Author: Stephanie Vigilante
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Now Open: Trinket Bar
Written for Broadsheet Melbourne At three years old I was gifted a trinket box by an aunt. There were painted floral patterns on the outside of the wooden chest, a tiny ballerina danced on the inside. Beethoven’s Für Elise played slowly, then in real time after I’d turn the dial. At first, it held jewellery given to…
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Sydney Sales Wrap: Best of the Week, November 1, 2018
Written for Broadsheet Sydney Macgraw In-store Delicate prints, beautiful fabrications and versatile silhouettes is Sydney-born Macgraw’s signature style. For two days only, the label is hosting a sample sale to make way for new-season stock. Get summer wear, shoes, lace and printed-silk pieces. Thu Nov 1, 8.30am–7.30pm Fri Nov 2, 8.30am–7.30pm Camilla and Marc In-store…
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Melbourne Sales Wrap: Best of the Week, November 1, 2018
Written for Broadsheet Sans Beast Online Vegan-leather label Sans Beast currently has up to 50 per cent off online. Get totes, pouches and key rings in vanilla, noir and ice blue. Our pick is this hip bagwith pockets for carrying passport, credit card, cords, a notebook and a pen. While stocks last. Obus Online Local womenswear…
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Now Open: A New Coffee Bar by Richmond-Born Roastery Clark Street
Written for Broadsheet Clark Street Coffee owner Melissa Floreani’s love of coffee stems from her childhood and her Italian heritage. “Everyone was always drinking coffee. It always smelled so good to me,” she says. “I remember thinking at that time, ‘This is something I really love.’” With more than 20 years’ experience in the industry,…
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Sydney Sales Wrap: Best of the Week, October 25, 2018
Written for Broadsheet Sydney Kacey Devlin Online Australian contemporary womenswear label Kacey Devlin is known for its emphasis on soft tailoring, fluid fabrications and rich textures. Right now it’s offering a two-for-one deal across all signature jersey tanks, tees and dresses – just like this one. Use code DOUBLEJERSEY at checkout. While stocks last. Canningvale Online…
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Melbourne Sales Wrap: Best of the Week, October 25, 2018
Written for Broadsheet Melbourne Aje In-store Aje – a label dedicated to raw beauty, tough femininity and effortless cool – is throwing a massive three-day sale. Expect timeless pieces at up to 70 per cent off, with set prices across the range. All shoes are $100, knitwear is $80, accessories are $50, denim jackets are…
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Introducing a Luxurious Local Label Drawing on Classic, Timeless Tailoring
Written for Broadsheet The fashion calendar makes Esse Studios founder Charlotte Hicks uncomfortable. The speed at which we produce and consume fashion is something she has always questioned, even while she worked as a designer for Australian labels Zimmermann and Sass & Bide. Her debut collection, Edition One, was released in September. The label Esse…
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A Tiny Armadale Trattoria Reimagined
Written for Broadsheet Slow-cooked beef ragu begins simmering over the stove every morning at Zia Rina’s. As I walk in, the lingering smell brings up the nostalgia of a Sunday visit to nonna’s. The ragu recipe belongs to co-owner and ex-Neptune head chef Danny Natoli’s nonno (grandfather), but the real hero of the tiny trattoria is his zia (aunt) Rina,…
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The East Brunswick Hotel Returns
Written for Broadsheet Scott Didier spent most of his childhood in Brunswick. His grandfather used to drink at the East Brunswick Hotel (formerly the East Brunswick Club) back in the day. So, when the pub went on the market in 2017 he saw it as the perfect excuse to get the whole family involved. “We…
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Melbourne Sales Wrap: Best of the Week, October 18, 2018
Written for Broadsheet Melbourne Kenzo In-store Parisian fashion house (established by Japanese designer Kenzo Takada) Kenzo is throwing its first ever Melbourne warehouse sale with up to 80 per cent off. Get that statement piece you’ve been wanting with discounts across womenswear and menswear from previous collections. Fingers crossed Takada’s signature tiger print will be…
Stephanie Vigilante 