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
When The Doors penned the lyrics to ‘Spanish Caravan’ in 1968, little did the band members know that the tune would inspire an Australian clothing label more than 40 years later. more
Those who muscle through worksites for a living will be familiar with the yellow-and-black design of American machinery lords Caterpillar – or CAT for short. more
While you may not have carried a backpack since your school days – turned off by the torture of whether slinging on one or two straps is the cool thing to do – the humble carrier is making a return in a big way, with the current preferred style the cub-scout-meets-woodsman rucksack. more
Iron your shirt, fasten your watch, comb pomade through your hair, shave and, finally, brush your teeth. While getting ready to leave the house in a presentable state can often prove tedious, some tasks in life, such as brushing your teeth, are a matter of health and hygiene as well as common courtesy – no-one likes conversing with folk of bad breath now do they? 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
Just as surfers worship the ocean each morning, those with a love for skateboarding find peace on a desolate concrete path. more
With the introduction of Spotify and Pandora locally, we’ve found less of a need to go seeking out a hard-copy CD in order to treat our ears to the latest tunes. But all that digital noise cannot compare to the smooth croon of vinyl, and so we’ve found ourselves investing more and more in the modern LP. Here are some record haunts around town where you can spend your well-earned pennies on some sweet vinyl. 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 long-lasting fabric that improves with age, leather captivated Raffael Lohmann’s attention and became a catalyst to leaving a career as a chef in Germany – switching slowly at first and then wholeheartedly – to seek a future in craftsmanship. more
Rather than tearing down the buildings and monuments that tell our city’s tales, like some notorious developers of the past have done, a new lifestyle precinct is being developed to embrace and celebrate the area’s history. 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
In British history, the cafe racer finds its roots embedded in the 1960s counterculture of mods and rockers, while in Italy, it is the name given to the specific motorcycles used for short, sharp trips from one espresso bar to another. It’s with this cafe racer style of motorcycle that Matt Jones at Rocker Classic Motorcycles in Nundah has crafted a niche. 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
The original dopp kit was created in 1919 by Charles Doppelt to keep a gent’s grooming essentials neat and tidy and withstand the rigours of travelling. A common gift given to young lads upon entering manhood, the dopp kit found popularity during World War II when the US Army issued a case to recruits by the millions. more
Dashes of greenery are known to spruce up an indoor space and bring smiles to our faces when said plants are thriving happily. But keeping this foliage in good health is a talent many attempted gardeners struggle with. Taking the effort out of planting your own miniature green arrangements is Mossy Antlers. more
We recently came into possession of the 1949 tome Esquire’s Handbook For Hosts and thought we would share some of our newly discovered wisdom. A gem of vintage literature, Esquire’s Handbook For Hosts was first published in the age of ‘Lounge’, gently coaching men in the art of throwing the perfect cocktail party. 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
