R29 Goes On Tour in Australia!
Since the wee beginnings of Refinery29, we've had a thing for Down Under designers, so, it was with glee that we accepted an invitation to visit the land where all that Aussie fashion magic happens. So, two weeks ago, Philippe and I packed all of our best summery clothes and about 20 pounds' worth of reading material (long flight) and headed to Australia for a speaking tour of Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne as part of the online media Portable Presents series. We bought a straw hat at Bondi and checked out Melbourne Fashion Festival...and here's a peek at our adventure.
Sydney
Beach Bumming. Our first day in Sydney, and we were up bright and early (thanks jet-lag). We headed right off to Bondi Beach where we spotted lots of cute boys and girls in their seaside best. We recommend the Bondi to Bronti cliff walk with a stop at Tamarama (know by locals as Glamarama beach thanks to the top-notch people-watching to be had there).
Shop Hopping. Next, we jumped on a bus to Paddington to scope out the local boutique scene. Corner Shop, Ksubi, Willow, and more great shops abound, and naturally there's great street style to gawk, too. If you're in the hood...go for all-day breakfast at Jackie's Cafe, across from the Ksubi store on Glemore Street.
Vintage Vultures. The Saturday thrift market at The Fringe Bar on Oxford Street was bumpin'. We ducked in and found a crowded space packed with locals shopping for vintage and designer wares while drinking beer with a DJ lending the soundtrack. Also check out Bondi Sunday Market and Glebe Market.
Park Life. One of our favorite things about Sydney was it's pristine and un-crowded parks. We loved our early morning walk through Hyde Park, visiting the bats at the Botanical Gardens, and having a late-afternoon read at the park in Elizabeth Bay.
Brisbane
Valley Girls. We had a free afternoon in Brisbane and headed to Fortitude Valley to check out the shops along Ann and Winn streets—We loved Ultra Suite, Akira, and The Outpost. Stop in at the brand-new cafe The Flamingo for a cappucino, and check out the murals by artist Stephen Mok.
Sydney
Beach Bumming. Our first day in Sydney, and we were up bright and early (thanks jet-lag). We headed right off to Bondi Beach where we spotted lots of cute boys and girls in their seaside best. We recommend the Bondi to Bronti cliff walk with a stop at Tamarama (know by locals as Glamarama beach thanks to the top-notch people-watching to be had there).
Shop Hopping. Next, we jumped on a bus to Paddington to scope out the local boutique scene. Corner Shop, Ksubi, Willow, and more great shops abound, and naturally there's great street style to gawk, too. If you're in the hood...go for all-day breakfast at Jackie's Cafe, across from the Ksubi store on Glemore Street.
Vintage Vultures. The Saturday thrift market at The Fringe Bar on Oxford Street was bumpin'. We ducked in and found a crowded space packed with locals shopping for vintage and designer wares while drinking beer with a DJ lending the soundtrack. Also check out Bondi Sunday Market and Glebe Market.
Park Life. One of our favorite things about Sydney was it's pristine and un-crowded parks. We loved our early morning walk through Hyde Park, visiting the bats at the Botanical Gardens, and having a late-afternoon read at the park in Elizabeth Bay.
Brisbane
Valley Girls. We had a free afternoon in Brisbane and headed to Fortitude Valley to check out the shops along Ann and Winn streets—We loved Ultra Suite, Akira, and The Outpost. Stop in at the brand-new cafe The Flamingo for a cappucino, and check out the murals by artist Stephen Mok.
