Glitter Records is a new music shop hidden in the heart of Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. Swinging open its doors in November 2022, the shop is already getting rave reviews from local publications such as The Music. Having run a business selling vinyl online for two years, owner Riley Fitzgerald, 34, shares his excitement over turning his dream into a reality. At first, he thought that opening a brick-and-mortar shop at a time when many local businesses were closing was too great a risk. However, after coming across a boutique shopfront at 6 California Lane when searching for a new office, it al ..read more

Skate culture has long been a refuge for outsiders. Where misfits can find their tribe. Without changing the reasons they don’t fit in. It serves as a form of meditation. A meeting point of like-minds and unalike minds alike. A mode of living. A place for people to express their individuality, creativity and freedom. Who else wants equality in Australian skate parks? More than one in five skaters are women. Yet the widespread idea that skating is an all-white and all-male sport prevails. The result is that women still deal with discrimination. Women often feel unsafe going into male-dominated ..read more

The Glitter and Gold is an Australian publication with a unique perspective on music, culture and current events. Our mission is to uncover a deeper understanding of human nature through embracing the energy and excitement of modern times. We take a warm and colourful look at the personalities, events and ideas that shape our world. Our Vision “At its best,” editor Riley Fitzgerald shares, “The Glitter and Gold inspires readers to dream, think, create, love and to be themselves. The good we seek to achieve is bringing people together and helping others. Like music, The Glitter and Gold ca ..read more

The music of Tame Impala is constantly evolving. And so too is the fashion of Kevin Parker. Consider the fresh-faced 24-year-old in a Jimi Hendrix headband performing at Coachella in 2011. He is close to unrecognisable next to the mature, Versace suit-wearing Kevin Parker of 2021. In the ten years in between, we have seen an obsession with scarves during the Lonerism era and the introduction of Gucci jackets following the success of Currents. Parker has more recently incorporated elements of hip hop, disco glamour and designer fashion into his wardrobe. No, he is no Harry Styles. More attentio ..read more

Personal style blogs arrived in the early 2000s. One of the first was The Budget Fashionista. Founder Kathyrn Finney was a trailblazer. Inventing the term ‘Cheap Chic’, she quickly became celebrated for her down-to-earth saving and styling tips.  The first influencers were real  Today many complain when Emma Chamberlain attends Paris Fashion Week. Or Addison Rae gets an invite to the Met Gala. Little do they know the trend began in 2008 when Finney became the first blogger to attend New York Fashion Week.    Not only did Finney attend, she even hosted her own event. On ..read more

Gucci celebrates its history. Yet the fashion house’s image has been anything but fixed. Over Gucci’s century-long hold on the popular imagination, the Italian luxury empire has undergone a startling number of reinventions and rebirths.  100 years of reinvention  Driving these changes have been powerful personalities. Each differs radically in personal values and fashion philosophies. What unites them is a burning desire to make their mark upon the world. Over 100 years, these figures pushed Gucci to unseen heights of status and prestige.  Gucci’s dramatic transformations rarely ..read more

Backed by multibillion-dollar fashion conglomerate LVMH, Rihanna has redefined modern beauty. With her widely popular Savage X Fenty products she has toppled Victoria’s Secret as the world’s premium lingerie and loungewear brand. But does the pop star’s celebrated clothing line have secrets of its own?   Hidden truths and not-so-ethical fashion “Imported.” Ask where a Savage X Fenty product comes from and this is what its country of origin label will tell you. Contacted to explain one Savage X Fenty customer service officer gave the following reply. “I&n ..read more

Whether this latest Gucci collection reminds you of a disco era Mick Jagger, a guest at a decadent Tom Ford party, or a scene from Olivia Rodrigo‘s Sour prom, one thing is clear. Fashion’s pandemic period is over. It’s party time. Meet me at the Love Parade Here we see another collision between fantasy futurism and archival looks. Including the return of the Gucci cowboy hat. The prominence of this American totem projects a strong message of individuality and independence. A message strengthened by the “Love Parade” collection’s many era-skipping clothing combinations. The cowboy motif may als ..read more

Australian anime characters are rare. Nevertheless, the nation’s culture has found its way into a number of notable anime series. Often in surprising ways. Before we continue, Australians be warned. Some of these characters are odd. Others are downright eccentric. 18 in total, here they are. Jeice, Dragonball Z  Jeice is a member of intergalactic tyrant Frieza‘s elite Ginyu Force. Despite his flashy energy attacks and notable agility, he is no match for a recently powered-up Goku. Effortlessly dispatched by the Dragon Ball hero, Jeice is granted mercy. Only to be vengefully vapo ..read more

Australian anime characters are rare. Nevertheless, the nation’s culture has found its way into a number of notable anime series. Often in surprising ways. Before we continue, Australians be warned. Some of these characters are odd. Others are downright eccentric. 16 in total, here they are. Jeice, Dragonball Z  Jeice is an elite member of the Frieza Army‘s elite Ginyu Force squad. Despite his flashy energy attacks and notable agility, he is no match for a recently powered-up Goku. Effortlessly dispatched by the Dragon Ball hero, Jeice is granted mercy. Only to be vengefully vaporize ..read more