Category: Broadsheet
-
Donna Sheridan Is a Fitzroy Hair Salon Specialising in Effortless, ’70s-Era Cuts (and Bangs)
Written for Broadsheet Before opening a shop of her own, hairdresser Donna Sheridan was working at a chain salon. “There was no real growth or direction or freedom there, when you have client after client,” she says. So, in 2016 Sheridan converted an old bathroom in a shared Collingwood warehouse space into a little studio.…
-
Mimi Move Is a New Size-Inclusive Aussie-Born Activewear Collection That’ll Have You Feeling Good as Hell
Written for Broadsheet Partners Madalin Frodsham and Sid Pattni launched swimwear label Mimi Kini in 2018, making togs that are chic, inclusive and sustainable. Last week, the pair added Mimi Move to their repertoire. It’s a retro-inspired activewear collection celebrating bodies sized XS to 6XL. “I’ve worked with a few different activewear brands in the…
-
Posse, the Australian Resort Label Born From a Love of Vintage Shopping
Written for Broadsheet Danielle Mulham’s resort wear label, Posse, began with the idea of irreplaceability. She loves vintage, particularly the kind of pieces that occupy a place in your wardrobe forever. So when she was putting her range together, she found herself drawing on the classics. “There were ‘forever elements’ I wanted to pull from…
-
AirRobe, the Airbnb of Clothing, Launches in Australia
Written for Broadsheet The idea for AirRobe came to Melbourne’s Hannon Comazzetto when she realised how many women are sitting on a wealth of accessories, bags and garments. Her online marketplace, AirRobe, which launched in October, gives people the opportunity to make money from their clothing collections and at the same time help combat the…
-
The Only Dresses You Need for Summer
Written for Broadsheet Dresses are a natural summer staple. From the crinolines of the 18th century through to the geometric shift dresses of the sixties, they promote ease-of-dressing and complete a look with just one garment. “For me, [the dress] epitomises effortless style,” says Oroton’s creative director Sophie Holt. “It’s easy to throw on a beautiful, simple dress…
-
Now Open: Oster, a Modern Take on a Traditional Northern Italian Osteria
Written for Broadsheet Pasta is my thing. I’ve been shovelling it down by the bucketload since I was a kid. I’ve sat in my nonna’s kitchen for hours perfecting the gnocchi roll and churning out sheets of lasagne on her manual machine. A part-time job at a deli taught me about the different shapes –…
-
First Look: The First Retail Store for Aussie Label Monte, the Slippers You Can Wear to the Pub
Written for Broadsheet As sleepwear continues to venture out of the bedroom and into the streets, the comfortable hotel slipper is coming along for the ride. In 2018, Melbourne couple Lib Hutton and Will Carter saw a gap in the market for unisex loafers that could be worn to the pub or to work, as well…
-
Australian Label St Cloud Makes Retro Knitwear for Every Season
Written for Broadsheet Sharon Taylor is an advocate for wearing knitwear in any climate, all year round. Whether it’s a long lunch in winter or balmy rooftop drinks in summer, a knit is your friend. That’s why she launched her own all-seasons knitwear label, St Cloud, in Melbourne last year. “Our knit dresses are very…
-
Now Open: Cantina Carolina Is Bar Carolina’s New Morning-Oriented Next-Door Neighbour, Inspired by Classic Italian Espresso Bars
Written for Broadsheet A scan of the breakfast menu at Joe Mammone’s new Toorak Road spot, Cantina Carolina, makes it clear this is not another cookie-cutter Melbourne cafe. Classic breakfasts come with an Italian spin. There are ricotta hotcakes with pistachio and mascarpone. Bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes, a poached egg and prosciutto di Parma. Eggplant…
-
Pomme, The Affordable Australian Label Making Timeless, Comfortable Loungewear for Brides and Bridesmaids
Written for Broadsheet Bridal loungewear label Pomme was born out of Melbourne co-founder Emily Ventura’s own search for “non-floral, non-shiny but affordable getting-ready shirts” for her wedding. “I couldn’t find anything that wasn’t really expensive. [It] adds up when you have a few bridesmaids and have already gone over budget on the florist,” she says.…
Stephanie Vigilante 