Since 1998, Ben Bunda has worked from his Sydney Studios in The Queen Victoria Building, The Hilton Sydney and Park Hyatt Sydney to create a unique collection of fine jewels. As Chinese New year approaches on Monday February 8th 2016, Bunda will once again unveil his collection titled “The Eight Treasures of Chinese New year.” The 8 standalone pieces are made of irreplaceable stones and the number 8 evokes the Chinese New Year ceremony of the Eight Treasures Pudding.
The Converse and Jack Purcell collaboration is a family-first edition. It’s not unlikely to see an All-American brand double up with an All-American athlete, but very rarely is it as successful as the Converse and Jack Purcell partnership.
Have you ever wished your shoe collection rivalled the Kardashians or Christian Louboutin? Who hasn’t. In an era of ever-expanding growth and unrivalled potential, anything is possible these days. Which is why the idea of ShiftWear sneakers – where you can change the design and colouring of your shoes from an App in your phone – is so sort-of believable.
Creed’s Aventus scent is a fragrance that celebrates the modern man and his lifestyle. Eager to succeed, powerful in both his public and private life, with just enough softness to admit defeat when he knows he has toed the line. Aventus was created by Olivier Creed and his son Erwin in 2010, taking inspiration from its historic emperor’s namesake because of the way he waged a war and promoted peace in a unique paradox.
Royal Mayfair, formerly known as Windsor is the incarnation of the vaulted Creed scent that was created specifically for the daring Duke of Windsor. Like its namesake, Windsor reflected the British Royal’s flair for taking risks in love and life. An impeccably dapper figure, the Duke caused much controversy during his lifetime, famously abdicating as the King of England to marry the woman he loved.
New Balance originated in Boston in 1906 as New Balance Arch Company and was started by British immigrant William J. Riley. Riley’s core concept was based on the three-clawed feet of a chicken, which resulted in perfect balance. He initially started New Balance to manufacture arch supports and accessories inspired by the three-clawed model. Fast-forward to 2015 and New Balance is an established manufacturer of athletic and fashionable footwear.
Up There store is an essential stop for stylish men visiting Melbourne. A city known for its chic fashion, refinement, art and culture, Melbourne has carved itself a reputation for its sophisticated retail environment, marking it as one of the best places in Australia for shopping. Up There is no different in that it offers unique, high quality products that merge effortlessly with the Melbourne urban scene.
Oscar Wylee, Sydney’s answer to chic, high quality eyewear is one of the few labels sporting a price tag that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Having been around for only three years, the budding label has mass appeal with young professionals, trendsetters and value-seekers alike. The Oscar Wylee look is best described as clean but offbeat, and with quality that rivals eyewear from the mainstream brands (they are sourced from the same manufacturers).