Boutique ceramic studio paper boat press has moved from its private leafy studio in Milton to a public and newly opened shop-meets-gallery space in Ashgrove. The creation of Kylie Johnson, paper boat press imprints poetic pearls of wisdom into handmade ceramics. more
Never is the moustache better celebrated than in the month of November. Already-bearded fellows may shed a tear today having to shave all those well-sprouted hairs off to start fresh faced for Movember, but this temporary naked-cheek-ness it is all for a good cause. more
Combining the spring blooms of Holly Rose Flowers with the vintage textile offerings of Funky Fabrix is Holly Rose vintage fabric store and florist at Windsor. more
Whenever the words ‘cruise collection’ are whispered, images of the seaside French town of Biarritz spring to mind. Inducing ideas of whimsical days at the beach and long luncheons, the scent of salt, sand and the ocean’s mist always sweeping by, cruise collections are where luxury and elegance frolic. more
Surfer duds get ready, Chasing Mavericks has hit the big screen, bringing with it some impressive footage of some of the biggest waves in the world. more
All-American-style hearty foods like succulent marinated pork ribs, sliders and crispy-fried chicken with a smidge of spice are on the agenda at Spring’s Cooking School this Thursday. more
Jean guru Levi Strauss is launching a new line of denim threads that feature plastic bottles crushed up and blended through the denim. When the WasteLess campaign was introduced last year, the aim was to cut down the amount of water used to produce jeans, reducing the company’s environmental impact. more
Those a little distraught by local spectacle designer Jessica Shipard’s departure from her hometown of Brisbane can feel a little closer to her being with the launch of Colony’s new online store. more
Once upon a time one would have had to forage the antique halls of Parisian markets to find pre-loved Chanel and Burberry for a quarter of the original price. However, a new retailer has joined the fresh halls of Brisbane City's Wintergarden, bringing recent and vintage designer labels to our fingertips. more
A good shirt with a style that stands apart from the norm can be hard to come by. But once we discover a brand that pays just as much attention to the cut and colour as to the finer details, we can be certain each new season will find a place in our wardrobes. more
While Bluebeard was a rather gruesome and frightening French folklore character, a blue beard, two words, is the name given to those chins that re-sprout a five o’clock shadow before quitting time even arrives. This thick stubborn stubble can cause much frustration for those who long for a smooth cheek. more
Sydney-based The School has rounded up a clan of talented makers and popped them all on a bus to Brisbane. Normally based in an expansive, white-walled studio in Rosebery, The School is a hub for creative learning, hosting regular masterclasses and workshops for adults and kids to learn and play. more
All things tropical and tiki-inspired have not only started gracing cocktail lists locally, but popping up on clothing racks too. Pineapple prints, palm trees, coconuts and hibiscus flowers are making a splash amongst the fashions of ladies and gents this season, emblazoned across lightweight shorts, crisp button-ups, swimwear and summer dresses. more
As magnetic as one of his works of fiction, a new volume simply titled Kurt Vonnegut: Letters delves into the psyche of this great American writer. more
Australian fashion darling Zimmerman has released a covetable swim collection for summer, the campaign leaving us raring for a trip to the seaside. From animal prints to bright splashes of colour, this latest swim collection is lavished with unique patterns, with beautiful florals and intricate paisleys featuring across swimwear and clothing. more
While today Playboy hypes up the sex factor to the point of no return, the vintage editions of this lad mag sported poetic fiction by the likes of Vladimir Nabokov, Margaret Atwood and John Updike beside the saucy centrefold. more
Local emerging designer Emily McGuire has released a diffusion skirt line for spring/summer, while she gathers ideas and sharpens designs for an autumn/winter collection for next year. more
Invented in 1589, the stocking frame machine was a mechanical kitting contraption used to weave textiles. Imitating the rhythmic movements of knitting by hand, a stocking frame machine is now a rarity to come by, and even more difficult to maintain. more
The smattering of bright hues and heavy detailing of sass & bide’s clothing are joined this season by the label’s sophomore sunglasses collection. Entitled Ladysaint, this spring/summer 2013 collection features high-impact shapes across 18 pieces. more
Inspired by the sleek gents of Brooklyn – lads with tattoos, slicked-back hair, donning waistcoats and using lip balm – who look after their skin not just for appearance's sake, is Triumph & Disaster. Using shaving and sun as building blocks, Triumph & Disaster created a five-piece capsule collection based on a man’s main skincare needs of shaving products and sun protection. more
