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Armadale. Chadstone. Glen Iris. Hawksburn. Kooyong. Malvern. Malvern East. Prahran. South Yarra. Toorak. Windsor.

Issue #2, Spring 2016 FREE

What’s on

Going the Distance with Kookaï

Making Melbourne with Robert Buckingham

At Home

Taking it to the Streets with Street Smith

An Insider's Guide

with Twice Blessed, The Tia Fox and What Would Karl Do

Fine Dining

No Vacancy

Day Dreamer

A Cut Above

Meet the Locals

Window Shopper

Stockists

and win a VIP Chapel Street experience 31 Publisher: Furst Media Editor: Leah White Editorial co-ordinators: Tara Smith, Veronica Stanford Sub-editors: Giulia Brugliera, Veronica Stanford Graphic design: Zarnie Morcombe On the cover Model: Emma @ IMG Models Photographer: Michelle Tran @ Hart & Co Full shoot credits on page 18 Emma wears: ACNE STUDIOS denim jacket $590 LIVIA ARENA turtleneck $155, CARLA ZAMPATTI pants POA HUGO BOSS bag $1799 Back cover Photographer: Jo Duck @ Sam I Am Management Full shoot credits on page 12 and 16 Interior and portrait photography Anthony Tosello, Kamilla Musland, Maddie Roux

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What's on Chadstone Spring Shopping Event

Where Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone When Thursday 15 September chadstone.com.au

Melbourne Fringe Presents White Beam Seeing out this year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival is White Beam, an illumination event by Robin Fox. The free light show will play out above Prahran’s Grattan Gardens, backed by an electronic soundtrack and shrouded in mist. The 15-minute performance will take place each hour, on the hour, from dusk. Where Grattan Gardens, Greville Street, Prahran When Thursday 29 September - Sunday 2 October Dusk - 11pm melbournefringe.com.au

Malvern Central VIP Day Malvern Central loves a sale almost as much as we do. For one huge day in October, the entire centre is going on sale for one of its biggest VIP days yet. There’ll be discounts across all stores and activities to keep the kids occupied.

Where Functions on Chapel (Prahran Town Hall), 255A Chapel Street, Prahran When Saturday 26 November 10:30am - 4pm thecreatorsmarket.com.au

East Malvern Food and Wine Festival Food and vino lovers, listen up. East Malvern’s first Food and Wine Festival is coming this November. Over 100 wines from the Bendigo and Heathcote regions will be ready for tasting and a myriad of local businesses also on show. Plan ahead and nominate someone else to be the designated driver. All ages are welcome and the festival is free. Where Central Park, Cnr Wattletree and Burke Road, Malvern East When Sunday 27 November 10:30am - 5:30pm eastmalvernfoodandwine.melbourne

See the Fashion Capital come alive with this season’s Spring Shopping Event. The day will see the launch of the centre’s Spring/Summer 2016 campaign, featuring Indigenous model Magnolia ‘Maminydjama’ Maymuru. The 19-year-old from the Northern Territory community of Yirrkala will star in fashion presentations at Chadstone’s Conservatory, while shoppers can enjoy exclusive offers from more than 250 retailers. There will also be spring-inspired workshops, champagne tastings and more.

The Creators Market is all about championing local talent and supporting small business. The November market will bring a mix of emerging designers, artists and culinary masters to Prahran Town Hall. Stallholders include makers of art, homewares, jewellery, food and more. And entry is totally free.

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Where Malvern Central, 110 - 122 Wattletree Road, Malvern When Friday 14 October 9am - 7pm malverncentralshopping.com.au

Como Spring Racing Brunch Toorak Village Art Walk Fancy a trip to the races without the crowds, sore feet and hangover? The Como Spring Racing Brunch invites guests to celebrate the Spring Racing Carnival in the historic grounds of Como House. At $65 a ticket, you’ll enjoy live entertainment, canapés, raffles and champagne. Sore feet not included.

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Where Como House, Cnr of Williams Road and Lechlade Avenue, South Yarra When Saturday 24 September 9:30am - 1:30pm nationaltrust.org.au

Returning for its fifth year, the Toorak Village Art Walk will showcase a selection of artwork over five weeks. Original paintings, drawings and mixed media art will be displayed in shop windows throughout Toorak Village. The best part? All the art is for sale. This is window shopping at its finest. Where Toorak Village, Toorak When Monday 17 October - Sunday 20 November toorakvillage.com.au MAGNOLIA ‘MAMINYDJAMA’ MAYMURU FOR CHADSTONE

Interview

Going the Distance Can you tell us about Kookaï’s connection with Fiji? Rob: The majority of the Kookaï collection is produced out of our own manufacturing facilities in Fiji, as part of Kookaï’s overall pursuit of an ethical and meaningful existence. I also started Katalyst Foundation in Fiji, not only due to it being my homeland but also on account of Fiji being one of our closest neighbours and having an alarming 31 per cent of its population living in poverty. Katalyst equips communities with the resources, infrastructure and skills to become self-sufficient and work their way out of poverty. Tell us about Kookaï’s commitment to ethical fashion. Rob: We employ over 1000 people across our factories in Sri Lanka and Fiji, and offer a range of benefits to help them in their personal lives – such as university scholarships and low-interest loans.

In terms of a more formal approach to ethical fashion, we’re very conscious that there are various bodies that rate brands on their approach to ethics and the origin of their products. We’re working on obtaining as many ethical certifications and joining as many pledges as we can, to help give our customers further assurance and visibility around the standards we uphold.

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Next year, Kookaï will celebrate a quarter of a century on the Australian fashion scene (a pretty impressive milestone). What’s even more inspiring is the label’s ability to remain affordable and relevant, while committing to ethical production and aiding those living under the poverty line. This month, the label’s founders, Danielle Vagner and Rob Cromb – who also run Katalyst Foundation – are being inducted into Stonnington’s Fashion Hall of Fame. We took some time out with the duo to learn a little more about their brand. First off, how did Kookaï start out? Danielle: I was travelling and modelling at the age of 19 in Tokyo. I met and became friends with a French model who was married to the founder of Kookaï in Paris. It was our friendship that sparked my first interest in importing Kookaï to Australia. We originally began wholesaling the Kookaï France product. But, we saw a gap in the market for basics that we felt we could fill and eventually brought all design and manufacturing in-house.

Tell us about your roles. Danielle: As creative director, I’m very involved in the styling, visual merchandising and overall creative side of things. I work closely alongside our marketing team on campaigns and runway shows (which is my favourite part). Rob: As the director, I oversee everything that goes on in the business. Lately I’ve been particularly involved with a lot of our projects in Fiji and travelling there at least once a month.

While it might cost more to produce ethical fashion, it’s an invaluable investment in giving your customers what they want and keeping check on your own moral compass. Your family plays a big role in Kookaï, can you tell us about that? Danielle: Both of our children have been involved with the business for a number of years now. Our daughter, Bianca, started by working on the shop floor and is now assistant brand manager. Our son, who has always been creative, is a designer. We love that they chose to work alongside us in the family business. It’s Kookaï’s 25th birthday next year. How will you celebrate? Danielle: With a glass of champagne, of course!

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Making Melbourne The Fashion Design Council paved the way for local artists and designers, showing they could be successful outside of the mainstream. “It proved Melbourne had a huge appetite for fashion events, and very publicly showed the dynamic connection between art, fashion, design, music, film and contemporary culture.” Melbourne was hungry for more and so, after the closure of the FDC in 1993, Robert went on to successfully launch the Melbourne Fashion Festival. Under his watch as creative director (until 2003), the Fashion Festival went on to become Australia’s largest consumer fashion event. Despite his epic resume, Robert’s career highlights are decidedly humble. When asked about his greatest achievements, he responds: “working with great people.”

Now, Robert has turned to design more broadly, spending his time working as the CEO of the Naomi Milgrom Foundation.

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“It was established to support and initiate great design, architecture and cultural projects. I can’t think of a better role than working with Naomi Milgrom and a fantastic team,” says Robert.

We don’t need to tell you that Melbourne is an amazing place – the shopping, constant pop-ups, events and thriving local fashion industry.

One of those people was Robert Buckingham, who went on to start what we know today as the Melbourne Fashion Festival.

It was a distraction that would transform Melbourne. In 1983, Robert teamed up with artist Kate Durham and late fashion illustrator Robert Pearce, and together they founded the Fashion Design Council. “At that time, there was no public platform for the work of young or independent fashion designers, and little media or industry attention,” Robert remembers. “The FDC was a noisy, anti-establishment and media-savvy collective that held huge annual fashion shows with up to 40 designers each year, and a seemingly endless procession of parties and exhibitions in clubs, galleries and theatres all over Melbourne in the 1980s.”

For the last four years, that team has been responsible for the MPavilion architecture commission pop-ups around the city. A free initiative, the MPavilion spaces host musical performances, workshops and panel discussions each summer, celebrating Melbourne’s artistic culture. And just like Robert himself, this year’s event is set to bring creative collaborators together for a unique design experience. “MPavilion this summer is going to be completely different to previous years,” Robert explains. “2016 is all about natural materials, craft, handmade architecture and reintroducing ritual.” The City of Stonnington has acknowledged Robert as one of Australia’s most notable fashion identities and will be inducting him into the Fashion Hall of Fame for his contribution to the industry.

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But not many know our city owes much of its fashion cred to the ’80s and ’90s, when a team of art lovers decided there should be more support for creatives and designers. The group was responsible for launching Melbourne’s Fashion Design Council, a not-for-profit organisation which cultivated fashion talent.

Robert’s interest in the arts began in university. “I graduated in law from the University of Melbourne, but had too many friends who were art students or studying architecture. I got distracted,” he explains.

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Express Yourself

City of Stonnington’s Expression Fashion Gala is returning for 2016, with some very talented young people. The Gala aims to challenge negative stereotypes and promote positive body image through its theme 'Free to be me', while also acting as a platform for young designers. Meet three of the designers whose diverse collections will be showcased on this year’s runway.

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Age: 16 What’s the name of your collection? Alternative Assortment. Describe your collection in three words. Colourful, diverse, expressive. What does this year’s theme, ‘Free to be me’, mean to you? It means the ability for us to express ourselves as we please and make our own unique normality, no matter what society labels as ‘acceptable’. It’s important as all individuals should feel accepted no matter what we wear. If your collection was a song, what would it be? ‘You Sexy Thing’ by Hot Chocolate. How does your collection promote positive body image? It promotes the idea that just like fashion, body types come and go in trends. It’s up to us to find our own definition of beauty. Who would you like to see in your designs? My kind, loving friends who are eager to express the concept of diversity. Who inspires you? Family, friends and anyone I meet or see who feels comfortable in their own skin. If you could change one thing about the fashion industry, what would it be? I would change the media’s representation of what’s ‘acceptable’ for both men and women in our society. I aim to change the idea of ‘normal’ by creating a vast, accepted expectation of diversity.

Age: 21 Describe your collection in three words. Wearable Aboriginal art. How does your collection promote positive body image? It’s a celebration of unique shape, size, culture, heritage and personality. I custom make to each woman’s body. Everyone is a different size and shape and that’s a good thing. We are unique and our uniqueness should be celebrated. Who would you like to see in your designs? Women who are leaders and who want to bring about change. Women who stand for equality and justice. Who inspires you? My family. I’ve grown up around, and come from, a very long line of entrepreneurs and artists. Hearing the stories of my ancestors and family from my parents and elders has helped me gain an understanding of my culture and strengthen my own identity. These stories of overcoming such horrible trials and hardships with such resilience have truly inspired me – not only in my painting, fashion design and business – but in my everyday life. I draw from my cultural roots and it strengthens me and makes me proud to be who I am. What would you like to change about the fashion industry? The belief that women need to be a certain size or shape; the attitude of media; the self-image of women and young girls; and the toll the industry is having on women’s health and wellbeing.

Age: 14 What’s the name of your collection? Être Soi-même. Describe your collection in three words. Original, confident and stylish. If your collection was a song, what would it be? ‘As You Are’ by Charlie Puth. How does your collection promote positive body image? My outfits portray positive body image as the material they are made from allows them to fit a variety of body types. The outfits also have unique design elements that become the visual feature (rather than the person’s body). Who would you like to see in your designs? Girls around my age with a variety of body types. Who inspires you? Anyone who believes in themself. If you could change one thing about the fashion industry, what would it be? Showcasing models with a wider variety of body types. It will help people feel less insecure and be more confident to try on different outfits.

The Expression Fashion Gala will be held on Friday 9 September at Malvern Town Hall For tickets, head to chapeloffchapel.com.au Where: Malvern Town Hall When: Friday 9 September, 7pm Tickets: $15 + booking fee

Homewares

At Home

PHOTOGRAPHER HOLLY ENGELHARDT STYLIST BONNIE KAY

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It’s time to celebrate the warmer months by brightening up your living space. Small pops of pastel are a simple way to add a touch of colour to your home. And for the ultimate serene spring space, combine with a little indoor greenery.

BONNIE AND NEIL handprinted tea towel $39 from IVY MUSE, MUD mortar and pestle $220 from TURNER & LANE FENTON & FENTON large round pink tray $120, IVY MUSE plant pot $95 RISA NISHIMORI dream mug $92 from THIRD DRAWER DOWN, Strange Plants book $60 from IVY MUSE

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Clockwise from top left COOL CACTUS pot $22 and succulent $12, MUD carafe $75 from TURNER & LANE

Street Style

Taking it to the Streets – with Street Smith Forget runway shows, when we want style inspo we just need to take a walk. name: Camilla Johnson location: Chapel Street wearing: Husk jacket, Uniqlo knit, Country Road skirt, adidas sneakers favourite place to shop: Scanlan Theodore

We sent Liz Sunshine (aka Street Smith) for a wander around Chapel Street and Toorak Road to capture her favourite street style looks.

name: Kellie Hill location: Chapel Street wearing: Camilla and Marc jacket, Armor-Lux tee, Marques Almeida denim, Nike sneakers favourite place to eat: Leonard’s House of Love

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name: Tiana Demetriou location: Chapel Street wearing: Vintage hat and jacket, Mimco bag, Princess Polly skirt, Topshop top, Dr Martens boots favourite place to stay: The Olsen

name: Courtney DeWitt location: Toorak Road wearing: Pleats Please skirt, Issey Miyake sneakers, Comme des Garçons knit, Max Mara jacket, Prada bag favourite place to eat: France-Soir

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name: Kalli Loukides location: Chapel Street wearing: Country Road jumper, Bec & Bridge flares, Céline sunnies favourite place to shop: Mecca Cosmetica

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name: Giulia Ferrari location: Chapel Street wearing: Scanlan Theodore everything favourite place to shop: Mecca Cosmetica

We could tell you all about the best spots for food and coffee, but why take our word for it? We’ve enlisted the help of a few seasoned fashion and lifestyle bloggers. They’ve shared their favourite spots around town, because no one knows Stonnington like the locals do.

Nine to Five with What Would Karl Do Mother-of-two, Jess Dempsey (aka What Would Karl Do), breaks down her typical nine to five routine.

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An Insider's Guide Local tips with Twice Blessed Identical twins, Bec and Marissa (aka Twice Blessed), filled us in on their favourite hangouts. Favourite retailer: David Jones in Malvern Central. The Camilla and Marc range is by far our favourite (and has been quite destructive to our bank accounts). Spot to relax: Toorak Nails in Toorak Village. Coffee spot: Capital Kitchen in Malvern Central. Best place for a drink: Manhattan in Toorak – such an amazing selection of wines and some of our favourite cocktails.

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9am: I’ve already dressed, fed and wrangled two little boys out the door and dropped them off at kindergarten. The best way for me recover after this full-on morning (already!) is by going directly to my favourite High Street Armadale cafe, Grapeseed, for my usual skinny latte with one. During springtime, I always enjoy sitting out on the footpath to people-watch on my favourite street in Melbourne.

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11am: After my coffee and people-watching fix, I walk down to Happy Melon for a Pilates or yoga session. I love seeing regular faces and locals in the packed classes – mostly kinder mums like me, lusting for some ‘me time’ in the peaceful space Happy Melon has created. 12pm: My favourite time of the day is lunchtime. On High Street, I like to cafe hop from the Glenferrie Road end to Kooyong Road. New cafe, High Society, is always packed. The coffee is good and the food is even better (and so well presented you’d be forgiven for Snapchatting a photo before eating).

2pm: After lunch, I like to wander my way down the strip and see what new stock the retailers have. My go-to for dresses is always Thurley, especially during Spring Carnival time. A little further down, new stores Jac + Jack, Dion Lee, Veranda and Mecca have popped up. I always love a quick peek into Gaudion. The exquisite new location for this store always inspires me for a future home renovation. 3pm: On a good day, I get to squeeze in a little pampering and get my nails done at one of the many salons High Street has to offer. When the clock strikes ‘mum’ and I’m back for kinder pick up, I like to take my boys down to Cubbyhouse Canteen at Union Street Park. It’s perfect for a play and gingerbread, before heading home for dinner.

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The Tia Fox gave us the low down on her favourite shops, coffee spots and eateries. Favourite breakfast item: Chia pudding from Mammoth Cafe. Favourite retailers: Zimmermann, Manning Cartell, Mecca Cosmetica, Aesop and T2 Tea in Chadstone Shopping Centre. Coffee spot: Jake & The Beans Talk in Malvern East. Guilty pleasure: Chocolate drinks and cakes from the Lindt Chocolate Cafe. @thetiafox

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5pm: When the kids are fed and settled at home – usually after a trip to Thomas Dux (or two) for milk or bread – I might be lucky to have a date night with my husband. We love going to Barca for its famous paella and a wine.

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Master of None

57B Station Street,

One Misty Guy

49-51 Waverley Road,

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Malvern

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If you blink, you might miss it. Tucked away in a side street off Glenferrie Road sits Master of None, an espresso bar with excellent service and honest, hearty food. But the hero here is the coffee. A takeaway window serves Supreme Coffee for those in a hurry, while a warm interior invites passersby inside. Complete with timber bench tops and custom-made furniture, you’d never know it was once a garage. It’s all the handiwork of owner Tennyson Andrew, who also runs a creative design studio upstairs. On the menu you’ll find the ubiquitous avo smash, accompanied by toasties, melts and an array of enticing sweets. For the bustling commuter or the weekday straggler, this local haunt is well worth checking out.

One Misty Guy may be a new kid on the block, but it’s the third venture for owner Jansen Domantay. After the success of Spilt Milk in Carnegie, Jansen has jumped neighbourhoods to Malvern East for his latest project. One Misty Guy opened on Valentine’s Day this year, with a focus on building a strong sense of community and friendly neighbourhood vibes. It’s open all day and well into the night on weekends. The menu boasts brekkie boards to charcuterie, while also serving pizzas all day, making it the ideal lunch spot. Jansen recommends the ‘John John’ pizza, a Spanish-inspired dish with prawns, jalapenos and chorizo. We think you’d be safe with any pick of the menu.

Roc's Jam Factory

500 Chapel Street,

SMÄK Food House

6C Daly Street,

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South Yarra

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Sitting upstairs in Roc’s Jam Factory, you could be forgiven for thinking you were high on the Manhattan skyline. Plush sofas, leather banquettes and sheer curtains set the NYC-mood, backed up by an expansive cocktail and wine menu. But the cocktails here are king. The list is divided into five sections: sweet, bitter, sour, dry and strong. For those wanting a little more, Roc’s offers in-depth tastings of various spirits and beer, each with their own mini-history lesson. Which, if you ask us, sounds like the perfect way to impress all your friends at your next dinner party. The menu ranges from little bites to a five-course chef selection, with everything from pizzas to crab cakes and duck tacos. Named after the founder of Village Roadshow, Roc Kirby, Roc’s is a moody and sophisticated bar that feels another world away.

SMÄK Food House is redefining the way we think about health food. It’s built around nutritious, portion-controlled meals with a huge focus on flavour. Thankfully, its team knows a good breakfast is more than a few bunches of kale. Smäk is the Swedish word for taste, so you can relax knowing you’re in good hands here. Having only opened earlier this year, the Scandi food house has gone from strength to strength in its South Yarra surrounds. The clean interior is fitted with blonde wood, polished concrete and pops of greenery. The culinary mantra is all about simple foods that taste good, with a solid menu to back it up. Buckwheat matcha crepes, forbidden black rice porridge and coffeerubbed porterhouse. Tell us you aren’t hungry. Thanks to these guys, you don’t have to be a gym junkie to eat well.

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SOS Cafe

5/177 Toorak Road,

Ezy Pzy

188 High Street,

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South Yarra

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Windsor

Picking a morning coffee spot has never been so easy. Fresh off the back of a major revamp, Ezy Pzy is the reformed Soldier On Espresso. The pumping new cafe is the result of a six week renovation by owners Alex Holt and Dylan Alexander. The site received a colourful facelift while still holding on to the most important stuff, the coffee. The house blend remains the signature Soldier On brew – think a rich body, with ripe cherry and caramel notes. The new space is also home to a range of freshly blended smoothies, chia puddings and salads ready to go. There’s a huge focus on using the best of local suppliers, so it’s all homegrown vibes and friendly faces here.

The Beatt

24-25 Beatty Avenue,

The Dihnersaw and his Fionsay

3/475 Toorak Road,

thebeatt.com.au

Armadale

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No, it’s not spelled wrong. The Dihnersaw and his Fionsay is located in a little laneway off Toorak Road, specialising in home-style cooked breakfast, brunch and lunch. The atmosphere is casual and the decor warm, with a mix of blonde timber, parquetry floors and bright white walls. There’s also a number of adorable dinosaur references, from dino bookends propping up menus to mini brachiosaurs scattered around the cafe. A display cabinet offers an array of fresh salads, braised meats and house-baked pastries, with a strong emphasis on seasonal and locallysourced produce. Egg white soufflés and a range of shortcrust pastries are up for grabs, alongside an impressive list of smoothies and juices. It’s everything a South Yarra cafe should be, in Toorak.

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The Beatt is a health and wellness hub, giving the community access to healthier choices. It does this through an all-in-one approach. Visitors can grab their morning coffee from the organic cafe before a massage, yoga or meditation class next door. The studio also offers Chinese medicine and acupuncture, while hosting a range of wellness workshops and events. The cafe uses organic wholefoods including biodynamic eggs and milk, organic teas and ethically sourced coffee. Food is served all day, seven days a week, so you may as well do a good deed and buy yourself some breakfast. With a menu including zucchini fritters, pure food oats and house made granola, your body (and the world) will thank you afterwards.

SOS is a cafe heavy on health without sacrificing flavour. Set in South Yarra Square on Toorak Road, SOS (Save Our Souls) is big on organic, local produce and superfoods. The menu offers an array of health-focused breakfasts, while also boasting notable gluten and dairy-free inclusions. Special mentions go to the gluten-free tiramisu pancakes, the wild mushroom baked eggs and the chicken tacos. The open courtyard allows diners to relax by the fountain, while morning commuters can get their takeaway at the coffee cart out the front. At night, the courtyard transforms into a private function space hosting birthdays, engagements and more. Supplying good food in a calming atmosphere, SOS has clearly saved a bunch of souls already.

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PHOTOGRAPHER JO DUCK STYLIST JADE LEUNG GROOMING BARNEY GLEESON MODELS JOEL @ VIVIEN’S MODELS, EMM AND LLEW @ VIVIEN’S MODELS, LIAM @ SCENE MODELS, MACHAR @ RIN MODELS, THOMAS @ FOLK COLLECTIVE, JOJO @ LONDON MANAGEMENT

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SOULLAND MIKE SHIRT $289 FROM NORTH COLLECTIVE

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JOEL WEARS CARHARTT SHIRT $109.95 FROM DAKOTA 501 HUGO BOSS DOUBLE BREASTED JACKET $1149 BEN SHERMAN SHORTS $99.95

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JOJO WEARS PEOPLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REPULIC OF CASHMERE POLO $415 FROM NORTH COLLECTIVE HUGO BOSS NAVY CHECK SUIT $1299

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MACHAR WEARS LACOSTE BOILER SUIT $399

EMM WEARS KAPTEN & SON MAUI MATT TORTOISE BLACK SUNNIES $179 FROM BRONZE SNAKE ACNE STUDIOS POLO $250 HUGO BOSS BURNT ORANGE SUIT $999 HUGO BOSS DENIM SLIDE ON SHOES $529 LLEW WEARS CARHARTT WHITE SHIRT $169.95 FROM DAKOTA 501 SOULLAND FLOWER SHIRT $495, FLOWER PANT $289 AND SNEAKER $315 FROM NORTH COLLECTIVE

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LIAM WEARS LACOSTE JACKET $259, SHIRT $226 AND PANTS $239

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ALL AT SEA SILK SHIRT $375 AND SHORTS $235 FROM NORTH COLLECTIVE COACH DINOSAUR PURSE $195

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3.1 PHILLIP LIM TRENCH $1398 FROM GRACE

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AURÉLIE BIDERMANN RING $322 FROM GRACE EDIE PARKER JEAN CLUTCH $1239 FROM GRACE HUGO BOSS TRAINERS $399

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ELLERY DRESS $1950

PREEN DELIA PRINT TOP $1082 FROM GRACE SAKS POTTS SKIRT $340 FROM NORTH COLLECTIVE

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3.1 PHILLIP LIM LONG SLEEVE TRENCH DRESS $1152 FROM GRACE HUGO BOSS KNIT CARDI $799 AND HEELS $749 THIERRY LASRY NEVERMINDY SUNGLASSES $718 FROM GRACE

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ACNE STUDIOS DENIM JACKET $590 LIVIA ARENA TURTLENECK $155 CARLA ZAMPATTI PANTS POA SPORTMAX SHOES $599 HUGO BOSS BAG $1799

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A Cut Above We’re welcoming the new season with open arms and accessorised wrists. Here are our top picks for spring – golden headpieces and all.

THURLEY DRESS $699.99 ACNE STUDIOS ROPE MESSENGER $2200 AURÉLIE BIDERMANN BANGLE $488 FROM GRACE

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HUGO BOSS OFF WHITE SLEEVELESS KNIT $429 AND PANT $559 MAISON MICHEL HAT $958 FROM GRACE KAPTEN & SON CAMPUS SILVER MESH WATCH $319 FROM BRONZE SNAKE HUGO BOSS SCARF $199

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HUGO BOSS SUEDE VEST $1099 AND SKIRT $949 COACH METALLIC HANDBAG $795 HUGO BOSS BANGLE $479

ELLERY DRESS $2199 THURLEY EDEN HEADPIECE $69.99

Neighbourhood Watch

Meet the Locals

Everyone has their favourite place to shop/eat/workout. But have you ever thought about the people behind the scenes who run the hard yards to get you that perfect-fitting dress or morning dose of caffeine? It’s time to meet the some of the faces behind your local retailers.

My name is… Janine Vasta. I work at... Danish Red Scandinavian Furniture. We’ve been trading for... 20 months.

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You can find us at...1181 High Street, Armadale. The best thing about the area is… the people and the sense of history in the street. High Street Armadale has always had a reputation as a place to find something unique and interesting. We specialise in... original Danish and Scandinavian furniture. My favourite thing we sell is... this changes with every new shipment. At the moment it’s the big, beautiful ‘Oda’ chair in the window. It’s a Danish design from 1956 by Nanna Ditzel. The most popular thing we sell is... our Danish extension tables. One particular table we sell extends from six up to 20 people. People know us for... our expert knowledge of Danish furniture and design (thanks to Danish owners Jeanette and Ole) and our very personal, professional service. Three words to best describe the store are... homely, original, Danish. danishred.com.au

My name is... Sarah Pound. I own... Two Pounds Gourmet Food. We’ve been trading for... six months. You can find us at... 248B Glenferrie Road, Malvern. The best thing about the area is... everybody we’ve met has been very welcoming and friendly. I grew up in this area so it’s very familiar to me. We specialise in... gourmet take home meals which are made in small batches in our commercial kitchen. My favourite thing we sell is... our delicious and tender lemongrass beef curry. It’s cooked for over six hours and has gorgeous flavours of lemongrass, kaffir lime and coconut. The most popular thing we sell is... the lemongrass beef curry and beef lasagna – we sell out every day! Three words to best describe the store are... modern, professional and friendly. Our menu is inspired by... modern, fresh and healthy food from around the world. We love adapting recipes from Yotam Ottolenghi and Karen Martini to create tasty meals, exciting salads and flavour-packed sweet treats. You’ll spend... approximately $13 on a single meat dish such as a curry, casserole, tagine or slow cooked meal.

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My name is... James Dawson. I own... Melbourne Vintage Audio with my business partner, Manuel Gonzalez. We have been trading for... almost five years. You can find us at... 39 Station Street, Malvern. The best thing about the area is... classic streetscapes and wide variety of small, friendly traditional businesses. We specialise in... repurposing vintage and retro suitcases and travel bags into portable Bluetooth or Wi-Fi speaker systems for your smartphone or iPod. My favourite thing we sell is... our leather Hi-Fi V-Case speaker suitcases that feature Bowers & Wilkins 200w speaker systems, old world VU meters and sound stunningly good! Our most popular item is... definitely now our coffee, followed by our smaller V-Case Bluetooth speakers which make great gifts for the person who has everything and start from just $295. Three words that best describe the store are... vintage, handcrafted and warm. Our store is inspired by... the many adventures and stories told by each piece of vintage luggage. vcase.com.au

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Our names are... Vicky and Joe Kuriel. We own... Eat Play Thrive. We’ve been trading for... 14 years, however we relocated and rebranded one year ago. You can find us at... 261 Waverley Road, Malvern East. The best thing about the area is... the strength and involvement of the local community. We specialise in... Pilates, group and personal training, chiropractic, massage, nutrition, life coaching and hypnotherapy. Our favourite thing we sell is... our two week unlimited introductory offer for $47. People know us for... our genuine interest in the individual (we’ll greet you by name when you arrive). Three words to best describe the store are... community health hub. eatplaythrive.com.au

My name is... Debbie Pereira. I own... Neon & Co. We’ve been trading for... three years. You can find us at... 262 Toorak Road, South Yarra. We specialise in... colour, cuts and hairstyling. The most popular thing we sell is... our treatment oil. Our products are developed to increase the longevity of clients’ blow dries and minimise the need to wash their hair as frequently. People know us for... our signature blow drying, which is only $50. My favourite local cafe is… Tom Dick & Harry on Toorak Road. My favourite place to shop is… Zimmermann on Chapel Street. Three words to best describe the store are... fun, fast, efficient. You’ll spend... $50-$250. neoncoproducts.com

My name is... Makayla Herdman. I own... House of Maxx Boutique Skin Clinic. We’ve been trading for... one year. You can find us at... 1207 High Street, Armadale. The best thing about the area is... how on trend and up-to-date everything is. We specialise in... internal and external skin health. My favourite thing we sell is... each product is so different and unique, and fits its own purpose, so I can’t pick just one thing. The most popular thing we offer is... our skincare. It is customised and mixed solely to suit our clients’ skin’s needs. People know us for... giving them hope and solutions to problems they have suffered with for years. Three words to best describe the store are... luxurious, welcoming, knowledgeable. You’ll spend... $100-$180 on a facial treatment.

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My name is... Hamish Dick I own... Manhattan Restaurant. We’ve been trading for... six years and two months. You can find us at... 448 Toorak Road, Toorak. The best thing about the area is... the locals and meeting new people. We specialise in... great coffee, fresh seafood and functions. My favourite dish we sell is... flounder. The most popular thing we sell is... the Chop Chop salad. People know us for... salads, service and smiles. Three words to best describe the restaurant are... modern, quality, friendly. Our menu is inspired by... classic meals. You’ll spend... around $30 per person.