A recent visit to LA......Amazing Double RL store in Melrose - Vintage Brand of Ralph Lauren. The new MAC shop at the Farmers Market and this rare AMG.....well in Australia anyway.
We are all about quality here at Flocks....Have a look at these handmade hollow surf boards, using exotic woods. Priced : well this is done on a case by case basis...hmmm.
We just a sample back from the factory, fresh from the makers.
This is the first time that FLOCKS have been more than a paper design - we have lift off!
Mike has the nicest feet so we decided to make him our model.
He roadtested FLOCKS for the week and we are proud to announce that they not only are they durable, but they're "bloody comfortable," according to Mike.
Born in the mind of the artist and brought to life in the Colaboratory. The Colab range of eyewear brings a selection of individual designers and artists together. Each artist creates a range whereby their design aesthetic is transposed into a collective, accessible to their followers. http://www.colab.com.au/
Crocs lovers watch out! What you see here is the evolution of a product to the next level. Featherlite EVA in classic shoes styles: Chucks, Eras, Wallabees.
Opera: This nomadic, contemporary living tent offers the quality of a luxury yacht combined with the outdoor feeling of camping under canvas. Inspired by the Sydney Opera House......maybe.
Based in New Zealand and Italy, the new label Mueslii purposefully applies an international aesthetic to their line of backpacks, fusing local design with Chinese handmade production that results in a modern bag for day trips and other adventures.
Three Aussies set out to examine the Australian identity through perspective and stereotype in this amazing project that called for submissions from designers and the general public. We think Aussies are the best, naturally....
Melbourne now participates in a community bike sharing program- maybe you've seen some share bikes in Paris? Check out this picture our friend snapped of some of the bikes. Go out and ride!
"600 Million Years: Victoria Evolves" is now open in Melbourne, and covers the entire history and creation of Australia- including the rising of Voctoria from the sea and Australia's first dino fossil, and to-scale animatronic dinosaurs... so coool!! Tell us how it is!
A Melbourne gem-closed in 1992 but it re-opened in 2004, after an 11-year campaign by parents and residents. In 2009 the school gained a new building by Melbourne-based designer McBride Charles Ryan. Beautiful on the inside and out. Talk about a rad come-back...
The Infinity Forest is a secret green oasis that has transformed the hard, vertical walls of Penfold and Hosking Place in Sydney. Finding yourself trapped in the gloom of the city? Wander into this alley for a quick nature fix.
L+F
is a culture blog for people wanting to visit Melbourne(our
favoriteplace!). Now you can stay in a free hotel room, decked out in
stuff made exclusively in Victoria, curiosity of Lost and Found.
The Irrelevant Bees have become one of our favorite dj teams. Khalym and Shannon make up this power duo- check out some of their favorite tracks, and a rad playlist on their website- http://irrelevantbees.tumblr.com/
A series of strange sculptures have recently started showing up around Sydney. They turned out to be advertisement for a musicians latest album! Richard in Your Mind's latest album "My Volcano" Have you seen them?
Six years ago, Surfrider Foundation and SURFING Magazine created this International Event that encouraged all surfers to enjoy they surf, and to clean the beaches. It was this past fathers day- did you go out?
"Play Me I’m Yours” Public Street Pianos make a soon debut in Manhattan after a successful stint in London, 60 pianos will be dispersed all over the five boroughs, around 30 in Manhattan, to encourage public interaction and participation.
Here at Flocks we rely on art and expression to feed us creativity. Turning public space into beauty is really what turns us on. Check out the Sydney Vivid Festival featuring the Opera House turned art space by Laurie Anderson.
The Temper Trap is one of our newest favorites on the music scene. Natives from Melbourne, they will be on tour in Europe in June, and back in Australia starting in late July.
Bells Beach is 60 miles southwest of Melbourne, and it's surrounding rural community are largely responsible for the birth of surfing. Kelly Slater won the latest Rip Curl Surf Classic this past Easter, but waves are constantly breaking all over this beach in June and July- head down to the beach soon, and dont forget to bring your Flocks with you.
The Aussie Socceroos started out strong, but fell short in their first game of the Fifa World Cup. But we see the team pulling it together in time for next Sunday's game against Ghana. So for the time being, Aussies can rule on the fashion level with Flocks.
The classical sounds from Bach's world recognized Well- Tempered Clavier and the street moves from breakdancers makes for an extremely unique and cool combination. Check out the video below.
Soccer/Football is literally on fire. We are seeing the game being celebrated across every platform, music, fashion, design etc. Here at Flocks we believe in the universal voice- and this is certainly the perfect example of a global phenomena. We have chosen some of our favorite pieces celebrating the World Cup- creativity at it’s best.
Creatives Bas van de Poel, Daan van Dam made some of the coolest fan tees out there…
Melbournians will know St Ali - an institution for good coffee...hidden in the back streets of South Melbourne. Well St Ali East is an outpost coffee stop just across the road. So if your in the area make sure you grab a latte!
Its almost here! Delivery of our re-worked classics is scheduled for early May 2010. Winter is fast approaching us here in Melbourne...these are a must have!
