Author: Zenda Nel

Online retail sales in Australia have exploded since the outbreak of the pandemic. People have become used to shopping online, including for clothing and accessories.  In fact, online fashion stores showed particular growth along with home and garden stores. Women's fashion was one of the fastest growing products selling online. 

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This development increases the height of the bar for online shopping stores. Let's look at some of the more outstanding online clothing stores in Australia

Local Threads

For shoppers who insist on ethical fashion, Local Threads is the go-to online choice. Local Threads is the largest marketplace for ethical fashion from Australia's best independent brands that follow sustainable practices and support local businesses. The online store stocks more than 6,000 products from more than 150 local brands.  

The Local Threads marketplace offers shoppers local sustainable clothing brands for men, women and kids in the latest fashion and styles. The Australian love for the outdoors is catered for with various swimwear and activewear labels.

Check out your favorite local brands like Five Lanes, Rusty, Belle & Bloom, ORTC, DESTii, and Aylesbury. Bonus: shipping on all orders is free!

THE ICONIC

THE ICONIC is an award-winning Sydney-based, Australian online clothing store. Launched only ten years ago, the company has become one of Australia’s largest online fashion, sports, beauty, kidswear and lifestyle destinations. More than 1,500 international and local brands are sold in the online store. International brands stocked include Veja, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Levi’s, Calvin Klein, Adidas, Gucci, Paul Smith, MAC, Estee Lauder, and more. Australian labels include P.E Nation, Sass & Bide, Camilla and Marc, Country Road, Witchery, and Lorna Jane.

If it's style you're looking for and you feel flush, you're sure to find something among the most coveted Australian and international brands on offer for men and women. 

THE ICONIC has grown in popularity not only because of its huge range of offerings, but also because the online store makes it easy for customers to shop and get refunds.

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Myer

Myer has been a household name in Australia for decades being one of the first department stores in the country – Sidney Myer and his brother Elcon opened the first Myer store in 1900.

The popular upmarket department store sells the latest in men's, women's, and kids' fashion. The company has successfully adapted to the demand for online shopping with an online store that brings the department store's wares into the homes of customers. 

Shop for the latest in women's, men's, and kids' clothing and get free delivery for orders over $49. 

Bonds

Bonds is one of the oldest Australian clothing brands, tracing its origins back to 1915 as a manufacturer of women’s hosiery. The brand is still known for its comfy undergarments for men and women – the range is unbelievably big. 

The Bonds online shop was opened in 2011 where shoppers can find comfortable clothes for men, women, children, and babies, as well as a range of bedding.

Bonds offers a loyalty program for customers that join the program, called Bonds&Me, offering free delivery, exclusive offers, birthday gifts, and invites to discount offers.

Bonds’ laid-back and comfortable style is typical Au fashion.

Country Road 

Started way back in 1974 by Stephen Bennett, Country Road is an iconic Aussie brand that offers top-quality clothing for men, women, and children, as well as homeware. The brand takes its name from the John Denver hit song Country Roads.

The home-grown fashion label is known for minimalist, quality clothing with little in the way of distracting logos and branding, adding to the stylishness of the brand.

Country Road has a rewards program for members, which includes first access to new collections, birthday rewards and discounts for spending certain amounts at certain times in the year.

Country Road brands include luxury accessories brand MIMCO, Australian fashion brand for men POLITIX, TRENERY, and WITCHERY.

OzSale

Founded in 2006 by Jaime Jackson, OzSale offers a diverse range of products, including women’s apparel, menswear, kids and baby clothes as well as accessories and lifestyle products.

OzSales has built relationships with international fashion brands in Europe, the US and the UK that sell their excess stock to OzSale. The company also has agreements with top Australian brands.

Ozsale has made a name for itself by selling top-level brands at bargain prices – between 50 – 90% off the original price. If you love a bargain on big brands, Ozsale is for you. Which brands? UGG, FILA, Foreo, Revlon, Speedo, Hugo Boss, Diesel Kids, and Miessence Beauty. 

Brando II Leather Jacket by Five Lanes via Local Threads

BNKR

BNKR (pronounced "bunker") is an Adelaide-based fashion destination that specializes in Australian brands for women including C/MEO Collective, Finders Keepers, Keepsake, and The Fifth. The store sells stunning apparel for every occasion. The styles are innovative and bold. Some prints are really eye-catching. 

If you're looking for Australian designer labels that will let you stand out, this is the clothing store for you. Look out for outfits by C/MEO Collective, Finders Keepers, Keepsake, The Wolf Gang, and The Fifth.

BNKR offers free delivery with orders of more than $79 and returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery.

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David Jones

David Jones is born and bred Australian. Founded in 1838, it is the oldest department store in Australia and one of the oldest in the world. The store is known beyond Australia for its wide range of high-quality smart and casual menswear and is a favorite Melbourne fashion brand. 

David Jones sells a huge range of international and local brands, including the latest international brands and local favorites. 

Customers can order online and pick up their purchases in selected stores in three hours. David Jones offers free delivery on orders over $50 and returns are accepted for up to 60 days.

LocalThreads.com.au is the greatest online store offering products from a variety of high-quality clothing brands across categories like Womens, Mens, Kids and Homewares.