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
If you’re not a diehard vinyl fan, the petite sign revealing Eggs Records’ city presence may have eluded you since its opening a decade ago. But for the curious, and those who look up occasionally amongst the city’s centre, that little sign acted as beacon to a secret bazaar of musical goodness. Through a doorway, past a foreign money exchange kiosk and up a set of stairs, Egg Records resides, selling cult cartoon figurines and classic and collector vinyl. more
A prolific contemporary artist renowned for bold psychedelic works, Yayoi Kusama has practised a mesh of performance, painting, sculpture, installation and poetry for more than 60 years. This renowned Japanese artist was the focal point of a major solo exhibition at GOMA earlier this year, with a retrospective of her intriguing career now gracing the walls of the Whitey Museum of American Art in New York. more
Filling the empty shell left by the departed Miss Mouse in the Woolloongabba antique precinct is new boutique That Shop. Specialising in 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s reproductions, That Shop sources clothing and accessories from all over the world – from California and Las Vegas in the US to London and even a local Sydney label. more
Long-time lovers of Sydney label Secret Squirrel may be temporarily saddened to hear of the brand’s name change, but those heartstrings will bounce back up upon laying eyes on the new collection. Secret South is the rejigged creation of couple Bri Cheeseman and Andrew Prince, delivering a refreshed and slightly more grown-up take on their well-known style. more
Brisbane label Batson has cemented its entry into the fashion world with the release of its latest collection, Robin Hood Garden. Inspired by the London gardens of the same name, the garments are a conglomeration of ice-cream-esque colours and breezy shapes. more
Brisbane Vintage Fashion and Decor Fair will return to Eagle Farm Racecourse this weekend, bringing with it a whole new array of vintage delights. The biannual event is one worth saving for as garments and jewellery from the Victorian era to the 1980s disembark on Ascot. more
Inspired by the diversity of people, cultures and fashion, Scott Schuman of The Sartorialist set out to create a two-way dialogue about the world of fashion and its relationship to daily life. His rise to international fame is well known, and he has since paved the way for hundreds of other street-style bloggers who have followed in his trailblazing footsteps. more
With a French grandfather with the nickname ‘Frenchie’ and a grandmother with the nickname ‘Peg’, the sisters behind new boutique The French Peg felt the name was both a loving tribute and well-suited to Paddington’s shop scene. more
French leather and luxury goods company Longchamp is set to create a flurry of excitement, opening a boutique store in Brisbane City this weekend. more
Local, budding designers will go on show at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival’s Emerging Designer Group Show this Thursday, exposing the hidden talents of Brisbane’s young and fashion savvy. more
Tucked down a side street off bustling Riding Road is a new vintage and craft boutique that will tickle your crafternoon urges. SideStreet Vintage is the creation of Tracey Hopper, known for her Denim Days label, which you may have noticed at the regular BrisStyle markets. more
Four recent graduates will vie for the accolade of Australian Fashion Graduate of the Year at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival, which launches this weekend. Acting as a celebration of and launch pad for the future of fashion in Australia, the graduate show will feature the best designers from the country’s top six fashion colleges. more
In the heart of Winn Lane lies the boutique of Ruby & Prankstar, a local jewellery label with a penchant for the natural world. The latest collection Shrouded continues to embrace the tough-luxe aesthetic of the brand, with its use of braided leather and quirky natural finds. more
Soot's designs are a whimsical concoction of colour and sharp cuts – the kind of outfits that would appeal to the modern-day, Brisbane-based Lolita. The creation of young local talent Edwina Sinclair, the label's spring/summer 13 collection All Sort embodies pastel shades, short shorts and slim silhouettes. more
Avid fans of the world of music will undoubtedly be familiar with Butter Beats. The record store has resided in Brisbane City since 1998 but has now made its move across town to a larger premises at the top of the Chinatown Mall. more
There are those vintage lovers who are so dedicated to the craft that they keep an ever-watchful eye on the vintage boutiques of Paris, Milan and New York. If, instead, you are looking for a slice of wearable history a little closer to home, try West End icon Boxvintage, which has just moved into a new den on Vulture Street. more
Camilla is the undisputed kaftan queen of the nation, sending droves of women in billowing silks laden with a rainbow of colours onto our streets. Devoted followers will be enamoured with Gypset, the designer's latest spring/summer 2012 collection, as well as surprised at the new pieces the label has thrown into the mix. more
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
The thoughtful, meticulous planning that goes into the shaping of each delicately crafted pair of Fritz Frames is what sets these wooden spectacles apart. The creation of Fritz Schwarz, Fritz Frames delivers handmade timber eyewear for the eco-design-minded gent and gentlewoman. more
