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By: Tess Curran
Article published: 18th Mar 09
What:
Tiger Rag
Where:
Shop 2/702 Ann St, Fortitude Valley
When:
7 days
Hats. Tights. Parasol Umbrellas. Yep, Tiger Rag had me sold in an instant. This stylish retro-inspired boutique on Ann Street is quite the unique little find. It's prices are more wholesome than Happy Days and almost all of Tiger Rag's stock is made right here in Brisbane.
The theme of the store is loosely Rockabilly - as seen in its vintage pin-up girl prints, fishnet tights, and many stickers/accessories. But the range is definitely far broader than that. For women, you'll find cute print dresses and sailor skirts, handmade hats with fabric embellishments, new season high-waisted pants, and vintage-style pumps; while men can treat themselves to retro look button-ups, bowling shirts, tees, trousers, and the most dapper shoes you're likely to find this side of the border. What's more, Tiger Rag's items come fully made to measure - so if you see something you like, pick a colour, a fabric and a design and Greg and Sue will make sure you're duly taken care of.
New stock will be hitting the racks at the end of March for men and mid April for women - so there's plenty of reason to pay them a visit and support locally made.