The Local List – Mens Style Essentials

words by annie brown

Here at QT Canberra, we celebrate gentlemanly style in all its glory. If you’ve popped in recently, you will see an homage to the glorious beard in the foyer, with a curated collection of portraits by Brock Elbank. Many a well-heeled man has walked through our halls and we do a little happy dance inside when we see a good suit and tie combo. Canberra’s gents are turning the style factor up a notch so the question is: Where are these stylish gems hiding?

Original Gent
This one is for the dudes who like to keep their look fresh. No time to shop? No worries! Sign up for this Canberra-based men’s style and grooming subscription box and receive a mystery selection of hand-picked goodies, guaranteed to have you looking sharp and sophisticated in no time. Previous boxes have included ties, socks, pocket squares, cuff-links, shaving cream, cologne and grooming products from a variety of high-end Australian and International brands. For $39.95 per month, it’s an affordable and convenient way to mix up your style. Move over, Harvey Spector!

Casa Pavone
Fed up with run-of-the-mill accessories that every other guy seems to be wearing? For sophisticated ties, pockets squares and pins in bold and inspiring prints and colours look no further than local label Casa Pavone. Hand-made in Italy from luxe fabrics, you know you won’t be lost in the crowd wearing these babies. After all the name Casa Pavone translates to Home of the Peacock in Italian- ‘nuff said.

Braddon Tailors
I sense that if you’re still reading, you’re a man who appreciates a good suit. The kind of suits that makes you feel a million bucks, more Don Draper and less Louis Litt. When it comes to suits, you get what you pay for and nothing is worth investing in more than a well-tailored jacket and pair of pants. Luckily, we have our very own design-house, Braddon Tailors, in the Ori Building on Lonsdale St and they are masters in bespoke suiting for both men and women. Stocking Casa Pavone and other accessories, you can walk out styled from top to toe.

The Barber Shop
Suit? Check. Accessories? Check. Grooming? Look no further than our very own Barber Shop at QT Canberra. With a glass of Chivas in hand, get treated to a close-shave or haircut with our skilled Barber using the best products and techniques to have you feeling every bit the suave go-getter you are *wink*. Seriously, why just get a haircut or shave, when you can have the full experience?