Our pick of Byron Bay’s best boutique shopping
Between beach days, cafe hangs and exploring, Byron Bay is the perfect spot for a little retail therapy. After all, it’s home to some of the most recognised local fashion labels in the world and some seriously beautiful boutique shops.
Surrounded by natural beauty, it’s no wonder so many creatives and local designers have been inspired to set up shop here, creating stunning flagship stores and unique ‘one-off’ spaces all around Byron. So when we’re not obsessing over boho-inspired collections, you’ll find us browsing these boutiques and their dreamy interiors.
Here’s where to head for the best boutique shopping in Byron Bay: from the town centre, to the Arts & Industrial Estate, to the greater Byron Hinterlands area.
Fashion
Arnhem Clothing
Lawson St, Byron Bay
Dreamy feminine florals, vintage-inspired prints and vibrant designs… Arnhem’s signature style evokes the very essence of Byron Bay. Sharing an address with The Surf House – their beautiful Byron boutique is also on Lawson Street – and a love for all things community and sustainability, Arnhem is one of our favourite boutiques in Byron. Their beautiful clothes and accessories are made with sustainable materials with the utmost respect for people and the planet.
Epokhe Eyewear
Brigantine St, Byron Bay
Designed in the Bay by a local professional surfer duo, Epokhe Eyewear is the epitome of Byron cool with a focus on premium stylish eyewear handcrafted with quality sustainable materials. Find their flagship boutique in the Arts and Industrial Estate featuring their entire collection.
Spell & The Gypsy Collective
Browning St, Byron Bay
No intro needed for this boho fashion label. One of the most unique boutiques in Byron, Spell & The Gypsy Collective’s flagship store is a must-visit for fashion and interior lovers. Their boutique shop embraces an authentic local Byron essence, from which the brand was born and raised, with white weatherboard, clean rustic interiors and reclaimed timbers – from the old Bangalow Bridge in fact! Shop Spell’s romantic bohemian collections in this utterly gorgeous studio-style space, just outside of town.
Kivari
Lawson St, Byron Bay
Free spirits rejoice, Kivari is in town! Known for their soft-free flowing feminine designs, Kivari is a fan favourite for boho-lovers everywhere. And their Byron boutique is almost as beautiful as their collections, with clean interiors, warm gold finishings and hints of modern bohemian. Staying at The Surf House? Kivari’s boutique is just across the road so be sure to pop in (and spend hours perusing their gorgeous garms) whilst you’re in town.
ROWIE The Label
Marvell St, Byron Bay
Created by local Byron Bay designer, Rowie Moore, internationally-loved ROWIE the label’s boutique set up is up there with one of our favourite shops to browse. It’s a small space with a whole lot of beauty featuring ROWIE’s minimalist collections with pops of vibrant hues.Need a little something to pep up your shopping step? Hop over the road to the coffee masters at Bayleaf Cafe for a signature cold brew.
Homewares
Habitat
Porter St, Byron Bay
A one-stop emporium of local designers, chic cafes, bars and restaurants, it’s easy to while away an arvo here, soaking up the sun in the courtyard and wandering around independent fashion and homewares boutiques including The Beach People, Arcaa and Habitat Collective.
Located next to the Arts and Industrial Estate, Habitat is about a 5-minute drive from town. No car? No worries! The walk takes approx 35-mins or you can hop on the world’s first solar train from town, dropping you off just across the road from Habitat.
The Flower Bar Co
Byron St, Bangalow
A visit to the Flower Bar Co is like stepping into a floral boutique wonderland, with perfectly dreamy flower arrangements, candles, artwork and botanicals. Find yourself in the picturesque town of Bangalow? Do yourself a favour and visit this stunning boutique flower and homewares shop.
Island Luxe
Byron St, Bangalow & Marvell St, Byron Bay
Keen to get your boujee on? Island Luxe is your place. Home to luxurious pieces from around the world, you can expect simple and timeless jewellery, handcrafted homewares and accessories. Whether you’re in the market for homewares or not, browsing their two beautifully designed nature-inspired boutiques, Tribe (in Byron Bay town) and Island Luxe (in Bangalow, home to their design studio), is a treat in itself!
Hope & May
Fletcher St, Byron Bay
Shopping in town? Add Hope & May to your boutique shopping crawl for a complete collection of holiday and homewares essentials in one beautiful, breezy Byron boutique.
Nikau
Fletcher St, Byron Bay
If you love your plants as much as we do, this one’s for you! Head to Nikau (nee-co) to nurture all your botanical obsessions. It’s not all about the plants here though – you can pick up a whole range of homewares, cute ceramics, textiles, books, candles, prints and more.
Planning your next Byron Bay getaway? Located in the centre of town, just 50m from the beach, The Surf House offers quality boutique accommodation with private and shared room options. Check out our rooms for your next stay.
