Flinders Lane is famous for many things, from its rich history in the fashion industry, to its many heritage buildings. Spanning the full length of the city, Flinders Lane hosts a dizzying display of fashion and fine dining.
Originally famous for its vast textile industry, Flinders Lane hosted some of Melbourne’s best textile sellers and manufacturers. Many of the heritage buildings can still standing trace their origins back to the booming textiles trade of the 1880’s, where Flinders Lane was the hub for Victorian wool exports and sales. Today, most of the textiles trade has moved elsewhere, and has been replaced by boutique fashion stores and fine dining experiences.
Towards the eastern end of the Lane, the so-called “Paris end” of Melbourne, there are many stunning heritage buildings to explore. One such example is the Flinders Lane side of St Paul’s Cathedral, and Chapterhouse Lane, hosting cafés and restaurants inside old church buildings adjacent to the Cathedral.
