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
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
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
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
Scandinavian brand Dr Denim has launched a local online store, featuring the usual favourite denim threads and new collection, Devolution. more
The perfectly cut t-shirt can be difficult to find. Cheap material will warrant too-soon stretch marks, holes and pilling, while an unflattering cut will find itself spending large amounts of time at the back of your polo drawer. more
The epitome of structured business style, Herringbone most often finds a home in the boardroom rather than casual dress. But in its just-released spring/summer 2012 collection, seasonal pastels and pop colours allow the wearer to slip from dashing city dweller to luxury weekend away. more
As Brisbane’s cold winter days move ever so slowly towards spring, a washed cotton chambray shirt is a perfect choice for off-duty days soaking up the warmer weather. more
While double denim may not have been to everyone’s tastes, the trend helped revive our love of the colour blue. A shade worthy of any season, blue emanates classic and historic appeals that keep it continuously in fashion. From nautical Breton t-shirts to a well-cut suit, blue wares range from the casual to suave end of the style scale. more
Name: David Scrafton. Age: 21. Lives: Fortitude Valley. David likes breakfasting at Flamingo Cafe and is inspired by wood in design and the Ksubi boys. Read more about David on Why Hello You. more
Clean lines and classic cuts are emphasised by the organic craftsmanship in new local menswear label HAN. The creation of Khim Hang, HAN provides the bread and butter staples of a gentleman’s wardrobe that can be difficult to find in quality fabrics and cuts. more
Name: Miles Fredericksen. Age: 23. Lives: Boondall. Miles is a real estate agent, spends a lot of time at The Bowler Bar and is enjoying watching the Olympics. Read more about Miles on Why Hello You. more
Debuting the designs at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia early this year, Ksubi has now released its new spring/summer collection Bad Sports. more
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
Twisting the saying ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’, New Zealand label I Love Ugly plays on the ironic strings of people’s perception of beauty. more
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
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
Each day since July 18, 2011, Made In The Now has taken the serious news of the day and turned it into collectible, often comical, graphics to splash across made-to-order t-shirts. Now 365 tees, 8765 hours and 219 designers later, this local project is celebrating its first birthday with the release of the entire back catalogue. more
While Marlon Brando's crazy, rebellious antics are what defined his character in The Wild One, perhaps more impressive to audiences was his leather-clad physique. Needless to say, his character would have lacked attitude without his ever-present leather biker jacket, complete with buckles, buttons and a plethora of zips. more
Name: Allan MacGregor. Age: 28. Lives: Geebung. Allan works as a help desk analyst, is inspired by his family and friends and likes seeing bands at Fat Louie’s on the weekend. Read more about Allan on Why Hello You. more