Alec Hairdresser

50 years on Leigh Street with Alec

Barber Alec Mastrangelo is celebrating 50 years of his business, Alec’s Hairdresser and Stylist, with a tiny laneway off Leigh Street named in his honour.

Meet the faces of the West End: four videos, four stories

Colourful, edgy and creative, this corner of the city is home to all kinds of characters.

Our guide to Leigh Street

Ten years ago, Leigh Street was permanently closed to traffic – ground zero for the city’s new ‘laneway’ culture. Though some businesses remain, much of the street has changed.

Introducing Nevermind: Leigh Street Luggage’s speakeasy sister

Operating out the back of popular European-style bar Leigh Street Luggage, Nevermind is bringing classic cocktails and gourmet toasties to Adelaide’s West End.

Leigh Street Luggage will close permanently this Christmas

After 40 years, Julie Barnes will close the doors to her much-loved travel goods store Leigh Street Luggage for the final time on Christmas Eve.