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How to shorten a belt
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Learn how to shorten a belt

When stumbling upon a belt the perfect shade of brown to match your newest oxfords, it can seem the stars have aligned in your fashionable favour. However if, upon closer inspection, the belt’s length is too long for your waistline, there’s no need to slink off to the next store disheartened. Shortening a belt yourself can be a quick 30-minute task that you can do with the aid of a couple of simple tools. more

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QAGOMA Winter Design Market
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Winter Design Market pops up at GOMA

A much-coveted event on the Brisbane shopping calendar, the design markets at GOMA always draw a crowd of eager shoppers keen to gather some locally handmade wares as gifts for others (and pocketing a few new pieces for their own abodes). more

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military wool blanket
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Cloak your couch in a military wool blanket

Winter is upon us, which makes for chilly drafts creeping across the wooden floors of our Queenslander lairs. While ladies might always have an abundance of blankets and cushions on hand to keep cosy on the couch of a movie-watching winter’s eve, a lad-like throw is harder to come by. more


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Make a mark with eco-friendly Allegory Pens
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Make a mark with eco-friendly Allegory Pens

If you've been finding the cheap plastic of your run-of-the-mill Biro has been failing your style sensibilities of late, wrap your hands around the eco-friendly creations of Allegory Pens – a brand creating writers' tools that reduce wastage and boost panache. more

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aark watches
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Timepieces turn minimalist with AÃRK

Pared-back designs and minimalist ensembles are the most recent trend to dominate the glossy spreads of global fashion magazines. Sleek but simple garment design has filtered through to accessories, where delightfully basic bags and clean adornments are the most coveted additions to wardrobes. It's this respect for classic minimalist design that has helped to shape the growing success of watch brand AÃRK. more

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The Wanderers Co
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Don t-shirts from new local label The Wanderers Co

Ah the quarter-life crisis. It’s taking hold like a plague, and we stress ourselves at too young an age that our glory days are behind us and that we simply are stuck with the skills we’ve managed to acquire in 25 short years. The good news? We can always keep learning new skills beyond this point and if you have any doubts, you can always take inspiration from local lad Myles Secomb. more

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Haider Ackerman
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Camargue welcomes Haider Ackermann spring/summer

Extensive drapery and cloth that swathes the form are quintessential elements of the designs of womenswear creator, Haider Ackermann. The Colombian-born creative talent has a flair for adorning females in statement garments inspired by exotic cultures and a continued respect for tailoring and its exploration. The latest collection from the gent has just arrived at eclectic womenswear boutique, Camargue. more

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Little Joe Woman
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Little Joe Woman pops up on James Street

Australian label Little Joe Woman is hosting a pop-up store on James Street in Fortitude Valley for the next two weeks. Focusing on sharp and chic designs, Little Joe Woman is the creation of Gail Elliott ­– who began designing after a 24-year career as a model in New York. more

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Taking care of Cashmere
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Keep your cashmere soft with tender loving care

When it comes to soft knitwear, there is nary a material that comes close to plush cashmere. The dreamy wool is shorn from special goats and crafted into a range of winter warmers for the cooler months. Cost-wise, cashmere often requires its wearers to reach deep into their pockets, so a continued care regime is important. more

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Cufflinks
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Dress debonair with a pair of cufflinks

Of late, the humidity of a Queensland summer has been replaced with a growing chill. For the sartorial-minded gentleman, this heralds a time of year when business shirts are unfurled and cufflinks come out to play. Let this winter serve as an opportunity to embrace the graceful wardrobe dedication embodied by the likes of debonair males Sean Connery and leading dandy Beau Brummell. more

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Wallwares by Pony Rider
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Decorate your crib with Wallwares by Pony Rider

For the opportunist, the plain walls of a home are a blank canvas on which a home owner can inject some personality into their abode. Whether constructed from brick, wood, plaster or tin, there's a range of different options when it comes to claiming your turf with a personal stamp on your interiors – all possible without having to pick up a paintbrush. more

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Shop for local fashion at the Frock on the Block market
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Shop for local fashion at the Frock on the Block market

When someone compliments you on a nice dress or brooch, the gesture is made all the more gratifying when you can claim said item to be a one-of-a-kind piece from a little-known designer. Those looking for such unique additions for their wardrobe will find pieces from emerging local designers at tomorrow’s Frock on the Block market. more

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Local label Oxë releases a collection of jumpers
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Local label Oxë releases a collection of jumpers

While the calendar may have only just flipped to June, a crisp winter chill arrived weeks ago. The Brisbane cold season is hardly the harsh affair that plagues southern states, but there is still a need for a few extra layers when the middle of the year rolls around. Gents can beat the chill with the help of a new batch of jumpers just released from local streetwear label Oxë. more