Cult Melbourne label Above has progressively improved as the seasons have turned. Now, the label celebrates its most critically acclaimed collection to date, welcoming summer with a burst of fresh colour and a story of nostalgia and youth. I caught up with one half of the design team, Kerry Findlow, to find out what she loves most about Melbourne…

What’s…

… the best place to shop in Melbourne?

Alice Euphemia because we’re stocked there! And it’s easy to go in and find everything I like all in one place.

… the trend to watch for winter?

For us it was about tan and navy colour blocking. Not black- it was about doing colour.

… the best place to eat in Melbourne?

I really like going for breakfast. I always go to The Outpost in South Yarra.

… the best place for coffee in Melbourne?

The Outpost of course, or I really like The Switchboard in the city.

… a great night out for foreign friends?

I don’t know! I’d probably call my brother and see where he was going!

… the best gallery in Melbourne?

Mel at Utopian Slums has a really great eye- she always has really interesting work. And the NGV always has great stuff you’d need to fly somewhere to see.