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Overview
In a major win for the CBD, a Melbourne icon has just reopened with a luxe new look.
Collins Arcade has long been a go-to destination for shoppers, but now, thanks to a $50 million regeneration, the much-loved arcade is back with an impressive tenant list.
The reopening injects a shot of adrenaline into Collins Street in the lead-up to the Christmas season, with a lineup of fashion, food, wellness, and entertainment opening on Friday, November 14.
Collins Arcade
Home of some of the most memorable date nights in Melbourne, Kingpin is taking up residence on the lower ground floor. Of course, you'll find a bowling alley, escape room tension, a new place to do karaoke in the CBD, arcade games, and a bar and restaurant.
On the ground floor, you'll find an impressive—and totally fresh—roster of new high-end boutiques, perfect for lunchtime shopping.
For accessories, jewellery and timepieces, you'll find Swatch, Mimco and TAG Heuer. You'll also find the perfect blend of high-end and high-tech fashion and outdoor brands. Take a walk through the ground floor and you'll find Tommy Hilfiger, M.J. Bale, Trenery, SABA and Politix. If you're on the hunt for things to spice up your hobby-filled weekends, Birkenstock, Kathmandu (coming soon) and 2XU will be your new CBD go to.
Collins Arcade
When it comes to food, Collins Arcade doesn't disappoint. Japanese-inspired tea house, Attakai, is moving in to bring skilfully whisked matcha to the CBD with their urban take on a tea garden. Their neighbours are none other than South Yarra's insane surrealist patisserie, Le Yeahllow. For cakes that both look and taste one of a kind, drop by their pastry cabinet. In it, you'll find the Wonka-esque Le Mandarin, a white-chocolate and bubblegum pink balloon dog, teddy bear-shaped creations, and a rotating roster of pasties that you really do need to see to believe.
Venture upstairs to level one and you'll find a totally new wellness and beauty space. The crowning jewel for beauty lovers will be the CBD's brand-new Priceline location. If you've ever admired your north side friend's nail art, chances are they've been to Time For Beauty. Make an appointment for intricate nail art designed with the latest products and trends in mind. In great news for the CBD and ASMR watchers across Melbourne, Yuki House Japanese Spa has moved in, too. The salon has already earned a reputation in Melbourne for their deeply relaxing Japanese head spas, massage, and facial treatments, and now you can find them bringing that same quality and quiet-focused salon atmosphere to the CBD.
Collins Arcade
For hair, after 18 years of artistry, D&Y Hair Design is also moving in. Browse their Instagram and you'll find flawlessly blended balayage, ridiculously cool men's style cuts and a team filled with passion for what they do. The team here speaks multiple languages, too, so you can enjoy a chat with your stylist in your native language. Rounding out the wellness level, you'll also find Dorevitch Pathology and Piercing Hub, for impromptu piercings and fine jewellery.
The wellness theme continues onto the second floor with Active Nation's newest 24/7 gym location. You'll also find one of Melbourne's most widespread coworking spaces, Waterman. Based on the new tenants, having a desk in Collins Arcade would be a dream office space.
So, take a sticky beak on your next lunch break and rediscover this Melbourne icon's new look and residents.
Find out more at the Collins Arcade website.