GUIDE

UNIFORM
STYLE

STYLE
UNIFORM

GUIDE
U NIFORM STYLE GU I D E
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome to Hotel Esplanade, more affectionately known as The Espy! Area 1 1

Basement, Public Bar , Gershwin
Since 1878 The Hotel Esplanade has remained one of the most iconic hotels in the country.
From its landmark location overlooking the St Kilda foreshore, to its imposing three storey Area 2 12
Victorian façade, The ‘Espy’ commands a presence in the hearts and minds of anyone who’s ever Main Bar / Beer Garden / Studio / Loading
set foot in the place.
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Over the course of its colourful 140 year life The Espy has played host to a huge number of Mya Tiger
unique individuals, both guests and performers, and seen many changes. However, throughout
the years it has always maintained its own unique character and identity. Area 4 35
The Ghost of Alfred Felton
In more recent years, the ‘Rock N Roll era’, The Espy personified freedom of choice, self-
expression, diversity and a sense of rebellion. All in keeping with the Rock ethos! Unique Staff Identifiers 39

The Espy isn’t a place where conformity to the norm and mainstream is that relevant or overly Shopping 42
important.

The Espy was never the place for a conventional staff uniform and that’s just the way Sand
Hill Road want to keep it. However, whilst we value your right to express your individuality and
allow freedom of choice in the way you dress for work, there needs to be some boundaries set to
maintain the necessary professionalism in service standards to our valued customers.

As such, we have put together this ‘Non-uniform Uniform Style Guide’. This guide aims to set
out clear and concise references on the Do’s and Don’ts and to help you better understand Sand
Hill Road’s expectations for dressing for work and in meeting the professional standards of
presentation that our customers deserve.

Please speak with your manager or one of the People & Culture team if you have any questions,
doubts or concerns.

Thank you
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B a s e me n t / Pub li c Bar / Gershw in

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Vi n t ag e Ro ck S tyle ( Women’s) - Top & B ot t om s Area: 1 2 3 4

The Vibe Do’s Don’ts Colours

Tops
• Authentic Vintage Tees
• Tees don’t have to be
exclusively band related
• See our colour guide for
acceptable colour palette
• Although vintage tees
preferred - plain black
tees accepted as a
temporary solution
Tops
• No scoop or v-neck tees
• No cheap modern vintage
reproductions or band
tees
• No rips or holes in tees

Bottoms
• Black jeans or Black
fashionable pants
preferred
• Form fitting - not too
tight or baggy
Bottoms
• Ripped denim to be kept
at a minimum
• No excessive
customisation on jeans
(e.g. zips, patches,
stitching)
• No elasticated waists

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Vi n t ag e Ro ck S tyle ( Women’s) - Tops Area: 1 2 3 4

Tees don’t
have to be
Faded exclusively
Grey/Black band related
colour

Authentic
vintage
tees only

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Vi n t ag e Ro ck S tyle ( Women’s) - Bott om s Area: 1 2 3 4

Great fit - not

too tight or
baggy

This style of
pant is
Acceptable
also
amount of rip
acceptable
on jeans

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Vi n t ag e Ro ck S tyle ( Women’s) Area: 1 2 3 4

Imitation
Vintage Tee
is not No scoop
acceptable or V neck
tees

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Vi n t ag e Ro ck S tyle ( Men’s) - Top & Bot t om s Area: 1 2 3 4

The Vibe Do’s Don’ts Colours

Tops
• Authentic Vintage Tees
• Tees don’t have to be
exclusively band related
• See our colour guide for
acceptable colour palette
• Although vintage tees
preferred - plain black
tees accepted as a
temporary solution
Tops
• No scoop or v-neck tees
• No cheap modern vintage
reproductions or band
tees
• No rips or holes in tees

Bottoms
• Black jeans or Black
chinos preferred
• Form fitting - not too
tight or baggy
Bottoms
• Ripped denim to be kept
at a minimum
• No excessive
customisation on jeans
(e.g. zips, patches,
stitching)
• No elasticated waists

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Vi n t ag e Ro ck S tyle ( Men’s) - Tops Area: 1 2 3 4

Authentic
Vintage
tees only

Tees don’t
have to be
exclusively
band related

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Vi n t ag e Ro ck S tyle ( Men’s) - Bottoms Area: 1 2 3 4

Black jeans

Acceptable
amount of
rip on jeans

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Vi n t ag e Ro ck S tyle ( Men’s) Area: 1 2 3 4

No rips or holes No cheap imitation

in tees vintage tees

Excessively
customised
jeans

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Sh o e s (Men ’s /Women’s) Area: 1 2 3 4

Chelsea style boots are also acceptable

Feel free to play Classic styles like Vans & Converse

around with socks are preferred

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Sh o e s (Men ’s /Women’s) Area: 1 2 3 4

Make sure shoes

No hiking Shoes should not are cleaned
No boat shoes
sneakers be falling apart regularly
please

Shoes should not be too No brogues

Fully enclosed casual Heels on boots
footwear should be must be under 2cm
worn at all times appropriate for work

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 ARE A 2.
Mai n Ba r / B eer Gar d en / S tudio / Loa ding

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B e a c h y Ba s i cs (W ome n’s) - Top & Bot t om s Area: 1 2 3 4

The Vibe Do’s Don’ts Colours

Tops Tops Tops

• White tees preferred
• Light grey marle tees can
be also be worn as a back
up
• Can be worn tucked in or
untucked
• Sleeves can be rolled up
• No scoop or v-neck tees
• Tees must always be
fresh and clean
• No prints on tees
Bottoms

Chino colours (summer/spring only)

Bottoms
• Blue Jeans preferred
• Form fitting - not too
tight or baggy
• Can be worn rolled up
• Chino or jean shorts can
be worn during spring/
summer
Bottoms
• Ripped denim to be kept
at a minimum
• No excessive
customisation on jeans
(e.g. zips, patches,
stitching)
• No elasticated waists

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B e a c h y Ba s i cs (W ome n’s) - Tops Area: 1 2 3 4

Basic white tee

Rolled up
sleeve look
is great

Feel free to wear Basic white

your shirt tucked tee
in or untucked

Acceptable colours for tees

(White preferred)

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B e a c h y Ba s i cs (W ome n’s) - Bottoms Area: 1 2 3 4

Chino shorts
acceptable

Great fit - not

too baggy or
tight

Acceptable colours Acceptable

for jeans colours for shorts

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B e a c h y Ba s i cs (W ome n’s) Area: 1 2 3 4

Print on tee Wrong style of

white tee

Wrong
coloured jean

Jeans too tight

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B e a c h y Ba s i cs (M e n’s) - Top & Bottom s Area: 1 2 3 4

The Vibe Do’s Don’ts Colours

Tops Tops Tops

• White tees preferred
• Light grey marle tees can
be also be worn as a back
up
• Can be worn tucked in or
untucked
• Sleeves can be rolled up
• No scoop or v-neck tees
• Tees must always be
fresh and clean
• No prints on tees
Bottoms

Chino colours (summer/spring only)

Bottoms
• Blue Jeans preferred
• Form fitting - not too
tight or baggy
• Can be worn rolled up
• Chino or jean shorts can
be worn during spring/
summer
Bottoms
• Ripped denim to be kept
at a minimum
• No excessive
customisation on jeans
(e.g. zips, patches,
stitching)
• No elasticated waists

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B e a c h y Ba s i cs (M e n’s) - Tops Area: 1 2 3 4

Basic white tee

Feel free to roll

up sleeves

Acceptable colours for tees

(White preferred)

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B e a c h y Ba s i cs (M e n’s) - Bottoms Area: 1 2 3 4

Chino shorts
Great fit - not acceptable
too baggy or
tight

Acceptable colours Acceptable

for jeans colours for shorts

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B e a c h y Ba s i cs (M e n’s) Area: 1 2 3 4

Trucker cap

Jeans too ripped

T-Shirt too long

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Sh o e s (Men ’s /Women’s) Area: 1 2 3 4

Chelsea style boots are also acceptable

Feel free to play Classic styles like Vans & Converse

around with socks are preferred

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Sh o e s (Men ’s /Women’s) Area: 1 2 3 4

Make sure shoes

No hiking Shoes should not are cleaned
No boat shoes
sneakers be falling apart regularly
please

Shoes should not be too No brogues

Fully enclosed casual Heels on boots
footwear should be must be under 2cm
worn at all times appropriate for work

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Ap r o ns Area: 1 2 3 4

Mix It Up Henry in Charcoal, Moacha and Pebble. Leather straps

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Ap r o ns Area: 1 2 3 4

Denim Ace & Boston Aprons

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 ARE A 3.
Mya T i g er

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M ya T i ger (Wome n’s) - Tops & Bottoms Area: 1 2 3 4

The Vibe Do’s Don’ts Colours

Tops Tops • Vibrant colours

• Vibrant coloured striped • No scoop or v-neck tees
tees preferred
• Mono (e.g. B&W) striped
tee is also acceptable
• Plain black tee can be
worn as a worst case
temporary solution if you
don’t have any striped
tees

Bottoms
• Black/Blue jeans
• Form fitting - not too
tight or baggy
Bottoms
• Ripped denim to be kept
at a minimum
• No excessive
customisation on jeans
(e.g. zips, patches,
stitching)
• No elasticated waists

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M ya T i ger (Wome n’s) - Tops Area: 1 2 3 4

Vibrant coloured
striped tees
preferred

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M ya T i ger (Wome n’s) - Bottoms Area: 1 2 3 4

Blue or
Black jeans

Not too baggy

or tight

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M ya T i ger (Men ’s) - Tops & Bottoms Area: 1 2 3 4

The Vibe Do’s Don’ts Colours

Tops Tops • Vibrant colours

• Vibrant coloured striped • No scoop or v-neck tees
tees preferred
• Mono (e.g. B&W) striped
tee is also acceptable
• Plain black tee can be
worn as a worst case
temporary solution if you
don’t have any striped
tees

Bottoms
• Black/Blue jeans
• Form fitting - not too
tight or baggy
Bottoms
• Ripped denim to be kept
at a minimum
• No excessive
customisation on jeans
(e.g. zips, patches,
stitching)
• No elasticated waists

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M ya T i ger (Men ’s) - Tops Area: 1 2 3 4

Vibrant coloured
Vibrant striped tees
coloured preferred
striped tees
preferred

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M ya T i ger (Men ’s) - Bottoms Area: 1 2 3 4

Blue or
Black jeans

Acceptable
amount of
rip on jeans

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Sh o e s (Men ’s /Women’s) Area: 1 2 3 4

Chelsea style boots are also acceptable

Feel free to play Classic styles like Vans & Converse

around with socks are preferred

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Sh o e s (Men ’s /Women’s) Area: 1 2 3 4

Make sure shoes

No hiking Shoes should not are cleaned
No boat shoes
sneakers be falling apart regularly
please

Shoes should not be too No brogues

Fully enclosed casual Heels on boots
footwear should be must be under 2cm
worn at all times appropriate for work

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Ap r o ns Area: 1 2 3 4

New Tobacco Aprons - with coloured straps.

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 ARE A 4.
T he Gh ost of Alfr ed Felton

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T he Gh o s t O f Alf r e d Felton Area: 1 2 3 4

The Vibe Do’s Don’ts Colours

Tops Tops Tops

• White dress shirt • Shirt should always
• White dress shirt can be ironed and washed
worn with classic style tie regularly
or bow tie
• Shirt always be tucked in
• Sleeves can be worn Bottoms
rolled u

Bottoms Bottoms
• Black tailored pants • No black jeans
• No shorts

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Sh o e s (Men ’s /Women’s) Area: 1 2 3 4

Classic style
dress shoes
preferred

Chelsea
style boots
acceptable

Shoes must be
black

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Ap
T her oGh
nso s t O f Alf r e d Felton Area: 1 2 3 4

Deluxe White Canvas Bib Apron

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U niq ue St aff Id entif iers

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U n i q u e S ta f f I dentifie r s Area: 1 2 3 4

Sweatbands will be provided for staff in Area 1

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U n i q u e S ta f f I dentifie r s Area: 1 2 3 4

The Vibe

1. 2.

3. 4. 5.

Pins will be provided for staff across all areas to wear on their uniform

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Sh op p i n g

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Sh o ppi n g

Bas ic s Vi nta ge Fo o t w ear


General Pants (Multiple Stores/Online) Retrostar (Melbourne CBD) Platypus (Multiple Stores/Online)

AS Colour (Multiple Stores/Online) Vintage Sole (Multiple Stores) Asos (Online)

Uniqlo (Melbourne CBD & Chadstone) Shag (Multiple Stores) The Iconic (Online)

Incu (Multiple Stores/Online) Melbourne Vintage Hype DC (Multiple Stores/Online)

(Brunswick & Carlton)
Surfstich (Online) Fast Times (Multiple Stores/Online)
American Vintage (Fitzroy)
Asos (Online) Universal Store (Multiple Stores/Online)
Lost and Found Market (Fitzroy)
The Iconic (Online) Up There (Melbourne CBD)
General Pants (Storeroom Vintage)
Cotton On (Multiple Stores/Online) (Online) Prime (St Kilda/Fitzroy/Online)

Industrie (Multiple Stores/Online) Depop (Online)

Fast Times (Multiple Stores/Online) eBay (Online)

Universal Store (Multiple Stores/Online)

Carhartt (Melbourne CBD)

Up There (Melbourne CBD)

Acne (Melbourne CBD)

APC (Melbourne CBD)

Saturdays (Melbourne CBD)

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Thank You
If you have any questions or concerns
please speak with your manager.