Written by David Hagger on 23 Apr 2012
Part of the Art Series Hotels, Spoonbill at The Olsen is both modern and classic. This chic restaurant features works from acclaimed artist John Olsen, not to mention his famous (and certifiably delicious) recipe for paella. Like the hotel itself, Spoonbill delivers a great combination which highlights the best of Melbourne – art and food, and fashion. Read the full review after the break.
Written by David Hagger on 30 Mar 2012
Another nondescript entrance greets the coffee lover from one of Melbourne's hidden laneways. Forget the bells and whistles: Patricia sticks to doing coffee, and doing it well. With standing space only and 3 coffee options, it's fast becoming a drop-in favourite for the busy city crowd. Read the full review after the break.
Written by David Hagger on 22 Mar 2012
A powerhouse cafe in a coffee-mad city, Auction Rooms exudes industrial chic both inside and out. Housed in the old WB Ellis Auction House in trendy North Melbourne, it's both a roastery and serious coffee haven, with plenty of great food options to boot. Read the full review after the break.
Written by David Hagger on 22 Feb 2012
French flair and attention to detail coupled with an upbeat vibe and quirky decor make Hardware Societe one of Melbourne's places to go for a lazy breakfast or tasty brunch, writes David Hagger. Read the full review after the break.
Written by Katie Wright on 7 Feb 2012
Founded by Rei Kawakubo of Japanese label Commes des Garcons in 2004, Dover Street Market is more of a designer boutique slash art gallery than an actual market. It’s so-called because individual concessions, or ‘stalls,’ are spread over five floors, occasionally interspersed with art works you can buy. Cooler than Selfridges and edgier than Browns, but just as expensive, DSM is where rich arty types…
Written by Giang Cao on 11 Nov 2011
Over the course of 2011, Fashionising.com's editorial team flew over 253,000 kilometres. Frequent flyer points rejoice. Yet little about modern flying, save for the final destination, can be described as pleasurable. From the need to strip-off just to get through security to the fact that most of the world's airports are just plain awful, air travel has long lost its luxury factor. That doesn't mean it can't be regained by the individual, irrespective of the class of travel. Across all those kilometres we learned a thing or to about travelling in comfort while reclining at 30,000 feet. What follows are a few nuggets on how our male staff take to the skies. We'll follow up with a few feature for women shortly.
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 15 Jun 2011
Go on any long car trip, be it for work or play, and it’s likely that you’re taking supplies with you. Not just the emergency kind, but the kind that will keep you refreshed along the way. The kind that led industrial designers the world over to proudly declare that they’d created a car with no less then “six beverage cup holders.” How declasse. Next…
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 6 Apr 2011
It’s been a long held belief of mine that the majority of the fashion industry squandered the good times. Shoppers were buying things, fashion included, with gay abandon at a rate that never could realistically be maintained. Through it all profits were high and bonuses were fat. But despite the inevitable outcome (even if you believe it’s solely the luxury of hindsight that allows me…
