Grooming
dopp kit
Gentleman

Pack your grooming tricks into a dopp kit

The original dopp kit was created in 1919 by Charles Doppelt to keep a gent’s grooming essentials neat and tidy and withstand the rigours of travelling. A common gift given to young lads upon entering manhood, the dopp kit found popularity during World War II when the US Army issued a case to recruits by the millions. more

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Mossy Antlers terrariums
Gentlefolk

Shape an indoor jungle with Mossy Antlers terrariums

Dashes of greenery are known to spruce up an indoor space and bring smiles to our faces when said plants are thriving happily. But keeping this foliage in good health is a talent many attempted gardeners struggle with. Taking the effort out of planting your own miniature green arrangements is Mossy Antlers. more

Accessories
pink Loulou
Gentlewoman

Show off patriotic pendants from Pink LouLou

While adorning yourself in head-to-toe Australian colours or souvenir-type memorabilia may not be everyone’s cup of tea, a certain pride does come from a subtle, well-crafted display of patriotism. Commencing with a Tasmania-shaped pendant, Skye Campbell left her career in public relations and shoot producing to become a jewellery designer. more

tom ford autumn/winter 2013
Gentlefolk

Tom Ford delivers a stately tailored autumn/winter

The season has officially changed and so we begin to dream of a winter that warrants heavy coats and neck-to-toe woollen dressing. The pinnacle of all that is cutting edge and luxurious, Tom Ford’s autumn/winter collection delivers this dream winter wardrobe. more

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esquire's handbook for hosts
Gentleman

Vintage life coach: Esquire’s Handbook For Hosts

We recently came into possession of the 1949 tome Esquire’s Handbook For Hosts and thought we would share some of our newly discovered wisdom. A gem of vintage literature, Esquire’s Handbook For Hosts was first published in the age of ‘Lounge’, gently coaching men in the art of throwing the perfect cocktail party. more

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Autumn fashion
Gentlewoman

Wrap yourself in a warm palette this autumn

In what could be dubbed truly ‘seasonal’ dressing, look to nature and the changing palette of the environment around you for wardrobe inspiration this autumn. While Brisbane might not be fortunate enough to have its street dotted with a surfeit of beautiful crunchy autumn leaves each year, we can still inject a warm palette into the every day with a touch of orange, brown and mustard amongst our garb. more


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scotch and soda carindale
Gentleman

Scotch & Soda opens at Westfield Carindale

Amsterdam label Scotch & Soda has opened its third store in Australia (the second for Queensland) at Westfield Carindale. In a new format of shop fit-outs, the new Carindale shop is part of the brand’s Tent Concept, fitting a vintage-inspired tent inside an existing retail shell. more

Clothing
handsom clothing
Gentleman

Handsom introduces the scholarly lumberjack look for winter

Handsom has delivered an autumn/winter collection that finds a perfect midpoint between the wardrobe of an English scholar and rugged lumberjack. Cloaking gents in shades of navy, forest greens and browns, the new collection pairs quality fabrics of a tonal palette, making the range versatile to layering and wearing various separates together. more

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holloway watches
Gentleman

Holloway Eyewear crafts wood for your wrist

Local recycled-eyewear asrtisan Holloway has launched a line of timepieces, letting you don reclaimed wood on your wrist. Among the limited runs of each design are more than 20 different Australian timbers, sourced from old wine barrels, maple classic car interiors, broken skateboards, expired surfboards and busted guitars. more

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Manly Marks
Gentleman

Typography gets a masculine makeover with Manly Marks

Typography tends to be associated with pretty wedding invitations, gift cards and other papier items that the lady of the house would usually reign over. But gentlelads of the world should be entitled to enjoy this greasy, gritty craft as well, as is the mission of Brandon Griswold from Dallas, Texas. more

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Light Years lingerie
Gentlewoman

Light Years delivers lingerie that’s quietly cool

While each new outfit can bring a certain level of confidence to its wearer, sometimes it’s what’s hiding below the clothes that can bring a quiet smile to our knowing faces. Crafting lingerie that finds a balance between uncomfortable sexed-up lingerie and no-frills basics, Light Years is the creation of graphic designer and illustrator, Annika Seidel. more

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oxe clothing
Gentleman

Local label Oxë embraces minimalist prints

While the craft world often swathes its fashion and accessories with foxes, owls and elks, lads tend to like things with a little more grit. Local label Oxë adorned its first collection Oxë is Bare with the odd bear, rooster and tree design last year, with these prints joining the brand’s minimalistic triangles and circles as features on t-shirts. more