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25 Of The Best Australian Fashion Brands That You Need To Know

True Aussie fashion girls know the best wardrobe staples can actually be found right under our noses. 

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The U:L Fashion 50: Everything Essential For Style Right Now

From white tees to iconic sneakers and modern denim, this is the best of the best in wardrobe essentials.

Things To Do

The Ultimate Local Guide To Christmas In Melbourne

Ah, Christmas—the season of sparkly lights, festive tunes and a to-do list longer than Santa’s. Between finding the perfect gift, planning events that scream “holiday spirit” and navigating the chaos of end of year celebrations, it’s easy to feel like an overworked elf. But don’t worry, we’re here to help you shop, explore and eat your way to a stress-free December 25th.

Food & Drink

A1 Bakery

This Melbourne-staple has truly stood the test of time and when a new generation of the family took over, expanded into a very hip (and much more relaxed) Fitzroy outpost, and then headed over west to Highpoint.

Fashion

Mutual Muse

It’s the same thing every time: you open the wardrobe and stare at dozens and dozens of outfits, waiting for something good to manifest, like chocolate in an empty fridge. When did we buy all this crap? And why did we think maroon jeans would stand the test of time? Well lucky for us there’s a place that’s working to break the clothing-misery cycle.

Shopping

New Balance Melbourne Central

New Balance lands in Melbourne Central with its huge new concept store in the old Kookaï digs.

Fashion

The Best Black Friday And Cyber Monday Sales That Are Still Available

We're here to help you sort the good from the great and to dig up the most unmissable Black Friday sales.

Travel

Tales Of Milano: Your Guide To Italy’s Most Stylish City

Achingly cool, the world’s fashion capital Milano, is a nonnegotiable stop when planning your next European getaway.

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Unpacking The Label, How Activist James Parr Is Dismantling Stereotypes This Year And Beyond

James is a proud triathlete, model, actor, disability advocate, Wiradjuri man and lululemon’s newest Ambassador. He shares lived experiences to champion inclusion and representation in media and fashion. Here, in partnership with lululemon, he unpacks how to dismantle stereotypes this year and beyond. 

Fashion

e.g.etal

Tucked away on Little Collins Street, e.g.etal is more art gallery than jewellery store, exhibiting exquisite contemporary jewellery from over 50 Australian and New Zealand designers.

Fashion

Dejour Jeans

A Brunswick institution since 1989, Dejour Jeans on Sydney Road is a denim lover's dream. This not-so-hidden gem offers Australian tailor-made jeans for $65. Yep, bespoke jeans, made to fit, for $65. That isn't a typo. 

Fashion

Ksubi Melbourne

It's the Sydney-born brand that’s worked with the likes of Kendall Jenner and Travis Scott, and has outposts in all of the major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and London. Now, the streetwear label is returning to its aussie roots with a flagship store in Melbourne.

Fashion

Best In Show: The New Designers You Need To Know From MFW 2024

Ask any Melbourne fashion insider about their favourite M/FW show, and chances are they’ll mention the Student Runway. Why? Because there’s nothing Melburnians love more than discovering a hot new local designer. Every look that hits the catwalk is a true never-seen-before moment. 

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Budget Ballin’: The Best Free And Cheap Things To Do In Melbourne

We love Melbourne, but you know ... living in one of the world's best cities comes with a price tag, good thing Urban List has you you covered with a stack of things to eat, drink, do and see all on a shoestring as part of our series Budget Ballin'. This time we've teed up 20 of the best cheap and free things to do in Melbourne to keep both you and your hip pocket happy.

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The U:L Travel 50: Everything Essential For Your Upcoming Adventure

From luxe luggage to the latest in tech, this is the best of the best when it comes to nailing that airport aesthetic.

Things To Do

SWOP

Melbourne is no stranger to fashionable punters—after all, the city is dubbed the fashion capital for a reason. You wouldn’t be the first to be in awe of someone’s fit as they walk down Swanston Street, and you certainly wouldn’t be the last. Wondering where everyone is going? It could very well be SWOP. 

Fashion

Up There Store

A cornerstone of the city's sartorial community, Up There Store has long stood as the preeminent destination for the burgeoning trends of Melbourne. 

Fashion

Tom + Captain

Tom Lillecrapp might have the best job in the world. He’s a full-time dog adventurer. All day, every day, he takes peoples’ dogs into the wild and plays with them. That’s basically the whole business.

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How To Style Corpcore: The Fashion Trend Taking You From Boardroom To Bar

Creative spins on officewear are having a moment, and corpcore is the latest (and best) iteration. To help you nail the look for this season and beyond, we teamed up with Kmart to share our fave corpcore picks from their latest collection. 

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How To Nail The Athletic Prep Trend Taking Over Your Feed

Thanks to the return of athleisure on 2024 runways and Zendaya's tennis-core fits, there’s never been a better time to dress like you belong to an exclusive country club. To help you nail the look for this season and beyond, we teamed up with Kmart to share our fave athletic prep picks from their latest collection. 

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8 Wardrobe Staples You Need To Nail The Tomboy Femme Aesthetic

Pairing cute and quirky with utilitarian, tomboy femme is the latest fashion trend blowing up on Pinterest. To help you nail the look for this season and beyond, we teamed up with Kmart to share our fave picks from their latest collection. 

Cafes

Brunetti Classico | Carlton

If you’re a Melbourne foodie, chances are you have heard of Brunetti’s. Known for their authentic gelato, espresso and decadent cakes, the original Lygon Street store first opened in 1974 by Pierro Brunetti. It didn’t take long for Melburnians to grow attached to the sweet delicacies, which saw the business outgrowing their original store. So, in 1985 Brunetti’s moved to Lygon street where in 1991 it was purchased by the Angelé family.

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Arc’teryx

Once upon a time, Arc’teryx was exclusively reserved for the weekend warriors and outdoors type as a top-end brand that would help one attack the elements. In more recent times, however, the brand has been adopted by the global streetwear community thanks to the versatility of the garms and Veilance, their fashion-forward sibling label—and now, you can find both under one roof at their new flagship Chadstone locale. 

Beauty

Yours Truly

Sometimes, you just want a no-frills number one shave on your dome-piece. Other times, you want a detached quiff to skin-fade. With a strict “everyone welcome” policy, a trim with the barbers at Yours Truly should be considered.

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This Kiwi Brand’s Fresh Winter Range Will Take You From Morning Meeting To Mountain Hike

The crew at Kathmandu have dropped a new range just in time for winter, with a whole slew of gear designed to keep your body warm and your wardrobe rotation fresh.

Gifts

Melbourne’s Best Gift Delivery Services In 2024

Brownie points. We’re all searching for them. Little gestures to write ourselves into the good books (and that mean we won’t have to take out the rubbish for at least two weeks). Well good news, guys—we found a way to max the brownie points. And the only finger you’ll need is your thumb on your phone. Introducing Melbourne’s coolest gift delivery services.

What's On

Australian Fashion Week 2024: The Designers, The Schedule And How To Get Tickets

Australian Fashion Week presented by Pandora will descend upon Carriageworks again this May. Designers on show in 2024 include P.E Nation, Romance Was Born, Anna Quan, Blanca. Here's how to get your tickets now. 

Fashion

JOYRICH

LA steeze powerhouse, JOYRICH, has arrived in Melbourne, and they’ve set up their first location in the backblocks of Cremorne. 

Fashion

Walkens House Of Film

In excellent news for Melbourne's film photography enthusiasts, online film seller Walkens House Of Film has developed into a bricks and mortar operation in Fitzroy.

Fashion

HoMie

Melbourne-based not-for-profit streetwear label HoMie celebrates it’s fourth birthday this year and is celebrating some impressive milestones they have knocked up along the way.

Fashion

40+ Taylor Swift Eras Tour Outfit Ideas To Shop Now

From Midnights to Fearless, and every era in between, we've got a list of Eras Tour outfit ideas worthy of even Taylor herself. 

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New Balance Just Dropped A Slick New Range For The Australian Open

New Balance and the Australian Open have come together in a unique co-branded range of tennis kit perfect for helping you serve this summer.

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Lit Picks And Insulated Water Bottles: Our Must-Have Summer Essentials For 2023

You’d think we’d have perfected the art of summer prep by now, but every year proves there’s always room in our bag to level up and sub out existing summer essentials for fresh additions—it seems every company under the sun is constantly finding new ways to enhance our warmest season. 

Fashion

Patagonia | Little Collins

Patagonia has unveiled its new flagship store in Melbourne, reviving a heritage building from 1884.

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July | Emporium

You might be familiar with Melbourne-based luggage brand July, we wrote about them earlier this year. Well, now less than a year since the brand launched, they’ve opened their first retail store in Emporium.

Fashion

Film Never Die

In the past eight years, FilmNeverDie has changed locations five times. And now they’re finally ready to settle down at their latest location in the CBD.

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The Ultimate 2023 Guide To Christmas Shopping For Everyone On Your List

100+ banging and easy-to-order gift ideas for your folks, friends, mates and dates.

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Shop This New Sun Protective Range For Festivals, Hiking And Balmy Beach Days

The crew at Kathmandu have a heap of new high-quality gear to help you do whatever you want this summer—whether that’s sweating it up on the beach, boogying at festivals, hitting the park for a picnic, or going bush. 

Food & Drink

Sip Away The Afternoon At Victoria’s Best Wineries

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when long afternoons stretch into late inky evenings, wineries throw open their cellar doors, and we all get stuck into the good stuff. With a significant chunk of the year spent tucked away plotting our summer escapes, there’s no better place to start the Christmas break than a long lunch in a vineyard. So dust off your Akubra, polish up the RMs, and check out our roundup of the best wineries Victoria has to offer. 

Fashion

Foot Locker Power Store | QV Melbourne

Opening the first ‘Power Store’ in the Asia Pacific and joining just a handful of other locations in the world that have them (New York, London and Detroit), Foot Locker just hit QV Melbourne.

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MetaScent

Located in the heart of the city on Collins Street is MetaScent perfume studio and retail store run by Janelle Donnelly and Huynh Hai Yen who met studying professional perfumery.

Homewares

Muji | Chadstone

Whether you are a longtime fan of the Japanese retailer or if you’ve only heard about it in passing, MUJI’s new store opening in Chadstone is a great chance to begin your journey to Japanese home living. 

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Pet Homewares: Everything You Need To Create A Pet Paradise At Home

From designer-inspired pet beds to stylish cat trees, window hammocks, and chic water bowls, this pet furniture will ensure your home is a paradise for your cat or dog. 

Fam

Bugaboo Dragonfly: The Game-Changing New Pram Made For City Life

The Bugaboo Dragonfly pram is slated to drop in Australia in August. Here's what to expect from this game-changing new pram for city-dwellers—including its patented one-hand fold technology. 

Fashion

Tibbs & Bones | Windsor

Step into the store and you are immediately transported to a psychedelic world of purple metallic changerooms and sequin curtains, disco music bouncing out of the speakers and a fluorescent green zebra at the door to greet customers.

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Kathryn & The Bear

Kathryn & the Bear is a collaboration between two businesses: Kathryn from Jak & Co design and Bettina from Leaf & Bear Nursery.  

Fashion

Slow Waves

If you’ve ever dreamt of sauntering through London’s Dover Street Market or finding something special at Opening Ceremony, then Slow Waves needs to be your next shopping destination.  

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16 Stylish Winter Streetwear Looks for Your Dog

From raincoats to coats, knitwear, and jackets designed to keep our furry pals warm. 

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Shop The Coolest And Cosiest Colour Trends For Your Furry Friends

Update your space for winter with these on-trend pet essentials.

Travel

How To Set Up Your Campsite Like A Pro This Festival Season

With help from BCF curate the perfect campsite this festival season.

Homewares

The Plant Runner

The Plant Runner is the result of a long-time passion project between two friends, Duncan Hilder and Dominic Hooghuis. These guys are both qualified horticulturalists who have each run their own businesses with years of experience between them.

Gifts

Milligram | Carlton

Shut up and take our money—Milligram just opened its fourth store in Carlton. For those of you who are not familiar, Milligram is the ultimate store for the design, stationery and lifestyle buff. 

Fashion

Work In Process

Photography geeks on the North side, rejoice: Work In Process is a small processing lab where you can make all your analog photography dreams come true.

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6 Ways To Embrace Slow Fashion And Reduce Wardrobe Waste

Looking for a way to shake up your wardrobe without costing the earth?? We've teamed up with AGL to share some top tips you can use to minimise material waste, reduce your spending and most importantly, refine your wardrobe.

Homewares

5 Changes To Amp Up Your Cosiness At Home That Won’t Break The Bank

We’ve teamed up with AGL Energy to bring you a few tips and tricks to inspire you to bring joy and homely touches into your digs without breaking the bank. 

Homewares

4 Inexpensive Ways To Make Your Living Room A Luxurious Space To Hang Out

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to bring you easy and affordable ways to transform the look and feel of your living space on without breaking the bank.

Fashion

ELKA Collective

Windsor just gained a shiny new store whose luxurious nonchalance looks right at home on Chapel Street.

Fashion

Off-White

Luxury streetwear brand Off-White launched in 2013 and has experienced immense growth year in, year out since it hit the market. Founded by Virgil Abloh, the brand has collaborated with some industry giants including Kith, Levi’s and IKEA.

Fashion

Champion

Our streetwear prayers have been answered—Australia’s first Champion store now resides at Chadstone.

Homewares

4 Genius But Affordable Hacks To Transform Your Bedroom Into A Joyous Retreat

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to guide you along your journey of creating the ultimate affordable, safe, and inviting space to unwind and recharge. 

Homewares

5 Hacks To Turn Your Dining Space Into An Entertainer’s Dream Without Breaking The Bank

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to bring you easy and affordable ways to transform the look and feel of your kitchen and dining space without breaking the bank. 

Homewares

Get Cosy This Winter With 9 Of Our Favourite Home & Bedding Buys

As the temps drop, movie dates in bed and cosy nights on the couch become a whole lot more tempting than going out. So there’s never been a better time to turn your abode into a sanctuary of self-care. 

Fashion

Leica Store & Gallery Melbourne

It’s official: Melbourne’s the second Australian home of the legendary Leica brand. And it’s three times bigger than Sydney’s location. (Not that we measured or anything.)

Fashion

Halide Supply

Despite what their Insta profile would have you believe, Halide Supply are not an amateur sports team.

Fashion

Baisemain

There’s nothing wrong with CBD shopping, but you do tend to see the same brands again and again. And again.

TV & Movies

Dive Back Into The 90s With 5 Nostalgia-Drenched Trends For 2023

Dipping into the decade of nostalgia, Yellowjackets on Paramount+ is back for another nail-biting season.

Fashion

15 Autumn Pieces To Add A Pop Of Confidence To Your Wardrobe

Inspired by the effortless street style captured during Paris fashion week, our sartorial inspo this season is to embrace the minimalist mindset to maximise uniqueness. In other words, pairing back all the noise and leaning into pieces that feel uniquely you. The latest arrivals from H&M’s upcoming AW23 collection tap into this celebration of simplicity and confidence. 

Fashion

Selina Yang On Crafting Confidence And Her Evolving Style

We asked Selina Yang to show us how she spins her own unique looks together from the H&M AW 2023 collection to inspire your own fashion journey.  

Fashion

Sole Finess

Melbourne has copped Australia’s first female-driven bricks-and-mortar sneaker store, and it’s about bloody time. 

Cafes

Maap

If you want to mix it with the lycra brigade on Beach Rd, you need to dress schmick. You need to look like you’re about to lead the peloton up the Col du Soulor or some shit.

Fashion

Secret Sneaker Store

Secret Sneaker Store must be one of the best-kept secrets in the entire sneaker industry. Secret. Sneaker. Store. Try saying that five times without developing a lisp, I dare you.

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R.Sport Is The Local Label Crafting Custom 90s Soccer Kits For Melbourne’s Top Venues

Channelling the sartorial glory days of 90s football, R.Sport is the sportswear label that has found itself in high demand, crafting bespoke soccer kits for some of Melbourne's biggest venues. 

What's On

What Not To Miss At The Paypal Melbourne Fashion Festival For 2023

The sartorial event of the year is looming, PayPal’s Melbourne Fashion Festival 2023 is back this march with a nine-day program that'll take over Melbourne (Narrm) from Friday 3 to Saturday 11 March. 

Fashion

Plantsmith

There’s not much Liz Turner doesn’t know about plants. The owner of new Preston plant shop, Plantsmith, is a qualified horticulturalist, interned at the Botanic Gardens and worked as a garden consultant for more than 10 years.

Homewares

National Gallery Of Victoria

You can’t call yourself a true Melbournian till you’ve stuck your hand on the Waterwall at the National Gallery of Victoria (AKA the NGV International). It’s something every Melbourne local remembers from their childhood.

Fashion

KEOMA

If northside living was a product, you’d find it on the shelves at Keoma. This place is what Fitzroy is all about.

Wellness

Sealed Section | Your Guide To Queer-Friendly Sex Toys

The gay Olympics, AKA WorldPride, has arrived in Sydney, and this is my guide on how to make sex toys queer-friendly, and fun in a non-gendered way.  

Wellness

Sealed Section | The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Toolkit

Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day with partners, Galentines with your friends, or solo self-love, V-Day is a chance to add to the pleasure toolkit.

Gifts

Here’s Exactly Where To Find Melbourne’s Best Florists

Melbourne's blessed with a serious amount of great florists, ones that cater to weddings, other events, and even just if you're looking at picking a sneaky bunch up to brighten up your home.

Fashion

Carlisle Pet Store

It’s funny, when you need something nice for yourself you hot foot it straight to your favourite store and throw a bit of cash around. But when your pet needs something nice, where do you go?

Fashion

Bassike | Emporium

It took a while, but Sydney-born success story, Bassike, has finally joined the Emporium flock. It’s good to see the CBD’s premier shopping destination embracing more local designers (not that we don’t love cruising Superdry and Uniqlo with the best of them).

Fashion

Brixton Pound | Seddon

If we were showing a Sydneysider the good places in Melbourne, we’d take them here. Brixton Pound in Seddon.

Features

After A Year’s Hiatus, A Beloved Second-Hand Store In Brunswick Is Reopening

After a year’s hiatus, Brunswick’s much-loved seconds store, Savers, is set to open its doors before 2022’s out. And it’s had more than a fresh lick of paint. 

Features

6 Daily Sustainable Swaps To Help The Planet And Your Pocket

Save your hip pocket and contribute to fairtrade coffee practices by buying your morning brew at 7-Eleven. 

Fashion

How To Manage Your Money Coming Into The Spending Season

Christmas is just around the corner and, if you’re anything like us, you could’ve sworn it was January like five minutes ago. But there’s no need to panic—a savvy financial plan will set you up for fun and festivities.

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Service Denim | Prahran

Finding the perfect pair of jeans is like finding a good-looking guy with nice intentions under the age of 25: close to impossible.

Fashion

Variety Hour

You’re walking down Gertrude St when a pop of yellow catches your eye. It’s either a rogue canary, or this place—Variety Hour.

Fashion

The Bespoke Corner

It’s hard not to get excited about suits when you’re chatting to Miles Wharton. He’s the kind of guy that makes James Bond look underdressed.

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Styling Tips For Spring Racing Fashion, According To Rozalia Russian

 We sat down with Rozalia Russian to get the tea on spring racing style, and the 411 on this year's Style Stakes competition.

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Go From Dreaming To Doing With These 6 ‘Nook Looks’ Designed To Fuel Your Passions

From food and fashion to beauty and beats, here's the design inpso you need to help you make space for the things that matter most.

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Soak In These Stories Of Resilience And Get Inspired For A Good Cause

We’re a tiny bit (read: a lot) obsessed with the work of Tom Gould. Born in Aotearoa and based in New York, the director-slash-photographer has won the world over with his emotive visual storytelling. 

Fashion

The Store Of Requirement

We’ll try not to geek out too hard with this one, but it won’t be easy. The Store Of Requirement lends itself to multiple exclamation marks, obscure Harry Potter puns and dressing in wizards robes like nobody’s watching.

Fashion

Kozminsky

You’d never know it was here from down on Collins St. Perched up on the second level, with a view of leafy plane trees, there’s a New York-style jewellery store with a history going back to Melbourne’s gold rush days. This is the new-look Kozminsky.

Homewares

Pépite

Pépite started in 2017 as a pop-up in Northcote: a small place for founder and artist Irina Rybakov to display her creations and champion some local designers.

Health + Wellness

We Tried 7 Mindfulness Apps And Here’s What We Found

We delved into the world of mindfulness and meditation apps and here's what we found. 

Podcasts & Books

Your Guide To The 24 Best Bookshops In Melbourne For 2022

You know who you are. You felt a little buzz inside when you read the headline of this article. When faced with a bookstore your inner voice can always justify spending on a book. The reason varies from the classic, "My bookshelf wouldn't be complete without it", to the desperate, "I know I have a huge pile of books to read but I need this one". While you aren't averse to the e-book, you're still a book sniffer at heart.

Podcasts & Books

Our 6 Fave Reads To Help You Disconnect And Wind Down

As part of the Evenings module for Reason Season, these our fave reads to unwind before bed to reap all of those relaxing rewards.

Fashion

Ryder

Ryder may have moved, but the brand hasn’t lost its Australian accent. On the front doorstep, picked out in tiny hexagonal tiles, are two protea flowers and the word “G’day”. It’s a beautiful touch. We’re seriously considering one for the office...

Fashion

Pickings & Parry

Pickings & Parry is one of those stores that makes you feel 10% more manly just by standing in it. As if, with enough passive exposure, you could arm wrestle a grizzly bear and mix an Old Fashioned at the same time.

Homewares

Pinky’s

If you’re driving along Gilbert Rd in Preston, don’t be surprised if a pop of pink and Ministry-Of-Magic-green tiling catches your eye. This is Pinky’s—a pastel design and homewares wonderland from local artist Emily Green and stylist Beckie Littler. AKA your new happy place.

Things To Do

8 Must-Do Online And IRL Experiences At This Year’s IKEA Festival

Bring your wildest interior design fantasies to life at the mammoth IKEA Festival.

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Here’s How You Can Win One Of Five $4,000 R.M.Williams Shopping Experiences

From August 11 until September 4, R.M.Williams is giving you the chance to score one of five shopping experiences, including a $4,000 voucher and a private styling appointment.

Fashion

Kuwaii | Collingwood

Local slow-fashion boutique Kuwaii started as an alternative to the ‘churn’ fashion model: cheap materials, low-quality labour, nothing sustainable or ethical. Founder and designer Kristy Barber wanted to change all that, so 10 years ago she started up a little boutique label (the name’s a play on kawaii, the Japanese cuteness culture).

Gifts

Cool Cactus

Most people wouldn’t open a nursery dedicated to plants you can’t cuddle, but Naomi Burd isn’t most people. Cool Cactus is her indoor succulent store in Armadale, just off the main Glenferrie Rd drag.

Homewares

Céramiques Elsternwick

If you ever tried wheel pottery in school, you’ll know it’s a) messy as hell, and b) a LOT of fun. It doesn’t even matter if your bowl comes out looking a bit wonky—call it ‘rustic’ and bump the market-stall price by 20%. Everyone’s a winner.

Bars & Pubs

Where To Find The Best Espresso Martinis In Melbourne For 2022

When it comes to cocktails no one does it quite like Melbourne’s bar scene. But the test of a truly vetted venue might just be its bartender's execution of an espresso martini. There is a fine art to shaking up the perfect espresso martini, you need to strike the perfect balance of vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso. 

Fashion

MAAP LaB, Is The Collingwood Mecca Where Cycling, Coffee And Culture Intersect

The team behind Australian label MAAP have been putting cycling kit on the map for the last six years, and have just opened their flagship concept store in the heart of Collingwood. MAAP LaB—LaB standing for life around bikes—is a convergence of all things that make our city great: coffee, culture and cycling. 

Things To Do

6 Reasons You Need To Visit This Food & Entertainment Mecca On The GC

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live sport and a total foodie nirvana. So where can you find this awesome spot? Perched on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall, boasting a 100-metre frontage opposite the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, is Paradise Centre. Home to over 90 stores, an alfresco dining precinct and a buzzing entertainment hub, gather your crew and make tracks here stat.

Fashion

Manning Cartell

The Australian-made, tailored silhouettes of Manning Cartell have a glorious new postcode to call home. They've sashayed their way onto the ritzy strip of High Street, Armadale. 

Fashion

Dutch Vinyl Records

There's no doubt about it: Melbourne is ageing backwards when it comes to music. If you don't have a retro turntable hooked up to a killer amp at home, do you even really have ears?

Gifts

Leaf & Bear

Everyone knows you can’t have #apartmentporn without a few monstera, fiddle leafs and Devil’s Ivy dangling from the ceiling, right?  

Why Diversity Is More Than Size Fluidity, According To Modelling Agent Nikki Mann

When we think of a model, we conjure a standard vision in our minds. You know the one. For decades, model status has remained tall, thin, white, able-bodied and cis-gendered. Not always, but most of the time. 

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12 Of The Best Steals From Sportsgirl This Month

Check out this month's Sportsgirl steals to build your Autumn wardrobe without breaking the bank.

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The Latest Fashion Trends You Didn’t Know You Needed This Season

From up-and-coming colourways to classic essentials, the team’s behind the likes of Stylerunner and Mecca spill their takes on upcoming fashion trends.   

Homewares

Arizona Living

Libby Mclean started selling plants out of her front garden back in 2015. And slowly, like a green shoot pushing through the earth, her business started to grow.

Gifts

Hattie Molloy

Hattie Molly stormed onto the Melbourne flower scene back in 2015 (oh yes, there’s a scene). She used to operate out of a private space on Rupert St in Collingwood, but now she’s got her own concept store on Johnston St. And it’s looking all sorts of beautiful.

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The Jungle Collective

If you’re heavy into indoor plants like us, you’re going to need to know about The Jungle Collective.

Features

Inside The Fashion Psyche Of Hobart Designer Noah Johnson And His Cult Designs

Welcome to 30 Faces, a celebration of 30 individuals changing the world by 2030. A destination to unearth how they got here, what fuels their passion, and to educate and inspire your own journey towards a future made better. 

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Take A Hike With These 6 Outdoor Exploring Essentials

Stock up on all your hiking essentials and nab yourself the latest Merrell hiking shoes in the exclusive Australia-only pre-release of the Moab 3 range. 

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Step Back Into The 90s With This Year’s Biggest Athleisure Revival

Truth be told, ‘90s-style has been making a comeback for years, and it’s filled the scrunchie-sized hole in our hearts. From graphic tees to bucket hats, this era has pretty much taken over our wardrobes—and it’s here to stay.

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Lounge In Style With New Balance’s Inclusive And Gender-Neutral Range

As loungewear continues to be the foundation of modern style, it's not surprising that many of us look to sportswear brands for dictating trends and designing versatile wardrobe staples. And, this is precisely what New Balance's latest collection is all about. 

Artist Bianca Beers On Noughties Wardrobe Keepsakes And Unapologetic Style

We sat down with Western Sydney artist Bianca Beers to chat about growing up in a Paris Hilton-inspired style era (we’re talking over-glossed lips, huge hoops and quilted handbags) and how her art has led her to embrace her colourful and confident style today. 

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Creator And Digital Artist Tara Chandra On Standing Out Over Fitting In

“Eclectic, colourful and over-accessorised” is how Sydney creator and digital artist Tara Chandra describes her style. Motivated by dressing differently and being unapologetically herself, Chandra's refreshing and playful approach to fashion is what catapulted her to social fame. 

Join The Nationwide Search For Changemakers Shaping The Next Decade

We’re shining the spotlight on climate activists, First Nations rights advocates, eco innovators, sustainable fashion designers, disability rights champions, body positivity campaigners—anyone who is taking the leap to be the change they want to see. And now we want you to be part of the search to find our 30th face shaping the next decade. 

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Treat Yourself To Life-Changing Sleep With Our Favourite Sustainable Bedding

Check out our favourite sustainable bedding from Sheridan. 

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The Best Caterers In Melbourne In 2022

With everything from salad platters, cheesesteaks, booze and delicate French canapés, these caterers have you (and your part-ay) covered.

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The Simpsons x Levi’s Collab Is Your Dream 90s Nostalgia-Inducing Kit

Some of my fondest memories growing up include smashing the buttons on my PS2 controller after school in an attempt to run over Krusty the Clown in The Simpsons: Hit & Run. 

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Refresh Your Athleisure Aesthetic With Canterbury’s Bold Limited Edition Capsule

Wave goodbye to yoga-style comfies; there's a more striking athleisure aesthetic in town. In case you missed it, bright and bold sportswear is on the rise. And after beige-gate of 2021 (we're looking at you, lifestyle influencers), our wardrobes couldn't be more ready for a hefty dose of COLOUR, thank yew.  

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Why You Need To Level Up Your Weekend At This Melbourne Institution

Here are our top picks for where to get your shopping fix in Melbourne’s west. 

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Everything You Can’t Miss From The PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s Independent Program

While you can’t go wrong with the program in its entirety, there are several must-attend events from the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s independent program that you simply can’t miss.

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Where To Find Melbourne’s Best Independent Boutiques

If you want to break free from your fast fashion habits, we strongly encourage you to explore the independent boutique route. Plus, you have no excuse—Melbourne’s bursting at the seams with amazing independent boutiques that can sustainably fulfil all your fashion needs until the end of time.

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This Sustainable Sneaker Brand Will Plant 5 Trees For Every Purchase

Born in 2019, Australian-based sneaker brand BLAC needs to be on your radar if you’re looking to take positive, planet-saving steps when it comes to style.

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Treat Yourself This Valentine’s Day With This Saucy Gift Guide

After the pure chaos of the last two years, we're all about embracing self-love and wellness in 2022, so we'll be using February 14 as an excuse to treat number one. 

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QUAY Australia Is Serving Exclusive Sunnies At This Year’s Australian Open

Cult sunglass brand QUAY Australia has collaborated with the 2022 Australian Open to serve you the ultimate summer eyewear. 

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Express Yourself This Summer With The New Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo

Summer has arrived and brought with it an abundance of sunshine, good times and sweet memories. We’re back to those iconic moments of getting dressed up for a night out, spending our weekends road tripping along the coast and enjoying good food in good company. 

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TikTok Duo Josh And Matt Design On Their Gumtree Collab And How To Nail A Sustainable Aesthetic

Here at Urban List, we often talk about how your fashion thirst shouldn’t cost the earth—and the same goes for your home. 

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This Simple Hack Will Save You Serious Coin This Sale Season

It’s that time of year again—Christmas is right around the corner and with it comes countless crazy sales and deals to lighten the load on your wallet as you stock up for the silly season. 

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Lift Your Summer Wardrobe With These Fresh Summer Tees And Totes For Under $35

Urban List is turning 10 and we’re in the mood to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate than by dropping some sweet-looking merch just in time for your summer wardrobe refresh.

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Win Christmas This Year With 10 Unique And Thoughtful Gifts

If there was ever a Christmas to treat your loved ones like the queens they are, this is it. Say it with us—I vow not to purchase a single boring bath bomb this year. Good. 

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Melbourne Stylist And Creative Director Ella Murphy On The Future Of Fashion

As we edge our way closer to the final chapters of 2021, a year dominated by snap lockdowns and subsequent digital connectivity, we sat down with Melbourne stylist and creative director Ella Murphy to discuss the future of fashion. 

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A Coco Chanel Exhibition Will Be Hitting The NGV This December

Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s longstanding fashion house continues to dominate the globe, the luxury brand still penetrates style and culture with their timeless designs and chic aesthetic.

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Everything You Need To Know About Samsung’s Insanely Cool Flip And Fold Phones

The flip phone is iconic. Zoolander. Paris Hilton. Keanu Reeves. We were obsessed. 

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16 Of Melbourne’s Best Sustainably-Focused Fashion Labels

There's no doubt that the choices of where you buy your clothes have an impact.

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Cop Some Vitamin B This Summer In The Limited VB x Volley Collab

First up is the Volley x VB sneaker. Green Grenade drinkers will be lacing up several classic Volley Heritage silhouettes which all feature a canvas upper, metal eyelets, and 100% animal-free materials. 

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Step Into The Future With These 7 Must-Have Tech Style Essentials

From growing burgers in labs to paying for our groceries with cryptocurrency, technology continues to push its way into new realms of our everyday life. 

Restaurants

Make Your Local Proud, These Cafes, Bars And Restaurants Are Taking Merch To The Next Level

There are plenty of ways (and reasons) to get behind your favourite restaurant or cafe right now. One method is to order takeaway, the other is to order yourself some merch, rep it on the daily and show the world how bloody good your local is.

Fashion

5 Must-Haves For The Serious Tea Drinkers Among Us

If you’d rather sip your tea than spill it, this one’s for you. We’ve teamed up with T2 to round up the latest and greatest must-have everything avid drinker needs to get around. We warn you, shopping carts are about the be full. 

Fashion

Embrace The Winter Chill With These 10 Buys To Help You Hibernate In Comfort

So, to help you cosy up this season in ultimate comfort, we’ve partnered with Soul Origin to round up our top buys for a warm winter at home. 

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Make A Difference And Support These 6 Businesses Doing Better By Our Planet

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps we never knew we needed.

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Update Your Wardrobe With Our 7 Favourite Buys For This Season

A new season serves as the perfect excuse to update your wardrobe with some key pieces to elevate your looks both at home and out on the town.

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Make Your Next Splurge A Sustainable One With This Beginner’s Guide To Eco-Conscious Shopping

According to the Global Fashion Agenda, across the next decade, the fashion industry’s carbon footprint is set to increase to 2,791 million tonnes and will create 148 million tonnes of waste. Yep, it can feel overwhelming. 

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Culture Curve | Orgasms Go Green, Self-Care’s Radical New Self-Love And The End Of Hustle Culture

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture right now. 

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How To Get Your Hands On The Digital Passport Giving Huge Retail Discounts

If COVID-19 has got us embracing anything, it’s more interstate travel. So, luckily for us, it’s just gotten a whole lot better thanks to DFO and their brand new digital tourist passport which enables access to exclusive offers across Australian outlet retailers. 

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Shout Your Mates Beers, Coffee, Burgers And More With This Epic New App

Ever wanted to shout someone a coffee, wine, burger, or beer, but haven’t been able to because you’re too busy, or they’re too far away? What about sending someone a gift—not a pricey bottle of bubbles or an extravagant bouquet, just something small to show you care?

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Skip The Flowers And Spoil Her With This Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Frantically trying to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift for your mum, aunt, gran, or any other special women in your life? Take a deep breath and forget the frenzy—we’ve got you covered this year. From fancy lamington cakes and jewellery to one-of-a-kind finds you’ll only pick up in Melbourne, browse our top picks that will make mum feel special.

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Score Major Brownie Points With This Mother’s Day Gift Guide

We’re here to help you treat your mum, aunty, or whoever the special woman is in your life, to something she’ll actually love this Mother’s Day. 

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Culture Curve | Tune In To Audio Social Networks, Million Dollar Crypto Art, And Mindful Drinking

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in April 2021. 

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Here’s How To Score $500 To Go Towards Some Well-Deserved Fresh Lewks

‘Cause we’re all about that OTT confidence and feeling our best selves, we're giving away five $500 vouchers to go towards fresh new lewks. 

Entertainment

Kick It Old School With These 5 Hip Hop Artists Carving Their Own Path To Success

It’s true, our love for hip hop runs deep. We’re big fans of the genre’s boundary-breaking, rebellious attitude (perhaps a love that’s been magnified after living through the insanity that was 2020) and it’s the leading part in the revival of '90s streetwear fashion. 

Step Into The Styled-Up World Of Violet Atkinson As We Chat Fashion And Payday Treats

With her achingly-cool style, bold-hued Instagram and impressive catalogue of designer clients, there are no surprises why Violet Atkinson is one of the most in-demand stylists, photographers and creative directors on the East Coast. 

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6 Of The Biggest Trends Born In 2020 That Will Continue To Burn Bright This Year

2020 was, without a doubt, a turbulent year. Both bizarre and devastating, it was one of the most memorable in recent history, with every corner of culture—from music to work-life, fashion, sex, travel, and politics—getting shaken to the core. The New York Times called it “The Year of Blur”, paradoxically packed with significant events, but also a year in which time seemed strung out in the void, slowed down, and stretched out indefinitely. 

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Join The Cardigang, The Female-Led Start-Up Making Knitting Cool Again

If you’re anything like us, then you probably picked up a few hobbies in 2020, but these ladies went next level and turned their hobby into a startup business. Cardigang is the brainchild of Cat Bloxsom and Morgan Collins, and they’re on a mission to make knitting cool for all ages, not just your hipster granny. 

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Swap Your Shop, Here’s How You Can Back Small Business In 2021

Whether it’s shopping for Christmas, for special occasions, for groceries, or just for the hellavit, here are some ways to show small businesses some extra lovin’ in the New Year.

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How To Level Up Your Home Office Game To Enjoy Quality Moments, According To An Interior Stylist

We sat down with stylist Steve Cordony to chat all things interior design, how he feels about Gigi Hadid’s chaotic pasta cabinets, vintage Brad Pitt posters and ultimately, how to transform your space into a home office of your Pinterest dreams. 

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Here’s Exactly What The Men In Your Life Want This Christmas, According To Style Experts

And in case you’re wondering, no, socks are not the right answer. 

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Ditch The Mega Chains, Where To Score Thoughtful Christmas Gifts While Supporting Local Business

Here’s how to get your Christmas shopping sorted while reviving Melbourne’s small business scene this year.

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Work Up A Salty Sweat In The Newest Sustainable Swimwear Collab Made For The Surf

Get around H&M's latest collab dedicated to days spent at the beach and in the surf. 

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Score Yeezy, Dyson And Nike Prizes In Klarna’s Wild 7 Day Giveaway

Just in time for Christmas, Klarna is getting into the spirit of the season with a sweet seven-day giveaway.

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Thank Us Later, Here’s 3 Easy Shopping Hacks That Will Save Your Wallet This Season

Cue the Christmas carols in store, discounts and savings galore.

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Sink A Shoey ln Style With The Volley x VB Sneaker Collab

VB and Volley announced earlier in 2020 that they'd be revealing the 'Ultimate Shoey', a VB branded Volley for you to wear on your travels. Blown away by the initial response, the two brands got together and have made the hoax a reality.

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Shop Farm Fresh At Melbourne’s Best Farmers’ Markets

Melbourne has plenty of markets for you to choose from, so grab a basket and get a taste of country living at Melbourne’s best farmers’ markets. 

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Shopping Fanatics Rejoice, Here’s Where You Can Score Epic Week-Long Sales

“I wish I didn’t get organised with my Christmas shopping!” said no one, ever.

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Avoid The Christmas Chaos, Here’s Where To Get Every Gift For Everyone This Season

While we love everything about Christmas, nailing everyone’s Christmas gifts can be an arduous task. Although, it doesn’t have to be.

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Navigate New Parent Life In The City With The Super Cruisy New Bugaboo Bee 6

If you’re a fresh new parent looking to add a set of wheels to your city strolling (a pram, that is), you need to pay attention to the brand new Bugaboo Bee 6. 

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Level Up Your Summer Threads With GenFEST ‘20, General Pants Co.‘s Biggest Offer In History

Launching 6pm AEST on November 23 across Australia and New Zealand, GenFEST ‘20 is General Pants Co's biggest offer in history. Giving you access to over 100 exclusive—and never before seen—styles.

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Mr Simple Just Dropped Another Collab With Melbourne Bitter For You To Froth Over

It’s been about two years since the two Aussie icons came together for what may be our country’s greatest clothing collaboration, and now, Mr Simple and Melbourne Bitter are linking up once again with a grip of wears primed for a summer of tinnies and stubbies. 

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Glow Up Your Home With Melbourne’s Best Dried Flower Stores

Here are eight florists where you can get your hands on some of Melbourne’s best dried flowers to liven up your living space.