Welcome to Makers Of Melbourne – the ‘go to’ guide for our technically integrated age.
Makers Of Melbourne has been created to consume and assimilate Melbourne culture. We're male focussed, but not male specific, sorting through the dross to weed out the creative stars, standout events and stylish folk that make this city unique.
MOM aims to embrace all facets of what makes this city a creative hub. Our aim is to inform without condescending – to keep you abreast of what’s going on without regurgitating Press Releases & to seek out this city’s sub cultures to give our readers the inside scoop on what’s REALLY happening with the people who make Melbourne Melbourne.
Makers of Melbourne grabbed marketing maestro Alvin for a photo from the line for Sydney photographer Giuseppe Santamaria's 'Men In This Town' book signing at the Henry Bucks flagship store on Collins Street. Alvin was dressed for the warm evening, wearing vintage loafers, H&M shorts, Prada bag, ASOS tee and vintage jacket.
Kieren was stopped by the Makers of Melbourne team as he left Fitzroy cafe 'De Clieu' & it soon became apparent that every piece of clothing he wore had special significance for him. From his vintage American Varsity jacket to his embroidered Mexican chambray shirt, there was a history to how each item had come to be a part of his wardrobe. New Zealand artist & friend Joe Sheehan had given three of only a dozen handmade Jade keys to Kieren as a gift, which he wears as a necklace on an antique fob chain. His outfit was completed with a classic 1960's Rolex, Japanese designed S2W8 navy suede moccasins & a pair of Flat Head jeans.
While VAMFF (the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival) runway series may have had a heavy focus on the ladies, there were still a number of male attendees at the Docklands Central Pier shows. Forget the dime a dozen navy suits - here are a few boys who, through sheer originality, stood out from the typical fashion pack.
Will wearing Vintage jacket, ACNE tee, Uniglo trousers & French Connection hat
Model/DJ Xander Pratt wearing all Eduardo Xavier. Steampunk accessories
RMIT fashion designer teacher Dr Peter Allan in Japanese demin label 'Big John overalls & Levis jacket.
Photographer Sam Wong in his mother's jacket & $2 tee
Taylor in Topshop top, Thai sarong, New Balance sneakers, Alexander McQueen clutch.
Taya, photographed outside of the VAMFF fashion parades at Docklands. Wearing a vintage skirt and shirt, Jeffrey Campbell shoes and Thurley clutch.
The inaugural Royal Botanic Runway transformed the majestic Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne into an international runway event on the evening of Thursday, 30 January 2014.
This charity event featured world-renowned Australian designers: Akira Isogawa, Aurelio Costarella, Collette Dinnigan and Martin Grant, who each produced stunning pieces to be worn by over sixty local and international models.
But it wasn't just on the catwalk that the best of Melbourne style was evident with the boys also turning out to support the charity fashion parade.
Director of fashion label Lui Hon, Luka Maich wearing Rick Owens sneakers
Daniel in Fendi
Trent in Crockett & Jones
Tim wearing vintage oxfords
Anderson wearing sneakers by Balenciaga
So Frenchy So Chic has grown to become one of the highlights of Summer in Melbourne. Werribee Mansion hosted the ultimate garden party last Sunday, featuring the best of French music, food & wine - the perfect event to display why even when taking it easy, the French still retain that special je ne sais quoi.
Steve wearing bespoke derbys purchased on a trip to Italy
Anthony wearing Sebago boatshoes
French R&B musician Féfé
Will wearing his father's vintage brogues
Oliver in his well loved boots by Mosson Bricke
Josh in Lacoste leather sneakers
Andy in shoes by Stone
Justin in Armani laceups
Matt in Grenson brogue
David Balenciaga boot
Alexander in Aquila
Tom in suede Loake
Daniel Comme des Garçons
Tommy vintage loafer
Brian Tan Aquila
Scott in Antoine & Stanley
Oaks day is ladies' day at Flemington - for most men the ultimate sartorial motivator. With the sun out, we noticed the most eye catching footwear on the guys who decided to break with traditional racewear & flaunt a bit of personality.
Designer Eduardo Xavier wearing Ciro Lendini
Koray wearing shoes from Jack London
Grant wearing Loake brogues
Thomas wearing vintage Blaq brogues
Joaquim wearing Eduardo Xavier
Kurt in Florsheim
Sid wearing shoes by Hugo Boss
Forget the stylist conceived outfits of Cup going celebrities - we're much more interested in what the real guys of Melbourne are wearing at Flemington. Basic black lace-ups seemed to be replaced this year by Brogues in Brown & Tan (coupled with a blue or grey suit) which is MUCH more race appropriate than looking like you've just come from the office.
Musician Andrew H. Nolte in North Fitzroy, wearing all vintage.
Mathew wearing vintage Florsheim
Sam, photographed on Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. Wearing vintage clothes and shoes from Shag.
Jeremy, photographed on Brunswick street wearing in vintage.