Clothing
Mexican dress brisbane
Gentlewoman

Fashion yourself like Frida with Mexican garb

Never did a person march to the beat of their own drum more so than Frida Kahlo. The Mexican painter was not only renowned for her distinctive artistic creations, but embraced a flamboyant dress code inspired by her Latin heritage. Frida's colour-saturated wardrobe has not only inspired an exhibition in its honour, but is a trend sweeping Brisbane's streets. more

Clothing
attaquer cycling lycra
Gentleman

Cycling lycra gets a makeover with Attaquer

In the past, there’s been nothing more cringe-worthy, fashion-wise, than a man decked out in lycra while cycling speed-demon-style. Bum padding, unforgiving tautness and sweat in all sorts of places are not top qualities on the attractiveness scale. more

Clothing
Work motorcycle-inspired threads with Old and Butchered Tees
Gentleman

Work motorcycle-inspired threads with Old and Butchered Tees

Motorcycles may just be another form of transportation, but the effortless cool of the ride is one that can't be denied. From films like Rebel Without a Cause and Easy Rider to TV shows and sartorial choices, motorcycle culture has an undoubted influence on modern culture and is possibly the ultimate symbolism of rebellion. more

Clothing
Sneak a peek at batson. autumn/winter 2013
Gentlewoman

Sneak a peek at batson. autumn/winter 2013

Just like a well-executed film trailer, a preview to a fashion collection is an irresistible teaser for what's to come. Take a glimpse into next season's creations from quirky Australian-Londonite label batson. with the brand's preview for its luscious autumn/winter 2013 capsule, Canto #1. more

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beertone
Gentleman

Discover a colour wheel of beverages with Beertone

Beer is the stereotypical beverage of choice for gents worldwide and, while it has a tendency to be associated with Homer Simpson and his motley crew, there's much more to the brew than its famous fans display. The world's passion for the drink continues to intensify with thousands of different types available in the Australian market alone, each with a surprising difference in flavour. more

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Chromjuwelen Motor Oil
Gentleman

Grease your classic ride with Chromjuwelen Motor Oil

A small but passionate minority, rev-heads aren’t the hoons who find delight in carving wheelies into quiet streets, but dedicated followers in the cult of the car. With vehicles treated as delicately as a newborn, it’s no wonder that car lovers will accept only the best in products and accessories for their vehicles. more


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Put your childhood LEGO to use with Dispatchwork
Gentlefolk

Put your childhood LEGO to use with Dispatchwork

The apple of our youthful eye, LEGO provided many hours of enjoyment, building miniature cities for little yellow men (and women) to live in. But as we grew, the boxes of plastic fun became forgotten at the back of cupboards and under houses, stagnant until the next generation arrives. more

Accessories
Swedish Hasbeens
Gentlewoman

Swedish Hasbeens launches summer safari collection

Handmade using the same craftsmanship as in clogs’ heyday, Swedish Hasbeens designs lust-worthy footwear inspired by the late 1970s. Taking the high-heeled disco clog and adding splashes of modern colour, Swedish Hasbeens created the Peep Toe Super High model, a style the Stockholm brand is now renowned for. more

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Kindling Quarterly
Gentleman

Fatherhood explored in new magazine Kindling Quarterly

Upon becoming new dads, David Michael Perez and P. August Heffner found discussing parenting and fatherhood quite tricky terrain. The pair went in search of beautiful editorial guidance, but came up empty handed, with current depictions of dads in the media leaving them feeling uninspired and detached from their own experiences. more

Accessories
Maniamania Performance
Gentlewoman

MANIAMANIA releases new season Performance collection

Known for mysterious and whimsical shapes and cuts, MANIAMANIA jewellery embodies an otherworldly and spiritual vibe within its designs. New collection Performance is no exception, with threads of moody, mystical adornments continuing through the new season, each piece an intricate sculptural artwork to encompass a finger, neck or wrist. more

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Pia Jane Bijkerk Little Treasures
Gentlewoman

Pia Jane Bijkerk launches new book Little Treasures

Stylist, photographer, author and inspirational lady Pia Jane Bijkerk is almost ready to launch a new book, a papier creation full of heart and home. Little Treasures: Made by Hand continues to tell the tales of Pia’s journeys, this time focusing on her daughter Laly’s arrival, and the generosity of the people around this new family. more

Grooming
muhle shaving
Gentleman

Embrace old-school shaving culture with MÜHLE

Finding a favourite razor can be a long and tiresome process, one that can result in nicks, cuts and many a blunt blade. German shaving company MÜHLE has been perfecting the production of razors and brushes for almost 70 years, handcrafting elegant accoutrements to make the morning tidy-up a pleasure, not a pain. more