New Season! DRESS UP, LOVER, DR DENIM & More!





HI Everyone!







Friends in High Places




Artist Craig Redmond with Karl Lagergeld at Colette.

 

Craig Redmond, NY based designer and creator of Darcel Disappoints

opened a new exhibition this week at Colette in Paris.

This exhibition is to celebrate 15 years of Colette with 150 of 

Craig's portraits of people who inspired in fashion, art, design and film.

Take a look through...









I have so many favourites but I can't go past these two - Mike Mills and Miranda July.



So of you may remember Craig from his Rinzen days and the studio

at Cameron House on Brunswick Street.

Those were the days of the Bitch Cafe, Red Books, the Eiffel Tower Patisserie and

the amazing FW Canteen

It was such a cool and creative time in Brisbane and it's wonderful

so see Craig doing so well.





Paris Runway Highlights



I could be here all day, so I have just narrowed it down to these two standouts...











Definitely some similarities to the Prada collection here at Miu Miu but on even more of a 60's trip.

Absolutely love the fabric and colour combinations and again, the shoes!












 


Luxury sportwear from Celine

 

 

 

 

 

 

L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival

National Graduate Showcase 


Tartan Four Piece Suit is part Sally Edward's QUT 2011 Graduate Collection

 

The L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival is a long running public fashion

event to launch the new Autumn/Winter season with lots of runway shows

and special events.

For the fourth year running, Sportsgirl are presenting this runway event for 12

carefully selected fashion graduate students from around Australia and one of 

those 12 is Brisbane's own Sally Edwards.




Regular's will know her as our wonderful, bubbly, chatty Sally from The Outpost and we're

so very proud to see her be selected for this national showcase with the chance of

industry mentoring.

Sally's striking unisex Tartan collection was a Runway hit at the QUT Fashion Graduate

Show last December.



Here is the full list of finalists -

 



  • Amelia Agosta, RMIT, VIC

  • Anisha Bhoyro, RMIT, VIC

  • Anna Langdon, Sydney Institute of Tafe, NSW

  • Chris Ran Lin, RMIT , VIC

  • Courtney White, University of Technology Sydney, NSW

  • Ju Young.Seo, RMIT, VIC

  • Laura HuiShan Li, RMIT, VIC

  • Natalia Grzybowski, University of Technology Sydney, NSW

  • Rica Hardian, RMIT, VIC

  • Sally Edwards, Queensland University of Technology, QLD

  • Stephanie McPherson, RMIT, VIC

  • Tayler Ainley, Curtain University, WA

The parade will take place on Tuesday the 13th at 6:30pm and you read more about it here:


 

Good Luck Sally!

We Love You! XX





 

Robert Moore Exhibition Opening at Bruce Heiser Tonight




A personal favourite, Robert Moore officially opens his new exhibition Hell, West and Crooked

at Bruce Heiser Gallery tonight from 6pm.

The works are available for viewing now on Bruce's website and if your lucky, there might

be a couple left! 

The exhibition continues until March 31st. 


 

 

 

There is probably an opening at every single gallery in town tonight but here

are some other interesting ones to also see...



Louise Tahiraj at David Pestorius Gallery




Louise first exhibited at The Outpost a few years ago but this is her solo

gallery debut.

Her show opens tonight from 6pm to 9pm at Pestorius Sweeney House and

will then run until April 7th.


 

 

 

Guest.s Exhibition at Bleeding Heart Gallery

This is quite a big group show of young, local artists including:

Ellie Anderson

Marianna Tigani

Laura Horrocks

Alex Winters

Meagan Streader

Lucinda Wolber

Lachlan Brown

Hannah Piper

Tom Dalmau

James Robertson

The show opens tonight at Bleeding Heart Gallery from 6pm to 9pm and then only runs until

March 12th, so you will have to be quick!


 

 

 

Scott Miles / Sarah Ryan exhibition at Ryan Renshaw Gallery



Scott Miles presents a series of 25 paintings under the title Reinventing The Colour Wheel.






works by Sarah Ryan

 

Sarah Ryan presents a series of pieces in the Project Room under the title "Two Worlds, One Of Them Being Ideal".

The dual exhibition opens tonight at Ryan Renshaw from 6pm to 8pm and continues until March 31st.


 

 

 

 

Here's the latest on our new season deliveries!









 

Dress Up, Melbourne





 



 

Cap Sleeve Dress Coral Silk Faille $572

 


 


Pleated Crepe Dress 

available in Toffee Matt Silk Crepe $594

 

 


 

Peter Pan Blouse in Black  Matt Silk Crepe $286

 


also available in Toffee matt silk crepe $286






also available in Ruins Print silk wool gauze $308

 

Dress Up designer Stephanie Downey designed this amazing print from photographs that

she took herself of Melbourne industrial sites.

Stephanie established her label 6 years ago but this kind of dedication shows her continued

commitment to design with artistic integrity.



At a time when many fashion designers seem to be sadly relinquishing their original

ideals for commercial branding, it is so inspiring to see designers like Stephanie Downey

with ongoing passion and authenticity.

Dress Up is all made in Australia.

This is the first delivery from her new collection and we can't wait for more!

Dress Up is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!



 

 





Lover, Sydney



 


Divinyl Pleat Mini Skirt in Black $330

In store now

 

 




 

 


Prep Shirtdress available in Teal only $396

In store now

 

 


 


Serpent Mini Dress in Teal $550

 

Teal in store now

Black arriving Monday

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 


Ghost Lace Blouse $352

Divinyl Pleat Midi Skirt in Black $374

Blouse in store now

Skirt arriving Monday

 

Lover in store now at Blonde Venus!

 

 

 

Dr Denim, Sweden

some Man Love...




Snap Mid Rise Uni Sex Stretch Jean in Navy  $129




Donk Cotton Chino in Coffee $149

 


Donk Cotton Chino in Army Green

 

Hello Ladies... 

 


Plenty HIgh Rise Stretch Denim Tights in Black $99

 


Snap Mid Rise Uni Sex Stretch Jean in Coffee $129

 


Snap Mid Rise Uni Sex Stretch Jean in Navy $129

 

All of these styles are tried and tested wonder pieces and you often

tell me how well your Dr Denim's wear for their amazing price.

That's great to hear.

 

Dr Denim in store now at Blonde Venus!



It has been such a busy week but I am hoping to see Naked Maja play 

(early) tomorrow night at X & Y Bar followed by a furious dance floor

work out at Woodland for their evening of Soul, Mod, Ska, 2Tone and more

at This Is Woodland.


I'm trying to make the most of this wonderful place before is closes down 

at the end of March due to new ownership of the building.

So many of us have had so many fun nights there!



Wahhhhh, it's true but as Matt Brady said "it's good to go out on a high"

and he is already super busy with The Outpost and working on his massive

annual art/music event,  I Used To Skate Once that is on again in June.




Thanks for all of your entries to the Arial Pink competition.


Congratulations to Stacey K who won the pass.

Hope you enjoyed it Stacey!



Don't forget that our 3 day sale is on today, Saturday and Sunday at 358 Brunswick Street,

opposite the Empire Hotel.



See you soon,

Thea X







NEW SEASON! Richard Nicoll, Karen Walker Eyewear, Dr Denim & More!






Hi Everyone!



I saw My Week With Marilyn last night.

What a sweet film and a nice escape in to another world.



I was hesitant about seeing Michelle Williams or anyone in fact,

playing Marilyn Monroe as I have watched Marilyn's films over and over...

but  I thought that she was quite wonderful.



Marilyn, in fact  was my inspiration to name the store Blonde Venus.

Even though Blonde Venus is actually a Marlene Dietrich film, I had such a girl crush

on Marilyn and I was swept away by the whole romanticism of the Hollywood bombshell.



The Prince and the Showgirl is actually my least favourite Marilyn film but if you feel

like watching some, try Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Some Like It Hot, Niagara,

How to Marry a Millionaire and Bustop is hilarious.

If you're keen for more, I also love All About Eve which is more about the incredible

Bette Davis but it was probably Marilyn's first important film.



Are you still following the shows?

The winter collections are often difficult for us to associate being a part of our lives

but oh, those beautiful coats.

Here are some more of my highlights from London and Milan...




I saw one of Meadham Kirchoff's first ever shows years ago at Fashion East in London when it was a serious menswear collection.

It couldn't have made a more dramatic transformation.

I don't love everything but I can hear my inner Ziggy Startdust calling.

I'm thinking that the sequin suit would be great to wear to Ga Ga ;)





photos courtesy of the amazing http://www.sonyphotos.typepad.com

 

Prada! You know how I love a matching suit and look at those textiles.

 



photos: style.com



More Dior than Dior!

Raf Simons' final show for Jil Sander shows us what a genius he is and I'm hoping that he takes the job at Dior to reclaim

the esteem that the label once had.

I can SO see Ingrid Bergman swishing around in some of these.




photos: style.com



This was the least Marni looking Marni collection I've ever seen and I much preferred it though it would have been great to also see a

fresher approach with the shoes.

 The MOD surfaces again.

 


photos: style.com



Christophe Lemaire chose to do a presentation like so many of the younger labels and it really works.

The clothes are so beautiful that they don't need the drama of a grand scale runway show though

it will be interesting to see what he does for Hermes this season.

 

 

 

 

 

Here's what's new in store this week!

 

 



Richard Nicoll, London

Resort 2012

Linder Sterling Collaboration








 


 


Tank Top in Rose Tinted Eye Print - Pink $248

 

 


Tank Dress in Rose Tinted Eye Print - Pink $355

 

 


Square T-shirt in Blue Stripe with Rose Tinted Eye Print $289

 


Tank Dress in Glamoth Blue Print $355

 

Here's the easy cotton versions of Richard and Linder's Resort collaboration.

Quite timely with all of the MOD references happening on the runway at the moment.


They are 100% cotton jersey in all over stripe with the Linder Sterling

print on the front and are sized small, medium and large.

Richard Nicoll available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus.







Karen Walker Eyewear

New Styles!







Iris an obvious but wonderful dedication to fashion icon Iris Apfel.

They are absolutely massive and absolutely amazing!

Iris is $329 and they are available in:

black/fluro lime/ivory

pink/ivory/white






Number One ($295)  makes a return is this beautiful vintage cream.

These new styles are in store now at Blonde Venus!







Dr Denim, Sweden









Look! He's handsome AND has a green thumb.

We've just had a fresh delivery of your favourite Dr Denim Snap

Jeans in this delicious Coffee colour which looks great with neutrals

but also works well with neons and brights.

These are the mid rise skinny style in their comfortable but hard

wearing stretch cotton and are a unisex style!

Dr Denim in store now at Blonde Venus.







New at The Outpost...for your viewing pleasure



Chuck Close




A wonderful documentary from the late flmmaker Marion Cajori

on the work of contemporary American painter Chuck Close.

Chuck was left paralyzed by a spinal artery blockage and through

incredible will and determination continued to paint despite his 

disability by devising an elaborate system of pullies and levers.

So astounding and inspiring.

Watch the trailer here:


 

Night on Earth




Matt is on a Jim Jarmusch bender at the moment.

This 1991 cult classic follows five different cab drivers

in five different cities (LA, NY, Paris, Rome & Helsinki) and their interesting clients

 and journeys on this one eventful night.

It stars Winona Ryder and soundtrack is by Tom Waits. 

 

We also have these fantastic films back in stock...

Annie Leibovitz: Life Through A Lens

Exit Through The Gift Shop

Beautiful Losers



In store now at The Outpost!



Oh there is a lot on this weekend!



Exhibition Opening!

Megan Cope: Deep Water

Archie Moore: Ten Missions from God


work by Archie Moore

 

Brisbane based artists Megan Cope and Archie Moore are

 launching their latest works together tonight at Spiro/Grace Art Rooms

from 6pm to 8pm

This sneak preview from Archie is a paper sculpture constructed from a bible

and looks incredible.

The gallery is at 255 Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill and the exhibition will run

until the 31st of March.







Bonnie Prince Billy

GoMA Uplate



Tonight is the final up late date for the Matisse Exhibition

so if you haven't seen it yet, now is your chance.

At this late stage, there are apparently a very limited number of tickets available 

at the door!

American singer, songwriter Will Oldham performing under his stage name of

Bonnie Prince Billy should make for quite a memorable experience

in the wonderful gallery space.

His performance will be preceded with a talk from renowned contemporary

artist Michael Zavros at 6:30pm.






 Black Lips @ The Zoo

All the way from Atlanta, Georgia the Black Lips describe themselves

as "flower punk".

To me, they're a little bit country and a big bit rock and roll.

They are just lots of mad fun and I'm really looking forward to

seeing them play tonight with local bands Cannon and Tiny Migrants.

Tickets are $50 on the door.


 

If you are in the mood for dancing, the official after party is naturally at Woodland

with DJs Earl Grey playing early followed by Angus/The Otchkies and 

Jeremy/Velociraptor.

Entry is free with a Zoo stamp!


 

 

If you are keen for more, the Future Music Festival is on at Doomben

on Saturday (the 3rd).

It sounds like hours and hours of dancefloor fun with the likes of Fatboy Slim,

The Rapture and even New Order in it's original line sans Peter Hook.





See you soon!

Thea X

























 

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