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Make conscious and considered choices when deciding what to buy and give.

All the must-have and super thoughtful gifts for her. 

Never underestimate the power of a decor-centric gift.

Whether it’s your brother, friend, a new(ish) relationship, or a long-term partner, trying to find the perfect gift for the man isn't easy.

Little luxuries are where it's at. 

A curated selection of gifts suitable for every type of outdoor-loving human. 

From snack-sized stocking fillers to show-stopping kitchen essentials, here's our list of gifts sure to please the discerning foodie in your life.

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. 

Following the lasting hype of its Sydney pop-up, heritage label Canada Goose has opened its first permanent Australian locale in Melbourne’s fashion capital, Chadstone. 

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

A complete list of the best sales to shop this Boxing Day.

The answers to all your questions and curiosities before you jump into your big e-bike purchase.

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

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

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

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. 

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. 

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.  

There’s a piece in here fit for every occasion.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.   

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

“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. 

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. 

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.  

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

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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

‘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. 

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

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

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

Face masks are now mandatory for all Victorians.

If you’re like us, and recently you’ve found yourself taking a closer look at your wardrobe and shoe collection—then you’ll want to pay attention to the latest earth-saving initiative to drop from Timberland Australia. 

To help you feed your addiction for the greater good, we’ve rounded up the best Victorian produce, the best Victorian wellness goodies, and now we’ve got the best Victorian fashion boutiques (to feed your out-of-control lockdown shopping addiction). If you’re going to buy way too many clothes, they may as well be Victorian clothes, right?

It's no secret we love a vintage-inspired capsule collection, so when the guys at the millennial pink Pretzel told us they were releasing one, we were all over it, but so was everyone else.

A staple of the September school holidays, this year the Melbourne Show has had to be taken online. This year you'll see baby animals via live stream, hear from members of the show community on podcasts, and buy your showbags online.

Created using Cottonised Hemp instead of regular cotton, Levi’s new High Loose and Stay Loose jeans are a revelation for our times. If you’re not yet clued into Cottonised Hemp, this water-saving, energy-saving, low-chemical innovation has been specially designed for Levi’s. 

Sprinkle a hint of normality back into your life with face coverings that depict Melbourne’s public transport seat prints.

Although we’ve enjoyed our time hibernating in the same tracksuit co-ord every day for the past few months, physically-distanced dinner parties and picnics are back on the cards, so you might be panicking about what to wear. 

Shop sustainably with these five eco-conscious brands that are ditching plastic packaging in favour of a more sustainable option. 

Whether you’re trying, expecting, or you know someone who is, cult Aussie activewear label Active Truth has just launched their new maternity activewear range and it's a game changer.

Cult Bondi brand Local Supply just launched their online warehouse sale so you can score up to 70 per cent off 70 different styles including polarized sunglasses and blue light blocking glasses.

For many women, workout anxiety is a very real thing. Whether you have your period or you’re one of 37 per cent of Australian women who deal with bladder leakage, working up a sweat can be a stressful time when it should be the very opposite. 

Australian lifestyle and activewear label First Base are tackling the fight against fast fashion head-on with the announcement of their first fully-sustainable made-to-order capsule. So, if you’ve been looking for an excuse to update your WFH uniform, now is absolutely the time. 

Mother’s Day is looking a little different this year with our usual mimosa-filled brunches off the table. The big day is just two weeks away so if you’re scrambling to find the perfect gift for the perfect woman in your life, we have just the thing. 

In the wake of COVID-19 and physical distancing, we’re stationed at our laptops while working from home and scrolling our phones to feel connected more than ever before.

One of the many ways we’re surviving and thriving in the depths of self-isolation is with a little retail therapy to support Aussie fashion labels, of course.

From vegan leather accessories to delicious crepes for homelessness, we round up the best of this year's ING Dreamstarters. 

It’s been a hot summer so far, and there’s no doubt we’ve got plenty of hot days still to come.

There’s no denying Aussies are downright obsessed with Scandi culture—and rightly so. 

As part of the tribute to the community, PUMA is releasing a new series of designs inspired by the Westside. Here’s everything you need to know about these limited-edition designs and how you can get your hands on them through a handful of iconic local businesses.

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, let this be your guide to a more sustainable Christmas.

This might be the most ‘Melbourne’ thing we’ve ever had to write up this year: an op shop bar just popped up in the CBD.

Nike fans, rejoice. A first-ever Nike customisation station, Nike By You, has cemented a permanent position in the brand’s next-level, redesigned two-storey city store and it’s certainly one for your weekend hit list.

Unless you’ve been living under a seriously large rock for the past couple of years, you’re more than likely to be aware of Melbourne’s massive art and design market—Finders Keepers.

Let’s chat about breaking a dirty, little habit. No, we don’t mean your daily 3pm chocolate binge, we’re talking about using and abusing plastic for just about everything. The time has come to give it all up. 

Update your wardrobe and dive into the online shopping mayhem that is Click Frenzy with these epic buys. 

For everyone chasing the sun for Euro summer—we’ve handpicked a few warm weather style essentials from our favourite Aussie labels to prepare you for sunny days and balmy nights to come.

​Working out in winter comes with pros and cons. Con: when the mercury dips, resisting the siren song of your duvet in favour of a sweaty sesh ain’t easy. Pro: if you put in the hard yards now you’ll be in peak form for summer and all of its skin-baring shenanigans. Decisions, decisions.

According to Colin Firth, ‘Manners maketh man’. But shoes also maketh man, especially in Melbourne, where foot fashion is taken pretty seriously. Don’t know your Yeezy from your Onitsuka Tiger? No worries. There are stores for that sort of thing. Here’s where to get your kicks in Melbourne.

Melbourne has a ton of great places with elite streetwear curations. So, we set out to track down the absolute best. Whether you’re looking for the latest sneaker release, or just the best of the best to keep you looking fresh, here are Melbourne’s best streetwear stores.

If you’ve been vibing Billie’s heavy, gothic inspired silverware, meet Melbourne based Heart of Bone—the label behind most of Billie’s iconic chains and rings.

Described as “earth, people and animal-friendly”, each one of Wolfgang Scout's plush jumpers is hand knitted by Indian artisans, made using Australian yarn and hand-dyed with natural and organic dyes. 

It’s so easy to hop on your favourite fast fashion website, order three of everything and click “next-day delivery” without a second thought. Shopping sustainably is difficult and also quite pricey if you don’t know where to look. Luckily, the guys at Fashion Revolution are here to shake those unsustainable habits out of you with Melbourne’s Slow Fashion Market.

The Nike Free is nothing new in the running shoe world.

Sneakers, food, and music—what more could you want? Melbourne is getting hit with all three at the It’s More Than Just Sneakers Tour, which is coming our way this May.

If you’ve just bought yourself a new pair of sneakers, or are in the market to freshen up your collection, this weekend’s Sneaker Bash might just be for you.

Statement bags are in, make it more meaningful with new Sydney-based label Raela. 

In the past five years, homelessness in Australia has increased by 14 per cent. Broken down, that’s 50 homeless people per 10,000 people. If you live in the city, there’s a large chance you encounter homelessness every day. But how often do you actually stop, sit down, and have a conversation with these people?

Name a more iconic set of duos and creative pairings, we'll wait. 

Moving into high summer, one "it" 90s accessory we'd like to back is chain sunglasses. 

2018 was the year we relearned that no one does street quite like the Milanese. 

It drops tomorrow.

Things we never thought we’d see: A Post Malone x Crocs’ collaboration. 

Cargo pants, yes, but not as you know them. 

Buying for a super-stylin’ friend and not quite sure where to start? That’s where we come in.

Reminding us all that sometimes, style begins up top. 

There’s a reason why we end up wearing the same thing over and over while the rest of our wardrobe goes untouched. It’s because we haven’t nailed our staple shopping game.

The reimagined Puma CELL Venom, West Coast-inspired CALI and a Hot Wheels collab are incoming. 

The Chapel Lane Huts have officially relaunched after a major renovation to the 12 pop-up shops. Get excited, because the new pop-ups are better than ever.

Stylish and well-fitted jeans with a positive social and environmental impact? It’s definitely possible.

Baes and besties to like-minded lovers alike were all about sartorial sharing at LA’s famed ComplexCon 2018. One of the largest summits of its kind in the world (and the brainchild of achingly cool lifestyle giant, Complex) this is the place to get a sneak peek on what’s new and trend-worthy (read: everything you’re about to see blowing up your Insta thread).

Everything sucks. Except this Daria capsule collection. 

Contender for collab of the year? Absolutely, yes. 

There will be hoodies and chains for your pooch too.

Here’s another collab in honour of everyone’s ultimate mouse. 

Usually reserved for rave dens and festival days, this new season neon is a tonne more sophisticated, and yep, you need it now. 

Baggage doesn’t have to be boring. Here are seven suitcases that'll save your style game next time you fly, staycation or road trip. 

Yes, you want them and yep you can pull ‘em off too. 

Gone are the days when you could chuck on a pair of jeans and meet your mates for a coffee. Now you wouldn’t be caught dead without rocking a pair of skin-tight, bum-sculpting, high-waisted leggings (usually black from Lulu Lemon… sorry Bec Judd), an Adidas singlet (probs black as well) and a pair of Nike kicks (also black, duh). 

The new summer collection features cream denim, lemon yellows and bottle greens. 

Looking to nail your Spring/Summer ’18 wardrobe? Look no further. 

We chat personal uniforms and sustainable fashion with Melbourne label Coreprêt. 

Love fashion? Hate spending lots of money on beautiful things? You're gonna want to read this.

If you’re keen to get amongst the buzz at the upcoming Melbourne Fashion Week, but don’t have cash to splash, we’ve got you covered. 

Last week SZA announced an anti-plastic streetwear label, and we're pretty pumped about it. Not only do the designs look rad, the singer also confirmed that 100% of the proceeds will go to sustainability efforts.