Australian Designer Precinct Now Open

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Thursday 18 September marks the highly anticipated opening of Canberra Centre's new Australian Designer Precinct, bringing some of the country's most coveted brands to the capital - including a brand-new MECCA store, a relocation for Aje, July Luggage, Rebecca Vallance, Kookai, Scanlan Theodore & Viktoria & Woods.

After months of transformation, Ainslie Mall opened with the official unveiling of the new precinct on Thursday 18 September. The redevelopment, which commenced early this year, delivers a more premium and personalised shopping experience. It also features a curated selection of Australian Fashion and beauty icons, many opening in Canberra for the very first time.

Among them is MECCA, whose new store will offer customers an immersive and elevated beauty experience, featuring; MECCA Apothecary, a dedicated Perfumeria, semi-private skin beds for personalised treatments, and a curated brand line-up featuring cult favourites.

The iconic Australian Brand Viktoria & Woods has unveiled its new boutique, a refined space that mirrors the brand’s commitment to understated luxury and sustainable design.

July Luggage opens its first Canberra location, offering travellers a curated selection of elevated luggage and lifestyle pieces designed for modern movement.

Celebrated Australian designer Rebecca Vallance joined the mix, known for her signature blend of structured tailoring, elegant silhouettes, and refined femininity. With a global following and collections that move effortlessly from day to evening, her arrival marked a new era of elevated occasion wear in Canberra.

Also new to the Centre is Scanlan Theodore, a powerhouse of modern Australian fashion defined by its minimalist aesthetic, premium craftsmanship, and timeless design, perfect for the discerning style-conscious shopper.

Aje, renowned for its edgy yet elegant designs that celebrate effortless style, has relocated its store to a new vibrant space to better showcase its signature collections.

Kookai joined the precinct shortly after, opening on Saturday 20 September. The new Kookai boutique invites shoppers into a world of confident femininity, where sculptural silhouettes and seasonless staples take center stage.