Emily McEvoy

No fast (furniture) fashion here. Just one-off vintage finds, handcrafted wares and future-heirloom quality from top local homewares makers, designers and curators.

Kit yourself out in supportive sports bras, sculpting tights and post-sweat sweats from Aussie brands.

Seamlessly blending beachy and urban styles, the new Hastings Street store proves Noosa has always been the perfect home for relaxed coastal chic.

Playing with the smells of city living, Flaner’s co-founders want to evoke a sense of discovery through its limited range of candles and perfumes – which you can shop online or in its first store in Fitzroy.

Including a metallic-themed party at Her Rooftop, a low-key dinner at Carlton favourite Lagoon Dining and a glam cocktail party at Lui Bar.

The homegrown brand’s first dedicated Queensland store has opened in a buzzy Fortitude Valley shopping hub.

The inclusive, community-focused Pilates studio is already a much-loved pillar in the inner north. It’s extending its reach because “everyone deserves to feel good while moving their body”.