I know nothing of good virtue. The Madam, however…
On one Friday afternoon (24 February 2012), for no particular reason other than the call of haute couture in sweet old Melbourne town, Meagan Harding from Style Farm and I paid a visit to our virtuous Madam in the city. No, she does not divvy out services to the highest-paying gentleman; she is not actually … Read more
De-Summer your wardrobe with Decjuba
Some of the coolest kids Melbourne has to offer got together recently to celebrate the launch of Decjuba’s new Autumn-Winter collection this 2012. In an edgy Collingwood warehouse, Decjuba’s owner Tania Austin welcomed VIP guests and lovers of the label to preview the range and its new monochromatic, warm looks in a carefully curated fashion parade to … Read more
Honey, this place can turn my key any day
In true Melbourne style, we welcomed in another venue of chic opulence and interior delight. I refer to The Key Club on Lonsdale Street, which last night (22 February 2012) officially opened its doors in a flutter of stylish finesse, alcoholic celebration and musical delight with some of the city’s most social, prettiest faces and coolest cats … Read more
Converse gets even cooler! Part 1
Converse and the Gorillaz are collaborating! If you’re not already, then get excited, because for those footwear obsessed of us out there, this means a whole new addition to the Converse signature Chucks range and also, some all-round cool news on the fashion and music industries. On 1 February 2012, Converse announced the launch of … Read more
Get me drunk? You Cheeky Rascal!
Don’t love cider? Madness. If you’re not a cider lover, despair not. The Cheeky Rascal and his band of variations will soon have you on the road to normalcy, with a sweet kick up the backside and a hazy recollection of the night before; if you get what I’m saying. Cheeky Rascal by Rebello Wines is … Read more
Going to Montsalvat and we’re gonna get married
Never have I wanted to get married more. On a stinking hot 30-degree day, I embarked on over an hour’s trip to the far-flung - for a well-kept South-of-the-river boy – suburb of Eltham to pay a visit to a venue I had never heard of, nor thought I’d ever visit: Montsalvat. “Montsalvat?” many would ask me. … Read more
Viktor and Rolf; I want you on me
A friend of mine, Gregory Amore, is heading over to Amsterdam tomorrow (15 February 2012) for an undetermined period of time. Why? Because he, in all his fabulousness, managed to secure himself an internship with one of the world’s leading fashion houses, Viktor and Rolf. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Watch their Autumn-Winter 2011 collection … Read more
The new Fashion in Torquing
Never have I walked into a more vibrant, vividly coloured, 60s colour scheme-meets Alice in Wonderland public drinking venue in my life; but I loved it. Why would I do such a thing? No, not to get high, but to pay a visit to the new and terribly exciting Hasti Bala on Level three of the Carlton … Read more
With people’s tongues a chatter, Couturing graces the fashion scene
Melbourne’s fashion scene gathered in epic proportions last night (8 February 2012) at Melbourne’s GPO to officially welcome in the newest thing to hit our online sphere, Couturing.com. Having come from two very different backgrounds, Lisa Teh and Thom Whilton, Couturing’s founders, tired of the stigma surrounding blogs and online publications. So in an effort to fight … Read more
