ISSUE # 25

ALPHA60 Words by Grace McBrierty Alpha60 – the Melbourne-based label that has enthralled the cool kids since 2005 – are different from the rest. Let me...

EMILY GILLIS Words by Braydon Gould I believe it was the French aristocrat and poet Antoine de Saint-Exupéry who penned: “Perfection is achieved, not when...

RENEE FARINA Words by Taylor Mitchell Photograph by Phebe Schmidt The release of this article has been delayed, but in the meantime you can visit Renee's...

BARNÉY BARKER Words by Anthony Thomas “I remember I got out of school thinking the world was my oyster, I wasn't bitter or jaded by time. The delusion that...

AMY LIDGETT Words by Chloë Cooper Photographs by Amy Lidgett On a cold February London evening, Manchester based fashion photographer Amy Lidgett chats to...

ARTICLE Words by Jamie-Maree Shipton Photographs by Matthew Stanton There is nothing fleeting about Article, the Melbourne-based clothing brand by designer...

PLUSH CLUB Words by Taylor Mitchell Photographs by Elliot Lauren You’ve heard it before. “I’m over clubbing”. “House parties are...

THEMBI HANIFY Words by Braydon Gould I was driving on the highway somewhere between Melbourne and Sydney when my phone dinged. I wish my email notifications...

DAGMAR ROUSSET Words by Grace McBrierty Should anyone ever feel the need to translate a phrase from French to English only to relay it to a French speaking...

PHEBE SCHMIDT Words by Anthony Thomas “People have said to me that I approach my work from a feminist point of view, and I’m seeing that more and more, but...

ROSANNA WEBSTER Words by Chloë Cooper Rosanna Webster’s creative practice is filled with nomadic sensibilities, switching between illustration, collage,...

POC Words by Madeleine Russell Denim, it’s a fabric that has dominated the fashion landscape for generations. Finding the perfect fit, the perfect colour...

PER-TIM Words by Grace McBrierty “We shouldn’t have to fight the system, we should be trying to create our own,” says Bernadette Francis, one half of...

NADEEMY BETROS Words by Chloë Cooper Chic, minimalist, sweetly odd juxtapositions with an air of eccentricity: Nadeemy Betros' photography captures an...

DOT COMME Words by Braydon Gould Photographs by Anna Mackenzie A good vintage store is hard to find. Trying to find something good in a vintage store is...

CENTRE FOR STYLE Words by Taylor Mitchell As a fashion writer, I’m constantly involved in discussion about the nature of the fashion industry. I’ve heard...

DAKOTA GORDON x CLAIRE INC Photography / Dakota Gordon Styling / Hugh Wiliam Stewart Model / Sally Leung Words by Madeleine Russell I cannot speak for...

AUDREY THOMAS HAYES Words by Anthony Thomas Photograph above taken by Phebe Schmidt Art Direction by Audrey Schmidt “The whole reason I started making...

DAVID BRANDON GEETING Words by Chloe Cooper Author E.B. White penned his famous love letter to the city of New York back in 1949, but to this day his...

ISABEL WILSON Words by Braydon Gould Images by Adam Kremer New York and fashion go together like, well, New York and fashion - the two are inextricably linked....

FRANCESCA CAPONE Words by Taylor Mitchell Most creatives I interview are known for one medium. Francesca Capone’s oeuvre is a fusion of textiles, design...

TOME Words by Grace McBrierty New York, New York. As Mr Sinatra would have had it, strapping some well-travelled shoes on your tootsies and heading to the...

PIA HOWELL Words by Madeleine Stack This article has a delayed release - to keep up-to-date with Pia Howell in the meantime please visit her...

WAX MAGAZINE Words by Anthony Thomas New York and surfing; two things you probably don’t discern an immediate association between. Surfing in Australia...

SEAN FENNESSY Words by Chloë Cooper Melbourne photographer Sean Fennessy’s work has been described as simple and accessible travel photography, but on...

PAGEANT Photography & GIFs / Waylon Palmer Art Direction / Christie Morgan Styling / Blake Tobin Hair & Make-up / Carly Lim Model / Abbie @ Division...

CONFETTI Words by Anthony Thomas It’s Friday and Tomas Shanahan has taken the afternoon off to help his mother move house when I call. He is relaxed,...

PERIMETER BOOKS Words by Madeleine Russell It is no secret that Melbourne is the heart of culture in Australia. From boutique coffee houses, graffiti art...

HILLVALE Words by Chloë Cooper Photography by Maggie Beatrice With the continuous overflow and renewal of static images at the tips of our fingers, and...

P.A.M. Photography / Danni Ogilvie Art Direction / Christie Morgan & Savannah Young Styling / Savannah Young Make-up / Eloise James Hair / Yazzi...

GAME Words by Braydon Gould “It is a quest for perfection and purity through the realms of style. GAME maintains a goal of ever ascending greatness...

POP PLANT Words by Taylor Mitchell Gabriela’s passion for plants grew organically, so to speak. She was taking care of an ‘amazing, fertile garden in a...

SOPHIE TAJAN Words by Chloe Cooper Last issue we featured the creative duo behind the emerging arts focused, limited run print only magazine Sucre Paper....

POMS x LONELY HEARTS Art Direction / Christie Morgan Photography / Rachel Dray Styling / Blake Tobin Hair & MU / Nikki Matthews @ The Beauty Case Model /...

TOTEM Words by Madeleine Stack Running the gamut from slick corporate branding to the kind of magical mess that looks like it erupted from the depths of...

PARADISE STRUCTURES Words by Anthony Thomas “We're just making stuff for everyday use, trying to make a small improvement on what we have now,” Alana...

Words by Madeleine Stack The two sides of the twenty-first century coin: when anyone can self-publish, self-release and self-distribute thanks to the internet,...

Art Direction / Christie Morgan Photography / Eliana White Styling / Savannah Young Hair & MU / Grace McBrierty Model / Lorelle @ Tamblyn Fashion Assistant...

Words by Braydon Gould It’s 4 degrees outside which explains why I am cooped up in a boutique (aka broom cupboard) cafe, attempting to thaw myself out with...

Words by Anthony Thomas Look around, what do you see? People, objects, colours? All of those things and more no doubt. Now take another look but this time...

Words by Chloë Cooper ‘Surrealistic and intuitive, with a tendency to bring confusion’, Dutch photographer Viviane Sassen has entranced her widely...

Words by Madeleine Russell It is a collection that makes you draw breath, partly from pure excitement that something like it exists and partly because it is...

VERNERWords by Grace McBriety When Australian design powerhouse TV ceased production at the close of 2011, the industry exhaled a gasp of surprise followed by...

CUSTOMER STORE Words by Bianca Blades Is the men’s suit beyond invention? After taking home the LMFF National Designer Award this year, sibling design duo...

STEPHANIE GONOT Words by Chloe Cooper Stephanie Gonot is the Los Angeles based photographer giving new meaning to the phrase “food porn.” Her images...

COLD-ROCKIN' 001 Women's Nike Free / 002 Grand Stockholm Words by Braydon Gould The increase in blogging has played an integral part in how and when we...

MICHAEL BOSWELL Words by Anthony Thomas The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) are an artefact of a time when Coco Pops and Cheese TV commanded my undivided...

BADLANDS Words by Madeleine Russell As the technology era takes further hold upon society the concept of branding and design across multiple mediums is...

HANSEN & GRETEL Creative Direction / Christie Morgan Photography / Ben Murphy Styling / Savannah Young Hair & Make-Up / Rose Moffat Model / Chelsea @...

MARCUS HOLLANDS Words by Anthony Thomas “The Internet creates a hub where anyone can get work up or draw inspiration from so easily. Designers seem to...

KLAUS GOODS Words by Taylor Mitchell Melbourne-based, leather and canvas carry goods label, Klaus Goods is the oeuvre of Jennifer Kulas. I spoke to...

TIN & ED Words by Madeleine Stack Tin and Ed make things. They make big things for big clients – MTV, Nike, and Telstra, just to name a few – and small...

LUKASZ WIERZBOWSKI Words by Chloë Cooper Five years ago, Polish Psychology student Lukasz Wierzbowski was time-rich and bored. Knowing that only the...

SMALL HOUSE BOOKS Words by Anthony Thomas Given the state of the print media industry, publishing limited run photo and art books hardly seems a logical,...

MONK HOUSE DESIGN Words by Laura Perm-Jardin Photographs by Maggie Beatrice It’s hard to imagine that only eight years ago one could walk down any of...

LAB DE STU Words by Christie Morgan Sustainability, simplicity, ethical, successful. These are a few words that come to mind when gazing over the vast...

CELESTE TESORIERO Photography / Danni Ogilvie Art Direction / Kate Stein Styling / Blake Tobin Hair & Make-up / Gorgi Jacobson Model / Brianna...

BOWEN ARICO Words by Madeleine Russell Bowen Arico is a Sydney-based freelance photographer. His work is indicative of a future era of photography with...

MILD MANNERS Words by Braydon Gould When Matt Rabbidge isn’t retreating to his Byron hinterlands cottage, the Brisbane-based curator, creative producer...

ADRIAN TURNER Words by Anthony Thomas The pursuit of meaning is at the heart of all creativity. It’s the inherently subjective nature and translation...

NINA LILLIEBJERG Words by Laura Perm-Jardin The first time I stumbled upon Nina Lilliebjerg’s work happened to be on tumblr and was instantly...

NORSE PROJECTS Creative Direction / Christie Morgan Photography / Ben Murphy Styling / Blake Tobin Model / Sean Brady @ Viviens (Sydney) All clothing...

AÃRK COLLECTIVE Words by Christie Morgan At first glance AÃRK Collective’s website could lead one to distinguish a company with strong visuals and...

ADAM KREMER Words by Madeleine Stack It’s four in the morning, Valencia time, and Adam Kremer is eating liquorice in a dark hotel room. When fireworks...

O-C-U-L-T-O Words by Braydon Gould You’re only as good as your last post, right? To this date, the cat meme riddled microblogging website (and let’s...

WITU Words by Taylor Mitchell I love asking designers who their ideal consumer is. What type of customer perfectly represents their brand? Many creatives...

HAN Words by Eloise Noakes Crafting timeless cuts and organic tones, with strong white teaming and bold navy highlights, HAN the label is the answer to every...

YAGO HORTAL Words by Madeleine Stack Abstract painting has seemingly begun the slow turnaround in public opinion from Eighties throwback to something that...

SVBSCRIPTION Words by Braydon Gould If you thought the personal shopper was a perk exclusive to the CEO’s and David Beckham’s of the world, think...

THE MEANDER JOURNAL Words by Taylor Mitchell One only has to scroll through Facebook to notice an influx (or invasion) of arts based online magazines....

LLOYD STEVIE Words by Madeleine Russell Lloyd Stevie. A name that is ready to explode onto the New York fashion photography scene. His images belong in the...

FREDDY TAYLOR Words by Laura Perm-Jardin The beginning of a new year always makes one contemplative and so we ask ourselves the same question time and...

NATALIE ENCARNITA Words by Braydon Gould Australian-born designer Natalie Encarnita first achieved success during her time in the United Kingdom. Her...

HEY STUDIO (SPN) Words by Laura Perm-Jardin You know that feeling you get when you stumble upon something really great and you can just tell the people...

CHARLIE BROPHY Words by Chloë Cooper There are those of us who prefer to ignore our adolescence. We shudder to recall the awkward encounters, the...

2-TIMESx Words by Taylor Mitchell There’s no shortage of online stores popping up in cyberspace, but new destination 2-Times represents a deliberate...

KUWAII Photography / Matt Neilsen Creative Direction & Graphic Design / Christie Morgan Styling / Savannah Young & Blake Tobin Hair & Make-up / Kylie's...

MALIN NORDIN Words by Madeleine Stack At first glance, it seems too simple. Cut and paste, rocks and skin, fabric and hair. Almost childlike. It’s not...

Words by Chloë Cooper Viewing Molly Rose Dyson’s artwork, it’s difficult not to be swept up into a world of nostalgia. Her quirky characters and...

Photography / Andre Cois Creative Direction / Christie Morgan Styling / Savannah Young & Blake Tobin Hair & Make-up / Lauren Bennett Models / Jasmin...

Words by Laura Perm-Jardin Longton is the Melbourne-based design studio of Michael Longton, responsible for many finely crafted design solutions for...

'WOMEN IN UNIF.M' Words by Taylor Mitchell Baseball caps and leather pinafores – the consummate dress image for closet Tomboys. It was a simple...

Words by Madeleine Stack It seems barely a day goes by without news of another cut to newspaper staff, another publication folding, and the rise of...

. Words by Eloise Noakes Moet champagne on sand dunes, live-ins with the Hells Angels and sunsets over the Sahara Desert, Melbourne-based photographer...

Words by Laura Perm-Jardin Analogue/ Digital is a Creative Conference beginning to shape the culturally emaciated landscape of the Gold Coast and...

Words by Madeleine Russell The world sees a lot of sameness, especially in a small city such as Brisbane. The Outpost, nestled deep in Brisbane’s...

Words by Chloe Cooper Still Life, a term usually associated with painters, sculptors and illustrators, has begun to see resurgence and given fresh...

Words by Madeleine Stack Sometimes it seems that the best ideas are the most obvious ones. For Elli Zacharowitz, the marriage of fashion and graphic...

Created, Directed and Styled / Savannah Young Director Of Photography and Editing / Brodie Rocca Choreographed and Danced / Iona Marques and Joseph...

'THE DIAZ GIRL' Words by Taylor Mitchell There was once a high school girl who was passionate about science, maths and art classes. These interests...

Words by Savannah Young Francis Leon Studios are fast becoming a new fashion epidemic. The original Studio 1, which was created in 2009 in our very...

Words by Laura Perm-Jardin The work of Coöp, the Melbourne-based studio of designer Paul Marcus Fuog has repeatedly captured our attention with bold...

'THE WOMAN FROM VENUS' Words by Taylor Mitchell In a city where retailing appears to be in continual transition, there are few constants – thankfully...

Words by Chloe Cooper To travel is to live – a phrase touted by countless creatives who hold dear their spontaneous wanderings and thank their...

Words by Eloise Noakes Gears, animals, mythical creatures and automobiles, there is not an object that Alvvino cannot collage into an intricate...

Photography / Demi Cambridge Fashion Editor / Blake Tobin Styling / Bianca Blades MUA & Hair / Carla Sakrzewski Model / Alexandria @ Viviens All...

Words by Madeleine Russell Sonia Renstch is a still life stylist. I’m sure like most you are curious as to what that term refers to. Well her work...

NEXT OF KINOAK Words by Taylor Mitchell In a city that favours black on double black and tailored silhouettes, a label that boasts soft pastel hues and...

Words by Laura Perm-Jardin Alexander Fuchs and Jaana Davidjants are the founders of Wiyumi, a visual communication studio based in Berlin...

Words by Nathan Tighe Due to some technical issues, this article will have a delayed release. It will be published 03/07/12.

Words by Chloe Cooper In an age where a constant barrage of self-promotion - be it through deeply personalised blogs, reality shows or the continuous...

Words by Madeleine Stack "Every reform movement has a lunatic fringe"– Theodore Roosevelt On first glance, reform.lt will look familiar to any Gen Y...

Words by Adelle Rutch Threadbare is defined as cloth, clothing, or soft furnishings becoming thin and tattered with age, but don’t let the name throw...

NAVAJO DREAMING Words by Bianca Blades 70’s vibes and Sioux tribes: this was the direction for the August Street A/W 2012 campaign, an ethnic...

THE MINIMALISTS Words by Taylor Mitchell Fate, in the form of an Ellery fashion show brought Rachelle Sinclair and Fay Ogunbadejo together, and the...

Words by Chloe Cooper Dark, intricate and moody, Lost Revolution is the new jewellery label from Sydney’s Hannah Smith. As the name suggests,...

Words by Madeleine Russell Yimmy Yayo. The man needs no introduction. As one of the foremost bloggers and photographers in Australia his work...

Words by Laura Perm-Jardin “Paris is the place to be, you’ve gotta go to Paris,” Thomas Subreville tells me, his voice coated in a thick french...

Words by Madeleine Russell When you walk into a store for the first time you decide almost instantly whether or not you like it. The smell, the way...

Words by Savannah Young On Hold is the latest and greatest edition to the repertoire of Parisian video collective AB/CD/CD. This enticing video is set...

Words by Chloë Cooper Natalia Grzybowski is the new name on the fashion radar. This 23 year-old Sydney fashion designer has garnered an immense...

BENCH.LI SETS THE BENCHMARK Words by Laura Perm-Jardin In an age where we are provided with a veritably endless pool of visual inspiration at the...

THE NEW MISFIT AND MR. CARTER Words by Nathan Tighe Please excuse the clichéd opening to this article, however these words of James F. Cooper...

Photography / Hilarius Jason Models / Borja, Daria & Nina, Michelle @ POSH Management Styling / Tiza Caesara Styling...

Words by Taylor Mitchell Alex Trimmer is a Melbourne based designer and the morality behind SOSUME, a label that has been featured in Australian...

Words by Laura Perm-Jardin Pat Perry is an enigmatic youngster and self described illustrator, painter, writer and dreamer. Upon discovering Perry’s...

Photography / Ivy Nine Designs Model / Emily W@ Viviens Model Management Hair and Makeup / Erin Bigg Stylist /Ashleigh Kelly All garments supplied by...

Words by Madeleine Russell Simplistic, effortless, timeless. There are so many words to describe Stephanie Downey’s designs for Dress Up. Clean cut...

HUNTER DOUGLASS Words by Madeleine Russell PITCH prides itself on finding and highlighting fantastic young designers around Australia. Hunter Ryan...

Words by Chloe Cooper It seems unfair that someone so young can boast such an incredible body of creative work; Almost cruel to those of us still...

Photography / Ben Murphy Direction / Christie Morgan Styling / Alana Ferguson MUA / Christie Morgan Models / Sean @ Dallys & Jolie Chatfield Assistant...

Words by Madeleine Russell Obsession is considered by some to be unhealthy. Jessica Shipard, designer and creator of COLONY, however has used her...

Words by Hannah Rigley Molten Store boasts a unique and inspired collection of jewellery, fragrances, stationary and leather goods for the avid and eager...

Words by Laura Perm-Jardin Photographs by Adam Kremer Infiltrating the surf and indie rock sounds that hold a monopoly on the independent Brisbane music...

Words by Nathan Tighe Back in July 2011, up-and-coming photographer Benjamin Murphy had the chance to photograph the masterminds behind men's fashion...

Words by Hannah Morrison When Christie Morgan invited several creative types to the first ever PITCH magazine photo shoot at North Brisbane’s ‘Old...

Words by Laura Perm-Jardin It’s hard – even impossible to count all of the merits of Jonathan Zawada on one hand. Artist, graphic designers, creative...

Words by Anne-Louise Hill The warm weather came upon us early this year and our bodies and wardrobes are sweating to keep up with the rising temperature....

Words by Laura Perm-Jardin They say patience is a virtue – one that many do not possess in this age of instant gratification. Proving that you can’t...

Words by Madeleine Russell I find myself picturing overgrown dried out crops far deep into America’s highways. A heavy breeze whistles past my ears and...

Words by Hannah Morrison When American photographer Dallas Logan said, “there are two groups of photographers, those who shoot to showcase the model...

Words by Adelle Rutch Exploring past experiences and memories, Shanna’s work is like taking a look through a delicate old photo album or a walk through...

GETTING HANDSY WITH ALPINE Words by Laura Perm-Jardin If you haven’t stumbled upon Alpine’s irresistible new film clip accompanying their latest...

Words by Madeleine Russell Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival has just left the banks of Brisbane’s South Bank for another year. The big white tent that...

'DAS NICE' Words by Laura Perm-Jardin It’s not often that the combined wits and panache of a husband-wife team run an independent artists...

Words by Hannah Morrison For some time now I have had an unhealthy interest in cults and a burning curiosity about the leaders who start them. While I...

Words by Nathan Tighe Fabliha Reza is not an esteemed fashion designer, revolutionary stylist or idolized magazine editor... well not yet anyway. She is...

Words by Christie Morgan Over many months and much deliberation finally Two Trees, an online store based out of Melbourne has finally erupted into the...

Words by Adelle Rutch I was fortunate enough to catch up with the talented Shaelah Ariotti we discussed nothing other than her flair for...

Words by Madeleine Russell To look at Lucia Pang you wouldn’t think she was anything more than your typical Sydney high-school student. It’s not...

Words by Jasmine Darlington-Rielly Exciting, young Brisbane based electronic band Young Men Dead have been blazing a trail through Australia, touring on...

Words by Nathan Tighe This season’s women’s fashion trends dictate colour in a bold and bright medley that put pastels, prints and colour-blocking at...

Words by Laura Perm-Jardin Shawn Correia/ Therewassomethingwrong/ Oatmeal is a 23 year old freelance illustrator from the UK. Apart from having many...

Words by Christie Morgan "This photoshoot was unplanned. No make-up, no stylist, just the clothes in the boot of my car." Christie: You have a degree in...

Words by Christie Morgan Dubbed one of Brisbane’s most eclectic stylists, the infamous Kate Stein has introduced to the fashion world a new take on...

Concept and Fashion Styling by Charley Greenfield. Models: Chelsea Graver at Vivien’s Sarah Matthews Jessica Mincher Crew: Photography: Brooke Holm...

Words by Madeleine Russell. Hair // Katya Cox Makeup // Aimee Taylor Model // Zoë Penman Photography & director // Rachel Aust Styling & designer &...

Words by Madeleine Russel Photographs by Michelle Huynh Melbourne based photographer Michelle Dylan Huynh recently let us into her creativity notebook, ...

Words by Nathan Tighe Brisbane designer Clare Eastgate of Lunatic Designs, well known for her ‘new gothic’ ‘romantic’ and ‘alternative’ style...

Surrealism, Romanticism and god damn hard work. Words by Laura Perm-Jardin "Sky Burial" Model // Lutece @ Dallys Hair // Myke O'Halloran MUA // Amiee...