The Art Shed
Well Obama may have gotten elected and ignited some hope back into the world, but we've still got the reality of Bush's lovely recession to deal with, and everybody is starting to feel the pinch. I don't mean to stereotype, but artists aren't renowned for being the most well-to-do of people at the best of times (daddy, I'm looking at you), and with art supplies already notoriously pricey, any saving really is a blessing.
Reverse Garbage
'One person's trash is another person's treasure'... This is precisely the thinking behind West End's renowned rummage-haven Reverse Garbage. This eco-minded, non-for-profit co-op is a myriad of things: a little bit craft shop, a little bit thrift shop, a little bit hard-rubbish-collection-night, and a whole lot of genius.
Brisbane Vintage Fashion Fair
For many of us, op-shopping is one of life's simplest (and greatest) pleasures. Not only is your money going to a good cause, but also you can come home with box-loads of treasures without even breaking a note. You can find yourself that amazing vintage dress or tee that fits perfectly though accompanied by a one-digit price tag.
Belinda
If you haven't had the pleasure yet, Belinda is a high-end boutique previously located only in the fashion hubs of Sydney and Melbourne. Well here's showing them. Their Brisbane store is not only their newest but it is their biggest too!
Sorry to all you starving students out there, but this really is high-end shopping.
South Bank Young Designers’ Market
South Bank will play host to a bevy of Brisbane's hottest up-and-coming student designers this weekend as part of the third installment of the South Bank Young Designers' Market. Academy of Design graduate Amelia Duncombe is one young talent excited to be part of the market showcase. "The Brisbane fashion scene has undergone a transformation in the last few years and [SBYDM] is a clear indication that Queensland is moving full steam ahead," says Duncombe, who this Sunday looks forward to showcasing her collection of street wear.
Ann Street Retailers one-day clearance sale
What happens when you buy something at Lucid Laundry, Ultra Suite, Blonde Venus, Honor LuLu, Nelson Molloy and The Outpost on the same day? You end up with some seriously hot buys and a maxed-out credit card!
But what if we told you we know the secret of how you can shop at all of them, not spend a fortune and still come home with some new things to wear.
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