Aquila does menswear well. To celebrate their 60th year as a brand that stands for style and craftsmanship, Aquila have launched the Altair collection for men and it’s awesome, as per. They use Italian wool from manufacturers who’ve been doing it since the 1600s and it’s quality. It’s all designed in Melbourne, created in Italy; a celebration capsule showcasing their vision for the future of the brand. All product in the capsule, footwear as well as apparel is sourced and manufactured with some of the best suppliers in the business. Altair will be available in selected Aquila menswear stores in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide from September. Check it out…
Excellent customer service is, as you know, about more than simply smiling and being polite. That’s the bare minimum of what we expect of any decent person – and if you’d like to stand out in the crowd, it’s time to step up your customer service game once and for all. No matter how great your product or service is, the customers are more likely to remember you if they felt welcome and that they’re in good hands. Here are a few brilliants ways of doing exactly this, so that you can leave those competitors far behind. #1 Strengthen their skills You probably already have or are looking to get a customer service team. Strengthening their skills is about more than you might think, though, as a competent customer service employee will need to both do and handle a lot during their days at work. First of all, they need to automate the basics; empathy, patience, and consistency. It’s the key to surviving in customer service as some of the people they engage with will be more difficult than others. Some may be friendly and polite but others will be far from it – and how well they handle these people will have a lot to say, at the end of the day. They should be able to provide the same level of service regardless of how difficult the customer is which leads us to the next point on the list. #2 They need to have thick skin When you have to engage with someone… Read More
For all your sunglasses and opticals needs, Vision Direct is where you need to go. But now, thanks to it being 2018 and the company branching out, you don’t need to only visit their online offering, you can now head down to George Street Sydney – or their shop in Melbourne – because they have officially opened the doors to Sydney’s first Vision Direct Optical Centre. Vision Direct is known for its world-leading catalogue of high end designer products, both in-store and online, including Marc Jacobs, Garret Leight, Calvin Klein, Mont Blanc and Porsche Design to name a few. After the successful opening of their shop in Melbourne this year, it’s obvious that 2018 is not only the year that VisionDirect.com.au, but shakes things up a little bit across the board, with it being their 10 year anniversary. The shop will echo the offering of the high-quality products that are available online, with the added bonus that customers can try on the styles and see how they look in real life. Designer frames and lenses aside, the new Vision Direct shop in Sydney will also offer eye testing and examinations by qualified opticians to really round-out the experience. Find the Sydney Vision Direct optical centre at 220 George Street, Sydney.
For the times you drop your phone, scratch your screen, crack the cover, or just need something new to listen to your beats with, Dr. Boom Communications is there. After a long 20-year run, they’re the retail one-stop-shop for all things relating to the most sought-after brands, pieces of tech and tech protection devices to essentially save you from yourself. And not to mention, they’re the quintessential lifestyle brand for basically all of us, working with all kinds of odds and ends that make your life that little bit better; or more functional; or easier; or whatever. Feeling a little blue? @jabra #JabraMoveWireless has you covered || available now at #drboomcommunications • • • • • #drboomcommunications #mobile #cellphone #smartphone #phonecase #iphone #ipad #photography #samsung #android #camera #repairs #electronics #communication #tech #gadget #instatech A post shared by Dr Boom Communications (@drboomcommunications) on Jul 5, 2018 at 1:15am PDT With 15 Dr Boom shops across NSW and Queensland, they’re doing something right and it’s easy to see why. They offer the most credible and highly regarded brands in mobile phone accessories such as Bodyguardz, Otterbox, Life proof, Tech 21, Diesel, Kate Spade and House of Harlow as well as their own Dr Boom range of premium products, Dr Boom is now also being recognised as the go-to destination for premium portable audio solutions with brands such as Beats By Dr Dre, Jabra and JBL joining our range. The proof is in the pudding. Walk past any of their outlets, like at Bondi Junction in Sydney for example, and they’re inundated with customers,… Read More
The 5th is an accessories label out there, making waves… on the 5th of every month. If their five-collection-strong range of watches for men and women isn’t enough to get you going, then the news they’re shifting gear to incorporate small leather goods will probably do the trick. Inspired by all the best ports of the Globe, The 5th is unique in its own way. They release a new product for their customers on the 5th of every month; or if not a product, something to look forward to, at least. This is that. By releasing a range of small leather goods in theme with leather, they’ll be releasing five leather additions to its best-selling Bilbao range of watches. So much leather! And by launching 15 new products in one hit, it’s the biggest move for the brand at once; ever! Comprised of a card wallet, bi-fold wallet, pouch, 13-inch laptop sleeve and 15-inch laptop sleeve, they do plenty of colours, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts: with vegetable tan and vibrant red leather interiors, giving your belongings the comfort they deserve, The 5th is offering something different to seasoned leatherworkers. “I’m excited to enter into this new category; we’ve been working really hard to perfect the product. It’s an exciting time at The 5TH; we’re entering a new category with products we’ve been working on perfecting for a long time now,” said Alex McBride, founder and director of The 5TH. See more about The 5th’s new London collection here.
It take a lot of balls to commit to releasing something new, exciting and fresh for your customers on the 5th of every month, but that’s exactly what accessories label, The 5th, does – and damn well, too. They’re an online fashion accessories brand that is all about luxury goods with a quantifiable design sensibility at an affordable price. They are dedicated to connecting and collaborating with creative individuals, and committed to creating limited edition products and collaborations on the 5th of every month. And what they come-up with is seriously nice. Their watches are minimal, but classic, honing-in on quality craftsmanship and materials as opposed to simply pumping out accessories for the sake of it. If their entering into the small leather goods marketplace isn’t enough to get excited about – read about that here – then the proof is surely in the pudding with their range of watches, inspired by key little morsels of design-spiration from about the world. Get the London look ? Watch brand The 5TH have just launched the fifth core range of watches, ‘The London Range’, on Thursday 5 July. The new collection is based on the limited edition range from November 2017 and stars a striking 6 different colours! ??? #thefifth #watch #watches #time @the5th #The5TH #5THLTD A post shared by T H E F (@the_f_online) on Jul 28, 2018 at 2:38pm PDT The latest collection, ‘The London Collection’ is about design and sophistication in every situation; and it’s easy to see why. Sturdy finishings, a quality weight and a… Read More
Ask your parents. Desert boots back in the 80s were the actual shit. And so naturally, in 2018, we do full circle and they’ve easily taken their prime possie atop the mound of hot trotters for winter with all the cool kids. In the archive of more than 22,000 Clarks styles, their desert boots join the ranks of those that have sparked a revolution, defined a generation and captured the imagination. And coming-in at an affordable $189.95 for a leather upper, rubber soled piece of trendiness. Worn by the likes of Prince Harry, Drake, Zac Efron and your olds in their hey day, the desert boot is one of those recurring things that’s easy to not forget about. Clarks has worked that to their advantage with the range, crafting theirs with with authentic English suede so its clean lines with a simple fastening and signature crepe sole provide the ultimate comfort and support. Trendy and comfy is a match not-too-often seen, but something we need more of, Go you, Clarks. See the full range here.
Despite what people think, being a man can be hard. There’s the pressure to have the job, the house, the car, the body, the hair, the suit, the style… It goes on. Thanks to one quick-thinking of an associate editor at GQ, Richard Clune, we now have a documented way to overcome all these things and put them in-step with the rest of our lives. In an extremely honest portrait of contemporary masculinity in the new book MALE ORDER: Manning Up In The Modern World, Clune takes a refreshing look at irreverent topics such as ‘How not to be a dick’, ‘A man’s guide to cool’ and ‘Don’t be that guy’ as well as more serious debates on sex, drugs, feminism, fatherhood and the very real need for men to emote and talk more freely and honestly. Complete with tongue-in-cheek narration and liberal expletives, this comprehensive guide expertly tells everything a bloke needs to know about manning up in the modern world. Get it for $24.99 from retailers or buy Male Order online here.
If there’s one thing we can take away from the fashion weeks that hit us every year, it’s that what you should be wearing changes so often, you can’t keep on top of it alone! Which is why folks out there like Vision Direct make everything so much easier, offering-up the latest fresh-off-the-runway accessories like eyewear for what is comparatively a steal. What Mercedes Benz Fashion Week taught us is that bold is never old, and everything like coloured lenses, big square frames, cat eyes, small frames and metallic finishings are all the way of the future – at least for 2018. Vision Direct has opened its first offline shop in Melbourne this year, so trying them on first-hand is a lot more doable, but it’s their online offering that still reigns supreme. With hundreds of designer brands and more than hundreds of different styles, they keep their fingers on the pulse when it comes to what’s new and what you need, offering everything up for a price you can manage. No wonder Tom Ford, Miu Miu and Ray-Ban,Vision Direct’s exclusive brands such as Arise Collective, Oh My Woodness and LMNT are all on-board, joining the fold when it comes to tapping into these top trends, whilst providing a more affordable ‘high-street’ option, that don’t compromise on quality. Find your pair at Vision Direct’s website.
Victorinox is is revamping its famous knives with walnut wood sourced from European forests and solid eco credentials. Talk about trending. In the day-and-age when we’re all preoccupied with the well-being of the planet – and rightly so given crises like the Great pacific Garbage Patch – it’s nice to see age-old brands and manufacturers like Victorinox doing their part. Not only are these knives crafted from a 100% naturally renewable material, but they also have a low carbon footprint. Each knife boasts a unique wood casing due to the natural grain of walnut making this collection is the perfect marriage between style and sustainability. The Spartan Wood is the best example of why you should never change a classic and just stick with updating it. Victorinox Swiss Champ Wood, $239.00 Victorinox Spartan Wood, $84.95 Victorinox Huntsman Wood, $119.00 Get them from Victorinox.
