The metropolis of Melbourne offers fresh finds at every turn. Jessica-Belle Greer tells of a visit full of multicultural flavours, sartorial sights and world-class art – plus a sweet new stay
Melbourne is consistently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities and it’s easy to see why when exploring its ever-evolving scenes. As the unofficial capital of culture, it’s a mecca of inspiration and innovation, where you’ll always find something new. The birthplace of broccoli coffee, the feature-length film and Cate Blanchett, it’s as bursting with ideas as it is creatives.
Getting lost in such a bustling place is all part of the fun. Ambling past its historic buildings, modern museums and street buskers, it’s clear this city welcomes all walks of life. With unique boutiques popping up on every corner, you’ll soon be dressing like a Melburnian, too.
SARTORIAL STEPS
There’s seemingly no end of independent designers and boutiques to visit in Melbourne. Luckily, Donna Cameron and Briar Jasper-Batson of Fashion by Foot have done the hard yards for us, mapping out the best stops for their tours available in the city centre and suburbs Fitzroy and Brunswick. They take the format of intimate walking workshops where attendees can view the latest collections and get to know the designers during private viewings. As champions of ethical style, Donna and Briar take shopping seriously, and believe in buying special pieces that really suit you and will outlast any fast-fashion cycle.
This story is from the September 2019 edition of NEXT.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the September 2019 edition of NEXT.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MOTHER AND SISTER
Linda Armstrong attended the Linwood Islamic Centre every Friday and on the day of the Christchurch mosque attack she confronted the shooter, asking him to stop. Now her daughter Angela Armstrong is going back over her mum’s footsteps to learn more about her conversion to Islam and the community she loved
Passion Project: How To Write A Romance
Have you ever secretly thought you could be the next Nora Roberts or Diana Gabaldon? Award-winning Kiwi romance novelist Bronwyn Sell takes you through her 10-step plan
Goodbye to DIETS
Author, psychologist and addiction expert Shahroo Izadi struggled with her diet for many years. She tells Stefanie Marsh about her journey to a healthier body and mindset, and helping others to find the same
Fight CLUB
A celebrity on a soapbox is nothing new, but as our news feeds fill with evidence of political unrest, gender inequality, and a worsening climate crisis, Phoebe Watt identifies three outspoken stars who aren’t just paying lip service to the important issues, they’re leveraging their influence, mobilising the masses and actually effecting change
Days of WONDER
When Catherine Gray resolved to start noticing small, day-to-day moments of delight, she found more joy than she could ever have imagined
The Dating Game
Lesina Nakhid-Schuster tells Monique McKenzie what it has been like swapping her job as a surgical registrar to become New Zealand’s first Bachelorette
Put Down Your Drink
Deborah has decided to leave the alcohol Matrix, but it’s not the giving up drinking part that’s causing her trouble
FERTILE GROUND
Since its introduction, more than eight million children have been born through IVF. We look at what the modern fertility landscape looks like in New Zealand and what’s yet to come
Escape to the country
After falling in love with an online real estate listing, Jackie Miller found herself purchasing a second home in a tiny Italian village. She tells Simone Momberg about her journey
The Joy Of Messing Up
The fear of failure can hold us back from many opportunities. But, says Kate Graham, embracing mistakes can be the key to success