Aldo Coppola salon Milan Aldo Coppola’s spectacular new space is made even more precious by designer mosaics created by Trend Group, the company from Vicenza who is a true leader in the production of mosaic tiles, agglomerates and decorative glass. In approximately 1000 square meters of white Carrara marble, Trend Group’s tiles stand out, recreating
Once A Tailor 727 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn Vic 3122 (03) 9818 2224 The freshly renovated space at number 727 reflects a modern, yet considered aesthetic: exposed brick walls, sleek marble bench tops and an open courtyard. In a cheeky reference to its namesake, Once a Tailor’s interiors also feature antique sewing machines perched throughout
XO Lounge: Exchange Plaza, 2 The Esplanade, Perth WA www.xolounge.com.au Hospitality young-guns Sam and Rob Franchina (aged 29 and 27 respectively) have spotted a niche in Perth. It’s the ‘best of everything’ top-shelf niche — certainly a nice niche if you can fill it. The brothers have been on the Perth scene since kicking off
Marble Bar @ The Hilton: 488 George Street, Sydney NSW (02) 9265 6072 or www.marblebarsydney.com.au Sydney’s Marble Bar originally opened in 1893. Funding for the venue was raised from NSW horse racing sweeps – as profitable then as they are now – and the venue cost a staggering 32,000 pounds to build. Marble Bar was