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22 Mar 2012From the school-boy uniform to preppy gentleman attire, the club collar has wound in and out of fashion history since its inception in the 1850s. more
From the school-boy uniform to preppy gentleman attire, the club collar has wound in and out of fashion history since its inception in the 1850s. more
You may not be able to recall your first ever book, like you can your first love. But unlike a fleeting romance, books last forever – kept, cherished and read over and over. more
After winning a place in the National Graduate Showcase at the Melbourne Fashion Festival in 2011, QUT fashion graduate Ana Diaz has catapulted into the fashion world. With her quirky takes on classic styling she has proven that a little whimsy goes a long way when it comes to fashion. more
Hair-savvy gents will be well aware of the boutique barbershop located in Morningside, but Bare Bones' latest addition is a whimsical pop-up barbershop to be held once a month in Woolloongabba. more
If Prince Charles wore cologne – and there’s a high chance he does – he’d probably choose a distinct scent by a renowned, established British company, something with history and pinch of swagger. more
With less strings and a shorter neck than its big brother the guitar, surely the ukulele has to be a cinch to learn. more
After struggling to find eye-catching jewellery for themselves, two former Queenslanders have created a colourful line of chunky adornments that are sure to dazzle and impress. more
Some of the best ads to grace our vision are superbly classic in design. One hundred-year-old companies whose logos have barely altered in design as the century has progressed show staying true to the roots of a brand is highly valued. more
Inspired by the quick-stepping Latin dance style of the same name, Batucada by L'Artisan Parfumeur is a sensual fragrance that embodies the passionate carioca spirit that runs through contemporary, urban Brazil. more
From a pocket clock to a pocket watch, trench watch to wristlet, and finally wrist watch, timepieces have transformed from design items to practical time-telling devices and back again. more
Ancient civilization is a far cry from the fall catwalks of Milan and Paris, but it seems the style that was once renowned amongst the Aztecs is now impressing the fashion elite. more
Do you like to show off your favourite wares? Do you have dresses hanging from the picture rail, bags draped over the doorknob, or hats on a wooden hat block? more
From filmmakers to fashion designers, the Vogue team to photographers, and writers to models, The Coveteur captures a glimpse into the personal abodes of high fashion’s tastemakers. more
Librarians used to be nerdy. They read a lot of books, shushed at you if you giggled too loud at the Mills and Boon covers, and often smelt a little musty. But this season the librarian-look is being celebrated, tweaked just so to suit style-savvy ladies. more
Hunkered down in the wilderness, the wooden walls creaking gently in the wind, logs crackling in the fireplace … the silence, the peace, the smell of nature. more
Up the winding Moyenne Corniche, between Nice and Monaco, suspended above the sea, stands a golden parfumerie. more
Brisbane is a little bit like New York. Well, in the sense that neither cities have a beach but there still seems to be a lot of like-minded fellows purchasing boardshorts for trips to the seaside nonetheless. more
Stemming from the belief that shoes should be like works of art on your feet, Gabrielle Thompson and Shannon Gunn created tom gunn. more
While we’ll be the first to admit a woman’s place is no longer in the kitchen, slaving over a hot stove to prepare the salaryman-of-the-house’s nightly meat-and-veg, there are a few Bettie Draper-esque skills that are handy to have up your floral sleeve. more
For stylish lads, the perfect way to inject some personality into formal occasions, or brighten up the most monotone of business ensembles, is to add eye-catching neckwear. more