Get Your Clicks

Want to treat yourself while supporting local business? Online shopping is a win-win right now, especially with this hot list of brands and the instyle team’s top tips for getting it right

- Natalie Mell

1 A TOUCH OF LUXURY

Mega brands with local bases worth backing

FENDI

fendi.com

A handbag is the ultimate entree into the luxury fashion universe—and something Fendi does best. Its popular Peekaboo and Baguette styles are mainstays that come in myriad colours and sizes.

CARTIER

cartier.com.au

Yes, you can order Cartier’s fine jewellery and iconic watches to be safely delivered to your doorstep—a saviour if there’s a special anniversary or birthday looming. Just note: you won’t be able to return or exchange the piece if you’ve had it custom engraved.

GUCCI

gucci.com

Few top tier labels offer such an extensive online shopping experience, but Gucci leads the charge with a huge selection of its eclectic ready-to-wear apparel, accessories and beauty products, just one click away.

Gucci leather bag, $1,665; gucci.com/au

2 USE WISH LISTS TO AVOID IMPULSE BUYS

“I’ll add items to my wish list and sit on them for at least a week to think about it,” says market editor Lulu Custance. “Too often I’ve been swept up in the excitement of making a purchase only to regret it later.”

3 EVERYDAY HEROES

Pieces you’ll reach for time and time again

AJE

ajeworld.com.au