Features
Finding the Creative Core
On Brisbane’s busy Brunswick Street, nestled amongst a tattoo parlour, café and architecture firm, is a humble art gallery. Like the eclectic mix of stores, people and possibilities the Valley holds, Jugglers is ever-changing and unexpected in its artistic endeavors, offering an interesting contribution to the Brisbane art scene. The predominately black street front holds reminders of previous art accomplishments through the splashes of colourful paint on the window panes and footpaths.
Ethical, Sustainable and Socially Conscious
In today’s world being environmentally and socially conscious is becoming more important to companies, people and now designers. Felicity Shield talks to Kelly and Betony, of new sleepwear label A.L.A.S., about designs, their journey and being an Australian ethical label.
Boys in the Band
Five of Brisbane’s brightest young musos share their fashion inspiration with Sophie Kassay.
To Study Or Not To Study?
The world of fashion has long been known for it’s eccentric and beautiful quirks, glamour and excitement. However it also has a reputation for being fast paced, cut throat and extremely competitive to the chagrin of many. Although breaking into this industry can be difficult, it has always and is still quite possible to start a successful career without any official qualifications. But as the profession crossover between fashion and other spheres extends further and further, does the same logic apply?
Urban Culture
The emergence of the legitimate street artist has polarized opinion within the public art scene. What was once the singular domain of graffiti – an urban subculture in its own right – street art has diversified to include many varied media, techniques and practitioners. Previously thought to be the preferred medium of expression for the fringe of society and the lower class, illegal street art has become de rigueur for others such as art school graduates looking to promote their talents.
Trinket Collections
Sara Cowling takes us down memory lane revisiting trinkets collected on travels. Read more…
So You Think You Can Sew? The Hemming Way
Here are some simple steps that involve minimal sewing and will assist you in transforming some of those unloved clothes that have inched their way to the back of your wardrobe into your new favourites. Steph Cousins has been sewing for years and is a strong believer in reusing clothes by giving them a quick spruce up with the sewing machine.
Homely Treasures
It is where you spend your first waking moments and your last at night, it is a study, a sanctuary, it is your bedroom. Far more than a secluded space to get some much needed shut eye, it encapsulates one’s style and personality within its four walls. So, what does your room say about you? Amber Gerrard-Maxwell ventures into the humble spaces of three individuals with varied aesthetics, glancing through each bedroom as a window to the soul.