DESIGN > Moonswatch

Last year Swatch launched the Moonswatch and it was an instant classic with over 1.5 million sold and the resale market was explosive with people paying more than 3x the listed price. The original Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch has always been a highly desirable and iconic watch. I got one for my 40th…

ByJames CampbellMarch 12, 2023

TRAVEL TRAVEL > JAPAN

DRINK > Snow Gin like Nozawa Onsen Gin

The Nozawa Onsen Distillery is in the beautiful historic onsen town and snow resort of the same name in Kita Shinshu, Nagano Prefecture Japan. Nozawa is a small farming village with a population of 3,500 that swells in winter when it attracts skiers from all over the world. The rest of the year…

ByEd ItorMarch 12, 2023

DESIGN > FASHION TRAVEL TRAVEL > JAPAN

STYLE > Denim in Japan

The Kojima district outside Tokyo was once known for manufacturing school uniforms and canvas sails but today those same fabric looms are being used to create denim fabric and the industry is growing massively with demand for Japanese Denim coming from all over the world. The demand for quality indigo jeans has seen the major…

ByCrispyMarch 12, 2023

DESIGN > FASHION

STYLE > Rocking the shacket

It seems to be one of the biggest mens fashion trends of the last couple of years. A new staple of the wardrobe is the ‘shacket’ part shirt and part jacket. Perfect to throw over a t-shirt and deal with the cooler evenings or those in between autumnal days. The high end brands were…

ByMagnum OpusFebruary 24, 2023

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Pinot Noir

WINE > By Farr – The RP – Côte Vineyard 2018

The RP Pinot Noir (sometimes referred to as The Côte recognising the vineyard of origin). RP is named after Gary's mum Robyn Pamela who has been a mainstay of the winery over decades. The By Farr vineyards are in Moorabool Valley (to the North East of Geelong and just to the North of…

ByCrispyFebruary 22, 2023

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Pinot Noir

WINE > Felton Road Block 5 – 2021

The vines of Felton Road winery are located in Bannockburn, Central Otago in New Zealand. This is one of the most magical places to grow grapes especially Pinot Noir and the wines from Felton Road are some of the very best Pinot Noir in the world. According to wine legend Robert…

ByJames CampbellFebruary 20, 2023

EAT

EAT > The Alexandra Hotel (The Alex)

The Alex as locals refer to it, is one of those brilliant gastro pubs that makes everything feel great, fabulous food, a great wine list, smart decor and a warm and engaging host. You know when you arrive that the drive was worth it and in summer you are hoping to be in the…

ByEd ItorFebruary 20, 2023

EAT EAT > MELBOURNE

EAT > Delatite Winery – Smart & Bright

Delatite Winery in Mansfield Victoria is a little bit off the highway, actually its about 5kms of dirt roads through beautiful agricultural land that takes you to one of the oldest wineries in the region that has just had a very smart update to its cellar door for wine tasting and a great new restaurant.…

ByJames CampbellFebruary 20, 2023

EAT EAT > MELBOURNE

EAT > Amazing Bounty (closed)

Sadly since this article Bounty in BONNIE DOON has closed its doors, the chefs and staff have all moved on to new opportunities. Bounty Restaurant in Bonnie Doon is a very smart place both serene and delicious worth a visit for fine degustation dining. Bonnie Doon is a small town on the edge of Lake…

ByEd ItorJune 27, 2021

RIDE RIDE > BIKES

RIDE > Its No Angell

Smart bikes are on the rise as the e-bike revolution transforms the way people get around. From the army of people delivering food to smart mountain bikes designed to make it easier on the uphill, there is now something for everyone. The Angell Bike is brain child of Jules Trecco and Marc Simoncini who together…

ByEd ItorApril 19, 2021