Author: Stephanie Vigilante
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Hot Cross Bao are available for delivery this week
Written for Fashion Journal That’s what we’re talking a-bao. Forget traditional hot cross buns. Deliveroo is offering Easter-themed bao for an entire week, from five different restaurants around the country. From March 26 to April 2, the service will deliver fresh and fluffy bao creations directly to your door. Melburnians will be treated to a…
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Quasi and Vans bring back the Epoch Sport Pro LTD
Written for Fashion Journal Vans and Quasi have teamed up to reintroduce the Epoch Sport Pro LTD, a shoe first debuted in 1994. The reimagined classic features clean lines and subtle branding, arriving in in navy and beige colourways. With upgraded materials, the design preserves the original retro aesthetic while remaining durable and functional. An…
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Instagram introduces a shopping feature and goodbye money
Written for Fashion Journal Wave goodbye to those savings. Instagram’s latest shopping feature – released in Australia yesterday – saves the hard work of hunting down your favourite pieces, by allowing brands to tag products directly in the app. Gone are the days of screenshotting your fave outfits, putting in the hard yards to track…
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Alexander Wang is looking for a social media manager and it could be you
Written for Fashion Journal Alexander Wang is on the hunt for a new social media manager, and instead of resumes, he’s asking applicants for their best attempt at getting his attention. Listing the job description via Instagram Stories, the designer’s key criteria includes being ‘clever’ and a ‘having a sense of humour’. A love for…
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A huge pillow fight is about to go down in Melbourne and you’re all invited
Written for Fashion Journal We never expected a Pillow Fight Day to grace our calendars, but since it has, we’re ready. Start practising those pillow swings because on Saturday April 7, Melbourne will host a massive pillow fight in a secret location yet to be announced. Gone are the days of the haphazard pillow bash…
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Tommy Hilfiger’s faux fur slides are the stuff of fluffy dreams
Written for Fashion Journal Liberate your inner kween and look fabulous poolside with Tommy Hilfiger’s new fuzzy Mae slides. The shoes feature a wide strap covered in faux fur in the signature Tommy colours of red, white and blue, a white midsole and textured rubber tread for support. Tommy Hilfiger text branding is also embossed…
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Victoria Beckham is doing a live Facebook interview for IWD
Written for Fashion Journal To celebrate International Women’s Day, Facebook Vice-President Nicola Mendelsohn is hosting a live Facebook chat with Victoria Beckham. The pair will stream their 20-minute interview from the fashion designer’s flagship store at Dover Street in London, talking all things fashion, family and empowering women. Join the conversation by submitting your questions…
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Field Black Opens in Northcote
Written for Broadsheet If you ask owner Fraser Davies how he came to name his new cafe Field Black, you’ll get a couple of answers. The meaning of “Black” changes depending on your provenance. If you’re a Melburnian, “black” refers to the city’s (stereotypical) penchant for black clothes, and its thriving coffee scene. But Kiwis…
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Racecourse Road at CityLink Closed After Truck Brings Down Tram Lines
Written for Broadsheet This afternoon a truck brought down overhead tram lines on Racecourse Road beneath the CityLink overpass. The outbound lane of Racecourse Road is currently closed with traffic being diverted via Boundary Road and Stubbs Street. The inbound lane was closed but reopened recently. Emergency services are on site, and VicRoads has advised…
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Melbourne Institution Thomas’ Music to Close
Written for Broadsheet For almost a century Thomas’ Music has attracted Melbourne musicians and music enthusiasts with its broad range of classical music. Sadly, the rise in digital music sales and online streaming has affected the store’s profits, now forcing its closure. “We just don’t have enough business to keep it financially viable,” manager Elisabeth…
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