Topic: retail

Leona Edmiston interview

OB.sfraser — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:08:00 +1000

Leona Edmiston opened her first Queensland boutique in Brisbane's Queens Plaza in December 2007. On opening night, Di Cant caught up with the successful and popular Australian fashion designer, who is renowned for her gorgeous frocks.

Q: Leona Edmiston, "Queen of Frocks", where did this all begin? Did you have any formal or technical education?

Harris Scarfe

OB.dcarroll — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:19:59 +1000

It's not often that a brand new store opens its doors in Queensland.

But Harris Scarfe, an Australian based company with a 160 year heritage, recently opened its first Queensland store in Chermside.

For those unfamiliar with Harris Scarfe (of which there are 40 stores across Australia), they sell quality manchester, homewares and casual fashion for all the family.

Furniture and homewares stores

OB.sfraser — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:32:00 +1000

Looking to freshen up your home with new furniture, accessories or lighting? Then head to one of Brisbane's furniture or homewares centres for ways to make your house a home.

Northside

For big stores you know and lots of choice, head to one of Brisbane's many furniture and accessories stores.

Aspley Homemaker City has 50 stores to satisfy your ‘nesting' urges.

Brisbane City – A shopping guide

OB.sfraser — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:57:00 +1000

Our City Shopping Guide connects you to the major city centres - contact details, trading hours, major and specialty store listings - all in one place!

sass & bide’s Brisbane launch

OB.dcarroll — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:04:49 +1000

Brisbane's A-list and fashion-elite were invited to the most sought-after fashion launch of the year and treated to an evening of Moët, rustic cheese platters, and gorgeous clothing from the coveted sass & bide ‘rainbows for kate' collection.

Fresh from a successful showing at New York Fashion Week, Australia's hottest design duo sass & bide were in Brisbane for their exclusive VIP party at their flagship store in Fortitude Valley.

Lorna Jane fashion goes green

OB.sfraser — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:54:15 +1000

Athleisure designer Lorna Jane Clarkson gives green the thumbs up in her latest range which features a collection of organic and environmentally friendly styles.

The activewear guru, who is passionate about health and wellness, is also an avid environmentalist, keen to protect the health of our planet. Lorna encourages people to remember that it's the small changes we make in our everyday lives that will make a huge difference overall.

Engagement rings with history

OB.sfraser — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:47:32 +1000

Selecting a special diamond engagement ring to propose to your loved one is no easy task; in fact it's a concept that has challenged men the world over since the 1400s.

As the owner of the Brisbane Lannah Dunn fine jewellery boutiques and with over 25 years experience in the industry, Lannah and her design team travel to Europe several times a year to hand select antique pieces and look for inspiration for her modern collection.

Manning Cartell interview

OB.sfraser — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:41:08 +1000

Since the launch of their first collection in 2006, the three Manning sisters from North Queensland have come a long way, fast. As teenagers, the three girls moved to Sydney to pursue tertiary education in the creative fields of fashion design, photography and visual arts. The result of their combined creativity is the successful modern fashion label, Manning Cartell, which is feminine detail-centric with a focus on delicate, girlie features.

Di Cant enjoyed this interesting chat with Gabrielle Manning.

Ginger and Smart interview

OB.sfraser — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:15:03 +1000

Di Cant recently caught up with these brilliant designer sisters, Alexandra and Genevieve Smart. I admire the label firstly for its sensational leather bags, belts and other accessories but now we all love the fabulous collection of dresses, pants and tops.

Q: Where did it all begin for Ginger and Smart?

A: It began in 2002 with a spa range then high profile leather accessories followed by high fashion - an evolution of growth - supplying our chosen retailers.

Sex and the shoe!

OB.sfraser — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:15:51 +1000

The Sex and the City movie has launched more than just a cinematic sensation in Brisbane. In fact, there might actually be five main characters in Sex and the City: Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, Samantha...and Shoes.

Even though Manolo and Jimmy feature in the movie religiously, there are plenty of shoes we Brissie girls love to love that also give us that same "shoe high" without the mortgage-sized price tag!