Many a childhood has been spent atop the seat of a bike, traversing the streets of the local neighbourhood like a castmember of BMX Bandits. Whether it was your favourite birthday present, or the reason you broke your arm, the bicycle holds a special place in memories of youth. more
Locking yourself in a musty room of sweaty bodies as you attempt to rid your shape of all those winter stews and hot chocolates is not the most appealing setting for renewal. But with the last of the day’s rays sun-kissing your shoulders, cool breezes drifting off the Brisbane River and watching the sky turn from emerald to pink to deep blue, exercise can be quite the delight. more
Aeon Ferris has been created for the girl with two suitcase loads of clothing tucked behind her bedroom door. Clothing that doesn’t see the light of day and may not have been worn in years. Clothing that has the potential for someone else to treasure or simply wear once, passing the item forward again through resale. more
The very first pair of boardshorts was invented in the 1970s by Australian surfers Alan Green and John Law. Finding the canvas trunks worn before this historic moment too rigid and water-logged for their beloved aqua sport, Alan and John used a lightweight, quick-drying fabric to craft some swim shorts with a shorter leg than the traditional trunk. more
There was a time when being primped and polished to perfection was simply a part of daily grooming habits. Now a new pop-up salon at the Woolloongabba Antique Centre will be helping modern lasses to achieve this slick look of yesteryear. more
You can imagine Rohan Anderson forming a friendship with a grizzly bear over a cup of whisky in the wilderness, sitting in front of the fire as a fresh, line-caught trout grills upon a makeshift pan. more
While you may have doubts about your ability to save the world, you can still be doing your darnedest to improve your environmental relations. Undress Brisbane is run by a bunch of Brisbane folk, who aspire to make the fashion industry eco-friendly, converging and merging around an idea to encourage sustainability in your wares. more
Creating ties and scarves that make you forget that shiny, pointy-edged silk ties ever existed is Brooklyn-based label The Hill-Side. Founded in 2009, The Hill-Side is the creation of brothers Emil and Sandy Corsillo, who are also the founders and owners behind Hickoree’s Hard Goods store in the ever-cool Brooklyn burrow. more
A constant battle for the money-carrying gent is the dilemma of what to do with coins following each purchase. Wallets tend to be too slim for a bulky stash of nickel – and often void of zippered compartments to keep them contained – and jangling pockets can ruin the line of pants specifically tailored to sit straight. Perhaps you have a stash of coins building up in your car or a moneybox on the bureau at home as a final resting place for your collection at the end of a day. more
Die-hard op-shoppers can relax this weekend as the cream of the crop of pre-loved fashion is huddled into a single place. For the month of October, Salvos Stores are hosting the Salvonista Mobile Boutique, which will be popping-up at Reddacliff Place this Saturday October 13 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. more
Running an eye over the latest in-house collection at Pistols At Dawn, one suddenly feels the need for a dinner jacket for fine-dining soirees, and golfing-esque shorts – despite not being an avid player of the sport. more
Paris is not only renowned for being the city of love, lights and croissants, but is also home to a flock of infinitely chic women. Brisbanites seeking a spot of French dressing will find it in spades at Kookai, which has opened a new boutique in Fortitude Valley. more
The dapper lads over at the Emporium have put together a special evening of fashion styling, beard grooming and whisky sipping for discerning gents. more
Founded in America in 1851, the Kiehl’s New York apothecary has a time-honoured history of creating luxurious products for the skin of gentlemen. Springing from the original Kiehl’s Pharmacy in New York City’s East Village, Kiehl's philosophy is deep rooted in a desire to create gentle and efficacious formulas for maximum benefit, using minimal preservatives and natural ingredients. more
From Dunedin on New Zealand’s south island comes Holly Howe Collections – a jewellery label that is sharp-edged and architectural, and doesn’t favour either of the sexes. more
Inspiring dress around the world and giving insight into the fashion and trends of different countries is Scott Schuman’s The Sartorialist. Capturing a moment in fashion history, The Sartorialist documents style from the streets of capitals Paris, Milan, New York and London to the smaller scapes of Sydney and Savannah. more
Within the military of 18th century British India is not the most likely of places for a ball game of finesse to be developed, but that's exactly what happened in the case of badminton. With spring's sunny days finally arrived, it's time to whip out that badminton set and spend a leisurely few hours practising your skills for summer. more
For most fashionable gals, a wardrobe bursting at the seams isn't a foreign notion. Luckily, the month of October is a chance for you to give your widening wardrobe – as well as your pockets – a break, with Buy Nothing New Month. more
Before you begin preening your moustache for the annual month of Movember, get a little creative on those often untended-to sideburns and support new hairy charity, Octoburn. more
Renowned for her Dolce & Gabbana fame, Gail Reid is producing a frisson of excitement throughout Brisbane, as fashion insiders relish the physical presence of a Gail Sorronda retail store. more
