Step off Oxford Street and into Daly Male and you’re basically walking into a Mardi Gras dressing room that never got the memo to pack up. Racks of metallic shirts, rhinestone mesh crops, glossy shorts and party-ready tailoring sit alongside designer swimwear and underwear from labels like ES Collection and Addicted – everything you need to go from beach to bar to 3am dancefloor without breaking stride.

The vibe is friendly and hands-on: staff are used to festival panics, last-minute parade fittings and nervous first-timers trying on something a little bolder. Whether you’re hunting a sleek dinner shirt, a fetish-leaning harness moment or just the right swim brief for Bondi, they’ll gently steer you towards pieces that fit your body and your fantasy.

A stalwart of the strip for around 40 years, Daly Male has survived the ups and downs of Oxford Street by staying gloriously itself – independent, sequined and proudly camp. If you’re building a Mardi Gras suitcase or just want a souvenir that actually looks good on a dancefloor, make this your first wardrobe stop. You can also browse the glitz online at dalymale.com.