Fat is known across Melbourne as one of the go-to places for contemporary fashion. This place was ‘hipster’ before the term ‘hipster’ was around or misappropriated for dozens of different styles. A bit like how I call all the young kids emos if they have black hair, a fringe and a bad posture. There’s many facets of the scene, but it’s easier to lump them all together. I’ve probably offended a lot of metal heads in my time. All of that aside, time and time again, Fat have always been in fashion. Running at the front with it. It knows what’s happening before you do. There’s a smattering if fantastic labels at Fat, such as Slow and Steady Wins the Race, Antipodum, Claude Maus and trinkets by Holga. It will always be high status and way cooler than you, but you can always join in. God they sell some nice things here.
Evan K.
Place rating: 4 Sydney, Australia
One of my favourite jumpers was purchased from FAT. A maroon wooly number from Azusa. The warmth of it is unmatched(I’m actually wearing it right now to keep my body able from the Melbourne cold), i love that it’s made to sit really baggy. I can wear it over a shirt with some Jeans and it look so fresh! FAT as a store prides itself on the basis that a lot of their items are imported from places like America and are very limited and rare here in Australia. In saying this, the prices may be higher(I got the jumper on SALE for $ 80 — Down from $ 199) but there’s a small chance you’ll encounter an awkward moment at a party when someone is wearing the same item as you. This store is full of amazing items!
Sam m.
Place rating: 3 Melbourne, Australia
These dudes stock some killer labels and they source their shit from far and wide — even my fave t-shirt maker Hailwood from New Zealand. The best shit they have here(from a bloke’s persp) is the tees. They have a whole range of designer tees that not only fit right on skinny men(i.e. me) but the fabrics are proper and don’t get all jammed up and stinky in the armpit. You pay for these suckers though and by the time you’ve bought four or five, you could’ve probably purchased a cheap flight to Mexico and brought home a box of cool(though most likely inferior quality and a bit stinky in the you know where) t-shirts and had a fuckin’ rad holiday to boot. Vanessa R is right, the staff are fuck heads also. And it is funny that they think they’re so fuckin’ amazing. Just remember, they’re the ones selling overpriced ‘garments’ to fat slobs, not you.
Vanessa R.
Place rating: 4 Melbourne, Australia
The staff can sometimes act a bit too cool for school and that’s gross and funny at the same time so I’m not sure if I’m complaining or if I’m grateful for the entertainment value. Whatever, it’s the clothes and accessories that we come to Fat for and that’s all there is to it. With labels like Antipodium, Claude Maus, Comme des Garcons, Henrik Vibskov and PAM, their stock is drool-worthy and quite expensive too. I try to come in often to see what’s on sale as that’s the only way I can afford this stuff, and Fat puts on a good sale so I frequently come away a happy lady. Check out the glass cabinet/service counter for lots of fantastic necklaces, earrings and sunglasses. Phat!