Local contemporary jeweller Kylie Gartside has been an artist and maker for 15 years. With a focus on silversmithery, previous collections under her namesake label have included jacaranda trees etched into recycled sterling silver and forget-me-knot textured twisted rings. more
A welcoming, colourful emporium of unique local and international gifts and curiosities, Ma Belle Amie is a store and cafe in Albion bursting with sweetness. more
A decadent new locale for the sartorially inclined lady about town has opened up in Paddington. Olive Woman is the latest concept store from the folk who brought Ollie & Lloyd to Emporium and Olive Home to Wintergarden. more
The golden age of picnicking conjures up images of chequered blankets, lush green grass, towering trees and a picnic basket packed with delicious homemade provisions. But while the word 'picnic' may suggest associations with paper plates or plastic forks, dining in the outdoors can be an elegant affair – with the right equipment. more
The creation of husband-wife team Alan and Caroline McCulloch, FrankiE4 footwear combines comfort and style. Inspired by a desire to make fashionable shoes supportive and comfortable, FrankiE4 shoes are designed for those who spend long hours on their feet in industries including health, hospitality, beauty and travel. more
After graduating from a Bachelor of Fine Arts (fashion) in 2010, Holly Ryan decided to follow her passion for designing jewellery, diving head first in to making her dreams a reality. more
Wellingtons, galoshes, gumbies or rain boots – whatever you like to call them, gumboots are classic rubber shoes that help to keep your toes dry and toasty on rainy days. more
A haven for those with a penchant for vintage, the Love Vintage Clothing Show comes to Brisbane for the first time this weekend. Showing at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on July 13–15, the Love Vintage Clothing Show will feature those fashions of yesteryear that exude romantic charm and superb craftsmanship. more
Inspired by traditional kimono sashes – the Japanese obi – the Mischa Jet Set Tote is a unique travelling and shopping carry-all. more
With the challenge of ‘no space is too small for a garden’ sitting square in their minds, landscape designer Tom and stylist Carolynn started the design and installation, service The Small Garden. more
A treasure chest filled with worldly items sourced from Australia, the UK and US, Happiness Place in Paddington bursts with brightness. Squeezing as much pop colour as possible into one space, Lorilie Cunningham and daughter Stephanie Rooke have created a homewares store that a rainbow would be proud to call one of its own. more
Inspired by the colourful cultures that exist across the world, Le Poer Trench bags are handcrafted by Emmie Willis in her North Stradbroke Island studio. more
There are only ten stores in the world that stock Graz eyewear, and Optiko on James Street, Fortitude Valley is one of them. more
Local jeweller Skye Anderton draws inspiration from the colourful frenzy of Rio Carnival and the seaside bliss of Sicily to create the bright palettes that she weaves into her label Ruby Olive. Finding romance in the beauty of things found right in front of our eyes – whether nature, people, architecture or product – Skye shapes these vibrant stories into her necklaces, bangles, brooches and scarves. more
Rock & Gold jewellery is the positive-message-giving, lovingly handcrafted creation of local lady, Alice Yeung. From growing up with parents who made lingerie, to her own background in industrial design, Alice has always appreciated form, function and design. more
Some of the world's most stylish women have been devotees to the hat – from English eccentric Isabella Blow to our current Queen Liz, a headpiece has been the final addition to many a lady's outfit. more
Accessories can be key to making an outfit pop, and none more so than the Molten Relic collection of bags with brightly hued fringing and intricate beadwork. From storing coins and make-up to everyday essentials and treasure maps, each bag has its own purpose. more
Handmade in New York, the colourful, complex creations of DANNIJO jewellery have made the trip to Fortitude Valley’s The Dawn. more
A common fashion accessory in the 1950s, the sweater guard could be seen on every collar before slipping off the radar entirely. Worn as a way to keep cardigans from slipping when draped loosely over the shoulders, the sweater guard made pulling off a casually flinged sweater look functional. more
Inspired by Walt Disney’s classic film Bambi, Brisbane designer Fukutoshi Ueno created the Bambi Frame in 2010, encouraging viewers to slow down and remember the whimsy of childhood. more
