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lee mathews
Gentlewoman

Sydney label Lee Mathews opens on James Street

A design emporium of plants in jars and looped strings of industrial lighting, the new Lee Mathews store on James Street is the renowned Sydney label’s first foray into our sunny state. A brand that fully embraces effortless elegance, weaving modern feminine cuts with a classic palette, Lee Mathews has crafted a summer collection that delivers notes of nostalgia for weekends at the country cottage and relaxed days picnicking in vast fields. more

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the possible co
Gentlewoman

Shop nice with vegan fashion store The Possible Co.

Making a thoughtful contribution to the way we shop and approach fashion is The Possible Co. – a new, locally created online store. With the motto of ‘nice for people, nice for animals and nice for the planet’ under its faux leather belt, The Possible Co. offers a space for vegan, eco-friendly fashion to shine. more

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those halycon days
Gentlewoman

Discover Those Halcyon Days by Kylie Gartside

Local contemporary jeweller Kylie Gartside has been an artist and maker for 15 years. With a focus on silversmithery, previous collections under her namesake label have included jacaranda trees etched into recycled sterling silver and forget-me-knot textured twisted rings. more

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shoe horn
Gentleman

Slip shoes on swiftly with a shoe horn

Back in the day, gents knew it took particular tools to assist in getting dressed to an immaculate state each morning. Clothes brushes and lint rollers dutifully hung from wardrobe hooks ready to remove foreign fibres, while hair wax and a swift comb slicked back rogue locks. When it came to footwear, shoe trees held a shoe’s shape while not in use, and shoe polish, polishing cloths and brushes were kept at the ready for a daily morning shine. more


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Andrew Chan
Gentleman

Why Hello You: Andrew Chan

Name: Andrew Chan. Age: 28. Lives: Melbourne. Andrew is a dentist from Melbourne, has just travelled to Bangkok, and likes taking his dog to a park on the weekend. Read more about Andrew on Why Hello You. more

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Piece Together, Woolloongabba
Gentlewoman

Sewing lounge Piece Together moves in with Five Sugars, Woolloongabba

Run by crafty ladies Tammy Spiller and Jennine Birrell, Piece Together sewing lounge has moved from its upstairs loft-like abode in the Woolloongabba antique precinct to the street-level shop front that used to house Lavish Essentials. Joining forces with colourful coffee cranny Five Sugars, the Piece Together concept has transformed into a complete craft and sewing cafe space. more

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picnicking
Gentlewoman

Return to the golden age of picnicking

The golden age of picnicking conjures up images of chequered blankets, lush green grass, towering trees and a picnic basket packed with delicious homemade provisions. But while the word 'picnic' may suggest associations with paper plates or plastic forks, dining in the outdoors can be an elegant affair – with the right equipment. more

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Will Snow
Gentleman

Why Hello You: Will Snow

Name: Will Snow. Age: 24. Lives: Taringa. Will works in retail, likes riding his bike up Mt Coot-tha and listening to Jethro Tull. Read more about Will on Why Hello You. more

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Raised suit hems
Gentleman

Men raise hems for summer dressing

Looking to the elite fashions of the European runways, an emerging summer trend amongst the debonair gents of the front row is the shortened suit paint. Taking the elegance of a stately tailored suit and pairing it with a casual exposed ankle, this suit style complements the warmer seasons – or Brisbane weather, most of the time. more