MODERN APOTHECARY & SKINCARE FOUNDRY

"For Them. By Us." | Automata

September 22, 2016

Automata, The first restaurant to open in The Old Clare Hotel, provides a comfortable yet unique dining experience, consisting of a regularly changing five course meal. The interior, designed by Matt Darwon stays true to the restaurant’s namesake and is made using tractor seats, motorbike engines and aeroplane parts, playing on the theme of non-electronic automation. Automata was named in Australia’s Top 50 Restaurants, boasts two hats, and is home to: Tim Watkins, named the Somellier of the Year and Clayton Wells named Australia’s Hottest Chef. We sat down with Clayton to discuss what makes Automata tick.

"For Them. By Us." | Capsule

September 08, 2016

In our fifth instalment of ‘For them, by Us’, we catch up with Nick Denton, founder of Capsule, a men’s streetwear boutique located in Sydney & Melbourne. We find out how a trip to the states, 90s Hip-Hop Fashion & Magazines, and the need to look the best at the gig influenced his life, and ultimately lay the foundations for what Capsule is today.

Mike and his son, Blue

September 02, 2016

Meet Mike (he’s the one with the dreads!).  Mike Hamel is one of New Zealand’s best and most celebrated hairdressers, he is an entrepreneur, a New Zealand ping pong rep, an all-round great guy and Blue’s Dad.  Blue was T&D’s first intern, rolling up his sleeves and helping out with anything and everything that needed to be done, but that lasted about 3 minutes once we worked out how talented he is.  Since then… continue reading..

"For Them. By Us." | The DEA Store

September 01, 2016

Barry & V

September 01, 2016