Sorry that I'm running behind with your update.
It's not that I wasn't thinking about you!
Where do I start.
Paris was amazing.
Here's a little rundown of some highlights...
The Gareth Pugh show was an incredible event to start
off my first day.
The collection was intense and inspiring in the fab venue of
one of my favourite Parisienne galleries, The Palais De Tokyo.
Going in to the show, I ran into Vogue Australia's Editor in Chief,
Kirstie Clements and Fashion Director Naomi Smith.
Also in the audience was Rihanna, Grace Coddington, Ellen Von Unwerth...
I went on to the after party at Cha Cha hosted by Richard from Ponystep (London)
and tunes by popular French DJ Jerry Bouthier.
I dined at the Hotel Amour with a whole group of fashion friends, new and old
and met London stylists of the mo, Francesca Burns (i-D, Love Magazine)
and Victoria Young (POP, Love Magazine).
Gareth Pugh and his lovely partner, musician Carson McColl escorted
me to the now infamous Purple Magazine party which was held
at Le Montana - one of the many Parisienne enterprises run by artist
and entrepeneur Andre.
What a scorching, star studded party!
As soon as we were in the door, I was saying hello to Purple's Olivier
Zahm and the fabulous stylist Camille Bidault-Waddington.
I met up with girlfriend Abby Bennett (Mandi Lennard PR) and also London
based photographer Cameron Smith and we partied.
The next thing you know, we're talking to Alexandra Richards and rubbing
shoulders with the Carine Roitfield (and Julia and her gorgeous son Vladimir),
Anna Dello Russo (Vogue Nippon), Ellen Von Unwerth, Andre, Anouck Lepere,
Irina Lazareanu, Noel Fielding (the Mighty Boosh), Lulu Kennedy (Fashion East)
Of course Henry Holland was there too (wearing a B Store polka dot shirt
like the one that's in the window right now!) and I even met Michael Stipe from
REM.
I went to the beautiful retrospective exhibition of revolutionary French designer
Madeleine Vionnet at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs.
I saw the Balenciaga retrospective at Le Bon Marche and also
La Petite Robe Noir (The Little Black Dress) installation through the Palais Royal
which was held by vintage boutique Didier Ludot.
This included pieces from 1926 through to 2009.
I also visited the Musee de L'Orangerie in the Jardin des Tuilleries
which houses Monet's huge Waterlilly paintings as well as loads
of other stunning paintings by Picasso, Renoir, Modigliani and Marie Laurencin.
Apart from these delights, I was (you will be happy to know), walking and working
my self to the limit.
I looked at collection after collection.
All the favourites including Peter Pilotto, Richard Nicoll, Mary Katrantzou,
Natalia Brilli, Acne...
I visited countless showrooms and exhibitions to absorb as much as possible!
I even took a day trip to London to explore the stores and see what was happening.
I met up with Abby and we had lunch as Dover Street Market :)
It was affirming to see that Paris and London's renowned stores Colette, Le Bon March,
Liberty, Maria Luisa, Dover Street Market and Browns all featured exact pieces that we have
in-store right now at Blonde Venus.
It's good to know that you're not missing out!
We have had trillions of deliveries while I've been away
and they are absolutely scorching!
Dion Lee, Sydney
spring/summer 09/10
Shirtdress with Blazer Harness in White Cotton $590
Moire Printed Cotton Blazer with Sleeve Twist in Cement $880
Silk Double Neck Dress in Flesh $440
Twist Shoulder Shift Dress in Black Wool $790
Richard Nicoll, London
northern hemisphere fall 09
Linder Print Silk Tee $619
Linder Collage Print Silk Tee Dress $1032
Linder Priint Eye & Iris Print Silk Tee Dress $1032
We have also received:
the Iris Print Cotton Tee Dress $722
the Plain Cream Silk Tee Dress w/- Slip $1032
These amazing prints were designed by London artist and musician Linder Sterling
who has become known for her digital collages of a provocative nature.
Her most well known commercial work was the album cover for 80's punk
band The Buzzcocks.
Linder has montaged 50's soft porn shoots and photos of iris flowers
bought from old estates on eBay.
I saw Richard a few times in Paris, sporting brooches from his
Spring/Summer 10 collection and beaming about his latest
appointment as creative director for the Italian heritage label,
Cerruti!
Richard Nicoll is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus.
Natalia Brilli, Paris
collection aw 09/10
Le Bracelet available in White Gold, Shiny Graphite and Nacre Metallic Leather $170
also available in Stone Grey and Black Leather $150
Wishbone Pendant in Black Leather $224
Rib Cage Leather Bangle in Black $346
Rib Cage Bangle in Metalic White Gold Leather $367
also available in Shiny Graphite and Nacre
Wonder Cuff in Graphite Metallic Leather $367
Wonder Cuff in Amazonite Metallic Leather $367
Flapper Bag in Black Leather with Silk Fringing Detail $1885
The Cult Bag in Black Leather $906
Natalia Brilli is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus.
Arnsdorf, Melbourne
Ice Tank in Midnight $320
Ice Top in White $340
Jersey Bra Dress in Black $320
Frill Dress in Black $440
Arnsdorf is available exclusively in Brisbane at Blonde Venus.
Dhini, Melbourne
Majorette's Black Sequin Sleeveless Jacket $1032
Drum Major's Jacket available in Black $1032
Dhini is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus.
BStore, London
Bobby Deluxe Shirt in White with Navy & White Polka Dot $309
Buffalo Deluxe Shirt in Navy & White Polka Dot $309
Bexley Oversized White Shirt with Raglan Sleeve $309
Broadstairs Loose Neck Shirt in Sky Blue $309
Nu Block Striped Jersey T-Shirt $187
Billy Shirt available in Navy & White Horizontal Stripe Jersey $249
When we first introduced BStore Men's Wear to Australia a couple of
years ago, I felt it was the best men's wear that I had seen in a long
time.
I still love it as much today.
They have been at the forefront of the movement for the chino and the pleated trouser.
It has all the elements of traditional English men's wear that I admire but with
a progressive twist.
Also, it can be up to you, as to how far you push the look with your
own personal styling.
I say, take a leaf from the Runway images and push it all the way.
BStore co-owners Matthew Murphy and Kirk Beattie describe this collection
as being inspired by the style and attitude of student protest marches -
from the 1960's Parisian riots through to the 1980's post Thatcherism.
I dropped in to BStore on my crazy day trip to London and said hello to
Kirk who showed me the debut issue of their own B Magazine under
the creative direction of Jason Hughes, who also styles their runway shows.
Kirk also showed me the new limited edition B Store / Casio G Shock collab
watches.
I loved the polka dot one!
Unfortunately these aren't available here, but if you are keen, you can order
then directly from their site.
bstorelondon.com
BStore London is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!
Surface To Air, Paris
northern hemisphere AW09/10
Riot Tee in Off White $140
OK Shirt in Sky Blue $299
Selvage Trim Shirt in Grey/Blue $299
Claude Classic Shirt in Black & White $299
The Classic Jacket in Black Velvet $910
Minicri Tank Top in Grey with Black Print $140
Alana Tee in White with Black Print $140
Captain Tee Dress in Grey with Black Print $190
Surface To Air Men's Wear available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus.
Surface To Air Women's Wear available exclusively in Queensland at The Outpost.
Karen Walker, Auckland
She's Cracked Collection 09
Chunky Long Necklace available in Black and also Pearl $77
Back in stock!
We also have some of the Chunky Skull Bracelets
available in Black and also Pearl @ $88.
I'm in Sydney next week to see Karen's latest
collection The Village, which she recently showed
in New York.
I can't wait to see it in the flesh!!!
These Karen Walker accessories are available at
Blonde Venus and The Outpost.
Antipodium
Great White Chakra
Resort 09/10
Loose Ends Dress in White $299
Also available in Black
Also available in top version $249
Loose Ends Top in White $249
Dreamcatcher Shorts in Black $139
Strap on Tank in Black $119
Also available in Dove Grey with Black Straps
Titty Limits Bodysuit in Black $179
Hot Property Dress available in Black $219
Town Bike Shorts $89
This delivery includes fab pieces for easy hot summer
day dressing!
I met up with Geoffrey J Finch and Mark Burnett from Antipodium
in the Paris region of Opera for a Japanese feast and a fashion
catch-up.
The boys had been furiously selling the next collection entitled
Abfab and it's probably not what you think it is...
We have also received:
Dolphins Are Gay Chakras Jersey Racer Back Dress in Black, Dove Grey and Milo $189
Great White Chakra Jersey Crop Top in Black, Dove Grey and Milo $129
Titty Limits Bodysuit in Black $189
Boner Fide Dress in Black $299
Orificial Capacity Top in Dove Grey and Black $159
Orificial Capacity Dress in Dove Grey and Black $219
I'm sure that these names have you very intrigued, so have
a cup of herbal tea and come on in and shop the collection!
Antipodium in-store now at Blonde Venus!
Coming Soon!
Mary Katrantzou, House of Holland, Acne + SIX SCENTS SERIES 2!!!
We are having two fabulous events next week.
Hope that you can make it along.
Never a dull moment!
Thea x
