Our Story

The year, 1977 was huge for Australia, as the setting for HRH Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee Goodwill tour. Next, Swedish pop royalty, ABBA arrived for a live concert tour:  The `tower of power’, Malcolm Fraser was re-elected as Prime Minister: Advance Australia Fair became the National Anthem and a modest gift store opened on Anzac Parade - the family owned retailer, Peter’s of Kensington.

Peter's officially became known as 'the big pink store' and a Sydney institution after moving across Anzac Parade to a former cinema. (Admittedly, there’s always been a lot to see here – everything from exclusive French tableware to luxury watches). Word spread and so did the stores with branches established in Birkenhead Point and CBD satellite, Barangaroo. They all had something in common - warmth, personal service and a devotion to affordable luxury. 

Peter’s of Kensington is also one of the last of Australia’s family-owned, home grown retailers. This distinction is not taken lightly, along with an ability to source some of the most striking products from Australia and around the world. 

The excitement starts building online with the arrival of new products that often sell out before they appear on the shelves.  Everything can be wrapped and delivered to your door by the fleet of hot pink delivery vans. It’s just another way that shopping at Peter’s of Kensington will always be an unforgettable experience.