Best Jumpers combines comfort, craftsmanship and cool
06 Jun 2019Clever artistry and quality fabrics converge to create ultra-snug, yet super-stylish winter threads. more
Gender-neutral label HoMie joins the fight against homelessness
30 May 2019Every purchase from this Melbourne-based brand gives a young person the job skills and confidence they need to envision a way out of homelessness and hardship. more
Cosy up in responsibly made Handsom winter threads
23 May 2019This British-turned-Melbourne couple know a thing or two about keeping warm, so take their cues and snuggle up in cute cropped sweat tops and merino wool knits this winter. more
Keep Aussie pets safe with a limited-edition PetRescue x Gorman dog coat
02 May 2019Puppies and fashion combine in this clever initiative to help make the world a little safer for our four-legged furballs. Lend a helping hand to the movement with a purchase that will not only keep more pups out of pounds, but also kit out your best mate in some sleek winter threads. more
Indigenous artists and NORTH present the Tiwi Strong Women’s Collection
02 May 2019A talented group of Tiwi women have spent the past 12 months collaborating with not-for-profit social enterprise NORTH to share their culture through fashion. more
Creativity under one roof – Open House unites fashion, art and social enterprise in West End
24 Apr 2019The long-vacant space at 73 Vulture Street isn’t empty anymore! A brand-new creative collective has taken over the tenancy, bringing sustainable fashion from local makers, Aboriginal art and engaging workshops together for one multipurpose venue. Open House is providing an opportunity for artisans and artists alike to connect with a discerning consumer base, and share their wares with a wider audience. more
Contra celebrates its third birthday with a capsule collection
11 Apr 2019The style stewards behind Brisbane boutique Contra have released a killer new capsule collection this month to celebrate three blissful years on the local fashion scene. more
Transform recycled materials into contemporary jewellery at a Bianca Mavrick workshop
04 Apr 2019One of Brisbane’s most innovative jewellers will be leading a DIY tutorial this month, helping local crafters to fashion recycled materials into bespoke pieces. more
Queensland scores its first Saint Laurent boutique in the heart of The City
28 Mar 2019You’d be hard-pressed to find pretty much anyone who isn’t familiar with the Saint Laurent brand. From rap songs to the runway, the iconic French fashion house has been redefining luxury since its foundation in 1961. Brisbane is about to get a permanent home for the cultural phenomenon that is YSL, with the brand opening its flagship Queensland store at QueensPlaza today, Thursday March 28. more
Biome champions the slow-fashion movement by supporting sustainable brands
21 Mar 2019Biome has long been curating a careful catalogue of products to ensure that everything we buy is good for us and the planet. From biodegradable dog waste bags to chlorine shower filters and stainless-steel pegs, they’ve got our lives sorted – even extending the duty of care to a Slow Fashion Department. more
Sustainable label Coreprêt kits out your ethical working-week wardrobe
14 Mar 2019Workwear has long been the poor cousin to your weekend threads, but now sustainable fashion label Coreprêt is shaking up the Monday-to-Friday routine with a sharp collection of men’s, women’s and basic pieces. With outfits divided into certain days of the week, the brand is smashing our fear of repeating clothes, one cropped velvet jacket at a time. more
Veja sneakers combine transparency with style to create conscious footwear
28 Feb 2019It may not be the first thing you think of, but the sneaker industry is actually rife with waste. High demand, mass production and loads of unsustainable rubber that refuses to break down make for a pretty toxic cocktail, don’t you think? Luckily, the ethical sneaker movement is really taking off – and you need only look to Veja as an example. The European sneaker brand is taking over the style scene with its conscious footwear, offering a range of sustainable and vegan alternatives for the market. more
Not-so-carbon footprint – Reebok creates the world’s first plant-based athletic shoe
13 Dec 2018When you think about one industry that could have a serious impact by going plant-based, sneakers are right up there. With more than 20 billion pairs of athletic footwear produced every year, it’s not exactly the most environmentally sound operation. Reebok is taking a step in the right direction with Cotton + Corn, its (and the world’s) first-ever totally plant-based athletic shoe. more
Dior and more – QueensPlaza unveils the fruits of its opulent new makeover
06 Dec 2018Standing proud since 2005 as a beacon for designer fashion-seekers, the beloved QueensPlaza has always been known for its taste-making selection of the most prestigious names from both Australia and abroad. The shopping mecca is about to cement its status as the CBD’s preeminent destination for luxury retail with the unveiling the first stage of its hotly anticipated multi-million dollar upgrade. Prepare yourself for top-tier brands, breathtaking fit-outs and a truly grand atmosphere. more
All in the details – Mr P. makes a debut into footwear and accessories
20 Sep 2018We’re not going to lie – we were pretty damn thrilled when online fashion powerhouse MR PORTER took the plunge and launched its own in-house label Mr P. back in November last year. The brand has already made us swoon with its range of easy pieces with smart tailoring and enduring style, but the love affair is set to continue – Mr. P is expanding further with a first foray into shoes and accessories. more
See and be seen in new-season optical from Sunday Somewhere
20 Sep 2018If your eyesight has seen you succumb to wearing glasses on the daily, then you might as well make sure you are putting the sassiest optical specs you can find on your pretty face. The team at Sunday Somewhere has released its latest optical collection, inspired by the brand's unmistakable ethos of living every day like it's Sunday. more
The Calile welcomes its first wave of boutique retail openings
13 Sep 2018The scaffolding has come down and the signage is illuminated – it’s not long now until James Street welcomes The Calile to its midst officially. Ahead of the luxury hotel’s opening, the building’s ground-floor retail portion has come to life. Several high-end boutiques and Queensland firsts are welcoming hordes of shoppers this week, with many more to come. more
Sweet feet – Allbirds offers up sustainable shoes made from sugar
06 Sep 2018When you think about sustainable and recycled materials, there are probably a few token things that come to mind – but we’re willing to bet sugarcane isn’t one of them. One company has figured out a way to harness the natural power of the ‘cane to create fabulous footwear, following on from its success in the sustainable shoe field. Ladies and gents, your feet will never be sweeter than in a pair of Allbirds’ Sugar Zeffers. more
Sydney luxe leather brand Von-Röutte drops its debut sneaker collection
26 Jul 2018Folks, there is a reason the phrase “Keep it simple, stupid!” is so popular – when it comes to design, oftentimes less is more. This ethos is the core of Sydney-based brand Von-Röutte, a luxe fashion label that has its focus rooted in principles of modernism. The brand’s sleek, chic leather bags have won the hearts of many due to a marriage of function and aesthetics, and now Von-Röutte has decided to follow this style path into the realm of footwear. more
Maiden Voyage – Deadly Ponies launches its first-ever unisex travel collection
12 Jul 2018Let’s be honest – when we’re considering travel gear, style and practicality are two of the highest priorities. There are so many daggy suitcases and off-putting duffels floating around, and you don’t want to be the one gingerly fishing your tattered old backpack out of the carry-on compartment of your next flight – you’re better than that. The style mavericks over at Deadly Ponies have been busy cooking up something cool that will make your next trip a whole lot more chic – and it’s all gender-neutral. more