CULTURE

SHAKING THINGS UP IN ART, FASHION, MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

What’s our X factor? Time to find out. See how The StandardX makes its mark and get the scoop on what’s happening at The StandardX, Melbourne right here. A playground for the big stories and bold moments that make up our world. Join the party—if you can handle it.
Melbourne

FROM MPARNTWE TO MELBOURNE: A FIRST NATIONS FASHION MOMENT

The StandardX, Melbourne partnered with Agency Projects, an organisation championing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and culture, to bring the extraordinary Yarrenyty Arltere Artists (YAA) from Mparntwe (Alice Springs) to Fitzroy.

Melbourne

THE COOL DOWN: MARATHON WEEKEND WITH NIMBUS CO & FRIENDS

Amidst the buzz of Melbourne Marathon, we caught up with Nimbus Co-Founder – Neil O’Sullivan – as well as runners (and all-round wellness pros) Trent Knox and Alice Baquie to talk movement, mindfulness and the fine art of slowing down – eventually. 

Melbourne

DAVE ROWNTREE ON CAPTURING BLUR’S EARLY DAYS

As Britpop enjoys another revival, we sat down with Blur’s Dave Rowntree to revisit the candid moments behind his debut photobook.

Melbourne

BOTTLE TALK: NICK COZENS OF NON

We’re diving back into the processes, personalities, and places that shape the bottles we love. Next up is NON – the Melbourne-based brand redefining what it means to drink well, sans alcohol.

Melbourne

BOTTLE TALK: ANGUS HEAN OF FIN WINES

Hot on the heels of our cellar door event, we asked Angus about his favourite Fitzroy haunts, post-knock-off rituals, and why Pinot Noir is basically The StandardX in a glass.

Melbourne

IN THE MAKING: LITTLE BONES

We catch up with our very own Valet Porter, Andy McIntyre, on the back of his ‘For One Night Only’ exhibition.

Melbourne

ERIN DEERING WANTS US TO ‘WEAR IT’

We chat to Deering’s founder and namesake on fashion, travel and lessons learned.

Melbourne

IN THE MAKING: SERWAH ATTAFUAH

Serwah Attafuah is making waves. In town for her ACMI exhibition, we caught up with the multidisciplinary artist and musician and invited her to reimagine The StandardX, Melbourne through her unique vision.

Melbourne

AN EVENING OF CLASSIC COCKTAILS WITH MEASURED GUIDE

The lobby was full of life last week as Measured Guide joined us for the ultimate cocktail soirée.

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