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
Those who muscle through worksites for a living will be familiar with the yellow-and-black design of American machinery lords Caterpillar – or CAT for short. more
A perfect way to put you in good spirits, a leisurely bicycle ride awakens the senses, fills the lungs with puffs of fresh air and – as an added bonus – often concludes with a picnic feast of cheese and crackers in the park. more
If you’re planning to do a whole lot of nothing this long weekend, a little relaxing craft project might be just the ticket when the mind starts to itch for something to do. Follow our guide for how to make pom-poms. more
While you may not have carried a backpack since your school days – turned off by the torture of whether slinging on one or two straps is the cool thing to do – the humble carrier is making a return in a big way, with the current preferred style the cub-scout-meets-woodsman rucksack. more
The Brooklyn borough of New York has grown to become not only the city’s most populous of its five, but it has also come to represent the growing hipster movement. As well as its fashion-forward residents, the district is renowned for its iconic brownstone buildings of rich deep sandstone in shades from chocolate to burgundy. A new beauty salon has cropped up in James Street, taking its style cues from the trendsetting borough. more
The whimsical woodland creatures of past collections have been put on hold, letting the forest greenery itself take centre stage in the latest collection from Milk From A Thistle. more
Iron your shirt, fasten your watch, comb pomade through your hair, shave and, finally, brush your teeth. While getting ready to leave the house in a presentable state can often prove tedious, some tasks in life, such as brushing your teeth, are a matter of health and hygiene as well as common courtesy – no-one likes conversing with folk of bad breath now do they? more
Once a run-down immigrant area of East London visited only for its curry houses, Brick Lane is now a mecca of activity as folk make their way from vintage boutiques to concealed watering holes. Spend an afternoon exploring Brick Lane and your memory will be imprinted with vibrant images of bold and eclectic fashion and vibrant street art. more
Just as surfers worship the ocean each morning, those with a love for skateboarding find peace on a desolate concrete path. more
Injecting a spot of greenery about your home requires sweet pots to cradle your new mini cacti garden. If recycling ranks highly in your personal ethos, those empty chickpea cans from last night’s dinner can be spruced up with some gift wrap or paint. But if your interiors style is a little more refined, let us introduce you to the Oohh Collection by Lübech Living. more
With the introduction of Spotify and Pandora locally, we’ve found less of a need to go seeking out a hard-copy CD in order to treat our ears to the latest tunes. But all that digital noise cannot compare to the smooth croon of vinyl, and so we’ve found ourselves investing more and more in the modern LP. Here are some record haunts around town where you can spend your well-earned pennies on some sweet vinyl. more
The debut spring/summer collection from local designer HAN saw gentlemanly wardrobe staples presented – the clean, crisp lines of Basics in Hue splayed out with singular tones and refined craftsmanship. more
As Michael Caine has just celebrated his 80th birthday, we thought it would be rather fitting to take a look at some key style moments in his suave career. more
While its designs may feature in some rather upmarket boutiques, Turkish label Çuval is rather humble at heart. The creation of Ayse Ozgunes, Çuval translates to ‘sack’, with the name breaking down the medium of carry wear to its most basic form. more
In a series of short films delving behind the scenes of Coco Chanel’s revolutionary creations, .Inside Chanel delivers the story behind The Jacket. more
A long-lasting fabric that improves with age, leather captivated Raffael Lohmann’s attention and became a catalyst to leaving a career as a chef in Germany – switching slowly at first and then wholeheartedly – to seek a future in craftsmanship. more
Rather than tearing down the buildings and monuments that tell our city’s tales, like some notorious developers of the past have done, a new lifestyle precinct is being developed to embrace and celebrate the area’s history. more
Digital innovator Portable is set to launch a tome that addresses the shift towards online shopping, and equips retailers with the digital skills to reclaim customers. more
A little Scandinavian weather has been injected into Brisbane’s ecosystem of late, meaning the latest collection from Copenhagen label Norse Projects will be well suited to our immediate wardrobe needs. more
