The Freedom Journals

Stetson Hats | Authentically Hand-Crafted Cowboy Hats Since 1865

Stetson hats have long been synonymous with rugged elegance, American heritage, and enduring style. As a proud new Gold Coast stockist of Stetson hats, The Freedom State is excited to offer...

Exploring Summi Summi Clothing | Bold, Vibrant Fashion with a Twist

If you haven’t heard of Summi Summi yet, it’s time to get acquainted with this bold and exciting Australian brand. Based in the vibrant coastal town of Yamba in Australia, Summi Summi clothing has ...

Arcaa Movement | Sustainable Style with a Cult Following

At The Freedom State, we’re proud to be an Arcaa Movement stockist, offering their beautifully crafted, sustainable pieces both in-store and online. This Byron Bay-based label has taken the fashion...

The Arcaa Tessa Jacket | A Must-Have Winter Staple by Arcaa Movement

When the temperature drops, having go-to winter staples in your wardrobe is essential. The Arcaa Tessa Jacket is a standout piece that has quickly gained popularity for its effortless style, premiu...

The Event Edit | Autumn Weddings

As the leaves turn golden and the air takes on a crisp edge, May signals the arrival of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. While the season may be changing, one thing remains constant: the allure o...

Wandering Folk x Miimi and Jiinda

Wandering Folk x Miimi and Jiinda  exclusive Picnic Rug Collaboration Miimi and Jiinda! Melissa Greenwood and her talented daughter, Lauren Jarrett, form this fantastic pair of Gumbaynggirr artis...

Free People - Your go-to label for festival clothing

Free People is undoubtedly the go-to brand for festival clothing enthusiasts, offering a remarkable collection that captures the spirit and essence of these vibrant events. There are several reason...

Sustainability Focus | Spell

SPELL | SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS The modern bohemian vibe has taken the fashion world by storm, and one brand that's totally rocking it is Spell. They're all about those carefree, whimsical styles tha...

Our Bluesfest Festival Edit | The Freedom State

BLUESFEST FESTIVAL EDIT WHAT'S YOUR FAVE LOOK FOR BLUESFEST? Where does the time go?  It's not long after we pack up the beach umbrellas and eskies from Chrissy holidays, that we are pulling them ...

TFS Team visit Valley Eyewear Concierge

VALLEY EYEWEAR CONCIERGE   Nothing is better than that feeling of a new pair of eyewear; something that Mandy our boss lady knows very well with her collection of 50 thousand eyewear styles! But ...

Hidden Valley | The Freedom State

Nestled away hidden in the Currumbin Valley, the TFS team stayed at the newest hot property for stay-cays on the Gold Coast, Acute Abode. Located in the gardens of an old bird sanctuary, this brand...

LOKOA x TFS | The Freedom State Exclusive Colours

We are so happy to be collaborating with our friends at Lokoa for two new colour-ways now available in-store and online. Our Blush and Teal are two gorgeous new colours that we worked on with Loko...

Let The Sunshine In | Spell

Set just a stones throw from our Burleigh Heads boutique and hidden in the picturesque Currumbin Valley; Hillview Dairy was the most idyllic location to shoot the most recent Spell Collection ...

Spell | Age of Aquarius - The Dawning

Age of Aquarius - The Dawning Spell So some would call it coincidence, but I like to think of it as synchronicity that Sarah from Bilinga Beach Abodes randomly walked into store literally just ...

Lusting over Araminta James Loungwear | Mandy x

Hello! So I thought I would jump on as I seriously needed to tell you guys how much I have been LIVING in this brand, Araminta James, and let's be honest, everyone needs a good trackie or 5 in th...

Meet Mama Ness | Mother's Day

Meet Ness Scharkie, our resident hat + flower obsessed lady love who runs our social media! You may have met her in our old Burleigh Arcade space a while ago! Ness became a mama to her cutie Olsen ...

Choose your weapon | Lack of Color Hats

Choosing the right hat can sometimes feel like a bit of a minefield.  It doesn't help when Lack Of Color have such a wide array of beautiful styles, that you instantly want to take them ALL home an...

LU GOLDIE x RUBY

Well this was a little surprise when we received the news that Lu Goldie's Ruby collection was going to be early.  This is unheard of at present with COVID leaving most of us waiting at the wind...

Get packing, go camping | What to pack!

Going Camping - what to pack. We aren't quite sure how a whole year has passed since the original Covid lockdown, but Easter weekend has rolled around already! Although some parts of Australia are ...

Sienna | The new plant-based formula

The old adage, "Don't fix something that ain't broke" has no room at Sienna! And, boy oh boy are we glad that they didn't listen to that quote and have up-levelled their already incredible product....