Lifestyle

December 15, 2012

Face Behind The Space, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Melbourne is the city of diverse culture, exuberant flavours and of course, wild weather. Michelle Luckman is the face behind Melbourne’s fresh new business Lucky Pops. Luckman breaks away from such typical...

COUTURING AND CLOUD 9

Thom Whilton

December 14, 2012

Fashion, Food & Drink, Insider, Lifestyle

There is exciting news we have been waiting to share with you all! Couturing most recently partnered with fabulous premium frozen yoghurt brand CLOUD 9 on a wonderful new initiative. Can you...

HOOP LOVE – WORLD HULA HOOP DAY

December 12, 2012

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, News

The sensuality of the modern Australian woman is undoubtedly anchored by her strength. We can open our own jam jars and look good while we do it. Even if we haven't built up the minimal muscle to do so yet, we...

ROGER FEDERER FOR MOET & CHANDON

December 12, 2012

Lifestyle, News

Moët & Chandon is synonymous with celebration and success. Being the ambassador for life’s exquisite and most triumphant moments for nearly 270 years, it is the brand that has befriended glamour and...

SUZUKI NIGHT MARKET LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

December 11, 2012

One of Melbourne’s summer traditions is the annual Suzuki Night Market, held every Wednesday evening during the warmer months, finishing up on the 27th of February 2013. This iconic Melbourne market is not...

10TH – 16TH DECEMBER

December 10, 2012

Monday 10th Christmas in the City Whilst Melbourne's CBD is bursting with Christmas festivities and decorations, why not take a wander around and check them out, who doesn’t love a giant novelty candy...

THE DESIGN FILES’ OPEN HOUSE

December 9, 2012

Lucy Feagins, the design guru and brain behind The Design Files, took Couturing on a walk through their beautifully fitted out Windsor home. The Design Files filled the space with colourful goods, furniture...

THE BIG DESIGN MARKET DECEMBER 7/8/9.

December 8, 2012

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, News

If you didn't know about it, or couldn't make it there yesterday you still have two full days to make the most of The Big Design Market. 'Fashion and accessories, homewares and textiles, lifestyle and...

THE WINDSOR WORKSHOP’S CHRISTMAS MARKET, DECEMBER 8TH.

December 8, 2012

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, News

The people at the Windsor Workshop have gutted an old Patersons Cake shop and put everything back together using craft glue, glitter, fabric and creativity. A bunch of photographers, artists, designers and the...

THE SILLY SEASON AND SECRET SANTAS

December 8, 2012

Gift Guide, Lifestyle

December marks the beginning of the silly season, work breakups, parties and Christmas. This frenzy of events often catches us off guard and leaves us with a list of names of people we have to buy for and have...

WHAT’S COOLER THAN BEING COOL? ICE COLD DRIP

December 7, 2012

When its Forty degrees outside who can be bothered adding to the heat with hot coffee? No-one! But if you need something to get you through the day, why not take the chilled option? Cold coffee is going to get...

DEB AND LUCAS OF MISTER NICE GUY’S

December 6, 2012

Melbourne welcomes a 1950/s oasis with delicious baked goods and exquisite cupcakes, located in both Ascot Vale and Prahran. Owners Deb and Lucas, take much pride in their work, from friendly helpful service...

3RD – 9TH DECEMBER

December 3, 2012

Monday 3rd Mike Maka- Cycles The last night to catch acclaimed artist Mike Maka displaying his unique artwork in Melbourne before returning to Brazil. A mixture of detailed animals and...

MELBOURNE’S HOSTS WITH THE MOST

December 2, 2012

A trend will come. A trend will go. However the 'trend' of lining up for a restaurant will be around long after you finally get into Mamasita. There's no waiting this one out. Although lauded as being a recent...

CHRIS LUCAS’ BABY

November 29, 2012

Face Behind The Space, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

This week I met with Chris Lucas, the man who gave us the double chin (Chin Chin) and Go Go Bar, whom has just welcomed a new member to his family, Baby Pizza, located in Richmond. Q: Where does...

MELBOURNE’S BEST PIZZERIAS

November 28, 2012

I consider myself somewhat of a connoisseur of pizza, and find conventional take-away pizzerias to be pretty oily and tasteless, so I've decided to sort out the best from the rest and have compiled a list of...

HOLA LOS HERMANOS!

November 27, 2012

Melbourne's newest installation to the Mexican food craze is Los Hermanos, an authentic Mexican taqueria with an injection of Brunswick edge. Los Hermanos opened last Monday, after what some have called...

26TH-2ND DECEMBER

November 26, 2012

Monday 26th I, Animal A Zoo experience unlike any other, being a kid, you’ve always dreamed of what happens at the Zoo after dark. Now comes an exclusive mature audience event, which features a journey...

EASY TIGER

November 24, 2012

Face Behind The Space, Insider, Lifestyle

This week I met with the girls from Melbourne DJ duo, Easy Tiger. They’ve been making a name for themselves across Melbourne, playing alongside the likes of Ruby Rose and showcasing their talent at massive...

THE OVOLO; EXPERTS IN ‘EFFORTLESS LIVING’

November 24, 2012

Lifestyle, Where To Stay

Perhaps you're sitting at home this Saturday morning and wishing that instead of eating Weet-Bix and doing your laundry, you were waking up somewhere else, somewhere fresh and exciting, amongst the action with...

SUMMER MUFFINS, HAPPENED SO FAST

November 23, 2012

Food & Drink, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

The warm weather is kicking in and so to are the endless barbecues and picnics of summertime. More often than not meat, salads, beer, wine, bread, cheese, fruit and other delicious nibbles make their way into...

BOND: DRINKS AND DESTINATIONS

November 22, 2012

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Men

Martini, shaken, not stirred. James Bond has become just as famous for his drink choice as well as the bevy of beauties hanging of his arm, but with the release of Skyfall today, Bond seems to have...

19TH – 25TH NOVEMBER

November 19, 2012

Monday 19th Nobody Denim Warehouse Sale This sale runs from Friday the 16th until the 2nd December. Purchase jeans and other getup super cheap, I’d recommend going sooner rather than later, as they say...

LE PETIT GATEAU’S PIERRICK BOYER

November 19, 2012

Face Behind The Space, Lifestyle

This week I met with Pierrick Boyer, head pastry chef for The RACV club and their boutique cake shop, Le Petit Gateau. I discovered that Pierrick is not just your typical French cake enthusiast, he has worked...

THE RIPE’S ‘OPEN AIR’ ROOFTOP EXHIBITION

November 16, 2012

Atop The Evelyn, the sun beamed on brighter ideas of the artists whose work was presented for the first OPEN AIR alternative art exhibition. A BBQ at the bottom of the stairs and a bar at the top, what...

HERE’S CHEERS TO MORE BEERS

November 16, 2012

Tired of walking in to overly trendi-fied lane way bars and being met with a bemused look of condescension when you ask what beers are on tap? Then proceed to pay $10 for a bottle of Stella while you stand...

MELBOURNE MUSIC WEEK

November 15, 2012

Melbourne Music Week (MMW), is about to take the city by storm, so listen carefully when I say this is not to be missed. This week will include a flurry of films, concerts, workshops, industry events, and a...

FROZEN YOGHURT FAVOURITES AROUND MELBOURNE

November 13, 2012

Melbourne’s weather is finally starting to pick up with Summer just around the corner, and it's usually around this time of the year that we start to hit panic mode about how much we have neglected our...

MONDAY 12TH – SUNDAY 18TH, ALBUMS, EXHIBITIONS AND GETTING CRAFTY

November 12, 2012

Your To Do List for the week. 12th Monday: New Albums To brighten up that dull dreaded Monday, here’s three album releases that'll soothe you into the week. Flume- Flume...

GUY’S NIGHT IN OR OUT

November 11, 2012

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Men

The month of November sees Melbourne men proudly sprouting moustache’s in a bid to raise awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and men's mental health. Wear your mo’s loud and proud...

MELBOURNE DANCE HUB’S NATHAN THORNEYCROFT

November 9, 2012

Face Behind The Space, Lifestyle

Couturing catches up with Nathan Thorneycroft, artistic director of the Melbourne Dance Hub, and Victorian State Salsa Champion, to discuss how enjoyable and rewarding it can be to test physical and mental...

ARE YOU MAN ENOUGH?

November 8, 2012

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Men

Hola hombres! It's men's week and it's about time we had a little talk. There's been a lot of chat circulating over the past say…ten years about the media's effect on the male psyche. The idea is that the...

MEN’S HEALTH

November 8, 2012

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Men

As Movember is now upon us, here at Couturing, we took the liberty to give a shout out to all the males out there and dedicate this week to you! Women aren’t the only ones who get to have all the...

DUDE FOOD DESTINATIONS

November 7, 2012

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Men

Hearty, minimal fuss, carb and protein-loaded dishes, typically accompanied by pints of beer. Welcome to the world of dude food. Think parmas, burgers, cheesy pizzas, and a good old-fashioned steak with fries....

THE TABLE FOR JLP TEQUILA’S DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL

November 6, 2012

This last week Couturing attended the intimate cocktail and dinner degustation hosted by The Table Restaurant in St Kilda, in celebration of JLP Tequila's Day of the Dead Festival. Mexican born...

PHARMA-SUIT ME UP

Anne Hasegawa

November 5, 2012

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

As we approach the #BestSeasonEver, many are opting to go on cleanses, diets, health routines and joining the gym in order to achieve that perfect summer look. I, for one, have been speaking of joining a...

MARKETS, MUSICALS AND SPRING RACING; MELBOURNE 5 NOV – 11 NOV

November 5, 2012

Monday 5 November: Visit the Australian Centre for the Moving Image at Federation Square. New films are showing all the time so check out the ACMI website for session times, current exhibitions and special...

THE BLACK TORO FOR JLPS DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL

November 2, 2012

Energy was high at the Black Toro in Glen Waverly this week, celebrating The Day of the Dead Festival or “Dia de los Muertos”, if I may. The Black Toro went all out with creating an authentic ambience,...

JAMIE OLIVER’S MINISTRY OF FOOD: A FLAVOURSOME EDUCATION

November 2, 2012

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Teriyaki glazed salmon and crisp cucumber and peanut salad served on a bed of white fluffy rice. That was my lunch. A far cry from my usual lunchtime mission to consume as many carbohydrates as my half-hour...

CALLING ALL GLUTTONS, FOOD JUST GOT SEXY

October 30, 2012

Hot Asian Buns, Massive Wieners, Phat Brats, lovingly prepared balls… Turned on? You should be. Melbourne’s new string of specialty eateries are not just being cheeky with their words for the fun of it,...

FILMS, CHEEKY MID-WEEKIES AND DERBY DAY; MELBOURNE 29 OCT – 4 NOV

October 28, 2012

Monday: Movie buffs, this is your night! Go to Cinema Nova and check out the new Woody Allen film, To Rome With Love. Featuring Alec Baldwin, Penélope Cruz, Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg and Allen’s first...

MINISCAPES

October 26, 2012

As Melbourne’s population becomes more and more dense, living spaces become cramped and we continue to 'pave paradise to put up a parking lot' (thanks Joni). We all find it hard to create a 'natural'...

RAVEN CLAWS, RINGS AND PRETTY LITTLE THINGS

October 25, 2012

Event, Lifestyle

The unique jewellery by designer Julia DeVille are currently being showcased at e.g.etal on Flinders Lane. Her new collection is nothing short of breathtaking, and will be available to view until Saturday...

GIRLS NIGHT IN; PRETTY IN PINK

October 23, 2012

Lifestyle, People & Parties

Australia will be tickled pink this October to be participating in the Cancer Council’s National Breast Cancer Awareness month. For the whole month of October, women throughout Australia will be raising...

BENJAMIN LAW’S GAYSIA

October 22, 2012

Benjamin Law's first book, The Family Law, went into detail about his large eccentric family. This debut novel was shortlisted soon after its release in 2010 for Book of the Year at the Australian Book...

TONIC HOUSE ROOFTOP LAUNCH

October 21, 2012

Event, Lifestyle

Tis another Sunday eve where I snuggle up into my bed and reflect on the week that was. The highlight being The Greatest Show on Earth's latest venue launch, the Tonic House Rooftop! My memory is a...

YOU’LL BE A YOGI YET

October 19, 2012

The abundance of yoga studios is a sure sign that everyone has fallen in love with the benefits of this physical, mental and spiritual discipline. Whether you are looking to tone up your figure, prepare your...

HE SAYS SHE SAYS; FINE FOOD AND FABULOUS DESIGN

October 15, 2012

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, People & Parties

The smooth sounds of double bass and slick keyboard thrust together and lingered in the air, as we were welcomed into a fresh, urban restaurant, Camberwell's latest, He Says She Says. With an eclectic mix of...

SUNSHINE AND ICE TEA

October 14, 2012

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Hey friends! What a lovely Sunday we’ve had, I hope you spent yours brunching with lovers, rummaging at the Camberwell markets or just soaking up some much needed vitamin D (sun). I managed to catch some...

THE FACE BEHIND THE SPACE: DAVIS YU’S CLAREMONT TONIC

October 12, 2012

Face Behind The Space, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

At only 22, Davis already owns three restaurants across Melbourne. If this isn’t novelty enough, they all specialize in diverse cuisines and couple with different music genres. His string of...

“THOUGHTS BECOME THINGS”: INTERVIEW WITH RIKI AND THE RANTS

October 11, 2012

Insider, Lifestyle

In the competitive world of music, it's important to stand out from the crowd if you want to succeed. Couturing Sub-Editor Lena Tuck caught up with Melbourne based band, Riki and the Rants who have no problems...

FROCKS AND FROTHS

October 9, 2012

Fans of Melbourne's fashion along with alcohol entrepreneurs flocked to South Melbourne Market's SO:ME design space to celebrate some of the industries' newest endeavors. The designers behind the...

D.O.C DELICATESSEN TRADES DAY WITH VINO BAMBINO

October 7, 2012

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The creative behind the much-loved D.O.C Pizzeria and Carlton Espresso, Tony Nicolini, has recently extended his foodie franchise to include a top-of-the-range delicatessen, stocking only the finest in...

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEMI-PERMANENT DESIGN FESTIVAL

September 30, 2012

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle

Sceptics of design festivals feel that events like Semi-Permanent have become void now that the work of artists and designers is so accessible online. But nothing beats the chance to sit in a room...

DAVID STRASSMAN INTERVIEW: ‘CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR’

September 25, 2012

Alice Bradley talks to one of the world’s greatest comedians and one of Australia’s personal favorites, David Strassman, who will be gracing our shores this November to introduce some new characters and...

SPRING AT SPOONBILL: A SEASONAL DEGUSTATION

September 24, 2012

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Traditionally, Melbournians are a patient people when it comes to the weather but there’s no denying we’re all thankful that Spring is here at last. Balmy breezes, floral dresses, extravagant millinery,...

GAME MASTERS: NOT JUST FOR NERDS

September 24, 2012

Calling all game lovers! Whether you’re a veteran of old school Super Nintendo, World of Warcraft or just a once off, drunk, Singstar player, the Game Masters exhibition is the place to be. Held at the...

SEMI-PERMANENT DESIGN FESTIVAL 2012

September 17, 2012

The annual design extravaganza that is Semi-Permanent will celebrate its tenth birthday as it hits Melbourne this weekend. This year’s festival has ordered a buffet of creative...

MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY: COUTURING’S TOP FIVE MEXICAN EXPERIENCES AROUND MELBOURNE

September 16, 2012

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Hola! Fellow Couturing compadres! It’s that time of the year again; time to dust off those ponchos and pull out the good tequila, because its El Grito tiiime! Mexican Independence Day is this Sunday the...

THE VERDICT ON ‘MOTHERHOOD: THE MUSICAL’

September 11, 2012

Whether you’ve got kids, thought about having kids, or can still remember being a kid (a stretch I know!) this musical is bound to get a laugh or two out of you. With minimal set and costume...

THE EIFMAN BALLET

September 10, 2012

Melbourne has been graced with the presence of the prestigious Eifman Ballet, all the way from Saint Petersburg, Russia. Couturing were lucky enough to attend the breathtaking Tchaikovsky performance last...

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT

September 5, 2012

Disposable fashion, online shopping, and meeting the maker Eloise Bishop, an ambassador for ethical brands and practices, welcomed a crowd of Melbourne's environmentally conscious at a...

INTERVIEW: JAMES NOLEN – FILM PROGRAMMER FOR ACMI

September 2, 2012

Face Behind The Space, Fashion, Fashion Week, Insider, Lifestyle, MSFW

ACMI’s James Nolen; the man behind the magic that is the Deep in Vogue: Fashion on Film series talks to Couturing’s Lena Tuck MSFW is due to start tomorrow, and one of the must...

BOCA LUPO – ITALIANS DO IT BETTER

September 2, 2012

Italians have perfected the car, leather products, men and wine. Now, they have perfected the energy drink. Hailing from a land shaped like an Armani leather boot, it’s little wonder the...

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MELBOURNE WRITER’S FESTIVAL

September 1, 2012

If you didn’t get a chance to catch any events at the Melbourne Writers Festival, Couturing’s Hannah Bambra offers you an exclusive insight into three inspirational and provocative experiences, with three...

BOTTEGA PASTA MAKING CLASS

Katherine Ng

August 30, 2012

Eating with a twist Sometimes I wonder why I love Italian food so much. It’s not like I’m Italian or grew up with many Italian friends or families, but if there is a meal I always go to,...

NIGHTMARES, TRUTHS AND SUCCESS IN SIBERIA

August 30, 2012

Face Behind The Space, Lifestyle

Bree Turner interviews Melbourne based film maker Adrian Goodman The Melbourne Underground Film Festival is an independent and non-profit organisation, which showcases a diverse range of film and video...

THE MELBOURNE WRITER’S FESTIVAL

August 28, 2012

Who’s who in the fabulous world of words The Melbourne Writer's Festival will be building a bridge between avid readers and the world's successful, literary minds this week. For...

REVIEW: IL SOLITO POSTO

Katherine Ng

August 16, 2012

The Usual Place Ever since I started working in the city many moons ago, I can always remember going to Il Solito Posto for a great Italian pasta, after work, during work...

REVIEW: CLAREMONT TONIC

Katherine Ng

August 4, 2012

When I think of eating Asian food, I think of Asian restaurants that are decorated in various shades of red or gold, food that is served by chefs who don't bother with the concept of "plating" and the soft...

L’HEURE DU THE 2012

August 1, 2012

Fashion, Lifestyle, People & Parties

Held at the beautiful Sofitel on Collins in Melbourne, this year’s L’Heure du Thé was a wonderful event. Creator of the high tea, Sha Anderson of Le Style, created the event to bring the spirit of France...

REVIEW: WALLIS & ED

Michael Moens

July 20, 2012

I’m all about the history of a venue and how I feel when I go into a place. So I was curious about the Wallis and Ed story. I knew that it used to be the Hard Rock Café, which I remember going to when I was...

THE UNDERSTUDY LAUNCH

Michael Moens

May 20, 2012

Through a concealed door off Exhibition St marked by flashing offset lights, stands 1806. I must’ve walked past it at least three times because to the left of the entrance is the stairway that takes you down...

SHU RESTAURANT LAUNCH

May 8, 2012

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, People & Parties

Couturing attended the launch of new Sichuan restaurant SHU. Founded by chef and restauranter Shu Liu, SHU promises to set a new standard in modern dining. With recipes passed down from Liu’s mother,...

SWOON LIFESTYLE LAUNCH

May 6, 2012

Events and Runways, Fashion, Lifestyle, People & Parties

Swoon – to be emotionally affected by something that one admires. Last night Couturing attended the opening night of one of Melbourne’s newest boutiques, Swoon, and it was...

MISTER MODE NIGHT MARKET