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Akana in South Melbourne is wrapping your feet in centuries of tradition and heritage, with a modern twist.

Founded in 2020 by Serenay Isiklar and Can Isiklar, Akana celebrates artisanal techniques, centuries of Turkish heritage design, and genuinely slow fashion with its range of handmade leather shoes and sandals. Committed to comfort and quality, Akana shoes and sandals are made to last, becoming a staple in your shoe collection. With an extensive range of classic and vibrant hues and exciting prints, there’s something for everyone at Akana. These high-quality, comfortable, unisex and minimalist shoes suit all occasions. About their shoes Driven by heirloom shoe-making techniques unique to the town Gaziantep in the south-eastern region of Turkey, Akana shoes are proudly handmade by 4th generation artisans in an ancient grand bazaar alongside other traditional craft ateliers; each pair of Akanas is cut and sewn entirely by hand – the same way they were 600 years ago. The proprietary double stitching technique using beeswaxed cotton twine is just one element that makes Akana shoes unique. The Akanas are also created entirely using genuine and natural leather, apart from a more recent addition of rubber soles to protect the hand stitching and increase the shoes’ durability. A cobbler can easily replace the rubber soles, ensuring years of use from a single pair of Akana shoes. As a bonus, the leather will develop a gorgeous patina as it ages over the years. The full-grain leather material of each shoe aids in ventilation and breathability, making them perfect for warm weather. Akana uses premium full-grain leather made of natural cowhide for the uppers and lining. The secret to the incomparable comfort of Akana shoes is in its midsole – made from water buffalo skin tanned with ancient zero-chemical techniques. The midsole begins moulding to the exact shape of your feet within the first few years, creating a unique footbed. The more you wear them, the more comfortable they get. About their sandals Akana has expanded the product range by adding Greek Sandals, handcrafted in a Mediterranean town, Bodrum/Turkey. This city’s history of sandal-making dates back to ancient Greek civilizations. Akana is very proud to collaborate with 3rd generation master artisans to design and create their sandals. Like their shoes, Akana sandals are handcrafted using traditional techniques and only with high-quality genuine leather. They use French leather sole and A-grade full-grain leather for uppers, providing comfort and longevity. Akana believes knowing each and every artisan in person on the production line makes it stand out and notable. This also allows customers to appreciate their products even more.

Nestled in bustling Coventry Street, you’ll find “The Annex” by Mitchell McCabe Menswear.

The store captures the demand for menswear and accessories in this renowned shopping precinct known for homewares and gifts. Ideally situated close to the South Melbourne Market, you’ll find Mitchell McCabe’s’ friendly and knowledgeable staff helping with items from No Nationality, Brax, Scotch and Soda, A Fish named Fred and Ben Sherman. With its welcoming atmosphere, exemplary service and a wealth of fashion expertise behind the counter, Mitchell McCabe has built a solid reputation as the place to go for high-quality men’s apparel, accessories and gifts to suit all occasions. The store’s eclectic mix of styling cleverly marries its heritage setting with fresh products and marketing techniques. The Mitchell McCabe customer is confident, well-travelled, brand-aware, body-conscious and well-groomed. In 1901 Mr. Henry Mitchell and Mr. Stewart McCabe arrived from Scotland and opened a menswear store in the buildings initially inhabited by the Glasgow Bakery Company in the historic Emerald Hill Estate in South Melbourne. In the halcyon days of the 1920s, up to 16 full-time staff occupied the bustling premises. Bespoke tailoring saw suits and shirts being made for the store’s customers in the busy workrooms upstairs. In 1945, Mr. Stan Hiatt, a young manager at the store, took ownership of the business and operated it for 52 years until his retirement in 1997. Still housed in the same heritage buildings in Clarendon Street, the latest incarnation came about in 1998 when Mr. Andrew Scawen took on the business and built it into the highly regarded contemporary men’s fashion store today. Like the store environment itself, the brand selection by Mitchell McCabe is intentionally eclectic and focused on quality and style. An excellent array of national and internationally renowned brands is presented in a warm and friendly atmosphere, offering a customer experience that is vastly superior to that of a department store. Indeed, many brands stocked by Mitchell McCabe are not available in department stores. With clever styling and period fixtures, Mitchell McCabe has an atmosphere of an old-world store. Its window displays are renowned for their innovation and flair. However, part of its appeal is to blend its heritage with a modern and informed approach to fashion retailing. The store is not a place merely to sell clothing but to showcase various brands to customers in a fun and unique way. The result is that Mitchell McCabe has become a place to see or be seen in, a haven to relax, browse and discuss the latest and best from the world of men’s fashion. Essential to the Mitchell McCabe experience is the personality and fashion expertise of the owner-operator, Andrew Scawen.Andrew has been in the fashion industry all his life. Born in Bristol in the UK in 1961, his earliest memories of fashion and culture were the Beatles and the Psychedelic movements of the late 1960s. After working in the knitwear industry and studying for five years to gain an honours degree in Fashion and Textile Design, Andrew took a trip that would shape his career and change his life; a year off in Australia turned into 26 years and counting. Andrew has worked in the Australian Menswear industry with national brands such as Sportscraft, Pelaco, Gloweave, Blazer and Cutler.

The Lodge, by Mitchell McCabe in Elsternwicks Bayside Shopping Strip, brings 120 years of tradition in men’s fashion.

Nicknamed The Lodge, the store occupies 90 square metres, packed with fabulous clothing from diverse brands such as A Fish Named Fred and Clarks Originals. Superdry and Ben Sherman bring up the English contingent. Other European brands such as No Nationality and Scotch and Soda are considered the store’s house brands, which have been operating for over 120 years. Drop in and see what the fuss is about? With its welcoming atmosphere, exemplary service and a wealth of fashion expertise behind the counter, Mitchell McCabe has built a solid reputation as the place to go for high-quality men’s apparel, accessories and gifts to suit all occasions. The store’s eclectic mix of styling cleverly marries its heritage setting with fresh products and marketing techniques. The Mitchell McCabe customer is confident, well-travelled, brand-aware, body-conscious and well-groomed. In 1901 Mr. Henry Mitchell and Mr. Stewart McCabe arrived from Scotland and opened a menswear store in the buildings initially inhabited by the Glasgow Bakery Company in the historic Emerald Hill Estate in South Melbourne. In the halcyon days of the 1920s, up to 16 full-time staff occupied the bustling premises. Bespoke tailoring saw suits and shirts being made for the store’s customers in the busy workrooms upstairs. In 1945, Mr. Stan Hiatt, a young manager at the store, took ownership of the business and operated it for 52 years until his retirement in 1997. Still housed in the same heritage buildings in Clarendon Street, the latest incarnation came about in 1998 when Mr. Andrew Scawen took on the business and built it into the highly regarded contemporary men’s fashion store today. Like the store environment itself, the brand selection by Mitchell McCabe is intentionally eclectic and focused on quality and style. An excellent array of national and internationally renowned brands is presented in a warm and friendly atmosphere, offering a customer experience that is vastly superior to that of a department store. Indeed, many brands stocked by Mitchell McCabe are not available in department stores. With clever styling and period fixtures, Mitchell McCabe has an atmosphere of an old-world store. Its window displays are renowned for their innovation and flair. However, part of its appeal is to blend its heritage with a modern and informed approach to fashion retailing. The store is not a place merely to sell clothing but to showcase various brands to customers in a fun and unique way. The result is that Mitchell McCabe has become a place to see or be seen in, a haven to relax, browse and discuss the latest and best from the world of men’s fashion. Essential to the Mitchell McCabe experience is the personality and fashion expertise of the owner-operator, Andrew Scawen. Andrew has been in the fashion industry all his life. Born in Bristol in the UK in 1961, his earliest memories of fashion and culture were the Beatles and the Psychedelic movements of the late 1960s. After working in the knitwear industry and studying for five years to gain an honours degree in Fashion and Textile Design, Andrew took a trip that would shape his career and change his life; a year off in Australia turned into 26 years and counting. Andrew has worked in the Australian Menswear industry with national brands such as Sportscraft, Pelaco, Gloweave, Blazer and Cutler.

Mitchell McCabe Menswear has been providing the latest fashions to men in South Melbourne since 1901.

With its welcoming atmosphere, exemplary service and a wealth of fashion expertise behind the counter, Mitchell McCabe has built a solid reputation as the place to go for high-quality men’s apparel, accessories and gifts to suit all occasions. The store’s eclectic mix of styling cleverly marries its heritage setting with fresh products and marketing techniques. The Mitchell McCabe customer is confident, well-travelled, brand-aware, body-conscious and well-groomed. In 1901 Mr. Henry Mitchell and Mr. Stewart McCabe arrived from Scotland and opened a menswear store in the buildings initially inhabited by the Glasgow Bakery Company in the historic Emerald Hill Estate in South Melbourne. In the halcyon days of the 1920s, up to 16 full-time staff occupied the bustling premises. Bespoke tailoring saw suits and shirts being made for the store’s customers in the busy workrooms upstairs. In 1945, Mr. Stan Hiatt, a young manager at the store, took ownership of the business and operated it for 52 years until his retirement in 1997. Still housed in the same heritage buildings in Clarendon Street, the latest incarnation came about in 1998 when Mr. Andrew Scawen took on the business and built it into the highly regarded contemporary men’s fashion store today. Like the store environment itself, the brand selection by Mitchell McCabe is intentionally eclectic and focused on quality and style. An excellent array of national and internationally renowned brands is presented in a warm and friendly atmosphere, offering a customer experience that is vastly superior to that of a department store. Indeed, many brands stocked by Mitchell McCabe are not available in department stores. With clever styling and period fixtures, Mitchell McCabe has an atmosphere of an old-world store. Its window displays are renowned for their innovation and flair. However, part of its appeal is to blend its heritage with a modern and informed approach to fashion retailing. The store is not a place merely to sell clothing but to showcase various brands to customers in a fun and unique way. The result is that Mitchell McCabe has become a place to see or be seen in, a haven to relax, browse and discuss the latest and best from the world of men’s fashion. Essential to the Mitchell McCabe experience is the personality and fashion expertise of the owner-operator, Andrew Scawen.Andrew has been in the fashion industry all his life. Born in Bristol in the UK in 1961, his earliest memories of fashion and culture were the Beatles and the Psychedelic movements of the late 1960s. After working in the knitwear industry and studying for five years to gain an honours degree in Fashion and Textile Design, Andrew took a trip that would shape his career and change his life; a year off in Australia turned into 26 years and counting. Andrew has worked in the Australian Menswear industry with national brands such as Sportscraft, Pelaco, Gloweave, Blazer and Cutler.