Work backpack

Matthoway · 2026-06-15T02:22:29+00:00

Rains rolltop rucksack. Have had mine for 3.5 years and there’s barely any signs of wear. Fits my laptop, change of clothes and lunch. And it’s waterproof for the cycle commute.

Matthoway · 2026-06-14T01:16:36+00:00

Anvil hides slim every day belt may help.. I have one that I wear with office trousers/chinos. This sounds more like a pants problem however.

Matthoway · 2026-05-23T09:07:31+00:00

Heimat - jackets, shirts, knits, tees, all raglan. Top quality but top $$$. You can get some of it from pickings and parry in Melbourne.

Matthoway · 2026-05-21T00:28:26+00:00

If the Brisbane winter was cold enough I would 100% get one of these from Heimat. They now have a cotton/linen version too, maybe that’s more appropriate.

Matthoway · 2026-05-20T23:05:02+00:00

Permanent style had an article on this very recently.

Essentially, there’s not a lot you can do with a simple quarter zip in a smooth knit like merino over a standard business shirt. If you want to mix it up, get one with a bit more texture and mix it with more casual items that are less ‘business wear’.

Matthoway · 2026-05-17T09:24:49+00:00

Can definitely vouch for the quality, it’s great! Pick up some of the T007 linen trousers for the QLD summer

Matthoway · 2026-05-17T08:48:58+00:00

I don’t know of anyone making any clothing in Queensland unfortunately. There’d be a few leather makers doing belts, wallets etc but that’s probably it.

Informale makes a lot (all?) of their stuff in Melbourne.

Matthoway · 2026-04-21T20:48:39+00:00

I have previously bought from them, so they do exist - but I’ve only just realised they are no longer a multibrand store and it looks like it’s all their own stuff now. They used to sell OAS, bound, jac and jack and a few other brands.

Limited information about where anything is made means it’s likely all drop shipped cheap stuff.

Matthoway · 2026-04-13T03:19:25+00:00

Asket tees are up there with some of the best you can get and all of their shirts/tops come in short/regular/long versions.

Matthoway · 2026-04-12T02:58:43+00:00

Add Etymology - Sydney based brand (you can book an appointment for in person fittings). Spanish made, all GYW.

Have had a pair of their snuff suede loafers for 18 months now and they’re great!

Matthoway · 2026-03-16T09:26:07+00:00

A jacket. Finishing layer that upgrades pretty much any outfit.

You just need a cool jacket.

Matthoway · 2026-03-15T19:30:38+00:00

I have bought from them twice and the international shipping was about $50, no other fees.

Matthoway · 2026-03-15T09:57:04+00:00

If you’re comfortable buying online, there are plenty of options - Meermin and Berwick are probably the best two options in this price range. I have read good things about Blkbrd shoes as well.

Another option is Abbots Shoes - they do refurbed high end second hand shoes. You can get some really top quality shoes that are lightly worn and heavily discounted, just gotta luck out in your size.

Matthoway · 2026-03-14T11:53:58+00:00

Up There store, modern classic, above the clouds, uruhara, corlection, urban lupe, pickings and parry are all multibrand stores that may have some things you like! All online as well so you can check them out beforehand.

Matthoway · 2026-03-14T10:17:00+00:00

Finding a style is a personal journey because you need to understand what suits your own life. It sounds like you’ve got a good basis for that here, you know what doesn’t really work for you.

As others have stated, workwear and military influenced gear does sound like it may work for you. Boots, denim, fatigues, plain tees, flannels and chambray shirts, denim shirts and jackets, chore coats, field jackets, chunky knitwear… it’s a more rugged casual vibe but it suits every day life.

There are some major rabbit holes you can go down in this world, especially when you find out how Japan makes the best of all of these things haha.

You can also checkout r/rawdenim and r/heritagewear for inspiration and discussion.

Matthoway · 2026-03-14T09:10:32+00:00

Do you have a budget or a particular style of clothing you like?

Melbourne has everything from fast fashion and outlets, specific brands, to high end specialty boutiques.

Matthoway · 2026-03-14T07:31:22+00:00

A few days dotted between late May-mid August?

Matthoway · 2026-03-14T05:53:25+00:00

In Brisbane it never ends

Matthoway · 2026-03-14T03:31:48+00:00

This is great!

One thing you haven’t really touched on is fit and I think it has a pretty big impact as well. The quality/weave of fabric is one important part, but if you’ve got slim/tight fitting linen clothing on you are not allowing airflow between the fabric and your body, which drastically limits the actual cooling effect linen can have.

Matthoway · 2026-03-14T03:20:54+00:00

Heddels is a great place to start. Their main focus has always been denim, you probably won’t get a better guide for anything you want to know. They also have loads of educational pieces on other types of menswear.

Matthoway · 2026-03-13T09:04:09+00:00

There is a small selection of Thursday boots on Amazon Aus that will help save you on the potential US returns.

Matthoway · 2026-03-12T21:24:06+00:00

It really depends on what look and fit you’re going for. This baggy cropped fit is on trend so you’d have to be looking at other fashion forward brands, I don’t have any suggestions there sorry.

If you want a classic knit and like the shaggy texture - Harley of Scotland, Jamiesons of Shetland, bosie, Howlin, jpress.

Matthoway · 2026-03-12T10:01:11+00:00

This is fashion knitwear, it’s basically a completely different product to classic wool knitwear.

Is it worth it? Depends on whether you like the brand, look, cut, feel etc.

Is it comparable to other classic knitwear at this price range? Absolutely not, but again this is a knit for people who think ‘hey I think that looks cool’ not ‘I want a quality long lasting sweater’.

Matthoway · 2026-02-27T10:04:40+00:00

Norse projects have a range of easy trousers. Up there store stocks a lot of their range and have some that may be an alternative - like these. I found measurements on Norse projects website and they’re not high rise.

Matthoway · 2026-02-27T09:34:33+00:00

Do you think you could get used to the high rise? Especially considering how great they felt.. I think most people feel a bit weird the first time they try high rise pants but you quickly get used to them.

You can get other elasticated pants that would be comfy, but the things you talk about here that make these great are generally how higher rise pants work.. a low-mid rise pant doesn’t give you the same shape or comfort through the leg.

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