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Luxe luggage brand July unveils its brand-new James Street flagship store

18 Mar 2024

Has it been a while since you travelled overseas? Need a new overnight back for a quick trip interstate? Has your luggage seen better days? If you answered yes to any of those questions, get acquainted with July. Over the weekend, the luggage brand – famed for its thoughtfully designed travel accessories – officially opened its first Brisbane store to the public. The boutique is stocking the brand's coveted range of trunks, carry-ons, weekenders, backpacks, totes and accessories – all of which are worth booking a holiday just to use. more

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Sky-high dining, spectacular shows and quirky gifts – Brisbane Powerhouse has your festive shopping sorted

07 Dec 2023

It's December, folks. That means we've got less than a month to finish our festive shopping, get everything wrapped up and placed neatly under the Christmas tree before Santa starts making his rounds on December 25. If you're at a loss on what to get someone special in your life, let us bring your attention to Brisbane Powerhouse. Offering something for the fashion, food, arts or music lover in your life, this Brisbane Powerhouse gift guide is sure to provide the perfect pressie for your loved one. more

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Édito, a new boutique showcasing elegant European labels, opens on James Street

24 Aug 2023

While James Street is already home to a killer cadre of fashion boutiques, further along the glitzy strip – up towards New Farm – sits a treasure trove that's stocking some of Europe's most sought-after labels. Édito is stocking a finely curated range of timeless, colourful and playful pieces for your body and your home. Next time you're shopping up a storm on James Street, wander up a little further for some absolute gems. more

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All that glitters is gold – SARAH & SEBASTIAN opens its first store in Brisbane

11 May 2023

For lovers of jewellery, SARAH & SEBASTIAN needs no introduction. The fine jewellery label, founded by Sarah Gittoes and Robert Sebastian Grynkofki, is beloved by the diamond-wearing masses for its original handcrafted designs and responsibly sourced precious metals and jewels. In some seriously great news for fans of the brand, you needn't have to buy online any longer, as SARAH & SEBASTIAN has opened its first Queensland store in the heart of Brisbane. more

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Treat yourself to a permanent jewellery experience at Sarah & Sebastian’s pop-up

08 Feb 2023

In the words of Shirley Bassey, diamonds are forever. If you like the idea of permanent jewellery, get along to Sarah & Sebastian's pop-up at Queen Street Mall this March and have a ten-karat gold chain seamlessly soldered onto your wrist. The pop-up is part of the brand's SOLDERED ON THE ROAD tour, which is making its way around Australia. more

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Melbourne-based fashion label Bared Footwear has arrived in the James Street precinct

05 Oct 2022

This may be a dramatic statement to make but we consider shoe shopping to be one of the funnest pasttimes going. Sliding in to sandals, hot-footing around the store in heels and trying sneakers on for size like we're Cinderella fitting in to the glass sipper is our idea of a fun time. If you're also partial to a spot of shoe shopping, then let us introduce you to Bared Footwear, the newest addition to the James Street precinct. more

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Rocking records and slow fashion – shop to your heart’s content at Brisbane City’s most unique boutiques

31 Mar 2022

Brisbane City offers a treasure trove of hidden shopping gems – from pen shops nestled inside heritage-listed arcades and subterranean skate shops to stylish streetwear boutiques and iconic record stores. We have rounded up five of Brisbane City’s most unique boutiques for next time you find yourself wandering around The City with some time to kill and cash to spare. It’s time to indulge in a bit of retail therapy … more

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Feel like a VIP with help from Edward Street Brisbane’s personal shopping service

10 Mar 2022

We all know that retail therapy gives you a good ol' dose of dopamine, but sometimes shopping can be a little taxing, especially if you're looking for something specific. Navigating different stores, brands and styles is a mission, and that's why sometimes you need a helping hand. Enter Edward Street Brisbane's personal shopping service, a luxurious experience tailored to your style needs and desires. And as a treat, you can join an upcoming experience for FREE on May 21 with Brisbane Stylist Kerrie Carrucci … more

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As we see more science events across the country, there needs to be a continued focus on making them free for community, ensuring they are in accessible venues and having Auslan interpreters ... ~ Dr Naomi Koh Belic more

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Beloved resort-wear label Girl and the Sun is popping up at West Village

17 Feb 2022

Get excited sun-chasers and style-savvy folk, as we have some exciting news for you. To celebrate the launch of its latest collection, Australian resort-wear label Girl and the Sun will be holding its very first pop-up store at West Village. From Saturday February 19 to Sunday March 6, eager shoppers will be able to browse racks full of luxe looks that can be carried from salty beach days to cocktail catch-ups. Here are all of the need-to-know deets ... more

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Don’t know where to start Christmas shopping? Stroll Edward Street Brisbane in search of goodies for your bestie, boo and you

15 Dec 2021

Christmas is next week, folks, and we are starting to get shopper’s anxiety. Quell your worries with a trip to inner-city shopping strip Edward Street Brisbane, which boats a top-tier line-up of luxurious brands that make festive gift giving easy. Whether you are on the hunt for your smartly dressed mate, something mind-blowing for your special someone or you’re looking to pamper yourself with some serene spa treatments, this shopping precinct has you sorted! more

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Rent a party-perfect tablescape from The Box/d Society

09 Sep 2021

Perhaps one of the more obvious calling cards of becoming a 'proper' adult is when you start to host dinner parties. Food, drinks and good friends usually make for a perfect combination for a dinner party but perhaps the most special ingredient is the table setting. Woefully, this can also be the most time-consuming and difficult aspect to perfect – and that's where The Box/d Society comes in. This fresh-faced company is taking the stress out of party planning with gatho-ready tablescapes delivered straight to your door. more

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Tote-ally sustainable – olve.’s reusable shopping bags are here to keep your food safe from germs

26 Aug 2021

With the days of plastic bags (mostly) behind us, our collection of reusable shopping bags seems to be ever-growing. If your tote collection is looking a little flimsy and worse-for-wear, then we've just caught wind of a reusable shopping accessory that is anything but. Designed with careful attention and sustainability in mind, olve. bags are made with antibacterial protection that is woven into the fibres to keep you and your food protected from bad bacteria. more

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Say hi to your favourite shoe brand’s fun little sister – St. Sana has arrived

25 Mar 2021

If you're anything like us in terms of having an addiction to shoes that just won't quit, then it may be in your best interests to look away now, friends. In positive news for your wardrobe (that is debatably also good for your wallet), the creators of the much-loved luxe footwear brand Sol Sana have now brought us St. Sana , its fresh and affordable side-label. more

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Gucci brings its luxe charm to QueensPlaza

25 Feb 2021

With summer nearly over, we think it's time for a wardrobe refresh. If you're looking to add some luxe pieces to your collection, then we suggest taking a stroll through the city and stopping in at QueensPlaza. Home to boutique brands like Burberry, Bulgari, Chanel, Dior, Fendi and Louis Vuitton, the shopping destination has just added another jewel to its crown – luxury fashion house Gucci. Here's a peek inside QueensPlaza's new cabinet of curiosities ... more

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Alice Nightingale expands into a larger space in California Lane

18 Feb 2021

Fashion-forward queen Alice Veivers has been adding colour and life to our wardrobes for more than a decade as the creative genius behind independent label Alice Nightingale. Following a successful three years in her California Lane bricks-and-mortar boutique, Alice is making a big(ger) move – two doors down into a roomier space! more

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Luxe resort-wear label opens pop-up boutique W The Store by Robe inside North Quay hotel

12 Nov 2020

The brand had been hinting exciting things were brewing but it took Brisbane fashion folk by surprise when it unveiled shiny new space W The Store by Robe inside five-star hotel W Brisbane last week. Expect a curated selection of Aussie brands that will zhuzh your endless Queensland summer experience. more

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Buy From The Bush launches new online marketplace to support our rural mates this Christmas

05 Nov 2020

This big old slab of sun-cracked earth may stretch us out into the far corners of the continent, but it doesn’t mean we’re disconnected. Aussies have copped our fair share of struggles of late, but we’ve proven time and time again that we’re ready to lend a hand when the going gets tough. As the 2020 gifting season approaches, give twice this Christmas by choosing to Buy From The Bush. more

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Big W has dropped a super-cute Halloween petwear range for your spooky doggo

13 Oct 2020

Halloween is just around the corner and there's no better way to celebrate the spooky occasion than playing dress up. Thanks to Big W, your dogs can now get in on the action too, as the retailer has just dropped an adorable range of Halloween-themed petwear. Your four-legged friend is about to get freakily fashionable. more

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Casuarina comes to Colwill Place as Nikkou Store opens its first Brisbane boutique

13 Oct 2020

Emerging retail precinct Colwill Place is starting to come alive, with the first wave of retailers opening their doors for the first time. One of the most anticipated arrivals is Casuarina-born slow-fashion boutique Nikkou Store, which is bringing some of its sun-kissed style north with its first Brisbane location. If your wardrobe needs a summer-appropriate sprucing, then look no further than this newly open repository of covetable wares. more

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Step up your picnic spread with a little help from The Somewhere Co.

24 Sep 2020

If the swooping birds haven’t given it away, it’s officially spring, which means one thing – picnics! Rolling out a rug and whiling away the afternoon with a plethora of cheese and a cheeky pet-nat is undoubtedly one of our favourite past times. But somewhere along the line, someone made the executive decision that all picnic rugs had to be plaid. Well, to that The Somewhere Co. say nay. The brand is here to save you from the status quo with a stunning range of pretty picnic rugs, cooler bags and miscellaneous goodies. more