Living in the State of Halcyon
Staying true to my passion for local and independent designers in our fair country of Australia (and neighbouring New Zealand), I’ve recently noticed a new online retailer based in Melbourne known as Halcyon State that readily brings emerging designers to the wardrobes of many. It’s a small operation that works from a modest shop front … Read more
Geo. F. Trumper’s art of wet shaving
The remarkably old school practise of stropping is now a figment of the past reserved for those of the era or those who fancy the odd beating of a piece of leather. It sharpens the razor blade before a shave and keeps the blade clean. But who cares?! With a new product I’ve recently discovered … Read more
A world of pretty dresses: Cathleen Jia
Design, dresses, creativity and all things pretty are in her blood. As a young girl, obsession with Barbie dolls and creating uniquely ‘designed’ dresses and garments were her bread and butter. Nowadays, Melbourne cocktail and bridal dress and gown designer Cathleen Tan focuses her attention on more lucrative options, but hasn’t lost that childhood pizzazz … Read more
Emerging designers teach us how to SWOON
Their intention is to make those of us that appreciate fine design and unique pieces SWOON. They achieved just that. Walking into one of Melbourne’s newest boutique retailers on Auburn Road in Hawthorn is an experience not often seen anymore in this fair city in more ways than one. Brahman Perera and Keegan Hunt are the … Read more
Such is the life of a photographer: Meagan Harding
There’s a certain something about Meagan Harding that makes her stand out from the rest. Is it her exquisite demeanour with a lick of real Australiana? Is it her easily noticeable sense of style? Her warm and hilarious personality that is only too happy to approach and be approached? Or her penchant for occasionally being … Read more
Lqd Skin Care for men
My skin screams with joy, writhes with excitement and thirsts for its Lqd. Australia has been smacked with a new player in the men’s skin care market that rivals oily, poorly made, chemically enhanced and unnatural alternatives available that in fact do nothing. It offers manageable, fragrance-free, chemically and dermatologically tested skin care perfection, the likes of … Read more
Fashionopolites gather at Nuffnang’s Fashionopolis
nuffnangfashionopolis.com.au The who’s who of fashion blogging in Australia – and those who could be bothered footing the bill or making the interstate trek – gathered today at Melbourne’s cosy, typically ‘Melbourne’ side street cafe-come-function room the Thousand £ Bend. And what a day they had. MCd by David Krupp, country manager of the prestigious blogger … Read more
Happy Mother’s Day, Mum
I’m not a fan of commercially endorsed days. They don’t gel with me and how I roll… homie. But that aside, as every good Christian boy should I do love my Mother and love the thought of honouring her and her bringing me into this world. Despite the undoubtable horror we both faced during the … Read more
Are you coming to Fashionopolis? 12 May ’12. Be there.
Love fashion? Love Fashionopolis. Do you live fashion, know how to write, adore clothes and fancy yourself a blogger? Or better yet, care to do so? Then you’ll love this event. Lagerfeld himself wouldn’t miss it… were it not for his being on the other side of the planet. It’s the industry’s first fashion-focused event … Read more
I have a thing for Mister Mode
In its second year since relaunching in 2011, Mister Mode took to the streets of Melbourne for the enjoyment of many a pre-loved fashion fan. Held last Saturday night at 222 Johnston Street in Melbourne’s north-of-the-river suburb of Collingwood, the Fashion Night Market welcomed in the city’s fashion conscious and socially savvy in a celebratory … Read more
