Seth Rogen: actor, comedian, filmmaker, real-life Benjamin Button?The 39-year-old Canadian, known for writing and starring in comedies like Pineapple Express and Sausage Party, has always been known for a particular brand of slovenly charm. That said, in recent years, he’s really cleaned up his act, and has become a bit of a style icon.During COVID, he’s also become a committed pottery maker, having discovered a real knack for the craft and regularly sharing his ceramic creations on social media. Seems he’s also discovered the secret to eternal youth, as his most recent Instagram post seems to reveal.Just over an hour ago, Rogen shared a photo of his new haircut, a crisp short back and sides and more closely trimmed stubble that despite revealing how grey his hair has gone, paradoxically makes him look years younger. It’s a radical change that’s instantly generated buzz online.

“This is exactly what Paul Bettany wishes he looked like. You are Benjamin Button. At 39, you look 63. And at 63, you will be but a small chubby toddler. I look forward to baby ol’ Seth.”

RELATED: Marvel Heartthrob Paul Bettany Has Uncovered The Secret To Ageing GracefullyRogen’s not the only male celebrity who knows that a haircut can take years off. Football legend David Beckham’s follicular follies, or Formula One champ Lewis Hamilton’s truly miraculous hair transplant success.Alternatively, a bad haircut can age you beyond your years. Whilst we’re still in the F1 paddock, check out the rather concerning cut Sebastian Vettel was spotted shamefully rocking earlier this year.

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Australia is still seeing growing COVID case numbers. Our vaccination rates are rapidly increasing too, however, meaning that we will – once we hit key milestones – start seeing some domestic restrictions reduced.

In a press conference on Monday, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian suggested home visits could be off the cards for some time (even after the state’s vaccination target is met).

Other freedoms are set to come back though, once we hit 70% fully vaccinated, and 80% fully vaccinated.

The Premier said people could expect to dine out, go to the pub and attend public events once the state reaches 70 per cent double doses. This is anticipated to happen around mid-October.

“I want to remind everybody that September is the month when we’re asking everybody to get ready,” the Premier said.

“Make sure you (you) are vaccinated so we can get back to life at 70% double-dose vaccination which we anticipate will happen somewhere around the middle of October.”

“That’s the date we’re working towards.”

After that she dropped a tasty hint, saying that international travel could return by November. This was a nice surprise, with Qantas last week having said international flights to the US and UK could return by December.

“When we hit the 80% double-dose number, which we anticipate will be in November, New South Wales look forward to having our citizens enjoy international travel and New South Wales looks forward to stepping up and welcoming thousands of Australians home who have been waiting to come home for a long time,” Berejiklian said.

“Once you hit 70% double dose numbers, hotel quarantine looks different. The way we manage the disease is different.”

“Tracking and tracing is different and I’m having these conversations now with everybody so we can get used to what life is like living with Covid. Our position is the one we stated from the outset. It’s impossible to eliminate the Delta strain.”

A reporter recently asked Victorian Premier Dan Andrews what he thought about Berejiklian saying “sooner or later every state in Australia will have to learn to live with the Delta strain.”

He said, “With the greatest respect to the NSW Premier I’ll let her look after her cases and I’ll look after mine here. I don’t know what that statement means. We’ve got a national plan. Let’s all stick to the national plan. There’s a time to live with this – yep at 80%. Pretending to anybody that you can live with it now, opened up with 35% vaccinated doesn’t make any sense.”

“I’ll focus what I’m focussed on which is keeping these numbers down as low as possible and keeping people out of hospital. That’s what I’m focussed on.”

Speaking of the 80% goal, Berejiklian said: “When we hit the 80% double-dose number, which we anticipate will be in November, NSW looks forward to having our citizens enjoy international travel and NSW looks forward to stepping up and welcoming thousands of Australians home who have been waiting to come home for a long time.”

Berejiklian spoke about this further on Sunrise, where she was asked about whether NSW would have to go it alone in opening up borders.

She said the decision rests with the Prime Minister, but that she would press him to make a call.

“I don’t want 8 million people in NSW to suffer because some people don’t go forward with what they signed up to,” she said on Sunrise, news.com.au reported yesterday in its round up.

“I still live in hope that everyone will commit to what we signed up to. It’s confronting but every state will have to learn to live with Covid. If not at 80% double dose, then when?”

“I will strongly advocate to the Prime Minister, who has responsibility for international borders, that I would be prepared on behalf of the NSW people to allow our citizens to travel but also to welcome Australians that want to come back home,” she said. “That is something I feel strongly about.”

“I hope everyone sticks to the plan. I hope everyone does what they signed up for.”

As of Friday the 27th of August, according to Covidlive.com.au, NSW should hit 80% fully vaccinated on November the 4th.

Covidlive.com.au stats show ACT is set to get there first though, with the ACT predicted to hit 80% on October the 14th. Tasmania is on track to get to 80% before NSW too, on October the 28th.

Victoria is set to be 80% fully vaccinated on November the 17th, South Australia by November the 19th, Western Australia by November the 22nd, Northern Territory by November the 25th, and Queensland by December the 10th.

Australia as a whole is due to hit 80% fully vaccinated on November the 16th.

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Looking for a watch repair shop or service centre in Sydney? Then you’ve come to the right place.

If you’re the owner of a luxury timepiece, you’ll soon no doubt be aware that it will need routine maintenance and servicing to keep it ticking along smoothly. This is where a repair shop comes in. Not only does a repair shop repair broken watches, but they can service it as well.

Fortunately, the glorious city of Sydney is aware of this and as a result, is home to a large number of watch repair shops that carry out routine services too, all dedicated to keeping your time-teller alive and in tip-top condition. But of course, you only want the best to take care of your prized possession, so these are the watch repair shops in Sydney you need to be taking yours to.

Expert Watch Repair

Suite 306 – Third Floor, 250 Pitt Street, Sydney, 2000

Sydney’s Expert Watch Repair is run by Thomas Czibula, a Certified Master Watchmaker and Horologist who has trained with the very best in Europe and has over 45 years of experience repairing some of the finest models around. That means no job is too big or too small, so no matter the issue, Thomas will be able to fix it.

Whether it’s a complete overhaul or routine service, checking the water-resistance or replacing the glass, your luxury baby will be well looked after. Thomas works with an extensive list of brands too, so no matter which one you’ve invested in, he will know how to repair it.

Max Schweizer Swiss Watch Service

Suite 313 – Level 3, 375 George Street, Sydney, 2000

Max Schweizer runs this family-operated watch repair centre in Sydney that specialises in Swiss models. He himself has over 55 years of experience in the luxury watch industry, having been trained in Singapore, Hong Kong and Switzerland, where he has worked with brands including Patek Philippe, Rolex and Piaget.

He has a team working alongside him at his repair shop, who have also been internationally trained. Max Schweizer is an authorised service centre for brands including Omega, Bulgari, IWC and Baume & Mercier, but can easily service others such as TAG Heuer, Tissot, Patek Phillipe and Rolex.

Complete overhaul services are backed by a two-year warranty and only genuine parts are used. Max also has a range of second-hand watches for sale, should you be tempted when you drop yours in.

Master Watchmaking

Suite 1004 – Level 10, 265 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, 2000

Master Watchmaking is a luxury watch service and repair centre in Sydney run by Karl Braunsteiner, a Certified Master Watchmaker from Australia. Having been found in 1983, this shop is the go-to place for any repairs you might need for vintage or pocket watches.

Of course, should you have any other luxury watch that needs looking at, the team is happy to oblige, and is the official authorised service centre for Australia for brands including Audemars Piguet, Chopard, Maurice Lacroix and Giard-Perregaux.

Horologist

Suite 8 – Level 1, The Dymocks Building, 428 George Street, Sydney, 2000

Horologist Michael Arraiza has been working with luxury timepieces in Sydney for over 15 years and is described as having the “hands of a heart surgeon and the patience of a bomb technician.” He might not have the years on some of the other service centres on this list, but his self-confessed passion for complex mechanical engineering should be all the assurance you need to leave your baby in his capable hands.

He’s been watchmaker certified by the likes of Omega, Panerai, Breitling, IWC and Breguet, but he’s able to repair any Swiss brand you may own. Both complete services and maintenance services can be carried out with Horologist, and he provides a break down of what each one covers on his website.

Watches of Switzerland

199 George Street, Sydney, 2000

Watches of Switzerland is an expert when it comes to all things Swiss, luxury and timepiece. Not only is the Sydney boutique home to pretty much every Swiss watch brand you can think of – and is the exclusive stockist of Piaget – but it also has an onsite watchmaker with over 30 years experience in repairing and restoring Swiss timepieces.

If the watch you need repairing is still under manufacturer warranty then Watches of Switzerland will send it on to the respective brand’s official service centre, otherwise, the company is more than happy to handle whatever request you have.

Luxury Watchmaker Australia

PO Box 382, Sutherland, Sydney, 1499

Filipe Barros, the owner of this shop, has currently changed its address due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so rather than visit him at his usual studio in Sydney, he is currently accepting repairs and services by way of a PO Box address located in Sutherland.

Filipe has over 18 years experience in the industry and has trained and received in certification in Switzerland and Australia and has previously worked with Audemars Piguet at the factory in Switzerland. All his repairs and services are backed by a two-year warranty and original parts are used throughout. He says that if he can’t source parts, which is usually the case with vintage models, he’s able to make his own.

Luxury brands looked after include Rolex, Breitling, Cartier, TAG Heuer, Omega and Seiko and a quick look at some reviews online don’t just say he’s a whizz at what he does, but he’s a genuinely decent bloke too.

Watch Tech

Level 2, Shop 28, The Strand Arcade, 412-414 George Street, Sydney, 2000

Watch Tech opened its door to luxury watch owners in Sydney in 2016 as a go-to place for all servicing and repair needs for Swiss brands. Both modern and vintage models can be looked after from brands such as Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe.

The company’s repair team are all Swiss-trained and all complete overhaul services use genuine parts and are kept for up to five further days to ensure they keep time accurately. All work is backed by a 12-month guarantee.

Watch Dial Restoration

Suite 507 – Level 5, 250 Pitt Street, Sydney, 2000

If your repair needs are a little more specific, such as needing the dial restored, then what better place to take it than Watch Dial Restoration? The company specialises in bringing fading or damaged dials back to life no matter the brand.

Every single dial brought into the Sydney repair shop for restoration receives a full clean and preparation before undergoing repair, with each taking just a few weeks to be completed. The company’s website has a gallery showing just how good its work is and what you can expect when you take yours in.

A sister company, The Creative Watchmaker, situated in Suite 1011 – Level 10 of the same building, is able to repair and restore modern and vintage models, along with all types of clocks too.

Artisan Swiss Watch Service

Suite 109 – Level 1, 222 Pitt Street, Sydney, 200

Artisan Swiss Watch Service is relatively new onto the repair scene in Sydney, but that doesn’t mean the company has no idea what it’s doing when it comes to looking after your treasured timekeeper. In fact, it’s run by John Zhang, who has considerable experience in the field and has already been working in Sydney for some 13 years.

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There’s a time-old saying: ‘beauty is in the eye of the beer holder’.The idea? As a night out goes on, someone you may have initially passed off as not being attractive at 7pm becomes someone at whose feet you fling yourself at come 3am.There is a psychological term to describe this: the ‘Closing Time Effect’.The term was conceived by American country music singer Mickey Gilley, with his 1975 song “Don’t All The Girls Get Prettier at Closing Time.’ Some social psychologists pondered over the thought, and set about researching to see if there was indeed some validity to Mickey’s claims.The first experiment looking into closing time effect was conducted by James W. Pennebaker in 1979, who formed a participant group of 52 males and 51 females and spread them out across three college campus bars. Participants were asked to rate the attractiveness of opposite-sex individuals as three different times during the night: 9.30 p.m.; 10.30 p.m.; midnight.The results showed that perception of attractiveness did indeed increase as the night went out.From this, psychologists formed the opinion that our perception of someone else’s attractiveness can be influenced around the idea that we don’t want to go home alone.But that’s old news. What’s new is that ‘the closing time effect’ is still impacting how we date in Australia today, in this locked-down world, perhaps more than ever.How? We got in touch with dating coach and founder of Manic Workshops Chis Manack to find out.“I spent over a decade out in bars coaching men to be more social,” Chris told DMARGE. “Weekend after weekend, I saw the ‘closing time effect’ in action.”

“The ‘closing time effect’ isn’t just lust in action, it’s not that simple. It’s much more. It’s people outrunning the demons that are awaiting them at home.”

Chris also told DMARGE he is seeing a modern equivalent of the closing time effect in 2021. Particularly given the events of the past 18 months, which has put a stop on going out to bars to meet people.We’re now, more than ever, taking to social media platforms to outrun our demons.RELATED: ‘Inner Circling’: The Sneaky New Dating Trend You Need To Watch Out ForFrom late-night, “U up?” texts to hopping onto Tinder for one last attempt to find a match in your area, to thirst traps and Instagram stories designed to be seen by one specific person (see: Gatsbying).All this even in the knowledge you probably won’t end up meeting up anyway (as we’ve discussed previously, inviting someone into your single bubble is quite the ~thing~).Chris told DMARGE: “The same desperation that creeps in as a bar is closing, is engulfing us all as dating and life as we know, also seem to be coming to an end.”

“The same anxiety that drives us in the last hour of the night, is now being channelled like a river, going the only way it can – online.”

“The clumsy pickup line that we [would have] blurted out at 4.45 a.m., is now the Instagram story that you post, hoping to get a reaction from the one person that we know watches our stuff.”

“The ‘online closing time effect’, has everyone grasping for attention, connection, and a momentary break from those inner demons.”

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Meghan Vaughan, a 28-year-old woman finding herself still enduring the Melbourne lockdowns tells DMARGE, “Yes, I have been more active on dating apps and social media during lockdown and yes I’ve found myself sending messages late at night, not necessarily looking for a hook-up, but messages I wouldn’t send out at say 2pm during the day.”Alex Nicholas, a 29-year-old man currently living in Newtown, Sydney, told DMARGE that while he personally isn’t really ‘dating’ at the moment (“because we’re so far into lockdown now, I actually find it harder to meet anyone, because there isn’t a possibility of meeting up in person and it becomes harder to sustain any meaningful connection online”) he has seen friends and acquaintances using social media platforms to seek a rush of dopamine.

“Through dating apps, we tend to crave attention more, and the ongoing use of apps increases that craving the more we use them.”

“If we’re not getting responses through the apps, our taste for attention becomes more volatile, so we’re more likely to engage in conversation that we wouldn’t do so normally, in order to gain the attention we crave.”Chris spoke to DMARGE about this too, saying: “Both men and women will sit refreshing their Instagram story, checking to see if their crush has watched it, if their ex has watched it, if [haters] from high school have now seen how ‘happy’ we are.”

“We are now playing the same games, that we once played in bars, online.”

Speaking of neuroticism… another 27-year-old Sydney man, who preferred to remain anonymous, told DMARGE this year’s “impending sense of doom” has “probably affected my online activity.”

“Lockdowns have given us all more time to be left alone with our thoughts, and to seek validation.”

He also said that, though he doesn’t actually use Instagram’s Story feature that much himself, he has “potentially noticed” some of the “closing time” behaviour described by Chris above in other people he follows.Another Sydney resident – a woman in her 20s – told DMARGE that rather than use the ‘close friends’ feature to send out ‘compliment fishing’ or ‘conversation starting’ Instagram stories in the hope of attracting the DM slide of a potential suitor, (which she says is “too obvious”) she will post a public story, but go through and remove anyone she doesn’t want to see it.Observer reported in 2015, “data shows that, during the wee hours of the night, the rate at which users sext and ‘like’ each other skyrockets.”“There’s something about these wee hours of the night. They bring out the desire for another person, the gruelling reminder that there’s no one by your side and a casual sense of desperation that has you putting yourself out there a little more. Because why not?”Cliff Lerner, CEO and founder of The Grade dating app, said to Observer, “My guess is that people who are logging on late at night either struck out ar bars or are lowering their standards.”“It’s because we show you people who are nearby and have logged in recently”, he continued.

“It’s almost the online equivalent of last call at a bar.”

Data reported by Observer, found “the rate of sending sexual messages increases by 50 percent for men and 48 percent for women late at night, between the hours of midnight and 4 a.m.”It should also be said to a great degree this is absolutely natural – there’s nothing long with you seeking a little validation and reaching out to your online connections if that floats you (and their) boat, in a respectful way.RELATED: American Instagram Model On A Mission To ‘Rehabilitate’ Men’s DM Sliding Game But it’s interesting to see how age-old social phenomenons are sticking with us and evolving, despite technology changing many things about dating. It’s also a good warning – something to look out for, perhaps, before you read too much into a message from someone you might receive late at night. Who knows: maybe they are actually negotiating their inner demons by messaging you? There’s nothing (necessarily) wrong with this either, but it could help you go into things with your eyes more open.A brave new world indeed. Lucky you have the DMARGE relationships vertical to help you navigate it…

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2021 has been tough.No international travel, lockdowns killing businesses, Delta killing people. It’s not been easy.But there have been a couple of (minor) silver linings. For one thing, Australians now have more high-quality coffee accessible to them than ever before.Another positive is people are investing more in their health. And not just financially (although many have been learning to invest in the stock market too). That’s right: thanks to the series of lockdowns we’ve endured, many people have switched from spending money on taxis and vodka sodas to spending money on personal training.John Field, owner and head coach of Bondi gym, Agoga, tells DMARGE, “The thing that worked in a lot of trainers’ favours is that people who might not necessarily be affected financially [by COVID-19] weren’t now spending money on taxis or movies or dinner, so they now had potentially a surplus income, which they could put back into themselves.”

“One on one training actually increased because it was the one thing they then could do.”

“If you look at our timetable now, it’s almost 50-50 but a bit more in favour of PT. If you look at our schedule there are 27 sessions live… probably across the board 30 sessions collectively of PT 1 on 1.”

“This has really helped us and saved us to an extent.”

People are also investing more in their fitness at the moment, John reckons, “because it’s one of the four or five essential reasons you can leave the house.”

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It’s not necessarily just for the physical component either. John tells DMARGE: “Although that’s what they’re seeing a trainer for, it’s for that mental engament too. You’ve got somewhere to go that’s not your backyard or balcony or loungeroom.”“You actually get the opportunity to walk to a destination to speak to someone else. So it’s as important for their mental resilience as it is their physical outcome and I really feel like that’s become a main part to this.”

“It’s a chance to talk, chat about how they are feeling, mental space, that sort of stuff in a way that I don’t necessarily get to do maybe otherwise.”

This comes after, during the period in between lockdowns, gyms in Australia became “the new nightclubs” of Australia.Here’s hoping that lifestyle (and further down the track, the ability to visit actual nightclubs again) comes back as soon as safely possible.Short of home workout inspiration? Here are three simple exercises to kick you off, courtesy of Agoga.

3 Simple Steps To Get You Working Out At Home

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Breitling might be best known for its connection to aviation, but really the brand is one that appeals to gearheads of all stripes.Of course, earlier this year, the 137-year-old brand penned a collaboration with Australia’s very own Deus, perhaps the world’s most famous motorcycle custom shop. Breitling has also enjoyed a long association with Britain’s pre-eminent luxury performance car marque, Bentley.Their latest collaboration? Try teaming up with not one but three of America’s most influential car makers to produce a unique collection of watches that celebrate three of the most iconic muscle cars of all time. Meet Breitling’s Top Time Classic Cars Capsule Collection.

Check out the collection below

The 42 mm stainless steel cases of the Top Time Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Mustang house the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 25, a self-winding 1/8th of a second chronograph movement with a power reserve of about 42 hours. Both watches feature a tachymeter scale and three black contrasting subdials, with the Corvette and Mustang badges taking pride of place at 12 o’clock (and also feature on the watches’ casebacks.)Appropriately, considering the Shelby Cobra is a smaller, different sort of car compared to the C2 and Mustang, the Top Time Shelby Cobra features a slightly smaller 40mm case size and different movement: the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 41, a self-winding 1/4th of a second chronograph movement with a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. It has a white tachymeter scale and only two white contrasting subdials, with the Cobra logo enjoying a prominent position at 6 o’clock.RELATED: The ‘Gelato’ Colour Trend Taking The Watch Industry By StormAll three watches feature an impressive water resistance rating of up to 100m, generous dashings of Super-LumiNova to aid legibility, and comfy rally-style leather straps with a pop of colour – Breitling’s signature racing yellow – lined against the wrist.

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Buying a pair of luxury dress shoes or boots is an investment you’ll want to see blossom for several years (of course, the same can be said of their slightly less luxurious counterpart) but with daily usages comes the inevitable wear and tear. Rather than throw your tired pair out and replace them with something brand new (only for the cycle to continue) you should consider taking them to a shoe repair shop or cobbler to breathe some new life into them.

Heading to a cobbler is the most logical idea especially if your shoes hold sentimental value. Ok, so replacing the sole will technically mean they’ll be rocking ‘new parts’, but deep down they’ll still be your lucky pair of Oxfords or a pair of Chelsea boots handed down to you.

Melburnians may be all too familiar with the breaking down of shoes, with the bustling metropolis being compact enough to walk to most destinations, meaning businessmen, hipsters and everyone in between subject their shoes to thousands of steps each day. Fortunately, there are a number of cobblers and shoe repair stores that are all too happy to take in your kicks and give them a new lease of life.

The same can be said of sneakers as well. While it’s commonplace for leather and suede shoes and boots to be put under the cobbler’s knife, your sneakers too can be repaired, sparing you the expense of heading to one of Melbourne’s sneaker stores and substituting them for something fresh.

So, for all your shoe repair needs, here are the best shoe repair cobblers in Melbourne.

The Cobblers Last

The Cobblers Last is committed to offering the absolute best shoe repairs in Melbourne. With owner John Coburn boasting well over 30 years experience of repairing leather shoes and bags, there’s practically no problem he can’t fix. You’ll also be pleased to know that whatever footwear problem you do need repairing, The Cobblers Last will be sure to get your shoes back to you as quick as is humanly possible. Whether it be a polish, complete sole replacement or even simply a new pair of laces, this Melbourne institution is one you can trust.

Address: 13A/50 Lonsdale Street, Madame Brussels Lane, Melbourne, 3000

Phone: 0429 351 697

Manfred’s Shoe Lounge

Owned and run by Austrian native Manfred, this Melbourne-based shoe repairer has extensive knowledge of the industry, which, coupled with the latest German manufactured machinery enables him to carry out even the most difficult of repairs. Manfred’s Shoe Lounge is a shop too, selling some of the most prestigious brands in men’s footwear, including Loake and Jerffery West. Whatever you see in the store can be repaired by Manfred and his team, so we encourage you to build up a rapport and never step foot in another shoe shop again.

Address: 62 Errol Street, North Melbourne, 3051

Phone: 03 9329 0715

Anter Shoe Clinic

Family-owned Anter Shoe Clinic not only has the facility to repair any pair of shoes or boots you take them, but specialises in orthopaedic shoe modifications and repairs to provide assistance with walking and to counter for overpronation. With regards to shoe repair, however, Anter can comfortably repair worn down heels, replace your old soles with new, non-slip variants and all repairs are carried out using sustainable methods.

Address: 535 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, 3000

Phone: 03 9642 5453

Max’s Shoe & Bag Repairs

For honest service at affordable prices, head to Max’s Shoe & Bag Repairs. If the repair you need is a minor one, there’s a good chance Max or any of his team will be able to sort it right there on the spot. For more complex procedures, you’ll be walked through various repair options if applicable, letting you make an informed decision with regards to the length of time and cost. Max’s Shoe Repairs is yet another example of why it pays to go local.

Address: 318 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000

Phone: 03 9650 1842

Master Cobbler

Master Cobbler really is a master cobbler. A vast majority of repairs can be carried out on the spot and if you happen to have multiple pairs of shoes that could do with some TLC, owner Arthur will politely advise you which pairs are worth repairing and which really are better off being sent to Vinnie’s. This is a rare case, however, as Arthur is capable of restoring and rejuvenating virtually any pair you take him.

Address: 4/600 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000

Phone: 03 9614 0933

Cobbleron

Formerly Simon’s Shoe Repairs, this cobbler has since been inherited by Simon’s son-in-law Igor, who saw fit to give the store the modern spruce up it needed, bringing in new machinery and technology to better assist the ever-increasing needs of Melburnians. Today, the service list is nothing short of extensive, offering general shoe repairs, sole repairs and modifications, stretching and polishing. Igor can also work some magic on any other leather goods you have, offers a clothes alteration service and dry cleaning, along with key cutting and a number of watch repairs too.

Address: Shop 13 – Level 1/525 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000

Phone: 03 9614 3313

On The Mend Shoe & Bag Repairs

Residents of Fitzroy rejoice the perfect shoe repair shop is to be found closer to home than you may have first thought. Owned by Anna – a former apprentice of Max’s Shoe & Bag Repairs –  who provides a uniquely feminine perspective into the world of shoe making and repairs. This makes her the perfect candidate for repairs to women’s shoes, but she also has extensive knowledge and passion for men’s footwear too, with virtually any repair being able to be carried out on virtually any shoe.

Address: 328 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, 3065

Phone: 03 9939 5483

Cobblers Of South Yarra

From Fitzroy in the north to South Yarra in the south, Cobblers of South Yarra is on call for all your shoe repair needs. No matter the brand or the issue, Eugene and his team will be able to provide a solution, meaning you can hold on to your beloved shoes for years to come. Not only specialising in the restoration of leather dress shoes, but Cobblers of South Yarra also works with leather sneakers and can dry clean suede fabrics.

Address: Unit 3/5 Murphy Street, Melbourne, 3141

Phone: 03 9867 8395

Evan’s

Evan’s is a great shoe repair business repairing heels, tearing up rubber soles and resizing shoes for over 60 years within the Royal Arcade, Melbourne. Founded by Evan Skliros, known as “Mr Evans” to his customers, Evan is known for his quality workmanship and friendly service while specialising in leather repairs, so you know your Chelseas will be in excellent hands. Many of Evans clientele are renowned designers and retailers who swear by Evan’s impeccable shoe repair services. Also, if you need any other leather accessories restored, throw them his way as he’ll be able to repair them too.

Address: 50, Royal Arcade, 150 Elizabeth St, Melbourne, 3000

Phone: 03 96502405

Felix’s Shoe Repair

For over 30 years, Felix’s has offered quality shoe repairs while highlighting impeccable workmanship and great prices. At the helm of this business is St Petersburg native Felix, who has trained extensively in the art of shoemaking. However, not only is Felix renowned for being one of the best cobblers in town but his excellent customer service, as his devoured customers often note as sweet this man is. So what are you waiting for? Gather your old, worn-out shoes and make an appointment with this master of his craft.

Address: 166 Church St, Richmond, Melbourne, 3121

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If the world’s a jungle, then the back end of a semi-empty Emirates flight is a bloodthirsty UFC canvas.A battle for territory. A place where intimidation and scheming (“the flight attendant said I could have it”) reign supreme. A place where if you leave your prize unattended for any moment it could be stolen.A place where, if successful, you could spend hours with your veins coursing with f*ck off vindication – revelling in having outsmarted your fellow passengers, and scored the sort of lie-flat situation that those up the other end are paying several thousand dollars for.Bliss.Unfortunately, that bliss can be interrupted if those around you don’t respect the “finders keepers” rule (or hate seeing you happy).Enter: a recent episode of Oops The Podcast.Speaking about a time he was on an Emirates flight, “on the way back from Greece,” co-host Giulio Gallarotti explains how his 11 hours of solitude was rudely interrupted by some kids. Watch him describe the experience in the video below.

“There’s usually a middle area and two side areas. No one picks the middle. So if you’re on a flight that isn’t 100% occupancy you can get a middle row to yourself,” Giulio says.“I had claimed this middle row. There’s no one sitting next to me and immediately I laid down to make sure that no one would, like, move their seat.”

“I was horizontal for like 3 hours – I finally sit up and then all of a sudden these people from the row behind me, like, put their kids in the row next to me… After I had already claimed the seats.”

“That’s totally unacceptable,” co-host Francis says.“And the kid was like bashing his pillow watching his little brother play on an iPad,” Giulio adds. “And I was like: ‘this is f*cked up’ so you know what I did?“You killed them?”, Francis jokes.

“I stared at them… and they got scared of me.”

Francis then asks, “Did they leave?”

“Yep, they moved away.”

“I death stared them… and these kids are like 7 and 5 years old. That’s one of those moments they’ll never forget.”Francis adds: “The parents are just kicking their problem to you.”Priceless.In our minds, this story opens the door to two separate debates.One: to what degree it is acceptable to parent another person’s misbehaving children? The answer to this, depending on whether you ask your grouchy granddad or peace and harmony promoting yoga teacher, could range from “giving them a clip around the ear” to “don’t under any circumstances get involved.”The other is: to what degree can one claim territory over vacant seats? If other people are near ‘your’ empty seats too, is it a reasonable expectation that you would share them after a portion of the flight? In a pre-COVID world, we would have said this is a fair ask, potentially (so long as you don’t have to share your row of four seats with two misbehaving kids).However, given the new importance of hygiene in this virus ravaged world, maybe it’s completely fair, these days, to keep your feet well and truly up.

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Despite its high vaccination rates, America is still far from normal right now, with the Delta strain and all.In Australia, we’re a long way off normal too. And our travel limitations are stricter than those in America: we are still completely banned from jetting off internationally, without a government exemption.In Europe, Asia and Africa, though many people are now once again going on short domestic trips again, the overall picture is still very different to how it looked in, say, 2019.But next year, if all goes well, will be different. Though it still won’t be ‘normal,’ per se, there are signs travel could become a lot ‘freer’ – particularly in Australia – as early as December.Qantas chief executive officer Alan Joyce recently commented: “the current pace of the vaccine rollout means we should have a lot more freedom in a few months’ time.”Australia’s current goal is for 80 per cent of adults to be fully vaccinated by December. If we hit that, we should be able to – government lifting the travel ban permitting – start travelling to countries with high vaccination rates and low Covid risk, like the UK, North America and parts of Asia.Higher COVID-risk countries like Bali, Phuket, Bangkok, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City and Johannesburg will probably be pushed out to at least April 2022.When you strap yourself in for your first international flight in a post COVID world, however, there are a few things you’ll need to learn. The biggest change, arguably, from a passenger’s point of view, is the requirement to wear a mask throughout your flight.If the thought of this is giving you cauliflower ears already, fear not: there is a solution.Points hacker and founder of Flight Hacks Immanuel Debeer recently took to Instragram to share the following hack, which he credits Private Tour/Travel videographer Ian Agrimis with coming up with.“This mask hack will save your ears when flying,” Immanuel says. Watch the video below to learn exactly how it’s done. 

The trick? Putting the straps of your mask over the headphones, rather than under them.“Just need some nice Bose QCs,” on Instagram commenter wrote beneath the post.“This is so handy,” wrote another.“Definitely the best way to cut noise and wear a mask at the same time!” commented yet another.

“Smart! I like it. With my big head I always get very painful ears from the mask.”

Another Instagram user commented: “I do it at work all the time while being on Ramp over the earmuffs!”There you have it: a veritable ear saver.

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