On the weekend of February 16th and 17th, I had been invited to join a panel discussion at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. I had been approached by Melissa Yu, the Founding Director of the Ego Expo, Australia’s largest streetwear and lifestyle expo for the urban, street culture scene. This Expo is designed and […]
Royal Stacks – Melbourne’s Best Burgers by Far
Royal Stacks founded by Dani Zeini first opened in 2016 on Melbourne’s Collins Street, bringing American Style burgers to Australia. Terri Tep is the Executive Chef at ‘Royal Stacks’ and has worked alongside owner Dani Zeini for the past 9 years coming with Dani to ‘Royal Stacks’ after working with him at his previously owned […]
2019 Oscar red carpet review with your Senior Fashion Editor Todd Anthony.
The Oscars present the most famous red carpet of them all, each year I wait for the Oscars red carpet with such anticipation, the excitement akin to finding out Tiffanys is on sale. Top ten best-dressed list In fifth place: Amandla Sternberg wearing an Art Deco-inspired nude with soft grey fringe detailed Miu Miu dress. […]
Witchery – Autumn / Winter 2019 with Celebrity Stylist Lana Wilkinson
Witchery hosted its first exclusive showing of their Autumn/Winter 19 collection at their Chapel street store last Thursday evening. The runway was hosted by Melbourne renowned celebrity stylist Lana Wilkinson. Witchery is synonymous with superior luxury tailored elegance and remains as one of our favourite shopping destinations. Season AW/19 consists of sophisticated wearable pieces that […]
VAN HEUSEN ALL-STAR MENTORS – Billy Slater, Richard Roxburgh, Nazeem Hussain and Curtis Mc Grath
Van Heusen began as a small family business in 1881 in Pottsville Pennsylvania USA, owned and operated by the Phillips family. Van Heusen prides itself on attention to detail, producing practical and stylish menswear that remains timeless. About Van Heusen: The Van Heusen brand has been owned worldwide by PVH Corp. since 2001. Van Heusen […]
Karl Lagerfeld – A timeline of the forever timeless.
This past week has been one of great mourning and reflection for not only those within the fashion industry but for all who appreciate beauty, intelligence, craftsmanship and true creative genius. Karl Lagerfeld was more than the Creative Director of Chanel. Karl was a designer, illustrator, photographer, engineer, artist, visionary and contemporary. His soul food […]
The 2019 International Millinery Competition
The prices of fruit and vegetables in stores across Melbourne may be doubling due to the poor climate this season, but for the month of February, the collaborations and partnerships within Melbourne’s fashion industry have been harvesting ripening fruits. This month has proven Melbourne to be the hub of creative collaboration with the Melbourne International […]
The ‘Twilight Beach Polo’ brings the ‘Hamptons’ to St Kilda Beach
Polo has become quite the sporting event to see and be seen at. The well-known and frequented Portsea Polo kick starts the event season in January and the Twilight Beach Polo a month later follows suit. Twilight Beach Polo offers something that others don’t, perfect views of the city, the bay and a picturesque sunset. […]
The 3rd Annual Twilight Beach Polo – St Kilda Beach
St Kilda beach played host to the 3rd annual ‘Twilight Beach Polo’ with a stunning enclosed arena on the sand. The ‘Twilight Beach Polo’ is the most glamorous world class ‘Hamptons Style’ event to be held in Melbourne. The Polo Ponies are fast and furious as they accelerate at top speeds on the soft sand […]
Valentine’s Day with Andi Lew author of #instalovers
The 14th February ‘Valentine’s Day’ is a day to celebrate love. We traditionally think of Valentine’s Day to be all cupids and arrows, bouquets of red roses, sexy lingerie, giant over the top teddy bears and heavily commercialised, however many now use it as a day to celebrate love for one another for those we […]