Oxford St and the Rainbow Precinct area offers every kind of retail therapy that your heart desires. If you’re getting ready to glam yourself up for Mardi Gras appearances or need a Parade lewk, check out specialist stores like Aussie Boys, SOS, Sax Fetish, Teamm8, Daly Male, High Heels and House of Priscilla. You will find everything from spandex to speedos, leather and lace, glitter and angel wings, smart suiting and tight tees!

For street style and serious fashion aficionados head to Carhartt, Stussy, PAM, Above the Clouds, désordre, CUT Eastern Hill General Supplies and Bandsome. If Vintage is your vibe hit the racks at Zoo Emporium, C’s Flashback, SWOP, U-turn, Storeroom, Fabrique, Vinnies and the Red Cross shop.

On Saturday 22 February look out for the Drag Performers on the streets and in the stores - take a selfie and hashtag #oxtravaganza

The Rude Rainbow Pride Pop-Up is popping up again at Room 205 from 10 Feb right through Mardi Gras. A brand collective between four queer owned and affiliated local Sydney fashion brands being Rude Rainbow (party accessories, festivalwear, underwear, beachwear), Maine + Mara (Jewellery), Pure Lavish (handmade and custom party, drag and festival wear) and CJP Beauty (make-up and skincare). Come visit for all your mardi gras fashion needs with plenty of events and closing/opening parties to get around.

Christopher Cakes has the " Rainbow Love" Cake and Small Coffee for $9.50 for the duration of Oxtravaganza and Mardi Gras. (everyone loves rainbow sprinkles!