Quick Brown Fox

Friendly service and super cute dresses perfect for going to parties or special events bring me back to Quick Brown Fox time and time again.
Now, thats not to say I always buy from them, but Im always sure to look atleast. The sales staff are great at piecing together outfits, complete with accessories and shoes.
I wish the dresses werent quite as pricey though. They are really nice, but it would be great if an outfit from here didnt have to be a special occasion purchase.

Quick Brown Fox was my life saviour! I needed to buy a dress for a wedding on a beach. What do you wear to a wedding on the beach? I had no idea.
I walked up and down Brunswick Street and looked in shops, but couldn’t find anything I liked that I could afford. I’m not paying $ 200 for a dress that I may only wear once. My aim was to find something I could wear again without breaking the bank.
I walked pass Quick Brown Fox and in their window shop was this beautiful white and blue striped dress that was almost my body length. The front was a slight v-​neck and the skirt was brought together on the side to create a drape affect. It was a light material perfect for hot weather and the beach. Because the colours were neutral, it didn’t look too fancy, but it was still elegant enough for a wedding.
The best part was I knew I could wear it again and it was only $ 70. I’ve gone into Quick Brown Fox various times and thought that there were too much prints going on, which is still true, but when you do find something you like there, it’s affordable.

I give it five stars, because this is the best Quick Brown Fox of the lot, and that includes the time I stumbled into one in Sydney by accident (not that I’m condoning Sydney, they just tend to try really hard to beat Melbourne at their own game).
I also give it five stars, because I love Quick Brown Fox. Yes, the clothes do seem a bit expensive, and yes, the jewellery isn’t always my cup of tea, but at least I know that if I’m willing to push the boundaries a little bit more than a black shift dress, I’m unlikely to run into anyone wearing the same dress as me at a party. Sometimes that matters, you know?
Thirdly, the five star rating comes from the shoes. Often terribly made and fall apart after 10 wears or so, these $ 50 beauties are the most aesthetically pleasing shoes I’ve ever owned. I can’t tell you how many pairs I’ve gone through and still insist on returning to try again. It’s not that I think they’ll last, it’s just that I LOVE the way my feet get fawned over by every woman who sees them (not that I’m shallow, just that I like it when the love is shared). I still have a pair of boots I bought that have been reheeled and resoled, just because they looked so wonderful I couldn’t bear to part with them.

Its name might remind me of typing tests but there is nothing even remotely testing about Quick Brown Fox’s Flinders Lane store, which stocks a fuller range of the label’s clothing and accessories than its Brunswick Street sister store, alongside a staggeringly wide range of modern costume jewellery.
Quick Brown Fox is bright. Bright, quirky and sparkly with things like strappy novelty jelly sandals in primary colours jostling with bracelets made of bells and jewellery that runs the gamut from punk to hippy with impunity.
Staff are chatty and loquacious and the extra space in this Flinders Lane store compared with Quick Brown Fox’s Fitzroy boutique makes it a much more pleasant shopping experience. If you like your accessories quirky, your fashions bright and your shoes waterproof, you’ll love Quick Brown Fox.

The staff were a little snooty, like they’ve had a bad day and I’m the absolute least of their worries.
Which, frankly was the first impression I received as soon as I walked in. So let me review the shop in that attitude.
It’s overpriced for what it is. Way too much. It’s costume jewellery and shoes and clothes are too dear for what you’re getting in return. I understand the look and the crowd but, you know, when the staff are cold you don’t really want to drop any money or look at anything in there.
I understand that everyone has bad days, but, sheesh, pull up your socks, or at least wear a pair that’ll improve your circulation so when you’re in a shitty mood and you look at the floor you can think: «Well at least I’m doing something good for my legs.»
I used to really like this store; they always have a good selection of flats and mountains of cute purses and jewellery. I just can’t be bothered walking in there and getting a face full of attitude anymore.

Quick Brown Fox has a great range of clothes, whether you’re into bright and interesting patterns or simple and chic designs.
While there are lots of stores scattered over Melbourne, I am particularly fond of the Flinders Lane Store for a few reasons:
1. Layout: This store is big and set out really well. Because it is narrow the clothes hang in little alcoves around the space, while the jewellery and accessories are either scattered or sitting in cabinets along the walkway.
The shoes too can be found in a few different areas, but there’s a set of shelves where they are stacked.
The effect is a stylish but comfortable atmosphere with a lot of room to maneuver around the products.
2. Service: The girls who work in this particular store are fantastic. They are all really welcoming and friendly, as well as being very efficient. I have never felt pressured into buying any products, and on several occasions the sales assistants have helped me rifle through the sale section while having a chat.
Quick Brown Fox should be proud of their Flinders Lane boutique. It has everything: space, great service and fantastic products.