Tag: melbourne
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Melbourne Sales Wrap: Best of the Week, July 26, 2018
Written for Broadsheet Melbourne Somedays In store Men’s and women’s fashion house Somedays is moving out of its Royal Arcade store, so everything onsite is reduced to clear. Grab bargains across brands such as Dr Denim, Kowtow, Wood Wood, Baserange, Gitman, Royal Republiq and more. Expect 50 to 70 per cent off storewide. Get it…
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A Welcoming, Family Run Trattoria in the City
Written for Broadsheet Melbourne Stepping into Pentolina, the family influence is immediately clear. “I realised it’s not something that one man can achieve on his own. It needs to be a full family effort,” says co-owner Julia Picone. In the kitchen, Julia’s husband and business partner Matt Picone uses a pentolina(little saucepan) to mix sauce into…
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Melbourne Sales Wrap: Best of the Week, July 19, 2018
Christopher Esber Level 1, 131–135 Dover Street, Cremorne It’s been three years since Australian label Christopher Esber has had a Melbourne sample sale, and good things come to those who wait. Enter for up to 80 per cent off archive samples and current- and past-season stock. Esber is known for his luxe, tailored designs with…
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Free Commuter Ferry Trips Between Geelong and Melbourne to Run Next Month
Written for Broadsheet Melbourne In a move to better understand the demand for a permanent water transport option between Melbourne and Geelong, Port Phillip Ferries will offer free trips between the two cities next month. The two-day trial will allow commuters to travel to and from work, arriving in the CBD no later than 8.30am…
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Open House Melbourne Announces This Year’s Stellar Weekend Line-Up
Written for Broadsheet Melbourne 70 new buildings, plus a host of new residential additions join tours, talks, exhibitions and film screenings for one of the city’s biggest celebrations of architecture. Old brick mansions. Vaults in St Kilda. An ornate dining hall for 1000 people dating to 1933. These spectacular spaces are just three of 220…
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HoMie’s new collection is made entirely in Australia
Written for Fashion Journal Melbourne born and now Melbourne made. Social enterprise HoMie is showing support for local supply chains with the launch of its new AW18 range Made in Melbourne. For the first time, the streetwear label’s new collection has been entirely made in Australia with an ethical and sustainable focus. The campaign launch aligns with Fashion…
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Floral Masterpieces Dog Photog Pop-up
Written for Broadsheet Capturing your pup’s best angle. Boutique dog photo studio Dog Photog is hosting another Floral Masterpieces pop-up event, for pooches who missed out on the first one, held last year. Lon Gallery in Collingwood will transform into a floral paradise – with floral backdrops and doggy bandanas – to host the pop-up photography…
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First Look: Pidapipo Opens in Degraves Street
Written for Broadsheet Granitas, Sicilian brioche ice-cream sandwiches and a custom pink terrazzo floor on Degraves Street can only mean one thing: Pidapipo Gelateria has arrived in the CBD. This is Lisa Valmorbida’s third gelato store, and it’s taken up residence in one of Melbourne’s most iconic laneways. “We always like our stores to be…
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Aletheia & Phos’ new collection is inspired by Greek and Italian mythology
Written for Fashion Journal Your dose of energetic protection. Melbourne-based jewellery label Aletheia & Phos has launched the Collezione di Protezione (Protection Collection) – a symbol of the feminine, inspired by Greek and Italian mythology. The release includes necklaces, earrings and rings dotted with Australian opal, white topaz, pink sapphire and rainbow moonstone. All stones are ethically…
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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…
Stephanie Vigilante 