3+ hour, 15+ min ago   (306+ words) Words by Emma Do " Updated on 15 Jan 2026 " Published on 14 Jan 2026 As Douglas Powell nears completion when building a piece of furniture, it's the final 30 seconds that make or break his design. In those crucial moments, the designer blasts a jet…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (376+ words) A mega two-storey home for independent fashion is established in Fitzroy, a new eye-care destination lands in the CBD, and a fine jewellery brand finds a home in the city's Paris end. Summer in Melbourne is a good time The…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (277+ words) Words by Maggie Zhou " Updated on 12 Jan 2026 " Published on 12 Jan 2026 Tennis fever has hit a peak. Is it any surprise? The Australian Open is one of the hottest staples in Melbourne's sporting calendar. And thanks to Challengers and Marty Supreme,…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (707+ words) Words by Simone Richardson " Updated on 07 Jan 2026 " Published on 07 Jan 2026 In fashion, the word "trend" usually signals the need for something new. But in 2026, it takes on a different meaning. It's less about novelty and more about borrowing from decades…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (387+ words) Words by Gitika Garg " Updated on 18 Dec 2025 " Published on 16 Dec 2025 The LBD remains a trusty option, so we've rounded up a few favourites, alongside mini silhouettes that go big on colour and fun. If you're more of a pants-and-nice-top person,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (535+ words) Words by Maggie Zhou " Updated on 08 Dec 2025 " Published on 08 Dec 2025 There aren't many garments that have become so widely loved that they've earned themselves an initialism. But little black dresses (LBDs) are one of them. There's something powerful about LBDs…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (381+ words) Words by Quincy Malesovas " Updated on 26 Nov 2025 " Published on 27 Nov 2025 For Ashley Bradley of'Palma Eyewear and Alex Antoniou of handbag label'Le Sept, the pathway to an independent business wasn't always clear-cut. "I had a clear vision, but bringing that to…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (689+ words) Words by Maggie Zhou " Updated on 24 Nov 2025 " Published on 24 Nov 2025 At its best, Black Friday is a chance to snap up the items that have been sitting on a wishlist, a time to invest in pieces you'll cherish for years…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (651+ words) Words by Maggie Zhou " Updated on 18 Nov 2025 " Published on 18 Nov 2025 Knickerbocker's founder, Andrew Livingston, knew he wanted to open the first international outpost of his menswear label in Melbourne before he even set foot in this country. "[Melbourne] reminded me…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (361+ words) Words by Maggie Zhou " Updated on 17 Nov 2025 " Published on 17 Nov 2025 I shudder thinking about my first bra appointment. Standing under fluorescent lights, home-brand bras thrust into the sterile Target changing room " it was a humbling experience. Thankfully, the undergarment shopping…...