Author: OB Staff
You’ve seen his videos, you’ve heard his impersonations, and now Ibby has his eyes set on the ultimate prize. There’s much more to Ibby than Instagram videos and ‘Moey Don’t Worry’. We are certain Ibby’s standup show stacks up with the best in the business. Upon watching Ibby perform live, you’ll notice his craft right away. It centres around telling home truths and reflecting on his upbringing, having an ethnic background. The best comedians create scintillating jokes by constructing parallels to serious and controversial issues, using laughs to make a point or adversely making fun of social constructs in a…
Taking fitness to a lux level? If you are a fitness lover and technology enthusiast, the Gucci x Oura fitness ring may not be such an insane way to spend $1,590 AUS. To most, however, it’s a little steep. Fitness trackers have taken on a whole new meaning in 2022,Advanced analytics can track how you sleep, eat and drink. What may have stopped at the gym or at the end of your workout now extends well beyond the realm of physical activity. Luxury brands have been riding the fitness and sports wave for a while now. Chanel Surfboards, Balenciaga football…
Of all the streetwear collaborations, few are pushing boundaries like Champion’s latest collab. We hear about streetwear collaborations all the time. Most collabs centre around rare drops, mixing popular logos and featuring signature brand designs, making them must-have items. While streetwear brands seek to temporarily join forces with other brands on clothing lines and sneaker drops, very few embrace the same creativity and purpose featured in Champion’s latest project. Champion and Australian social enterprise HoMie teamed up with counter-culture icon Smiley, to encourage a kindness revolution. Launching a first-of-its-kind, purpose-led collaboration. The three entities curated a limited-edition range, to help…
Yes. We have dropped a trailer for our pilot series, and here’s what you should know. The Original Ballers is an athlete and artist empowered brand, what does that mean you may ask? It means athletes and artists, be it, musicians, actors or actresses and comedians own their narrative. It means the content produced by the Original Ballers is piloted by athletes and artists. It’s a safe space where athletes and artists alike can be their own person, speak their own truths and trust whatever they say isn’t going to be edited or changed into something for clickbait. Baller Mentality…
Who would have thought we would be writing Adam Sandler and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the same sentence? Guess there’s a first time for everything! Here’s the deal, everyone enjoys a great NBA inspired story. This week, two very different films have been given trailers, and NBA fans couldn’t be more ecstatic. While Adam Sandler’s, Hustle is a fictional story, there are plenty nonfiction characters cast for the Netflix release. NBA players Boban Marjanović, Anthony Edwards, Trae Young, Jordan Clarkson, Khris Middleton, Aaron Gordon, Kyle Lowry, Seth Curry, Tobias Harris, and Matisse Thybulle can be spotted in the trailer. Here’s the plot. After being fired, pro basketball scout, Stanley Beren, is excited,…
It’s the one store everyone wanted and finally got. Everybody in Melbourne travels far and wide to shop at Chadstone shopping centre. While the rather ample retail space has almost every store you can think of, it’s always missed a flagship Ralph Lauren store. Chadstone stores are notorious for creating an ultra-lux and different shopping experience from most shopping centres in Melbourne.While the retail space is rapidly changing to combat online sales, flagship stores are pioneering broader brand experiences for their customers. Stores no longer just sell clothes. They provide an opportunity to explore the brand’s personality through store layouts,…
King James may not be in the playoffs, but he’s got it on lock off the court. Sport is a magnificent beast. Careers are made from a young age, men and women all have to start somewhere. For the most part we judge an athlete based on their on-field performance, which is fair enough. However, it’s the choices behind closed doors and away from the sporting arena that catch our eye. Real wealth is made off the field,investment choices that either protect an athlete from complete financial ruin or propel their worth well beyond their wildest dreams. In some cases…
For the moments you really want to beat traffic. Whoever said money can’t buy you happiness has clearly never seen a Lamborghini luxury yacht. If they had, they would know what happiness looks like. For the ‘Notorious’, it’s a dream come true. This yacht is an absolute beast. There’s no wonder why it has arrived with a hefty price tag. One look at the design, and you’ll be throwing cash away like Al Pacino in Scarface. Today, the monster automobile company is featured on McGregor’s Instagram, showcasing his sleek yacht. The motor yacht was a collaborative effort between Lamborghini and…
You don’t have to be a Marvel fan to like Thor. Ask any Aussie. Today will have been a day of celebration if you are as low-key nerdy as some at the Original Ballers. The long-anticipated Thor: Love And Thunder trailer was unleashed globally, and Hemsworth fans rejoice. The ‘Thor bod’ is back in all its glory. Hemsworth, who has been the only person to play the role of the Norse God Thor, is back, and he isn’t alone. We aren’t about to spoil the trailer for you. However, we have included the link below for your viewing pleasure. Hemsworth…
The Grand Prix belonged to Italians on and off the track. Last week saw millions of Australians flock to Melbourne, celebrating the return of Formula One. Grand Prix week can only be described as chaotic, glamorous and lux. Everyone who is anyone is attempting to gain access to the track over three days while copious events separate those in the know and those who aren’t. Thankfully, the Original Ballers were in the know, celebrating the week with the famous Italian-made liqueur, Disaronno, at Melbourne’s sought-after venue, Fable. An exclusive night filled with cocktails made by Danilo Migliorini and Fable Head…