Professional surfer Owen Wright and leading Gold Coast surfboard manufacturer Jason Stevenson of JS Industries have negotiated a three-year deal that will take both surfers to a new level in their respective careers. more
For those of us who aren’t genetically gifted with the nimble agility, flexibility and balance required for surfing, there is an alternative. Local company SURF/BRAND is handcrafting a range of hand planes for bodysurfing. more
Gold Coast-based OBfive has been manufacturing good times and quality cruisers since 2011. more
Inspired by well-constructed vintage styles with a distinctly modern twist and surf edge, EPØKHE makes sharp, minimalist eyewear to shield your eyes throughout the entire endless summer. more
Alfred’s Apartment has become a one-stop-shop for the discerning gent with a barber, boutique retail store and diner all in one convenient Mermaid Beach location. more
King Brown Pomade has been transforming unruly lads into dapper gents since September 2014. Influenced by a time when men dressed with style regardless of their daily pursuits, the Gold Coast-based product has taken pride of place in bathroom cabinets around Australia. more
The summer months mean clear skies, warm days and balmy nights – perfect weather for camping or ‘glamping’, whatever your style. If you are thinking of heading into the great outdoors over the festive period, you need to check this list before pitching your tent. more
The eagerly anticipated third collection from Gold Coast-based Valley eyewear has been released, alongside a video featuring celebrity tattooist Kat Von D. more
With highly curated, super speedy suggestions from resident editors and contributors across the world, LUXE City Guides are pocket-sized travel companions that will help give you a true insight into your host city. more
Queensland water babies may whinge over the few short winter months that make swimming sans wetsuit uncomfortable, but rest assured the ocean is back to perfect in the Sunshine State. more
Treat your trusty iPhone to a dapper new outfit of black cherry and black walnut. more
When your wardrobe selections are feeling a little tired, sometimes all it takes is a new pair of socks to freshen up your kit. more
Started by two local guys looking for a rad skateboard unlike anyone else’s, Cottage Skateboards brings you handcrafted decks for you to hit the pavement with a smile on your dial. more
Local jewellery doyenne Holly Ryan has paired up with denim heroes Wrangler for her first foray into clothing design, now available at General Pants. more
With a belief that a man’s skincare regime should be done well, but in an uncomplicated way, three Australians have joined together to create The Gentleman’s Brand Company range of grooming products. more
No longer just a shopping treat on overseas and interstate trips, Spanish-owned clothing retailer Zara is set to open the doors to its first Queensland store next week. more
While most days we pour a lot of energy into dressing our darndest, ensuring these threads that grace our backs are also considerate to the world around us is a little more trying. That’s why we’re hooked on the snapbacks from Departure, aka DPTR. more
TMOD’s Adventure series is offering handy instructions to ensure the ‘great outdoors’ isn’t an oxymoron. more
Your grandkids will be counting down the days until they inherit your Loyal Stricklin backpack. more
If you enjoy the whoosh of sea air caressing your face and using every opportunity to shout ‘ahoy’ at your on-sea comrades, but lack a physical boat to call your own, your luck may be about to change. more
