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Fashion

Knitting is back in vogue

Knitting is back in vogue

Julia Roberts does it, so does Cameron Diaz and Kate Moss but none of them have the talent or creativity of Sunshine Coaster Amy Heslop who is taking the knitting world by storm one purl at a time.

World at her feet

Since she exploded on the international scene about three years ago, Ema Masters’ modelling career has gone from strength to strength but the Sunshine Coast still holds claim to her “heart and soul”.

Mr Sophistication

A new breed of sophisticated, well-dressed males is set to hit the Sunshine Coast with the opening of new men's store Hartford at Peregian Beach.

Get some ratty legs

They’re called Rats. Black Rats. And they are currently one of the hottest fashion items around thanks to cult label sass & bide. Yes, that’s right. Fashion items.

Dress-up delights

Celebrating those big occasions is a time for family, friends and a lot of fun. And in recent years, there's been a revival of theme and costume parties for all ages, ensuring any party goes off with a bang!

Designs on a future in high fashion

Sunshine Coast TAFE student Milanna Ingles hopes that one day her designs could be gracing catwalks all over the world.

Baby loves Retro

Two Swedish friends who now live on the Coast, came up with the idea to sell European retro children’s clothing online.

Apprentice Jo crafts a glittering future

Apprentice jeweller Johanna Palmer who has just been recognised as one of the best in her field in Australia.

The joy of specs

Eyeglasses have become a hip fashion accessory rather than a necessary evil.

Sassy connection

The nearest most fashionistas on the Sunshine Coast get to design names like sass & bide is to finger the swing tags in boutiques. But this week one of the label founders will be on the Coast to speak at a fundraiser.

What a pearler!

When Jodi Penfold was 14 years old and dusting down the shelves of a Sunshine Coast jeweller’s store, she knew then and there that her future career lay in creating pieces for those shelves.

A girl's best friend

Coast jeweller Mark Cotterell believes jewellery should be made to a standard, not to a price. It's a philosphy that's winning him praise from prestigious competition judges.

Maurizio's masculine style

The Jewellery Lounge owner Maurizio Fenu has lived the high-flying corporate life but life on the Sunshine Coast has allowed him to ditch the business suit and opt for a more casual style.

Sexy smugglers?

Is Justin Timberlake bringing sexy back by donning a pair of budgie smugglers in his new big-screen role? Nearly 50 years after the "indecent" togs caused outrage on Bondi Beach, they're still dividing public opinion.

Majestic fashion on show

A 15-metre runway, 12 models, exquisite clothes and an historical theatre. Add in a Noosa-based designer with styling flair and you have a fashion experience to rival no other.

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