Category: STYLE

Typo is doing a Disney collection starring Snow White and you want it all

Posted: 02/07/2018

If there’s one thing Typo does well, it’s capsule collections and if last time’s Simpsons one was anything to go by, they’re always stellar and heaps of fun. This year, Typo is doing Disney, producing a Snow White collection, which is sure to be a hit with basically everyone. It is sure to be one of the sassiest and on trend collections of the year drawing on both the much loved princess and seven dwarfs, but also the Evil Queen. This collection spans across a range of products from robes, slippers, notebooks and headphones and for the first time ever Typo will be launching a limited edition denim jacket! Featuring a floral Snow White print, that can be personalised with your name, these jackets are sure to be a hit. See more at the Typo website here.

Category: LIFESTYLE, RETAIL, STYLE, WOMEN'S STYLE

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Buckle is turning men’s wardrobes into things of great style

by James Banham

Updated: 16/11/2022

Menswear has a new name when it comes to accessories and leading the pack is Buckle 1922. The masters of accessories, and the simplifiers of style, the new range by Buckle that dropped this month is an easy-to-coordinate and just as easy-to-choose range of everything from pocket squares to ties and the rest of it. Violets are red, these accessories are blue; your man should get spoilt this Valentines Day too! Follow us and @livvvybaby to keep up to date with the latest style trends. . . #fashionmen #fashionblogger #trend #styleinspo #valentinesgift #forhim #love #gift #accessories #fashionaccessories #mensaccessories #mensfashion #mensgifts A post shared by Buckle | 1922 (@buckle1922) on Feb 12, 2018 at 3:53pm PST Starting from humble beginnings back in 1922, Buckle has quickly evolved into one of the country’s leading retailers of what dudes need to finish a look. With a talented range of hands-on craftspeople, the Buckle range offers something many other brands of mass production don’t: quality. Whether it’s women who hand-cut the leather hides they receive into belt-sized strips, or the men who handle the gluing and finer construction of the end product, it’s all quality, all hands-on and all 100% wantable. See more in the Buckle range here.

Category: MEN'S STYLE, RETAIL, STYLE

Tags: buckle, buckle 1922, menswear buckle

Closing the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia in great style

by James Banham

Updated: 16/11/2022

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Category: CITIES, MEN'S STYLE, STYLE, SYDNEY, WOMEN'S STYLE

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IKEA introduces a Los Angeles urban capsule collection inspired by cool with SPÄNST

by James Banham

Updated: 16/11/2022

Available from 28 May, IKEA will introduce a new range of homewares that veritably dump tangible ‘betterness’ all over what you think is good home furniture and style, setting the threshold incredibly high. Yet, affordable. As the Swedish homewares giant gets set to launch a new range, SPÄNST, across the country, it’s almost time to start making-way for what you’ve got, getting the home prepped as a canvas for Los Angeles inspired urban cool furniture and decor. It is all designed in collaboration with designer Chris Stamp from label Stampd, known for its meticulous attention to detail and design that embody modern youth culture with high quality and a minimal look. It’s completely different to the last collection with Danish design duo HAY in YPPERLIG and worlds apart from the collection of Kit Neale in SPRIDD, offering a distinctly urban flavour with black finishings, mesh outers and subtly printed fabrics. Either way you look at it, though, it makes ‘effortlessly cool’ an interiors’ style that is 100% accessible without breaking the bank. “As a fashion designer, I know that people want to show other people their clothes, shoes and accessories. Why spend a lot on a pair of sneakers and hide them in the closet? “I want everyone to be able to take pride in how they display their clothing and footwear, allowing them to appreciate their pieces just as much as when they’re not being worn.” Hence, the collection is all about the mesh wardrobe and great outer finishings, letting the pieces join the home as… Read More

Category: FEATURES, INTERIORS, LIFESTYLE, RETAIL

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Kimonos for men by Beautiful Robes make any holiday much more relaxed

by James Banham

Updated: 16/11/2022

Sure, it’s not something you’d typically think to pack in your suitcase but a kimono can be one helluva handy addition, especially when you’re off to a hot destination. Kimonos by Beautiful Robes are just as the name suggests. Quality cotton and silk make up a range that yeah, sure, is something typically reserved for older or regal Japanese men and in the Land of the Rising Sun, but make for an easy holiday option for a bloke who’s not afraid to choose comfort over chinos and over-shirts. Just what we need.another cock, in a frock, on a rock. ? @beautifulrobes #beautifulrobes #kimono #boracay #priscilla A post shared by T H E F (@the_f_au) on Apr 13, 2018 at 6:12pm PDT They’re a Melbourne-based lifestyle brand that offers an exclusive collection of sleep wear, day wear and authentic Japanese-made kimonos, bringing-in some welcome Asian influence in a way that Australians can relate to and best-of-all, wear. Alison Schipp started it in 2010, wanting to bring a bit of luxury and escapism to women and men who value comfort and quality in and around the home. Beautiful Robes’ signature kimonos articulate a Japanese aesthetic with an accessible and classic style and now, thanks to the new collection, ‘Peninsula Resort’, it’s more accessible than ever. Inspired by coastal colours and the relaxed Australian beach lifestyle, the Peninsula Resort kimonos are perfect for home or travel. Check out the full collection Beautiful Robes. An Australian, hanging in the Philippines in a Japanese kimono ? Come on, globalisation ???… Read More

Category: LIFESTYLE, MEN'S STYLE, RETAIL, STYLE, WOMEN'S STYLE

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ARTS & CULTURE

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Experience break dancing like never before this MAy

24/04/2024

By James Banham

Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of hip hop culture, innovation, and artistry at Breakin’ Convention 2024. An international festival of Hip Hop dance theatre, it’ll be taking over Sadler’s Wells in Islington this coming May Bank Holiday. Enthusiastically helmed by the visionary UK hip hop maker and Breakin’ Convention Artistic Director Jonzi D, this festival has become a beacon for fans and creators of hip hop from around the globe. The excitement is palpable as we gear up for two days packed with jaw-dropping performances, interactive workshops, and live music that promise to electrify the Sadler’s Wells venues on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May. With an extraordinary lineup featuring international sensations like Femme Fatale (USA), Sons of Wind (France), and Jinjo crew (South Korea), alongside groundbreaking UK acts such as TRAPLORD, Boy Blue, and When Time Was New, this festival is set to showcase the dynamic and diverse world of hip hop dance theatre. Attendees of all ages can look forward to a vast array of activities including spectacular dance performances, bespoke graffiti workshops, freestyle sessions, and even live DJs sessions that guarantee to keep the energy high and the spirit of hip hop alive throughout the entire building. Not to mention, the festival coincides with the historic moment of breaking becoming an official Olympic sport at the Paris Olympics, adding an extra layer of exhilaration to the festivities. Beyond the performances, Breakin’ Convention 2024 invites audiences to engage directly with the hip hop community through unique events such as the Tiny… Read More

Opera Australia orchestrates a new era with Matthieu Arama as Concertmaster

24/04/2024

By James Banham

In a move that marks a significant milestone in its illustrious history, Opera Australia has announced the appointment of the renowned French violinist Matthieu Arama as the new Concertmaster of the Opera Australia Orchestra (OAO). This announcement follows an exhaustive global search, culminating in Mr. Arama’s selection, a testament to his extraordinary talent and leadership abilities. Set to join the OAO in August of this year, Arama brings with him a wealth of experience as the current Concertmaster of the Opéra National de Bordeaux, coupled with an impressive track record of performances with some of the world’s most distinguished conductors. View this post on Instagram A post shared by matthieu arama (@matthieu_arama) Arama’s role will be pivotal in steering the OAO towards achieving artistic brilliance across its broad annual repertoire, which spans over 250 opera, ballet, musical theatre, and concert performances for Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet. His recent engagements as Guest Concertmaster for Opera Australia on iconic productions such as La Traviata and Swan Lake, alongside The Australian Ballet, and a solo recital featuring opera and ballet excerpts, underscore his extraordinary versatility and musicianship. The enthusiasm within the OAO is palpable, with Acting Concertmaster Huy-Nguen Bui expressing excitement over welcoming Arama to the helm. “The OAO is excited to welcome an exceptional violinist and musician as our new Concertmaster. We look forward to reaching the highest levels of music-making through Mr. Arama’s artistic leadership,” said Bui. This sentiment is echoed by Opera Australia’s CEO Fiona Allan, Artistic Director Jo Davies, The Australian Ballet’s… Read More

Lauren Brincat When Do I Breathe 2024. Performer Jasmin Lancaster. Photographer Zan Wimberley. Courtesy of the artist

Public performance in Randwick Sydney by artist Lauren Brincat

22/04/2024

By James Banham

This week, the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct will experience an exceptional infusion of art and community spirit through a public performance by the celebrated multidisciplinary artist Lauren Brincat. Scheduled for one-night only, on Wednesday, 24 April 2024, Brincat’s performance marks the launch of the new Laneway Art Program. This initiative, commissioned by the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct and supported by Transport for NSW’s Safer Cities program, seeks to enhance perceptions of safety for women, girls, and gender diverse people navigating the streets and laneways of the Precinct. Brincat, along with Rochelle Haley, another leading Australian artist, has been entrusted with the mission to improve night-time connectivity and comfort within the precinct through performance-based and site-specific artwork. Both artists have engaged directly with health workers in the area to shape their projects, aiming to make the public spaces more welcoming and to strengthen the sense of community, safety, and inclusiveness across the site. The artwork, titled When do I breathe?, is an ambitious collaboration with sound artist Evelyn Ida Morris, UNSW Choral Director Sonia Maddock, and choreographer Charmene Yap. It invites the public to actively participate in shaping new paths across the precinct, offering a unique experience that encompasses three activation sites within the UNSW Kensington and the hospital precinct. The performance, beginning at 5:00 pm on the UNSW Scientia Lawn, is a reflection on the interconnectedness of local communities, especially those separated by differing work shifts and daily rhythms. Aiming to reclaim public space through collective action, When do I breathe? presents an… Read More

Good news for National Gallery London: Eva Gonzalès piece acquired

22/04/2024

By James Banham

On the occasion of the artist’s 177th birthday on Friday 19th April, the National Gallery has acquired La Psyché (The Full-length Mirror), about 1869-70, by Eva Gonzalès (1849-1883) thanks to three generous legacy gifts from Mrs Martha Doris Bailey, Miss Gillian Cleaver, and Ms Sheila Mary Holmes, and the National Gallery Trust. This is the first acquisition by the Gallery of a work by Gonzalès and the second acquisition of its Bicentenary year. La Psyché has not been seen in public for over seventy years and joins only one other painting by her in a UK public collection, The Donkey Ride, about 1880?2, at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. Gonzalès is the 20th female artist represented in the National Gallery Collection, marking a significant addition. The story of Gonzalès’s reputation, during and after her life, reflects some of the reasons why women artists are not well represented in the National Gallery. These include being offered fewer opportunities in life and the lack of interest shown, consciously or not, in works by women artists by collectors of the era and onwards, from whose acquisitions the National Gallery’s own collection was assembled. During her lifetime Gonzalès was an established artist who exhibited multiple times to acclaim at the official Paris Salon. She was the only official pupil of Edouard Manet (1832-83), with whom she studied from 1869. Gonzalès likely painted La Psyché around the same time that Manet was painting his portrait of her, Eva Gonzalès (1870). That work, in the Gallery collection, was the focal point of the recent exhibition, Discover Manet & Eva… Read More

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Shooshfest: Australia’s first ever silent short film competition

17/04/2024

By James Banham

Australia’s Shooshfest, an inaugural silent short film competition, invites diverse creators to innovate in storytelling sans speech. Promising an immersive experience, it will connect with audiences, honour silent film and catalyse cinematic culture.