Dress like royalty with Ksubi’s winter brocade
18 Apr 2013Worn by emperors and royalty as far back as the Middle Ages, brocade fabrics were donned by noblemen and noblewomen for riding, dancing, feasting and other luxuriously jovial affairs. more
Worn by emperors and royalty as far back as the Middle Ages, brocade fabrics were donned by noblemen and noblewomen for riding, dancing, feasting and other luxuriously jovial affairs. more
You may have spotted the arresting cuts of From Britten P/L’s button-ups in Brisbane’s very own Fallow in the past. Now the young Melbourne label has gone on to a solo show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, turning heads with a collection of boxy, oversized silhouettes, melding sportswear and tailoring. more
Created from a fascination with colour, purity and texture, NARS cosmetics launched in 1993, with founder François Nars providing Barneys in New York with a collection of merely 12 lipsticks. Now this modern cult make-up label covers all bases, applying its iconic shades to nails, cheeks, eyes and lips. more
Shaping a new representation of gay men in the media, hello mr. is a beautifully designed magazine using essays, stories, interviews and photography to fill the cultural chasm of what it means to be a gay man today. more
Allowing us to take a breather from the uncomfortable outfits we normally push and shove ourselves into in the name of style, boyfriend jeans have re-entered this season’s denim shapings. Channelling a certain relaxed elegance that’s both comfortable and effortless, a well-worn pair of boyfriend jeans was a mainstay of a 1990s wardrobe. more
Whether camping, bushwalking or fishing, outdoors adventures tend to require some form of sturdy-yet-safe knife for filleting fish, cutting rope or merely divvying up some cheese to slather onto a crusty loaf of bread. more
Set amongst the historic surrounds of new home Carriageworks, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia opened this week with Camilla and Marc’s tenth anniversary show. And while Twitter was running hot with the usual Monday night Q&A debate, Romance Was Born’s spring/summer 2013 pageant stole the social media show, with its otherworldly sugary spectacle. more
Started in a shed on Sydney’s south coast, The Outdoor Social is the ultimate label to watch for the aspring urban woodsman. more
Does a trip to your local cafe of a morning involve water served in beakers, single-origin coffee cold pressed, and the space bumper to bumper with undernourished hipsters sporting hefty beards and backpacks? If so, perhaps you’re part of this modern subculture yourself. more
In China, ‘kowtow’ means the act of kneeling or bowing so low that your head touches the ground – a gesture of deep respect. Holding a profound respect for people and the environment at its core, New Zealand-label Kowtow produces 100% certified-fairtrade and organic clothing for the fashion forward (and eco-minded) gentlelady. more
The placement of a tie clip, a pocket square folded just so, the adornment that holds your keys together – sometimes it’s the little things that complete a look. In the case of Mavericks Laces, the founders believe more attention should be paid to the material looping your shoes into shape. more
Whether you bounce out of bed to check your horoscope to see what the day ahead will present or merely dabble in the mystical predictions, a star sign is something everyone has at least a slight affiliation with. more
In what seems like the perfect affair, boutique candlemaker Maison Balzac and favourite eccentric label Romance Was Born have teamed up to create a limited-edition candle. more
While we would never encourage the wearing of a long-length puffer jacket complete with fur trim as a style item (especially in our climate), the puffer vest seems to have begun filtering down from the ski slopes to the average mandrobe. more
A new resident has moved in to Winn Lane, filling the pint-sized hole in the wall where Ruby & Prankstar used to dwell. Popup Kult is a new go-to for all your favourite high-end skatewear brands along with a fine selection of local labels. more
Stafford is becoming a go-to suburb for a spot of antiques shopping with a side of coffee, with newcomer TU M’ Vintage having joined Crema Cafe, Old As Antiques and Collectables, Flower Market Expresso and Pod Espresso and Organics in the area. more
While we may daydream of travelling through unknown lands in chic apparel pertinent to the current culture, in reality, day-long treks are a less than glamourous affair as we utilise our girl-scout knowledge and dress for comfort and all seasons. more
Whether you need to find some new threads here in Brisbane or want to do some shopping on an upcoming trip, you can now search for the best places to find men’s streetwear with Gearbottle. more
When The Doors penned the lyrics to ‘Spanish Caravan’ in 1968, little did the band members know that the tune would inspire an Australian clothing label more than 40 years later. more
Last time this emporium of olden-day wares rolled into town, a vintage red velvet painter’s smock originally from Rockmans caught our eye, along with some vintage-inspired new designs by local seamstresses. For its sophomore edition, Love Vintage Show returns to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre at South Bank for three days of yesteryear whimsy. more