The winter chill has finally arrived, leaving us hitching our socks up higher and knotting scarves a little tighter in hope of fighting off the cold. As it’s our furthermost appendages (hands, feet, head) that need the most assistance in keeping toasty – or so mum used to say – slip on a super woolly beanie preferably complete with pom-pom on top. more
Name: Andrew Tynan. Age: 24. Lives: Ascot. Andrew works for the James Street Initiative, likes spending weekends at Sunshine Beach and drinks at The Survey Co. Read more about Andrew on Why Hello You. more
Men’s grooming decisions just became a lot easier with The Dapper Gentleman Kit by Melbourne-born skincare company Aesop. more
While the younger lad opts for a bare ankle between rolled chino cuff and polished oxford, the matured gentleman with his developed style has already caught on to the sartorial advantage of the sock. more
Urbanears is the loud, proud founder of headphone fashion. While many commuter listeners are still sporting tiny, cheap earpieces, those serious about sound can be seen donning a set of Urbanears. more
The Ben Sherman brand started with a shirt. A simple idea influenced by the classic Ivy League button-up, but with additional touches and quality fabrics carefully selected by its dapper creator Ben Sherman. more
Name: Sam Cottee. Age: 27. Lives: New Farm Sam owns Vanguard clothing, likes 90s Varsity fashion and drinks at The End. Read more about Sam on Why Hello You. more
While the backpack may have been the dorky bag option in the schoolyard – the over-the-shoulder side bag the trendier alternative – Canadian label The Herschel Supply Co. highlights the style in its finest form. more
A photographic sartorial tome of grainy imagery and candid commentary, Take Ivy changed the way the outsider students of Tokyo dressed forever. more
While winter in Brisbane might not match up to the icy weather of our southern cities, a wool sports coat can assist the dapper gent about town to look sharp (and keep warm) during both frosty mornings and sunny outdoor lunches. more
Finding the perfect card for a beau’s birthday can often be a tiresome wild goose chase. And if the dapper lad in question isn’t the type to belly-chuckle at a comedic cat card or isn’t particularly fond of staring at shiny-skinned, scantily clad lady body bits, then the local newsagent is not much help at these trying times. more
Name: Kentaro Suzuki. Age: 35. Lives: Gold Coast Kentaro likes surfing at Byron Bay and is inspired by nature and the outdoors. Read more about Kentaro on Why Hello You. more
Sneaking onto Enoggera Terrace in November, A Wasted Space has transformed a few rooms at the back of unsigned Cabinessence into a spot for men to shop for all their indie mandrobe essentials. more
Patriotic to the colours of the Union Jack, while paying homage to London’s tartan-dressed punk past, Merc’s red, white and blue wintery range puts a sharp new twist on a classic palette. more
Name: Alex Strack. Age: 25. Occupation: Nomad Read more about Alex on Why Hello You. more
Versatile and supportive of different folk, the O+ blood type is happy to lend its adaptive hand to O, A, B and AB positive when they need a little assistance. Just like this inner compatibility, the Wambamboo O+ table and seats are suited to raw, design-savvy or nature-filled spaces. more
For the discerning, intellectual gent, with an eye for crisp style and a need for intelligent, aspirational articles to absorb during the commuter’s hour, look no further than Fantastic Man. more
Attention all slick ricks with a taste for coiffured locks: a new barbershop has opened amongst the boutiques of the Emporium precinct. This five-seater operation aims to make men’s grooming just as special as the treatment ladies expect at the salon. more
If the elbows of a middle-class man’s jacket were wearing thin, back when the saying ‘make do and mend’ was the only option, a leather patch would be sewn on by the doting wife, and the jacket would be once again ready to brave another winter. more
Name: Matthew Sorensen. Age: 23. Suburb: Kelvin Grove Matthew works at Aquila shoes, likes his coffee from Jamie’s Espresso Bar in Fortitude Valley and is inspired by Will Ferrell. Read more about Matthew on Why Hello You. more
