Australian label Elwood is mostly known for its casual tees, jeans and leather jackets, but under the creative direction of new brand manager Davd Vial, Elwood’s attire is now chanelling the slightly scruffy lumberjack look. more
It’s been said before, but fashion really is linked with identity. As lost teenagers eager to please we simply mimic what the ‘cool kids’ wear, in our twenties we begin to experiment a little, at 30 our ideas of what we like really start to take shape and by the time retirement crawls around, our carefree spirits are reflected in elastic pants and cosy cardigans. more
While a stint in Wintergarden whetted our appetite for perfectly tailored blazers and Japanese kimono shorts, Pistols At Dawn quietly closed earlier this year, allowing the team to conjure a new plan for the brand. more
Perhaps you’ve read the book or seen the original film, or maybe ‘old sport’ has weaseled its way into your vocabulary of late. But if The Great Gatsby hasn’t yet tinged your lifestyle, the latest offering from Brooks Brothers may tilt your sense of dress towards the roaring twenties. more
There’s a bustling stream of creative, fashion-minded talent about our city, and sometimes you just need to know where to look to support the local labels. more
While its name may indicate otherwise, Danish label SUIT steers clear of the crisp three-piece, instead applying the art of careful tailoring to quality, casual pieces. more
With only a handful of concept stores throughout the world (Sydney, Melbourne, Los Angeles, Zürich, Stockholm, Barcelona and Gothenburg), Nudie Jeans Co has opened a new concept store on James Street in Fortitude Valley. more
You may have spotted the arresting cuts of From Britten P/L’s button-ups in Brisbane’s very own Fallow in the past. Now the young Melbourne label has gone on to a solo show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, turning heads with a collection of boxy, oversized silhouettes, melding sportswear and tailoring. more
While we would never encourage the wearing of a long-length puffer jacket complete with fur trim as a style item (especially in our climate), the puffer vest seems to have begun filtering down from the ski slopes to the average mandrobe. more
A new resident has moved in to Winn Lane, filling the pint-sized hole in the wall where Ruby & Prankstar used to dwell. Popup Kult is a new go-to for all your favourite high-end skatewear brands along with a fine selection of local labels. more
Whether you need to find some new threads here in Brisbane or want to do some shopping on an upcoming trip, you can now search for the best places to find men’s streetwear with Gearbottle. more
Once a run-down immigrant area of East London visited only for its curry houses, Brick Lane is now a mecca of activity as folk make their way from vintage boutiques to concealed watering holes. Spend an afternoon exploring Brick Lane and your memory will be imprinted with vibrant images of bold and eclectic fashion and vibrant street art. more
As Michael Caine has just celebrated his 80th birthday, we thought it would be rather fitting to take a look at some key style moments in his suave career. more
A little Scandinavian weather has been injected into Brisbane’s ecosystem of late, meaning the latest collection from Copenhagen label Norse Projects will be well suited to our immediate wardrobe needs. more
An iconic era for both men’s and women’s fashion, the 1960s brought with it not only the stylings of the mods and rockers, but impeccable tailoring as well. Whether a film has been made in the decade or is a modern adaption of the time, the leading gents tend to carry a level of suave that is worth channelling today. Cook up some popcorn, sink into the couch and get watching these films for wardrobe inspiration. more
Amsterdam label Scotch & Soda has opened its third store in Australia (the second for Queensland) at Westfield Carindale. In a new format of shop fit-outs, the new Carindale shop is part of the brand’s Tent Concept, fitting a vintage-inspired tent inside an existing retail shell. more
Handsom has delivered an autumn/winter collection that finds a perfect midpoint between the wardrobe of an English scholar and rugged lumberjack. Cloaking gents in shades of navy, forest greens and browns, the new collection pairs quality fabrics of a tonal palette, making the range versatile to layering and wearing various separates together. more
While the craft world often swathes its fashion and accessories with foxes, owls and elks, lads tend to like things with a little more grit. Local label Oxë adorned its first collection Oxë is Bare with the odd bear, rooster and tree design last year, with these prints joining the brand’s minimalistic triangles and circles as features on t-shirts. more
Run by avid skateboarder and Cartel barman Sean Bate, Boneyard Supply started as an online avenue for providing Brisbane crowds with all of Sean’s favourite brands. Now the digital venture has morphed into the tangible for a month in the form of a pop-up shop in Paddigton. more
When the weekend rolls around, casual comfort is at the forefront of our wardrobe-rummaging mind, making pulling out some denim and a favourite tee a favourable option. Insert: Flux. This Melbourne label has been kicking along for more than ten years now, crafting everyday threads perfect for weekend happenings. more
