Jewellery is a true keepsake. It's probably one of the most timeless and tangible fashion investments you'll make. While there plenty of amazing jewellers across the country doing magical things with precious metals and stones, the made-to-order pieces by Katie Rose Jewllery are sure to catch your discerning eye. more
The scaffolding has come down and the signage is illuminated – it’s not long now until James Street welcomes The Calile to its midst officially. Ahead of the luxury hotel’s opening, the building’s ground-floor retail portion has come to life. Several high-end boutiques and Queensland firsts are welcoming hordes of shoppers this week, with many more to come. more
When you think about sustainable and recycled materials, there are probably a few token things that come to mind – but we’re willing to bet sugarcane isn’t one of them. One company has figured out a way to harness the natural power of the ‘cane to create fabulous footwear, following on from its success in the sustainable shoe field. Ladies and gents, your feet will never be sweeter than in a pair of Allbirds’ Sugar Zeffers. more
Since originally launching online in 2011, Brisbane’s very own Molten Store has been kitting people out in the dreamiest finery and otherworldly goodies. The carefully curated jewels have set our hearts aflutter since day one, which is why recent news has made us all kinds of giddy – Molten Store has just dropped its debut in-house collection, handmade right here in the river city. more
If you’re not familiar with Holly Ryan’s stunning wares, we suggest now as a perfect time to get acquainted. The Coolum-via-Bronte designer’s eponymous label is expanding from delicate handmade jewels to include hair accessories, shoes and eyewear in its new Resort 19 collection – with a little help from some local legends. more
When it comes to jewellery, it can be hard to find something that hits all of your marks across the board. Whether you're shopping for yourself or a friend, the quest for the perfect piece can take quite a while. Well, folks, we've found something that will make your next quest for adornment a heck of a lot easier. By . G ticks all of our boxes – it’s hand-made, impeccably designed, out of the box without being impractical and (best of all) quite friendly on the wallet. With a rad new collection due to drop soon, we took a closer look at the Sydney brand. more
Melbourne jeweller Rhiannon Smith knows a thing or two about creating beautiful things. Her label Two Hills is a wholly local operation dedicated to crafting finery that you won’t find anywhere else – think honest, cutting-edge, trend-bucking pieces that are still totally wearable. more
Folks, there is a reason the phrase “Keep it simple, stupid!” is so popular – when it comes to design, oftentimes less is more. This ethos is the core of Sydney-based brand Von-Röutte, a luxe fashion label that has its focus rooted in principles of modernism. The brand’s sleek, chic leather bags have won the hearts of many due to a marriage of function and aesthetics, and now Von-Röutte has decided to follow this style path into the realm of footwear. more
If you’re a fan of dreamy, draping, ultra-feminine fashion, odds are you would be familiar with a little old brand called alice McCALL. Since 2004, this darling of the Australian sartorial scene has been turning heads all over the world with an instantly recognisable brand of intricate, detailed and straight-up beautiful design. Previously existing purely in the realm of clothing, the label has recently made its first foray into the wonderful world of accessories – and it’s every bit as magical as you would imagine. more
Let’s be honest – when we’re considering travel gear, style and practicality are two of the highest priorities. There are so many daggy suitcases and off-putting duffels floating around, and you don’t want to be the one gingerly fishing your tattered old backpack out of the carry-on compartment of your next flight – you’re better than that. The style mavericks over at Deadly Ponies have been busy cooking up something cool that will make your next trip a whole lot more chic – and it’s all gender-neutral. more
When embarking on a shopping spree, it's only natural for your mind to immediately wander to the heart of Brisbane City. We don't blame you – it truly is the retail centre of town. When you know where to look, you can discover a treasure trove of boutique gems tucked away on one of the city's key promenades – Adelaide Street. If you've got some money burning a hole in your pocket and want to avoid the crowds of the mall, we've put together a quick hit-list of places perfect for a splurge. more
Whether you’re a proper gym junkie or more inspired by the cool-girl aesthetic, athleisurewear is having a real moment. It’s not hard to see why – it’s functional, it’s comfortable and it’s cool as hell. With these core principles in mind, it makes perfect sense that the minds behind luxury basics label FRANCES HENDRIE have decided to dip their toes into the athleisure pool. Now open on James Street, FRANCES HENDRIE ATHLEISURE has arrived to kit you out in the coolest workout gear on the market. more
Jeans, jackets, boots and sweaters are items that typically don’t get to make much of an appearance during our sweltering summers, but once the temperature drops we finally get to play with some new options. What better excuse to update your style than some serious discounts? Luxury department store Harrolds is holding a mind-boggling sale with up to 50% off its huge range of premium brands – that’s Balenciaga, Acne Studios, Saint Laurent, Balmain and loads more for half the price. We’ve picked five winter essentials available at the sale to kickstart your shopping inspo, but this is just a taste – shop the full range from Friday June 1. more
If you’ve ever been going through a rough patch at work, you can probably relate to the crushing anxiety that can come with it. Practising mindfulness (read: distracting your brain from the bad stuff) is one of the oldest tricks in the book for dealing with stress, but it’s not often that our hobbies turn into hustles. For dentist Jana Nikolovski, making jewellery was a sweet escape that transitioned into a fully-fledged business that utilised her unique skill set in a totally different way. The inspiring origins, small-batch concept and unique manufacturing process are just three reasons that 100 of One should be on your radar. more
Much like bobby pins and the will to get out of bed on a Monday morning, there seems to exist a special portal somewhere in the universe where all of our odd socks go and never return. We’ve all experienced the annoyance of losing or damaging a sock, rendering its fellow foot partner totally useless. Well, this issue can be a thing of the past (except in the case of your current sock collection, in which case you’re on your own) – SOLOSOCKS™ are changing the game by embracing the odd side of life. more
When it comes to timeless fashion pieces, it’s hard to top a luxurious silk scarf. These swish squares of fabric are so versatile – you can dress them up, wear them down, use them to add a pop of colour … they are pretty much a sartorial Swiss army knife. If you’ve been hunting for the perfect new addition to your wardrobe that goes a little outside of the box, look no further – David Subroto scarves are the missing piece you seek. more
If Susan Sarandon's tortoise cat-eye sunnies in Thelma & Louise or the classic round frames sported by Swiss-French architect, designer and painter Le Corbusier are in line with your personal aesthetic, set your peepers on the new retro-inspired collection of shades from Byron Bay's EPØKHE. more
Make no bones about it – we are absolute fiends for online shopping. What’s not to love about sprawling out on the couch with a glass of wine and picking up a killer new outfit from the comfort of your own home? Well, one of the things not to love is the fact that plenty of our favourite dotcom shopping haunts are actually littered with brands that aren’t actually all that friendly to the earth. Here to save you all of the Googling and put your mind at ease is Well Made Clothes, an online shopping hub that only stocks brands that are good in every sense of the word – not just aesthetics. more
While the topic of shoes can invoke some pretty strong opinions, there is one thing pretty much all of us can agree on – slippers are dope. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of coming home after a long day and sliding your weary feet into cloud-like comfort, but unfortunately our beloved slippers rarely get a run outside the house unless we’re checking the mail or sheepishly collecting an UberEATS order. Folks, the stigma has been lifted – Bertie is here to take your slipper fantasy beyond your front door and into a whole new world. more
Picture this ¬– you’re on an opulent cruise ship when a storm ravages the deck, sweeping you overboard and into the ocean. When you awake, you come to discover you have washed ashore, left shipwrecked on a tropical atoll with nothing but a steamer trunk full of your worldly possessions. When you pop the lid, what’s the first thing you see? A vital accessory – sunglasses. This is the premise of Karen Walker’s latest eyewear collection, Lost in Paradise. The New Zealand designer has injected her trademark blend of elegance and eccentricity into this brand-new drop that has left us dreaming of a faraway lands and tropical escapes. more
