Mini golf is an often overlooked, yet incredibly fun, activity for everyone of all ages and abilities, and for Australians, you can find some of the best mini golf courses in Melbourne.

Tiger Woods you are not required to be, since you won’t exactly be hitting balls several hundred yards, but rather just a couple of metres as you compete to record hole in ones and birdies in a valiant attempt to outclass your mates.

And, rather than having to navigate water and sand hazards, you’re more likely to encounter windmills, ramps and chutes. It all makes for a thoroughly enjoyable game (except of course for when there is congestion waiting to tee off) and one that everyone needs to try at least once.

Fortunately for Melburnians, there are a number of mini golf courses in and around the city to take advantage of, each offering its own selection of obstacles, waiting to test your club-handling prowess. We’ve rounded up the very best mini golf courses for you to try this weekend.

Albert Park Mini Golf

Queens Road & Lakeside Drive, Melbourne, 3004

Situated at the iconic sporting complex where the Formula One is held, is Albert Park Mini Golf. This 18-hole course employs a farm theme, so you’ll be having to navigate cows, horses and pigs. But while such niceties could be considered more child-appropriate, it’s still a fun place to take a date or head to with some mates and with it being fully licensed, drinks are definitely on the cards. 

Holey Moley Golf Club

590 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, 3000

Holey Moley should need no introduction as it’s perhaps the leader when it comes to mini golf in Australia. There are several venues in and around the CBD, so finding a venue near you shouldn’t be a problem.

The main, central CBD spot serves up 27 holes of putting good fun and groups are easily catered for and most certainly encouraged. A fully stocked bar (and a karaoke room) will ensure your entire night is taken care of.

Glowgolf

The District Docklands, Shop 35 Star Crescent, Docklands, 3008

It’s destination Docklands for this unique mini golf course as it turns the lights down low to provide 18 holes of glow in the dark golfing madness, offering up a totally new experience. Glowgolf is also where you’ll find ‘Le Bar European’, which at just four guests maximum, could be the smallest bar in Australia, if not the world.

Sandy Mini Golf

18/20 Wangara Road, Sandringham, 3191

Sandy by name but not necessarily by nature, this miniature golf course in Sandringham presents you with 18-holes that utilise actual landscaped turf, as opposed to something synthetic. Each green has three holes too, to cater for various skill levels and ages (not necessarily correlated) and to help reduce congestion, Sandy puts a restriction of six players per group.

Wetlands Mini Golf ‘n’ Games

703 Wellington Road, Wheelers Hill, 3150

A short drive out of the CBD to Wheelers Hill will bring you to Wetland Golf ‘n’ Games. This family-friendly entertainment complex offers two 18-hole mini golf courses, one outside and one undercover, with both being more than capable of challenging players of all ages.

Latrobe Golf Park

906 Plenty Road, Bundoora, 3083

Noted for its well-specced driving range, Latrobe Golf Park has an equally impressive mini golf course. Or rather, courses, as there are two themed courses: water and desert, designed to put your awareness and golfing abilities to the test.

With the whole complex being so large, the minigolf holes are bigger than what you’d find at a CBD location, for example. Not only does this mean holes take longer, but the obstacles can be more inventive. It’s definitely worth a visit.

Sidetracked Entertainment Centre

370 Huntingdale Road, Oakleigh South, 3167

Not content with offering guests go-karting, laser tag, dodgems and 10-pin bowling, Sidetracked Entertainment Centre also offers up a fully 18-hole medieval themed mini golf course. Not one to make things easy, Sidetracked has implemented some optical illusions around the course that will test your wits and to provide an all-ages challenge.

Dingley Village Adventure Golf

Cnr Centre Dandenong Road and Lower Dandenong Rd, Dingley Village, 3172

At Dingley Village Adventure Golf, you have two mini-golf courses to choose from: The Chasm – an indoor multi-level building that features a water wheel, ideal for rainy days or The Creek, an outdoor course that surrounds a gorgeous lake and waterfall.

These mini golf courses are uniquely designed to cater to every skill set while showcasing a range of different sites, so you’ll never get bored while you make your way around.

Yarra Bend Mini Golf

Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield, 3078

This mini golf course is conveniently positioned around the Yarra River, just a few kilometres away from the CBD. They offer two 18-hole mini golf courses named ‘West Course’ and ‘East Course’ after the famous Royal Melbourne Golf Club.

If you’re looking for a beginners course, the ‘East’ is your best bet of the two and will take about 45-60 minutes in groups of four to finish playing a round of 18 holes.

Maroondah Golf Park

363 Maroondah Hwy, Chirnside Park, 3116

Along with offering an expansive golf course pandering to more advanced golfers, Maroondah Golf Park also provides 18-hole (The Lodge Course) and a 36-hole (The Lakes course) mini golf courses for those who want to compete on a smaller scale.

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You can’t go wrong with a great men’s flannel shirt; they’re warm, rugged, and super comfortable. Ever since its creation, when Welsh textile workers took advantage of their excessive sheep wool, men’s flannel shirts have been the go-to in workwear for their soft and durable feel. However, the humble flannel shirt was incorporated into everyday attire and became a fashion lifesaver for the colder months.You can never have too much flannel as it’s incredibly versatile. In winter, organic cotton men’s flannel shirts are great for layering. In warmer weather, a lightweight linen flannel shirt is the perfect laid-back, casual look. Pair it with chino shorts and some cool sneakers, and you’ve created a stellar summer/spring outfit.

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Buyng an engagement ring is a bridge many of us have to cross in our lives. Picture the scene: you’ve been with your partner for several years, you’ve (so far) survived living together, you gel with the in-laws and you’ve even gone and got a dog together. You’ve decided they’re ‘the one’ and you want to spend the rest of your life with them; time to secure yourself a ring and pop the question.

Only, buying an engagement ring isn’t as simple as just ‘buy an engagement ring’. There is a whole process to it that, understandably, you might have been unaware of. Naturally, you’re going to gravitate towards diamonds, but not all diamonds are created equal. Several factors come into play to determine not only their price but potentially the effect they have on your partner.

You will also need to think about the band itself, the size of it, the setting within which the diamond you choose will sit. This is a piece that will spend its entire life on your partner’s finger after all, so it’s not only a case of buying something that they will love and cherish, but it’s also a reflection of your understanding of them, too.

Just buy an engagement ring they said… Doesn’t sound so easy all of a sudden, does it?

Fear not fellow gentlemen, for we here at DMARGE have taken the time to learn all there is to know about the engagement ring buying process (and not even for our own personal benefit). Instead, we’ve set about becoming ring buying experts so we can serve you, the soon-to-be husband with an encyclopedia of knowledge. Thank us later.

Keep reading if you want to know how to buy an engagement ring that’s perfect for your partner.

How much to spend on an engagement ring

Before we get into discussing all there is to know about buying an engagement ring, let it be said that it won’t be a cheap process. Unless you want to invest in a ring from off the shelf of a high-street jeweller, you can expect to pay anywhere from the high four figures, easily into five figures and if you’re feeling really flush, six figures.

Gregory Jewellers, one of Australia’s most prestigious and trusted jewellers, may ask for a tad more than your run-of-the-mill high street jeweller (although, jewellery brands that are known the world over demand an even higher premium), but there’s a good reason for that. The company puts actual man-hours into sourcing the finest diamonds from around the world – predominantly India, which is the diamond cutting capital of the world right now – and each diamond the company procures is inspected by eye. Only the diamonds that meet their strict criteria are taken on. Co-CEO Edward Gregory says that on average, for every one thousand diamonds available, only around ten of them will be deemed of a high enough quality to be worthy of bearing the Gregory Jewellers name.

It’s therefore paramount you have a budget in mind when buying an engagement ring. Giving this snippet of information to a jeweller such as Gregory will make the buying process infinitely easier, as you will only be shown diamonds and rings that are affordable to you, from Australia’s largest physical live diamond inventory.

With that out the way, it’s on to the fun part.

Buying a diamond for an engagement ring

While it may be true of any other piece of diamond jewellery, when it comes to the engagement ring, guys, you’re going to want to become well acquainted with the shiny stones. There’s a lot to factor in if you want to secure the perfect one.

If you’ve already started your research before you buy an engagement ring, you would have likely come across the 4Cs. If you haven’t, then allow us to explain all.

The 4Cs of diamond quality were established by the GIA – the Gemological Institute of America – in 1953, and relate to cut; clarity; colour and carat weight of a diamond. If you want the absolute best of all these then expect to pay a high, high price. You can, however, compromise on each to reduce the price significantly, although, let it be known, unless you have a diamond with a perfect cut, the rest of 4Cs won’t matter.

That means you could have yourself a diamond that’s graded D for colouring (meaning its colourless to the naked eye) for example, but unless it’s cut so that light enters and exits evenly, then your diamond isn’t going to sparkle as much as you (and Gregory Jewellers) would like. Gregory strongly recommends you don’t compromise on the cut.

And, just to make things a little trickier, just because the 4Cs derive from the most authoritative industry figure, doesn’t always mean you should take a grading as gospel as, upon closer inspection, the diamond may actually exhibit qualities that improve upon the grading and vice versa. The grading of diamonds is something that Gregory Jewellers takes seriously, not to mention a fair amount of pride.

Gregory Jewellers will source beyond diamond certificates. Despite often having this certification document, Gregory will still inspect it by eye to give it their own grading, which may or may not match up with the GIA grading. If having a GIA certificate isn’t something of paramount importance to you, then Gregory’s is still able to offer a selection of diamonds without this documentation.

Gregory has the motto, “We want to meet the diamond before you meet the diamond.”

This is because not all VS or SI diamonds (diamonds with very small inclusions, more on that in a bit) for example, will be the same.

It’s instilling strict measures such as this that sets Gregory Jewellers apart from their competitors, as others will take the GIA gradings as gospel, but you, the customer may not be getting exactly what you want.

Engagement Ring Diamond Cuts

The cut, or shape, of a diamond, will dramatically influence how it interacts with light, and we all want to end up with something shiny, right?

There are a number of different cuts to choose from, but these 11 are the most popular:

• Round Brilliant
• Asscher
• Cushion
• Emerald
• Marquise
• Oval
• Pear
• Princess
• Radiant
• Tycoon
• Tycoon 8

The absolute finest cut is the round brilliant diamond. This is a perfectly round shape, with light passing into it and refracting out to produce the full rainbow of colours. The more colour you see refracted from your diamond, the better.

Round brilliant diamonds are also the most expensive because a larger piece of rough (the diamond rock mined from the earth that hasn’t yet been cut or processed) is needed to achieve the round shape.

The other cuts won’t perform as well under light due to their irregular shapes compared to a round brilliant, but, assuming they don’t have any major inclusions, and are cut to ideal proportions, will still sparkle.

Co-CEO Helen Gregory says it is important to view any diamonds in person. Your diamond will have an immediate impact on you and “a great diamond is going to perform well in any light.”

You could have a diamond whose table (the top section) looks flat or dull, or perhaps even smaller than it should be, yet the grading could imply it should fair far better.

Engagement Ring Diamond Colour

The colour of a diamond should be relatively self-explanatory. Colour is graded by letter, starting at D for the purest, colourless diamonds, all the way through to Z. Each letter will introduce some hue (usually a yellow tint). The greater the hue, the less valuable the diamond.

Again, the diamond colour will be closely inspected by Gregory’s and they’re prepared to disagree with the GIA grading and reject a stone if the hue is either not as the certificate says, or if the colouring dramatically affects the sparkle. If it doesn’t ‘dance’, it’s not stocked.

Remember, diamonds can, in fact, have an array of overtones including, but not limited to, grey, brown and green. Generally speaking, overtones other than yellow decrease the beauty and value of the diamond.

The hue doesn’t come into account if you’re selecting a diamond that is deliberately meant to be coloured, such as a yellow diamond, or a different gemstone entirely, such as a ruby.

Engagement Ring Diamond Clarity

The clarity of a diamond can have a significant effect on the price and relates to naturally occurring imperfections found in the stone, as a result of being exposed to heat, movement and other forces below the earth’s surface.

The crème de la crème of diamonds with regards to clarity is referred to as ‘flawless’, and these stones are incredibly rare, although if you do manage to track one down, you’re going to have to pay a huge amount of money.

It’s because of this that diamonds with inclusions are both more likely what you’ll end up buying and will be significantly cheaper as a result.

But don’t let the word inclusion put you off. Inclusions can be graded as VVS (very, very small) VS (very small) and then by SI1, SI2 and so on. However, they will only be visible through the use of a jeweller’s loop, a magnifying glass that magnifies an object at 10 times what the naked eye can see.

However, once again it’s not quite that simple. Gregory says that while a diamond may come with a certificate that says it is an SI2, that inclusion might be on the top and in the centre, where it’s visible or has a noticeable effect on the behaviour of the light. In this instance, Gregory will either grade it themselves or reject the diamond altogether.

Top-band SI1 diamonds should be ‘eye-clean’ while SI2 can be borderline, although, in the case of Gregory, all their diamonds will be selected from the highest possible band within the clarity grade. If you do need to think about cost, the company explains that a SI2 diamond with major inclusions face-up could be 25% cheaper than an SI2 diamond where the inclusions are not visible and not impacting the behaviour of the light too much.

The Gregory Standard ensures that Gregory diamonds are examined for their lustre and transparency, by carefully examining each diamond by eye, and not relying on a diamond’s certified characteristics alone. This natural characteristic is often overlooked, but can directly affect the brilliance, dispersion and scintillation of the diamond.

Engagement Ring Diamond Carat Weight

We’ve all heard of carats and understand that the higher the number, the more expensive and valuable. However, it’s important to know how that carat weight is formed. A single diamond that has a weight of 1 carat, will be more expensive and more valuable than to buy two diamonds that have a weight of 0.5 each. Every time you go over each bracket, the price of the diamond jumps significantly.

When you view the selection of diamonds and engagement rings on the Gregory Jewellers website, you will be able to select various carat weights for the same style stone, if applicable.

However, again, just because a diamond is 2-carat in weight, doesn’t necessarily mean it will be a ‘better’ diamond than a 1.5-carat stone, if it isn’t cut well. Sure, it will be bigger, and for some people, bigger will always mean better, but for value and desirability, you’ll want to go for the better cut 1.5-carat diamond.

Feel more knowledgeable? Perfect. With this newfound diamond knowledge under your belt, not only will you be able to kick it with the dealers in New York’s Diamond District, but you will now be able to start your journey of creating the perfect ring.

No matter what shape of diamond you’re after or what inclusions you’re prepared to part money for, Gregory Jewellers will be able to source you a diamond that matches your checklist.

Choosing An Engagement Ring Band

While we could easily spend even longer talking about the 4Cs, we have a word count to stick to. Ultimately, with this extra knowledge, you can go into a jeweller such as Gregory with a clearer idea of what sort of diamond you’re after. Once you have that nailed down, you can look into the actual ring upon which your diamond(s) will be featured.

While it’s likely the diamond will be subject to more consideration than the ring itself, it’s still not an area to be overlooked. Gregory Jewellers, as an example, can make all manner of ring styles to suit your, or rather, their, tastes and lifestyle. If your partner has a more hands-on job, for example, then you’re going to want the setting to be extra secure to prevent the diamond from falling out if it takes even the slightest of knocks.

Note: Don’t forget the ring size. You want to make sure you’ve got her ring size right before you jump in.

With regards to setting, there are seven options to choose from:

• Cluster
• Diamond Band
• Halo
• Sidestones
• Solitaire
• Trilogy

For the vast majority of rings, any setting can be paired with any band and any diamond, but this will usually only become an option if you choose to create a custom ring entirely from scratch.

If you design a custom ring with Gregory Jewellers, you’ll need to head into a store with your partner (unless you cut their hand or finger off) so that a scan can be taken. With a digital copy of your partner’s hand, Gregory can create rings using CAD software before printing them in 3D. This allows you and your partner to see how the dimensions appear on the hand before the actual ring is made.

Helen Gregory says around 50 per cent of Gregory ring sales are custom, but this doesn’t always have to mean starting from a blank canvas. You could alternatively select a ring from the window display and have specific elements changed to your liking.

And don’t fret if you feel you have to make the buying decision alone, as Gregory’s has seen more and more couples going into their stores to make the decision together. If, however, you do want to accept the challenge, you can buy just the diamond on its own and go back with your partner to pick out a ring.

Alternatively, Gregory staff have been in the business (and with the company) long enough to be able to help with the whole buying process simply by providing them with some information about your partner. Even explaining their personality traits can play a significant role in deciding which ring will be best for them.

Custom rings take around four weeks to produce (and an additional week to develop the design), so make sure you take this into account when deciding where and when you’re going to pop the question. Production Manager Simon Gregory adds, “With an engagement ring being for life, you don’t want to rush the process. It is the most significant gift you will ever present a partner, so be sure to take the time to consider all the elements that go into making one.”

You’ll also want to consider the wedding band when buying the engagement ring too, as eventually, the two will have to live together side by side in proverbial matrimony. Designing the engagement ring so it sits nicely with the wedding band will be a buying decision that will score you significant brownie points.

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With most of spending much more time at home now thanks to a global pandemic, if you’re an Aussie beer lover, now is the perfect time to start home brewing; making your own beer from scratch at home! And there are a surprising amount of quality starter beer making kits and recipe kits that include everything you need to homebrew.

What you’ll need to make beer at home

Most homebrew or beer making kits come with everything you need to make beer at home, but it’s important to know exactly what you need before you start brewing, so you don’t realise mid-brew that you’re missing something crucial and you’ve ruined your batch.

To make beer at home you need a fermenter, a hydrometer, an airlock, grain & hop socks/bags, sanitiser, bottles (if you plan on bottling your brew), a syphon, a funnel/filter, hops, grains, yeast, and malt. All of these things usually come with most beer making kits but it’s important to check before you start that the beer making kit you’ve ordered does have all of this included.

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Fancy restaurants have had a rough ride lately. First, we had the infamous Bondi Assbergs incident, then, just this week, upmarket Italian restaurants – from Venice to Sydney – came under fire for a sexist tradition.

Shooting on over to Dubai, however, Instagram community RKOI (aka, Rich Kids Of Internet), yesterday came out with a bit more of a positive endorsement for the luxury restaurant sector, sharing a video of “the most expensive restaurant in the world.”

The video shows off an incredible looking restaurant in Dubai, where the average cost of a meal is $2,000 per person.

The video shows meals hanging from glass balls, blow torches, and incredible projections across almost all surfaces in the restaurant. And where is this feat of feasts? It’s a place called Sublimotion – a restaurant in Ibiza, Spain, which has been named the most expensive restaurant in the world for years – and which has now opened in Dubai, too.

According to Lux Review, dining at Sublimotion is “a futuristic, innovative, immersive, and exclusive experience,” in which the ambience of the room change over the course of the night, “ensuring that the appropriate mood is set for each bite.”

“The restaurant also includes virtual reality technology, a number of spectacles, and the inventive creations of 2-star Michelin chef, Paco Roncero,” (Lux Review).

What justifies the wild price tag? Not only is the food supposed to be great, but Sublimotion puts a lot of effort into building an atmosphere.

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According to the restaurant’s website, Sublimotion is a place “where innovation, art and technology combine to create dramatic culinary delights in an original and compelling atmosphere.”

“It’s a spectacular hi-tech show around a fantastic epicurean encounter that quite literally turns the dining room into a stage, the staff into actors and the lucky diners into stars.”

The dress code is smart and elegant. Naturally, no thongs, sportswear, beachwear, torn jeans or flip flops are permitted.

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Founded in 1921, Gucci is one of the most iconic brands renowned worldwide for its contemporary approach to fashion. Gucci not only creates chic and sophisticated ready-to-wear clothing, bags, footwear, and accessories, Gucci also produces beauty and homeware products.

The Italian luxury fashion house is currently under the new vision of creative director Alessandro Michele, which has allowed Gucci to redefine luxury for the 21st century and has further reinforced its position as one of the world’s most desirable fashion houses.

Eclectic, contemporary, romantic – Gucci products pay tribute to the brand’s humble beginnings in Florence, Tuscany, and still represent the pinnacle of fine Italian craftsmanship. Unsurpassed for their quality and attention to detail, it’s no surprise if you want to add a little Gucci to your wardrobe…

So, here are the best places to shop for Gucci products in Australia, all of which have an abundance of Gucci products for both men and women. So, whether you’re after Gucci’s new menswear collection, Gucci’s chic women’s footwear, or you just want to get your hands on the iconic Gucci belt; these are the Australian retailers who have you covered.

Gucci

Of course, one of the best ways to shop for Gucci is on the brand’s own website. Stocking all of their latest clothing for men, women, and children, as well as bags, shoes, accessories, beauty, and home decor, this is the best place to get your Gucci fix.

• Shipping: free or AU$25 for same-day delivery.
• Delivery: delivery in Australia takes 1-5 days.

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Cettire

Cettire is an Australian online retailer that exclusively sells luxury fashion. With a huge range of products from over 500 designers, which include an extensive range of both womenswear and menswear from world-renowned brands such as Prada, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, and Valentino.

Cettire prides itself on providing outstanding customer service and a seamless user experience through every facet — cutting-edge technology, carefully selected products & brands, and a secure and easy-to-use payment system.

Cettire stocks a wide range of Gucci products for both men and women, and you’ll be able to get your hands on both new season and older season Gucci clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories.

• Shipping: shipping on orders over AU$300 is free.
• Delivery: delivery within Australia takes 3-7 business days.

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Farfetch

Farfetch, the leading global online platform for the luxury fashion industry, exists for the love of fashion and believes in empowering individuality. Its mission is to connect creators, curators, and consumers.

Launched in 2008 and based in London, England, today Farfetch connects customers in over 190 countries and territories, and stocks products from over 1,300 of the world’s best brands, boutiques, and department stores, delivering a truly unique shopping experience as well as access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a single platform.

Farfetch has an abundance of Gucci products for both men and women. With Gucci clothing, accessories, shoes, bags, watches, grooming, jewellery, underwear, socks, and homewares available, no matter how you want to get your Gucci fix, Farfetch will have the perfect item for you.

• Shipping: this varies depending on the size, weight, and destination of your chosen items, and the cost will appear at the checkout.
• Delivery: delivery within Australia takes 2-7 business days.

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SSENSE

SSENSE (pronounced es-uhns) is a Montreal-based fashion platform with global reach. Founded in 2003, SSENSE is pacing the vanguard of directional online retail with a mix of luxury, streetwear, and avant-garde labels.

Currently serving 150 countries, generating an average of 76 million monthly page views, and achieving high double-digit annual growth since inception, SSENSE is becoming a cultural protagonist in its own right.

SSENSE stocks Gucci clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories for both men and women, and regularly sells products from Gucci’s latest collections.

• Shipping: flat rate of AU$40.
• Delivery: delivery within Australia takes 3-5 business days.

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NET-A-PORTER

Since its launch in June 2000, NET-A-PORTER has delivered incredible fashion for incredible women (sorry fellas). With more than 800 of the world’s most coveted designer brands, 200 specialist beauty brands, and new arrivals on-site three times a week, NET-A-PORTER is the world’s premier luxury fashion online destination.

Based in the fashion capital of the world, Milan, Italy, NET-A-PORTER provides a seamless shopping experience and champions unparalleled customer service, with express worldwide shipping to more than 170 countries, signature luxurious packaging, and incredibly easy returns.

NET-A-PORTER sells Gucci accessories, bags, beauty, clothing, jewellery, watches, lingerie, and shoes for women wanting to add luxurious Gucci to their wardrobe.

• Shipping: flat rate of AU$10.
• Delivery: delivery within Australia takes 2-5 business days.

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MR PORTER

A brother to NET-A-PORTER, if you will, is MR PORTER selling the best menswear and luxury brands, including categories that range from luxury watches and lifestyle, through to MR PORTER’s own labels, Mr. P and Kingsman.

Launched in 2011, and with its headquarters in London, England, MR PORTER has established itself as the world’s leading, award-winning online destination for men’s style. Providing a seamless shopping experience, and offering express worldwide shipping to more than 180 countries, MR PORTER is the best place for men to buy luxury goods.

MR PORTER sells Gucci clothing, shoes, accessories, grooming, and lifestyle products for men. Their huge range is sure to satisfy any man’s Gucci needs.

• Shipping: flat rate of GB£15 (roughly AU$28).
• Delivery: delivery within Australia takes 3 working days.

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Mytheresa

Mytheresa is the finest edit in luxury fashion for women, men, and kids. They have over 200 of the best international designers, 600 new arrivals each week, fast and reliable delivery, excellent customer service, utmost security and data protection, and free returns and exchanges within 30 days.

Based in Munich, Germany, Mytheresa has tailored every part of their online shopping experience with luxury and convenience in mind. Open 24/7, Mytheresa’s customer service team is always available to answer any questions or queries, and the online retailer offers free 30-day returns.

Mytheresa is home to Gucci clothing, accessories, shoes, and bags for both men and women. Mytheresa also has a small range of Gucci products exclusive to them; meaning you won’t be able to get these special Gucci items from anywhere but Mytheresa.

• Shipping: flat rate of AU$20.
• Delivery: delivery within Australia takes 2-5 business days.

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Selfridges

Selfridges has been a leading London retail destination and a UK landmark for over a century, challenging the rules of retail from day one. Founded by American entrepreneur, Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1909, Selfridges is widely regarded as the first and best example of a modern department store.

Today, Selfridges offers online shopping alongside its physical stores in the UK, to allow those who can’t easily get to England a chance to experience Selfridge’s famous shopping experience that promises to surprise, amaze and amuse customers.

Selfridges offers Gucci clothing, shoes, beauty, bags, jewellery, watches, accessories, and even wedding products for both men and women. With a huge range of Gucci items on offer, Selfridges is one of the best places Australians can shop online for Gucci.

• Shipping: flat rate of GB£25 (roughly AU$47).
• Delivery: delivery within Australia takes up to 6 working days.

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LuisaViaRoma

LuisaViaRoma is a top online luxury fashion destination featuring the best selection of top established designers as well as young emerging talents.

The site offers a wide selection of clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, luxury home interiors, and beauty, with products available for men, women, and kids from the most prestigious designers, of course including Gucci.

LuisaViaRoma has Gucci clothing, bags, accessories, and shoes for both men and women, as well as Gucci lingerie for the ladies.

• Shipping: flat rate of AU$30.
• Delivery: delivery within Australia takes 4-7 business days for major cities and 6-9 business days for remote areas.

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Browns

Founded in the 1970s, Browns was originally a luxury fashion boutique in the heart of London’s Mayfair. After expanding to multiple stores in multiple locations, and with 30 years in the fashion spotlight, in 2007 Browns launched its e-commerce site, making the Browns experience accessible both online and in-store.

One of the world’s most iconic fashion retailers, famous for discovering designers from Alexander McQueen & John Galliano to Christopher Kane & Simone Rocha, Browns is committed to providing the best edit of luxury global design talent.

Browns has a huge range of Gucci products for both men and women. For the ladies, Browns has Gucci clothing, shoes, accessories, lingerie, activewear, and fine jewellery. As for the gentlemen, Brown has Gucci clothing, shoes, accessories, and jewellery.

• Shipping: flat rate of AU$25.
• Delivery: delivery within Australia takes 2-4 business days.

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MATCHESFASHION

MATCHESFASHION is the modern luxury shopping destination for the confident global fashion customer. Its mission is to offer the most personal luxury shopping experience in the world.

Founded over 30 years ago as a brick and mortar store in London, MATCHESFASHION transitioned online in 2012 and now provides 176 countries with luxury products from the best brands in the world.

MATCHESFASHION has an extensive range of Gucci clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, and homewares for both women and men wanting to inject opulent Gucci products into their lives.

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Harrods, founded in 1849, is one of the most famous department stores in the world, renowned for its quality and luxury goods. Harrods is committed to excellence and artistry, inspired to reinvent and surprise, ensuring their position as a leader in the department store category.

Located in London, England, the store is home to 330 departments that offer a wide range of opulent products and services including clothing for women, men, children, and infants, electronics, jewellery, sporting gear, bridalwear, pet accessories, toys, food and drink, health and beauty items, packaged gifts, stationery, housewares, home appliances, furniture, and much more.

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You know how the men’s hair game works. You drop by to see your stylist, picture in hand of the latest celebrity hairstyle you’ve seen lurking about. The talented Mr. Scissorhands asks what you’re after and you cordially flash them the picture without any further spiel.

Choosing the right hairstyle doesn’t need to be one-dimensional. Contrary to common belief amongst men, choosing the right hairstyle can be insightful, engaging and most importantly, simple.

We’re all for education here at D’Marge so we took it to one of the best in Sydney to run you guys through all the terminology that matters in men’s hair styling. Anthony Nader of RAW teaches you what to ask for and exactly what to expect for your next perfect cut.

Dust Off

This basically means the haircut you have when you’re not having a haircut. It involves ‘dusting’ the very edges off without anyone noticing you’ve been sitting in the hairdresser’s hot seat.

Texturising

This means releasing the weight by scissors or a razor where needed throughout the haircut to give it a variation of different hair lengths. Ultimately the result is to give an ‘airiness’ feel to the final cut.

Blunt Edges

Ask for this one when you want your ends to feel super clean and freshly snipped so there’s a perfect blunt edge.

Keeping The Sides Square

It’s exactly as the name suggests here guys. Think like a square shape with the added strength and weight on the sides above your ears. This will leave the sides heavier as opposed to having a rounded shape.

Rounding Off The Sides

This one’s perfect for the guys who find that their hair strands grow too thick and fast on the sides. Rounding off the sides will knock it back more so than staying square on the sides.

Quiff

You want rebellion? You got it. Add a dash of rebelliousness in the front with your fringe. Bear in mind you’ll need length so you can mess it up into an Elvis style scroll.

Dishevelled

Mess your hair with care is the easiest way to put it. This basically means a care-free, soft, uncontrived and lived-in look. Think anything but polished and restricted.

Point Cutting

This one’s a term used for cutting in triangles (so to speak) in the ends of the hair to give it different shorter and longer lengths. The final result you’ll see here is a style with more volume.

Fade Out

Fade is the classic barbering technique where the hair goes from tight/super short around the hairline to fading up the head getting gradually longer. Extremely popular amongst men today.

Soft Hairline

This one’s about keeping the hair around your hairline more natural and soft by working with the natural hairline. This technique avoids the malpractice of cutting in a bold blunt outline which can look artificial.

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The DMARGE men’s hairstyle pages are overflowing with inspiration and the latest on-trend haircuts for men, giving you the guides you need when it comes to deciding upon a fresh new haircut. One men’s haircut that unifies the vast majority of them, however, is the low fade. The low fade – and its assortment of low fade haircut subcategories – is a hairstyle option that is paired with an array of other classic haircuts, resulting in a hairstyle that is undoubtedly modern and supremely stylish.

To this, we mean you wouldn’t just ask your barber for a low fade haircut, but rather, a low fade on the sides, combined with a style of your choice for the hair on top of the head. Fortunately, the world is pretty much your oyster, as we can’t think of many haircuts that don’t pair well with low fade haircuts.

How To Ask Your Barber For A Low Fade Haircut

Any barber should understand what you mean by a low fade haircut, but it’s always good to be as specific as possible with them when you sit down in the chair. By definition, a low fade concerns just the small section of hair over your ears, moving down to the neckline. Once cut short, this low fade portion will be blended with the mid-section of the head.

However, the length you have your low fade is entirely up to you, although it must be said, for the greatest effect, you’ll want to go pretty short: a number 1 or a number 2 on the clippers, for example. You could also opt to introduce a skin fade here, but that is technically a completely different style of fade haircut.

With the low fade taken care of, you’ll also need to let your barber know how you want the rest of your hair to be styled, and this is where this guide will come to your aid. Read on below for the best low fade haircuts to rock in 2022.

How To Style A Low Fade Haircut

This is a tricky one to provide a finite answer to, since the overall hairstyle you choose will differ from person to person. However, for the most part, a foolproof styling method for virtually any haircut is to apply some product to towel-dried hair, work it into the shape you want, and finish with a light spray of hairspray.

Remember, that whatever hairstyle you do choose for the top of your head, it will be slightly accentuated with the introduction of a low fade haircut. This is because the low fade serves to remove some hair and weight from the side of your head, which naturally draws the audience’s attention upwards.

For some styles, such as pompadours and quiffs, you’ll want to enlist the help of a hairdryer to give you the extra volume from the outset, before applying your styling product and hairspray.

Best Low Fade Haircuts

So, now you know how to ask for a low fade haircut and how to style it (sort of) read on for the most on-trend haircuts to pair with your low fade.

Low Fade with Crew Cut

Starting with an absolute classic, the crew cut. The crew cut haircut is a timeless hairstyle for men to rock, is one of the easiest to achieve and suits virtually all face shapes and hair types, since its proportions can be adapted easily. A crew cut is defined as being a simple scissor haircut, with the hair on top being kept marginally longer than the hair on the back and sides.

RELATED: Best Short Back And Side Haircuts For Men

This makes is a prime contender for the low fade, since the hair on the sides of the head is already going to be relatively short. Having it fade out over the ears will only serve to increase its stylistic credentials, and give you a much cleaner, more sophisticated look in the process.

Low Fade with Quiff

Similar to the crew cut, the quiff haircut is another that pairs perfectly with a low fade. The hair on top of the head is longer still than that seen on the crew, as it’s needed to style upwards – in the front section at least – and incorporating a low fade will help to accentuate that volume, which is what you want, after all.

Incorporating a low fade over the tops of the ears helps to slim down the style just a small amount, making it a foolproof option for pretty much everyone. Guys with slightly longer face shapes will benefit the most here, too. As previously mentioned, the quiff is a hairstyle that benefits from the use of a hairdryer to help provide the extra volume required and finished with a styling product of your choice.

Low Fade with Faux Hawk

The faux hawk hairstyle is an incredibly popular option as it allows guys to get playful with the styling, which sees the hair styled forward, with a spiky strip down the middle. It’s not quite as drastic as its mohawk cousin, however, as it retains the hair on the rest of the head. It’s because of this that a low fade is a perfect partner since removing the hair over the ears helps to draw attention towards that spiky styled section.

Low Fade with Buzz Cut

Ok, so the buzz cut is already an incredibly short haircut, as its military origins saw men having their hair cut incredibly short so as to prevent enemy soldiers from grabbing hold of it and slicing their throats. A lovely image, we agree. Usually anything from a number 1 to a number 3 all over, the buzz cut is a great option for guys with rounder faces, guys with big foreheads, or men who are losing their hair – hey, you may as well get rid of all it and save yourself some pride.

But because it doesn’t take the hair down to skin level, it means there is still a little bit of length to play with, and this means a low fade can be introduced, and boy should it be. Something as simple as tapering the hair low over your ears can help to introduce some contrast can do wonder for this hairstyle, giving it a far more contemporary appearance.

Low Fade with Pompadour

One of the most head-turning hairstyles available to men today is the pompadour. It may have started life as a women’s hairstyle in 18th century France, but it’s slowly but surely changed ownership and is now a mainstay as a haircut for men. Big and voluminous – if you rock the classic pomp, anyway – the pompadour is a haircut that does require some maintenance and a bit of time in front of the mirror in the morning, but the results are more than worth it.

You’ll definitely want to consider pairing a low fade with your pomp, as, like with the quiff and faux hawk haircuts, introducing a low fade helps to accentuate the large and in charge style on top. As for the length of your pompadour, well that’s entirely down to you. Ultimately, the longer the better, but if you don’t feel as up to the daring challenge, a short pompadour can still suffice and will still look great paired with a low fade.

You don’t even need to have it as structured if you don’t want to, as a messy pompadour is most definitely a thing. Experiment with various looks until you settle on something that works best for you.

Low Fade with French Crop

Like the crew cut, the French crop is a men’s hairstyle staple, and you’ve probably rocked one before without even knowing it. Defined as a haircut that sees the hair kept slightly longer on top compared to the back and sides, and finished with a blunt cut or point cut fringe, the French crop is one you need to try if you haven’t already.

It can look the absolute business when paired with a low fade too, as the tapered section creates an even more contemporary look, and the minimal amount of hair removal low over your ears will help to draw attention towards the fringe section, which is what the French crop is all about. The French crop can look great with any style of fade haircut, but for first-timers, a low fade is the best option to go with.

Low Fade with Slicked Back

A favourite of corporate big-wigs and certified ‘lads’, the slicked back hairstyle is one of sophistication, with a small dose of casual charm. You will need some good hair length on top of your head before you attempt a slicked-back style, of course, so if you don’t already possess some slightly long locks, be prepared to be patient.

Adding in a low fade over the ears will help add to its sleek nature, and, since the slicked back hairstyle only concerns the hair on top of the head, you may as well get rid of the superfluous hair on the sides anyway. If you have long hair that you like to slick back, however, a low fade probably isn’t the best course of action.

Low Fade with Comb Over

The comb over hairstyle may get a bad rep, as it can often be associated with something you’d seen on your grandpa as opposed to someone more youthful. That shouldn’t be the case, as it can be an incredibly effective hairstyle for men to rock. It’s also one of the few men’s haircuts that can look great with both shiny and matte-effect styling products applied to it, with each likely being used for different situations.

Adding a low fade into the mix is a great option in our opinion, as, like with other hairstyles on this list, a low fade helps to give a comb over a far more contemporary and on-trend look, and shows you take your styling seriously. A low fade also provides just the right amount of balance between office-appropriate and off-duty weekend casual cool.

Low Fade with Short Messy Hair

Short messy hair isn’t something you’d necessarily ask your barber for, but is rather how you style your hair after it’s been cut. The key to achieving effective short messy hair is to have plenty of texture cut into it, so be sure to mention this key piece of information to your barber when you take a seat.

A short and messy haircut also lends itself perfectly to having a low fade incorporated, making a contemporary men’s hairstyle even more modern. And, as with other hairstyles on this list, incorporating a low fade just over the ears helps to draw the eyes upwards to the messy section on top. Styling is pretty simple, as there is no ‘right or wrong’ answer in effect. Simply grab some product, work it through and leave. Job done.

Low Fade with Side Part

As with any other men’s haircut on this list, the side part is another perfect contender to be given the low fade treatment. Already a sleek and sophisticated hairstyle, the side part can have its ante upped with the introduction of a low fade, as it gives it a far more modern appearance, as well as making it even sleeker.

Again, introducing a low fade will help to draw more attention to the side part on top, which can be cut to any length you wish. We’d say a slightly shorter side part is the best partner for a low fade, but if you like your hair on top to be long, then you’ll still look the business with a low fade on the sides.

Low Skin Fade

Ok, so we know we said earlier that a skin fade and a low fade are two entirely different haircuts for men, but it is possible to combine the two. A skin fade could, technically, see the entire section of hair on the side of your head be removed, making it a high skin fade. With this logic, a low skin fade completely removes the section of hair that just concerns a low fade.

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Yesterday I received a very bad haircut. It was 30 minutes and thousands of follicles I’ll never get back. What makes matters worse is that it could have been avoided had I spoken up. For the record, I went back to have it fixed. That made it worse…

A good haircut, on the other hand, is an enlightening experience. Life-changing, even. The kind of life-changing that makes you want to go on Oprah and jump on a couch while talking about it.

The secrets to getting a couch-jump-worthy cut are preparation and communication. First, know what you’re looking for. A great haircut will:

• Draw the focus away from less desirable facial features and enhance your best features
• Have no lines, dark spots, or other visible points of demarcation
• Follow your natural hairline as much as possible
• Look good with or without product, although it may still look its best with a little help

I’m in the middle of getting a bad haircut pic.twitter.com/MKOoIDl26K

— Evil Halle Berry (@Sushiemonster) March 27, 2018

So here’s how to avoid a bad haircut.

Know What Suits Your Face (Before You Go In)

This is one of those rare occasions when staring at yourself in the mirror serves a purpose other than nursing your vanity. Get to know your face geometry before choosing a haircut.

Different facial structures are suited to different hairstyles, so take a mental note of the shape and size of your face, head, hairline, and the back of your hair. Knowing how your hair grows and sits on your head will make it much easier to take the plunge and try something new. Feel free to take a few selfies, if it helps. We won’t tell.

Pro Tip: A good stylist will be able to help with this. A hairdresser who knows his stuff can recommend the right cut for your head shape and hair type. When you find someone you can trust, hold on for dear life – you’ve hit one of the jackpots of men’s grooming.

Get Inspired (Before You Go In)

Although everything above does matter, it’s also helpful to come to the table (actually, make that “chair”) with something specific in mind. Ever seen a bloke whose hair is so good, you’ve seriously considered scalping them and surgically attaching their hair to your head? Bring a picture for your stylist (leave the scalpel at home). Having a clear idea of what you want to achieve makes it easier for both of you.

Pro Tip: Keep it close to home. If you have thick, curly hair, don’t bring in a picture of something fine and straight. Work with your natural hair, not against it. You’ll save yourself a lot of grief if you look for hairspiration from gentlemen with similar hair types, hairlines and face shapes.

For Goodness’ Sake, Speak Up

Your girlfriend means well when she tries to give you style advice, but politely decline her input (and if all else fails, remind her of the hissy fit she’d throw if you tried to decide which shoes and bag go with the dress she’s wearing).

She might mean well but she also might be trying to turn you into an idealised image in her head that isn’t at all practical or flattering for you in reality.

Likewise, don’t be afraid to speak up with your cutter. If the cut you’re getting doesn’t appear to be what you agreed on, say something. The sooner you let a stylist know things are getting off track, the more easily they can get back on the right one. One wrong snip is salvageable.

All the wrong snips spell certain follicular doom and possibly having to go back again.

Have A Well-Stocked Arsenal Of Product

Getting a good cut is only part of the process. You’ll walk out of the salon like you’re strolling down the red carpet, cut and styled to perfection, but your hairdresser’s hard work will be erased as soon as you hop in the shower, hit the gym or encounter a particularly strong gust of wind. Stock up on all the basic hair styling products you’ll need to keep your new look intact.

Pro Tip: Get the low-down from your stylist before you leave. He can tell you exactly what you’ll need to replicate the salon-fresh look and make sure you go home with products that compliment your hair type.

RELATED: The Are The Best Men’s Hair Products On The Market Today

Schedule Regular Tune-Ups

Timeliness is next to godliness. What separates a professional athlete from a weekend hobbyist is practice and dedication; what separates a well-groomed man from a rookie is maintenance. You don’t reach the upper echelons without putting in the work.

Worst Case Scenario

So you got a bad haircut? The good news is, it’ll grow back. The other good news is that you can fix it. The bad news is repairing a botched cut requires serious skill – in other words, get it fixed by the guy you should have gone to in the first place, and don’t try it yourself unless you’re planning to go full Brad Pitt in Fight Club.

Men’s Haircut FAQ

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