing a high-performance running shoe, which became very popular among college track teams in New England. It went on to produce the best running shoe, followed by the IT sneaker – a hit among sneaker lovers. Today, the premier brand has successfully blended its athletic footwear technology with casual, more trendy streetwear.
How to get there
Public transport: Sydney Outlet Village is accessible by bus or train. The closest bus stop is located outside the Oporto shop on Orange Grove Road, Liverpool (stop 2170223). It is then a 100-metre walk to the main entrance. Liverpool Station is about 2.1km from the Village.
Car: There are more than 2000 parking spaces available, and parking is Free.
