Akin to a delicate flower, The Fleet Store will pop and bloom for just 28 days. Bursting with a collection of garments, bags, jewellery, illustrations and giftware, this pop-up boutique will house the work of Brisbane’s brightest fashion designers, including recent graduates and talented independent designers. more
Fashionable Brisbane ladies will no longer have to wrestle that perfect cotton chino or comfortable sweater out from the tight grip of their boyfriend or brother, for Vanishing Elephant has finally launched its first foray into womenswear. more
Brisbane seems to be harvesting a crop of entrepreneurial youngsters of late, with the duo behind new online boutique Tiger Temple no exception. The creation of 17-year-old Claire Myers and 18-year-old Taylah Hasaballah, Tiger Temple has grown from a social-media-based remixed fashion hub to honing a real-deal professional online presence with the help of UQ’s ilab Germinate Program. more
While the other side of the world might be moving into the cooler months of fashion, we have spring on our mind and the almost-forgotten whimsy of wearing skirts without tights. Luckily, the sometimes-elusive autumn collections of designers who stick to four seasons are being unleashed from hiding. more
A design emporium of plants in jars and looped strings of industrial lighting, the new Lee Mathews store on James Street is the renowned Sydney label’s first foray into our sunny state. A brand that fully embraces effortless elegance, weaving modern feminine cuts with a classic palette, Lee Mathews has crafted a summer collection that delivers notes of nostalgia for weekends at the country cottage and relaxed days picnicking in vast fields. more
Making a thoughtful contribution to the way we shop and approach fashion is The Possible Co. – a new, locally created online store. With the motto of ‘nice for people, nice for animals and nice for the planet’ under its faux leather belt, The Possible Co. offers a space for vegan, eco-friendly fashion to shine. 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
Capturing the sweetness and sunshine of a summer romance, the latest collection by local emerging designer Zara McKenna will launch at Laruche in Fortitude Valley on Thursday night. A charity event with all proceeds donated to the Heart Foundation, the launch honours Zara's father Paul McKenna who passed away from heart disease earlier this year. more
When a 15-year-old girl opens a copy of Vogue for the first time and spots the elegant line of a Burberry trench, her first designer purchase is already known, despite being decades away. more
Designers Luke Sales and Anna Plunkett have collaborated with painter Stephen Bush to yield the detailed, complex prints of their latest collection. Now in their sixth year of collections, Romance Was Born continue to deliver an unmistakable aesthetic through show-stopping prints and cleverly crafted cuts. 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
There seems to be no limit to the changes that can be made to make life a little more eco-friendly, including when it comes to your wardrobe content. With no smelly hemp in sight, there is currently a group of Brisbane designers dedicated to the production of flouncy frocks and stylish workout gear that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sound. more
Name: Sarah Birchley. Age: 23. Lives: Kelvin Grove. Sarah is a freelance stylist, is inspired by young Australia designers and enjoys a weekend escape to the beach. Read more about Sarah on Why Hello You. more
Burgeoning Brisbane label Diaz has launched a new online store this week – good news for those not in the habit of making a list of each stockist to hunt down those covetable pieces. more
While a Brisbane winter rarely requires a heavy coat or woollen gloves, layering is a key part of dressing successfully through the day – especially if the weather moves from bright blue sky to icy and overcast. more
Inspired by the young designer fashions found on a recent trip the Paris, the stylish folk behind the Wilston and Fortitude Valley Ellia boutiques have brought back some French femininity to Brisbane. more
While the mention of the word ‘cape’ tends to bring to mind imagery of Little Red skipping sweetly through the woods, capes are a very handy addition to any winter wardrobe. Whether worn cropped at the elbow or long to the knee, add a touch of whimsy and the dramatic to your creatively curated clothing. more
From this Saturday The Best Little Vintage Van in Vegas - the red vintage caravan turned shop that sells retro treasures - will be stopping by Shucked Coffee House each month to show off their wares to the breakfast crowds. more
Scott Schuman aka The Sartorialist and his darling partner and fellow style photographer Garance Doré were this week awarded the Eugenia Sheppard Media Award at the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards at Lincoln Centre, New York. more
