If you’re anything like us and kicked off the new season with a spring clean, your wardrobe might be craving a refresh, and maybe you are too! Treat yourself to a shopping spree at Paradise Centre this spring and you could win big, with four $500 gift cards up for grabs. Keep reading to find out how … more
Come August 30, the city will once again ring in the start of this year’s Brisbane Festival with an electric line-up of events from music acts and theatre premieres to fashion celebrations. This year, the festival has snagged riotous runway show Fashion Freak Show from the legendary Jean Paul Gautier, alongside an ethereal exhibition from local talent Grace Lillian Lee, collaborative fashion installations and more. Keep reading for all of the chic details. more
Love Me Again Market has quickly become a staple of Brisbane’s fashion scene. With locations in Stafford and Milton, the 24 curated stalls features racks of coveted brands from some of Brisbane’s best closets. This March, Love Me Again Market is bringing its second-hand steals to Portside Wharf with a new market on the second Saturday of each month. more
Those who have ventured to the hilly inner-west suburb of Paddington are well aware of its top-tier food and fashion scene. Boasting a spectacular selection of boutique stores, bars, cafes and restaurants, the character-lined streets of Latrobe and Given Terraces host an eclectic mix of epicurean and lifestyle experiences. On Saturday August 5, Brisbane locals will have the chance to eat and explore their way through Paddington at Now & Then Festival – a free outdoor event celebrating one of Brisbane's oldest suburbs. more
Get ready to be whisked away to Asia for one of the city’s biggest and most exciting cultural events. Brisbane City Council's BrisAsia Festival is returning with a show-stopping lineup of some of the best sights, sounds, tastes and experiences of Asia – no passport needed! With a jam-packed three weeks of festivities on offer across the city, you can expect everything from luxury car meet-ups and culinary creations to drag sensation Crimson Coco, a laneway tea festival and rooftop soirees. Here are some of the most exciting BrisAsia events popping up in Brisbane … more
October welcomes many exciting happenings across Brisbane – vibrant florals bloom across the city, festivals fill the calendar and spring fashion well and truly takes centre stage. There's no better way to get your dose of the latest trends than at Brisbane Fashion Month, Queensland's largest showcase of local designers. This stylish event will be strutting into West Village on Friday October 28 for the Brisbane Fashion Month Resort Finale, a stellar showcase of Brisbane's most loved labels. more
Prepare thy credit cards, as all signs are pointing towards a shopping spree – the Shop BNE City weekend is back! Taking place for one weekend only from Friday October 7 until Sunday October 9, this mammoth shopping event is set to take over Queen Street Mall with bargain buys, pop-up spritz sessions, fashion workshops and live entertainment. Here's a sneak peek of what's on offer ... more
With fashion weeks in Paris, New York, Milan, London and other lively locations across the globe, it was only a matter of time before Brisbane got its very own. Brisbane Fashion Week brings together emerging and established designers and familiar fashion faces for a week of vibrant runways, stylish soirees and must-attend masterclasses from September 26 to October 1. Don't just stand there, let's get to it – here are all of the voguish events ... more
Our favourite part of the American teen movie canon is the obligatory prom scene. The billowy gowns, over-the-top corsages, slow dancing and spiked punch bowls made us feel jealous that we only had Blue Light Discos to show off our moves at. This month, we finally get our chance to go to prom thanks to Brisbane creative legend Rachel Burke and the folks behind Brisbane Fashion Week. Trash N Treasure Planet Prom Runway is the technicolored party of your dreams, so throw on your best frock and get ready to dance under the twinkling decorations on Thursday September 29. more
Pop your party hats on and hightail it to The City – Queen Street Mall is having a big birthday bash and everyone is invited! The iconic shopping strip is turning 40 and to celebrate the momentous occasion is hosting a celebration to remember on Friday August 26. The mall will transform into a vibrant day-long street party bursting at the seams with live entertainment, night markets, style workshops, pop-up bars and much more. The best part? You don't even have to buy a present! more
At a time when the news can leave us recoiling at current events, it's so important to find moments of light to serve as an anchor for our happiness. Events like festivals tend to bring out the best in people as they gather to celebrate, sing, dance and enjoy life as part of a collective. The Sunshine Coast's newest festival is focused on doing that and more, championing inclusivity, sustainability, diversity and reconciliation. The inaugural The Rangebow Festival is gearing up to take the Sunny Coast Hinterland by storm with four days of music, workshops, art and conversations. In order to make the most of your time up north, we've put together a guide not only for the The Rangebow Festival but the very best places to stay, play and eat during a long weekend nestled in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. more
Calling all fashion aficionados – Brisbane Fashion Festival is catwalking back into our city this August. A standout on Brisbane’s annual event calendar for fashion-loving folk, this beloved event is set to spotlight the creative industry by putting on a grand showcase of local labels for eager shoppers. Consider this your official warning to start clearing out your wardrobe to make room for new gear. more
Have you spent your entire life daydreaming about the day you walk down the aisle? Perhaps you spend your spare time curating the perfect wedding playlist and perusing Pinterest on the hunt for bespoke and picturesque wedding inspo. If you've recently acquired a rather sparkly new ring, have been planning your big day for a while or just love all things weddings, we recommend blocking off Sunday July 31 in your calendar. The Maleny Wedding Festival is back to help inspire couples and take the stress out of wedding planning. With more than 150 vendors dotted along a trail of nine venues, this superb festival in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland will have you sipping on champers and saying cheers to a day you will remember forever. more
There are a few key shopping outings pencilled into our calendars. While Boxing Day, Black Friday and the end of financial year sales are nationwide events, Brisbane and the Gold Coast are treated to an extra few days of cash-splashing mayhem. From June 3–5 Harbour Town Premium Outlets is offering shoppers three days of massive savings at the Get Outlet Sale. To help with your pre-shopping plan of attack, Harbour Town has given us the inside scoop on some of the best offers you can expect to see during this monster sales event. more
Have you ever looked at a floral arrangement or a solitary piece of rubbish floating in the breeze and thought, "Wow, that would make a stunning outfit"? Perhaps you are just captivated by all things fashion, from the humble little black dress to the Met Gala's over-the-top extravagance. Either way, if you feel divinely inspired at the thought of throwing together a creative ensemble and crave the opportunity to sit front row at a catwalk, get excited because the Australian Wearable Art Festival is coming to the Sunshine Coast on May 21. more
The week is upon us, friends – Black Friday is almost here! As we refine our shopping lists and scope out the bargains ahead of time, the fine folk at Pacific Fair have been so kind as to give us a little sneak peek of the very special offers this Black Friday weekend. Here's what you can expect when you roll into the bargain-filled shopping wonderland this Friday November 26. more
Brisbane’s laneway scene just keeps going from strength to strength (Melbourne who?), and one of our biggest assets when it comes to this indie culture and ethos is Fortitude Valley. Known to many as a party and nightlife capital, our beloved Val has a whole heap more going on – thanks in large part to its famous bustling laneway precincts. On Saturday October 26, these nooks and crannies will join forces for the Hidden Lanes Festival, a massive free celebration of all things art, food, music, fashion and entertainment. more
Attention all trendsetters and trailblazers – James Street RESORT, one of Brisbane's most anticipated celebrations of cutting-edge culture, is set to return on October 10–12. The team behind the annual event series has revealed the first of its esteemed guests, announcing that disability advocate and activist Sinéad Burke will make her first (and only) Australian appearance at RESORT this year. more
We've all been victims of the fast fashion cycle - that dangerous ritual of constant consumption, whereby we think we need to buy the latest item on the retail rack every other week. And it's not just our finances that feel the sting from this - when we get sick of those over-worn threads, they tend to get discarded and, eventually, end up in landfill. Thankfully, those interested in breaking the cycle and finding redemption for their fast-fashion crimes are invited to atone at the fourth-annual pop-up Revive Second-Hand Fashion Festival. more
In May, some of Brisbane’s finest culinary minds dispensed their foodie wisdom. In June, a panel of awe-inspiring artisans delved into the inner-workings of the design world. This month, some of our city’s sharpest sartorial figures will gather to talk about the current state of style – from giving fast fashion the flick to making a sustainable statement. On Wednesday July 24, The Locals Panel Series gets suited and booted for a forum on fashion, featuring conversation between beloved designers, stylists and members of the fashion media. more
