Locking yourself in a musty room of sweaty bodies as you attempt to rid your shape of all those winter stews and hot chocolates is not the most appealing setting for renewal. But with the last of the day’s rays sun-kissing your shoulders, cool breezes drifting off the Brisbane River and watching the sky turn from emerald to pink to deep blue, exercise can be quite the delight. more
Aeon Ferris has been created for the girl with two suitcase loads of clothing tucked behind her bedroom door. Clothing that doesn’t see the light of day and may not have been worn in years. Clothing that has the potential for someone else to treasure or simply wear once, passing the item forward again through resale. more
There was a time when being primped and polished to perfection was simply a part of daily grooming habits. Now a new pop-up salon at the Woolloongabba Antique Centre will be helping modern lasses to achieve this slick look of yesteryear. more
You can imagine Rohan Anderson forming a friendship with a grizzly bear over a cup of whisky in the wilderness, sitting in front of the fire as a fresh, line-caught trout grills upon a makeshift pan. more
While you may have doubts about your ability to save the world, you can still be doing your darnedest to improve your environmental relations. Undress Brisbane is run by a bunch of Brisbane folk, who aspire to make the fashion industry eco-friendly, converging and merging around an idea to encourage sustainability in your wares. more
Die-hard op-shoppers can relax this weekend as the cream of the crop of pre-loved fashion is huddled into a single place. For the month of October, Salvos Stores are hosting the Salvonista Mobile Boutique, which will be popping-up at Reddacliff Place this Saturday October 13 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. more
Paris is not only renowned for being the city of love, lights and croissants, but is also home to a flock of infinitely chic women. Brisbanites seeking a spot of French dressing will find it in spades at Kookai, which has opened a new boutique in Fortitude Valley. more
From Dunedin on New Zealand’s south island comes Holly Howe Collections – a jewellery label that is sharp-edged and architectural, and doesn’t favour either of the sexes. more
Inspiring dress around the world and giving insight into the fashion and trends of different countries is Scott Schuman’s The Sartorialist. Capturing a moment in fashion history, The Sartorialist documents style from the streets of capitals Paris, Milan, New York and London to the smaller scapes of Sydney and Savannah. more
For most fashionable gals, a wardrobe bursting at the seams isn't a foreign notion. Luckily, the month of October is a chance for you to give your widening wardrobe – as well as your pockets – a break, with Buy Nothing New Month. more
Renowned for her Dolce & Gabbana fame, Gail Reid is producing a frisson of excitement throughout Brisbane, as fashion insiders relish the physical presence of a Gail Sorronda retail store. more
After securing a spacious bright space overlooking the grassy expanse of Hawthorne Park, owner Vicky Howard opened the doors of Bohemian Luxury to share her passion for quality construction and design. more
Launching online fashion hub Wikifashion wasn’t enough for local entrepreneur Madeline Veenstra. Now she’s gone and founded a fashion subscription service that will deliver stylish goodies to your doorstep each month. more
With the spirited air of summer just over the horizon, the playful spring/summer designs of Melbourne label Leonard St. are a reminder that festivals and seaside frolicking are just around the corner. A sprightly mix of bright prints and plain key separates makes up the latest offering from designer Amanda McCarthy, inspired by her love of print, colour and beautiful fabrics. more
Lutwyche expat Atomic Martini Vintage has made the move to Clayfield, finding a new home in an old Queenslander-esque shop front on Junction Road. Sweet wooden scalloping now frames red signage at the side, with generous front windows allowing for a clear peek inside if you happen to wander past on one of the shop’s days off. more
Stitchery local and commander of charitable acts of fashion Rachel Burke has been squirrelling away at a new project. Dubbed The Hiding Tree, this new label encompasses similar themes to Rachel’s past ventures Yellowcake and her I make. you wear it. campaign, capturing dreams of frolicking in secret gardens within each garment. more
Running as part of Brisbane Fringe Festival, Brisbane Fringe Fashion is holding a host of events to tickle your emerging designer and sustainable fashion fancy. more
Anyone with a Pinterest account will regularly feel affected by the cuteness of cats. Soft fluffy balls of sweetness and sunshine playing with yarn, curled up in a cute bucket or flopped out on a crisp white pillow. It seems twenty-seven names designers Rachel Easting and Anjali Stewart were, too, feeling overly affectionate towards said pet this season, channelling kitty’s unbearable cuteness into their latest collection. more
Long-time friends Lisa Gorman and Rhys Lee have put on their like-minded thinking caps and created a collaborative collection that bursts with colour. Injecting Rhys’ distinctive colour palette of greys, pinks, blues and ice-cream pastels onto Lisa’s savvy and covetable designs, the Rhys Lee Collection lets you wear a piece of this highly collectable artist’s work. more
Acolytes of local fashion boutique Camargue will be pleased to hear of the store’s new spacious milieu, situated on the ever-a-buzz James Street. Light streams through the front windows, highlighting the New York loft-like polished floors and sky-high ceilings. more
