Model planes
I’m building a model plane. It’s a Guillows Aeronca kit from 1962. The body is constructed from balsa, glue and tissue. I bought it from the... read more...
COSMIC WONDER Light Source 5, 'Spectral Coast'
Cosmic Wonder Light Source is the ongoing fashion and lifestyle project of Yukinori Maeda’s Cosmic Wonder. Maeda believes clothing to be the most... read more...
The Birdwood Sandal by Wootten Shoes
Jess Cameron-Wootten, A Shop Called Milton’s in-house shoemaker, is making his own shoes. Not for him, for you. Go in for a fitting, give the man... read more...
Obus winter knits
Obus are one of our long-time knitwear loves, always nailing it, when I think nailing the knitted item is so hard. Knitted things have a dowdy ancestory,... read more...
Archival Clothing Rucksack
Penny has been bugging me to write about my backpack for months now. And I’ve been holding out, not wanting to give away my research. A friend of... read more...
Marios, 'Softwear/Hardwear'
Many garments come with a small opus of care instructions in order to maintain wearability, but haute conceptual Italian fashion house Marios (the newest... read more...
Scout & Catalogue
Because I haven’t actually been there, when I imagine a Mexico summer, all I can think of is that episode from the OC when Marissa gets tanked on... read more...
Zoologie 'Hunter' jacket
In the words of Jerry Seinfeld, “This jacket has completely changed my life. When I leave the house in THIS, it’s with a whole different confidence.... read more...
Above AW11, 'A study in soft tailoring'
A motorcycle jacket or a pair of tailored pants, as beautiful as they may be, do not often scream kleenex puppy soft and cosy. Above’s latest collection... read more...
Mission Workshop bags
I detest using public transport and I have no idea why you all put up with it. In my book, the only decent excuse to not ride your bike is if it’s... read more...
Twin Peaks 20th Anniversary merchandise
Nowadays, TV characters are swearing, drug dealing, and serial murdering in complex, ambiguous storylines. But back in the day, TV was a bland-ass wasteland.... read more...
Norse Projects Elka raincoats
Wow. Sure glad that summer is over! All the good weather was really getting to me, but now this rain? Can’t get enough of it mate. Yes, we are only... read more...
Vegie Bags
I was given about ten plastic bags full of soil as a housewarming gift a while back. Shush (I can hear you scoffing) because for the record I was pretty... read more...
Heel Bruise x Chrome Ball Incident t-shirt
When I was a young skate rat, I probably watched Blind Skateboard’s Video Days 2,483 times. I am not alone – there are tens of thousands out... read more...
DRESS UP AW11, 'Wait a moment'
Last night I hosted a ladies meat night. It was a civilised candle-lit affair, punctuated by lush house foliage and peach-coloured napkins. The ladies... read more...
Seneca Rising
You know the t-shirt. The dream t-shirt. Rubbed thinner than crepe paper, softer than a creeping sunrise, constantly smooching your floor because it never... read more...
The White Briefs
Close your eyes and think of the perfect briefs. Uh huh! They were the same ones I was thinking of. *Winks*. A pair of quintessential classic-cut crisp... read more...
PAM, 'Powder, Agitation, Machines' (aka 'The Ganga Action Plan')
Powder, agitation and machines are the undeserving foes of the wardrobe. Why yes, we have all have suffered some favourite jeans shrunken into tiny tiny... read more...
Become an eccentric typewriter collector
Did you know Museum Victoria has a typewriter collection in storage at their Spotswood location that you can book to see (by appointment with the Collections... read more...
December Forever shoes
Since watching Forrest Gump I’ve decided to burn my entire wardrobe and replace my shoes with only the finest in leather lace-ups. The problem... read more...
His and Hers manicures
Kane: If anxious about the prospect of getting your first manicure, the best way to steel yourself (as is the case with so many gentlemanly decisions)... read more...
Kloke
I am partial to a well-constructed hood. One that will shield me from the elements, though will not leave me looking like a polyester condom head. One... read more...
Oblique Strategies
I first encountered Oblique Strategies in a scene from Richard Linklater’s 1991 tribute to Austin’s boho dropout culture Slacker. Fitting,... read more...
Ellison AW11 'I move the stars for no one'
Leather, mesh and faux chainmail have become as much a staple in Melbourne wardrobes as underpants. But just as there is a distinction between your hand-sewn... read more...