On a nondescript corner in Sydney’s CBD, a glass storefront in one of the city’s historic sandstone buildings radiates a warm glow. Inside is an expansive, well-lit studio, which feels more like a sleek, architectural apartment than a retail space. At the rear, there’s a cafe next to a wall of fashion zines and coffee-table books. There, customers will likely find Oliver Li and his co-workers doing what they want visitors to their newly opened store to be doing: finding their Zen. Welcome to Chinatown Country Club, one of Australia’s most unique, and friendly, fashion destinations.
“It’s very important we create a space where people can hang out and feel comfortable,” says Li, who worked in law before venturing into fashion
