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    Newmarket's Rooftop Dining and Entertainment Precinct Is Set to Open in October

    Including a German-style bier hall, a legendary ramen chain and a casual Peruvian-style eatery.

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    The Localist: Melbourne

    Online shopping is great and everything, but it’s not quite the same as doing it IRL. If you want to trawl through racks of vintage clothes, meet the people who actually made the thing you’re buying or stumble across something you never knew you needed, you need to get out there and hit the pavement.

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    Seven Things to Eat, See, Buy and Do at The Big Design Market in Sydney

    From tasty vegan ice cream to lovingly handcrafted ceramics.

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    Nine Ways to Make The Most of This Year's Offers at Vogue Fashion's Night Out

    Track down the best bargains and giveaways, then seek out a little solace in the shopping spree frenzy.

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    Eight Ways to Make The Most of This Year's Offers at Vogue Fashion's Night Out

    Including tracking down free products and where to go when you need a break from the shopping madness.

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    Five Pieces of Fashion History You Need to See at Bendigo Art Gallery's New Balenciaga Exhibition

    'Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion' is full of history with more than 100 pieces, photos and artefacts from the influential designer and the designers he influenced.

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    BlackMilk's Latest 'Harry Potter' Collection Will Get You Kitted Out for Hogwarts

    Don your Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin or Ravenclaw colours.

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    The Tech These Small Businesses Are Using to Future-Proof Their Companies

    Discover the ways these brands are playing the long game — from using AI to digital marketing tools.

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    Sustainable Sneaker Brand Allbirds Is Opening Its First New Zealand Store

    The shop on Gore Street will house the brand's entire lineup.

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    Four Melbourne Sales to Hit Up This Weekend If You Want to Bag a Serious Bargain

    Stock up on ceramics, organic threads and reusable cups for cheap.

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    The Ten Best Vintage Stores in Wellington

    Find one-of-a-kind pieces and shop consciously at theses vintage treasure troves.

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    A Bluffer's Guide to Buying a Suit

    Let us take you through the full anatomy of a suit — from button to lapel.

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    SA's Farmers Union Iced Coffee Is the Latest Aussie Brand to Release Its Own Retro Line of Merch

    You can now wear your love for the South Australian bev on your sleeve.

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    Assembly Label Is Currently Holding a 'Choose What You Pay' Sale So You Can Shop for a Good Cause

    Anything you pay above the suggested price will be donated to the Australian Marine Conservation Society, with each dollar by the label.

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    Wellington's Nisa Is Crowdfunding Its New Ethical Underwear Range

    The new men's briefs call for an industrial sewing machine.

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    Five Things You Can Do More Sustainably in Your Everyday

    Create a greener world with these simple daily decisions.

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    Chadstone Will Soon Be Home to Australia's First Ever Muji 'Concept' Store

    The 1700-square-metre store will bring the minimalist Japanese retailer's global offerings to Melbourne, including a bookstore, a self-serve coffee kiosk, and its own workshop space.

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    French Cosmetics Chain Sephora Is Coming to Auckland

    Prepare to blow your allowance on eye shadow.

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    A Massive Balenciaga Exhibition Is Coming to the Bendigo Art Gallery This Winter

    Step into fashion history with more than 100 pieces, archival sketches and fabric samples from the influential designer.

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    Eight Independent and Ethical Brands You Should Know About If You Want to Shop Sustainably

    From activewear made with recycled plastics to cruelty-free skincare — and you can find them all under one roof.

  • News

    Gorman Has Just Dropped a New Line of Coats for (Very Good) Dogs

    The adorable winter coats — which come in three different prints — will help raise funds for PetRescue.

  • News

    Crown Street's Long-Standing Route 66 Vintage Store Is Closing Its Doors

    But it's not disappearing completely — the 30-year-old shopping is moving to the inner west.

  • News

    Karen Walker Is Collecting Pre-Loved Clothing for Charity

    Send your once-loved outfits to a new home and support a great cause.

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    Uniqlo Has Just Released a Bunch of T-Shirts Dedicated to Japan's Best Sake Breweries

    The Japanese brand's new t-shirt collection showcases the country's best-known boozy drink.

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    We're Giving Away $500 to Spend at Auckland's New Superdry Store

    Load up on Japanese-inspired and vintage Americana-style streetwear.

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    New York Fashion Label Rag & Bone Has Opened Its First Sydney Store

    Local fans can now head to Bondi to get their hands on the label's accessories, ready-to wear pieces and denim designs.

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    Concrete Playground's 2018 Ethical Christmas Gift Guide

    Kickstart your holiday hunt and do your bit for Mother Nature with these Earth-friendly gifts.

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    Newtown-Based Fashion Label The Social Outfit Has Opened a Big New Retail Space on King Street

    The new shop features sustainable, recycled and repurposed materials, in keeping with the label's ethos.

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    These New Silver R.M. Williams Boots Will Shoot to the Top of Your Christmas List

    The iconic Australian brand is following up its popular gold boots with a new limited edition run in metallic silver.

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    The Swedish Brand Behind Those Miniature Kanken Backpacks Is Opening Its First Aussie Store

    Fjallraven's Melbourne Central store will offer complimentary coffee and an extensive range of clothing and accessories for the great outdoors.

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    Melbourne Bitter Has Unveiled a New Line of Merch for Your Summer Wardrobe

    Tees, shorts and shirts, inspired by 80 years of Melbourne Bitter history

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    Brisbane Is Finally Getting its First COS Store Next Month

    The brand's seventh Australian store will be its first in Queensland.

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    Victoria Bitter Has Just Dropped a Heap of Retro Clothing and Merch

    That much-loved logo is now splashed on t-shirts, jumpers, caps and stubby coolers.

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    Uniqlo Has Just Released a Bunch of T-Shirts Dedicated to Japan's Best Ramen Joints

    The Japanese brand's new t-shirt collection references pop culture images from across the globe.

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    BlackMilk's New 'Star Wars' Collection Will Kit You Out to Defend the Galaxy

    The force is strong with these swimmers, dresses and overalls.

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    Sydney's Much-Loved Waterloo Costume Shop Is Closing and Selling Its 10,000 Outfits

    It's selling everything from ABBA costumes to original Priscilla headdresses.

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    KFC Is About to Drop a Super-Aussie Collection of Merch

    The limited-edition collection features budgie smugglers, scented wax and a one-off KFC surfboard.

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    ASOS Will Ban Mohair, Silk, Cashmere and Feathers From Its Range From 2019

    "ASOS firmly believes it is not acceptable for animals to suffer in the name of fashion or cosmetics."

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    This Aussie Fashion Label Is Turning Recycled Plastics into Raincoats and Activewear

    Eleven plastic bottles are recycled in each pair of leggings.

  • News

    Sydney's New Slow Fashion Market Is Dedicated to Ethical and Sustainable Wares

    Showcasing fashion and accessories made from sustainable, non-toxic materials — from retailers that either make the fashion themselves or pay their workers fair wages.

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    Local Label Kuwaii Has a Pretty New Pastel-Hued Home In Fitzroy

    The Smith Street boutique is an extension of the brand's locally focused attitude.

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