Boho Melbourne

Smith Street

Brunswick Street in Fitzroy and Smith Street in Collingwood are Melbourne’s favourite twin haunts for artists, musicians, writers and actors.

Launceston’s Op Shop Sales

Country Road

Hit an end-season sale at the Launceston City Mission op shop and save hundreds of dollars on Country Road, Marcs, David Lawrence and more. If you’re lucky you’ll also find vintage shoes.

The Hobart Autumn Price Drop

Autumn Salamanca

March to May in Hobart sees Sydney tourists depart (too cold) and bargain-hunting travellers fly in (with coats).

Wearing a Mini Over 40

Mary Quant Postage Stamp

Three years after an economic boom, mini skirts always take off. That’s the theory anyway, according to the Erasmus School of Economics.

Sydney’s Secondhand Empire

Lacoste Shoes

Where do you even begin with the U-Turn empire? Try online. This is a good filter for Sydney’s ultimate secondhand chain.

Vintage Cashmere in Edinburgh

It’s so obvious, it’s probably not a secret, but if you want the best in classic knitwear, go to the source. So that’s Scotland, land of many sheep.

Collingwood, Melbourne for Ladies

Melbourne is the world’s fourth most liveable city of 2025, partly because of its charming shops for women.  Collingwood is full of them. Here are six essential shops in Collingwood to visit.

The World’s Favourite Tweed

The World’s Favourite Tweed Scotland’s Harris Tweed is the best-loved, most famous brand in the world, exported from the Outer Hebrides to France and Japan. If you’re weekend shopping at car boot sales, garage sales and charity shops, sooner or later, you’ll find a Harris Tweed jacket on the rack, instantly recognisable from Peaky Blinders […]