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Author: Aleczander Gamboa

A lover of everything fashion and food, Aleczander is a student by day and a social guru by night. When he's not at a media event or launch party, he's at a cafe consuming a strong skinny cappucino and catching up on all the latest gossip with his wonderful group of friends. He's also a fashion and lifestyle writer for online publications The F and Trend Spotter. Follow him on twitter @aleczZzander
FASHION CHIC IN ANTWERP
Features

FASHION CHIC IN ANTWERP

Antwerp is not typically a travel hot spot, and unless you’re on the hunt for diamonds, you may never think to venture…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 3 min read

SAINT REMY PART 2: ART AND HISTORY AMONGST THE OLIVE GROVES
Features

SAINT REMY PART 2: ART AND HISTORY AMONGST THE OLIVE GROVES

Last year my mother moved to the South of France; In a mad mid-life revelation she…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 4 min read

SAINT REMY PART 1: SLEEPING AND EATING AMONGST THE OLIVE GROVES
Features

SAINT REMY PART 1: SLEEPING AND EATING AMONGST THE OLIVE GROVES

Last year my mother moved to the South of France. In a mad mid-life revelation she…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 3 min read

SINGAPORE: UNCOVERING CULTURAL GEMS IN A BUSY CITY
Lifestyle

SINGAPORE: UNCOVERING CULTURAL GEMS IN A BUSY CITY

It’s no secret, Singapore is a Dionysian food orgy; a city-state intent on satisfying every Eastern-food…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 3 min read

BEAUTY JURY REVIEWS: BURBERRY CURVE LASH MASCARA
Beauty

BEAUTY JURY REVIEWS: BURBERRY CURVE LASH MASCARA

The Beauty Jury has voted. We sent the Burberry Curve Lash Mascara to twenty Couturing readers…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 2 min read

YOUR SUMMER EVENTS GUIDE TO FASHION IN AUSTRALIA
Fashion

YOUR SUMMER EVENTS GUIDE TO FASHION IN AUSTRALIA

Here is our definitive list for a Fashionista’s guide to an Australian Summer. From the best…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 4 min read

PHARRELL AND CARA IN REINCARNATION – A FILM BY KARL LAGERFELD
Fashion

PHARRELL AND CARA IN REINCARNATION – A FILM BY KARL LAGERFELD

It’s the collaboration that had had world speculating and whispering about for months. One day before…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 2 min read

MSFW DESIGNER RUNWAY 3
Events and Runways

MSFW DESIGNER RUNWAY 3

The third runway at Melbourne Spring Fashion Week was earthy, delicate and free spirited. The group…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 3 min read

MSFW NIKE RUNWAY AT THE HUB
Events and Runways

MSFW NIKE RUNWAY AT THE HUB

Nike’s ultra cool street styled inspired runway was filled with bold colours and daring styling. The…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 2 min read

SPAIN’S REBEL REGIONS PART 2: CATALONIA
Food & Drink

SPAIN’S REBEL REGIONS PART 2: CATALONIA

 spent Spring travelling around the north and east coast of Spain. It was my first time…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 6 min read

SPAIN’S REBEL REGIONS PART 1: BASQUE COUNTRY
Arts & Entertainment

SPAIN’S REBEL REGIONS PART 1: BASQUE COUNTRY

 spent Spring travelling around the north and east coast of Spain. It was my first time…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 5 min read

Arts & Entertainment

WANG GONGXIN AT THE NGV: VIDEO ARTIST

Wang Gongxin is one of China’s most renowned video artists. He is a man who plays…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 6 min read

Food & Drink

YO-CHI – FROZEN YOGHURT NEVER TASTED SO GOOD

Healthy eating has just got a whole lot better with Yo-Chi, the latest brand to jump…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 2 min read

Food & Drink

THE TOWN MOUSE: AN INTIMATE VENUE WITH INTENSE FLAVOURS

Carlton’s The Town Mouse may only seat 42 diners but it is far from meek. The…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 2 min read

KAREN TRAN: CREATING EXQUISITE EVENTS
Bridal

KAREN TRAN: CREATING EXQUISITE EVENTS

Karen Tran is a world renowned florist and event stylist, who was recently in Sydney for…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 5 min read

Food & Drink

COINTREAU LIQUEUR – SOPHISTICATED DRINKING

Founded in 1849 and still going strong, family owned business La Maison Cointreau is back on…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 2 min read

Food & Drink

HIDDEN GEMS – EAU DE VIE

Eau De Vie is quite frankly a place that can easily be mistaken for something other…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 3 min read

Food & Drink

ZHOU ZHOU – DRINKING WITH A DIFFERENCE

It looks like Chapel Street is finally getting that much needed revamp with the new kid…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 2 min read

Food & Drink

ALLEYWAY WONDERS: KRIMPER CAFE

In a city that prides itself on fine dining and exquisite cafes and bars, it’s always…

By Aleczander Gamboa · 3 min read