Hi Everyone!
Hope that you're surviving the December craziness!
We packed in these incredible events in Sydney last week -
UK punk legends The Fall at The Metro
Sydney designers, We Buy Your Kids window installation for Nike Westfield launch
Iconic American photographer Annie Leibovitz exhibition at the MCA
The final art exhibition at Monster Children Gallery
LIfetime goal achieved by seeing Blondie AND The Pretenders play live at The Enmore Theatre
We have had some more exciting deliveries including new pieces by Parisienne
based leather accessory experimentalist Natalia Brilli.
We are also excited to debut two super cool labels -
Illesteva Eyewear from New York and the much
sought after Cambridge Satchel Co from Cambridge in the UK!
I have rounded up some BV Hot Tips to help with your Christmas shopping.
Our tree is up, the carols are on and we can help you out with gift
wrapping too...
Natalia Brilli, Paris
Irina Leather Flowers on strands of leather covered ball chain
available in Black $858
Eclose Leather Flower Cuff
available in Olive (pictured) Aubergine, Charcoal & Black $425
Darya Black Leather Flower Turban $525
Anushka Large Black Leather Flower Headband $558
Leather Sautoirs available in Black and Stone Grey $410
Dion Lee Silk Knot Pleat Top available in Grey (pictured) Sky Blue, Lilac & Black $580
Peter Pilotto Cascade Top in Paisley Mauve $882
Richard Nicoll Navy Blue Silk and Tulle Corset Dress $833
Mary Katrantzou Digital Print Silk Dress $882
Holly Fulton for Atelier Swarovski jewelled accessories:
Necklace $446
Bracelet $385
Ring $159
Christopher Esber Sky Blue Pleat Skirt with Caged Petticoat $890
Assorted Karen Walker fine jewellery
All items pictured are in Sterling Silver and more styles are available in-store.
Goat's Head Charm on 50cm chain $299
Filigree Cuff $722
Heart & Arrow Pendant $171
Fly Charm on 45cm chain $156
Pinocchio Charm $118
LIttle Girl Robot Charm $75
Robot Charm $99
Anchor Charm $72
Star Charm $28
Lover Anita Dress in Black French Lace $1265
Lover Candles $79-95
L to R
White Magick
Black Rose
Lover 70's Peephole Bandeau Bikini in Peasant Print $220
Lover High Waist Cotton Pleat Shorts in Peasant Print $308
Anrsdorf Chocolate Brown Leather Waist Belt $90
Arnsdorf Jersey Strap Skirts in Olive, Nude and Mauve $240
New Kid shoes Hand Made in Italy
L to R
Mathcore $230
Doowop $230
Jigpunk $230
Lover artist print tees by Marcus Oakley $110
Karen Walker Leather Waist Length Belts
Available in assorted colours $69
Arnsdorf Canvas Vest $335
Karen Walker Resort Collection Necklaces
L to R
Skull/Chain/Strawberry $173
Beads/Strawberry $150
Skulls/Beads/Strawberry $127
Cambridge Satchell Co, UK
Australian Exclusive!
Chocolate
Lime Green
Navy Blue
Yellow
Red
These fantastic leather satchells are all hand made in the UK and are practical
as well as being super stylish.
All colours that we have in stock are the one size and
they measure 38cm wide, 25.5cm high and 10cm deep and retail for $176.
Cambridge Satchells are available exclusively in Australia at Blonde Venus!
Illesteva, NY
Frieda 2 $230
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Olive Green
Blonde
Leonard $195
L to R
Black embossed
Blonde
Lennox Clip-On $245
L to R
Matt Black
Tortoiseshell
Designed by Daniel Silbermann and DJ Jus Sike, the guys draw inspiration from their
downtown lives as well as their collective backgrounds in design, music, fashion and
photography.
The sunglasses are beautifully handmade in Italy and come with the cool tan coloured hard case
for safe keeping.
Beyonce Knowles has been sporting the Leonards (as recently as last week in Auckland!) and
the collection is available as specialty international boutiques like Opening Ceremony, Colette in
Paris and Browns Focus in London.
Illesteva Eyewear is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!
Carhartt Simple Pocket Tee in Grey Cotton $99
Carhartt Classic Oxford Shirt in Pale Blue $169
Polo Guy
There is a reason why Fred Perry have been making shirts since 1952.
Assorted colours available
Fred Perry Classic Slim Fit $130
Carhartt Duck $110
Edwin London Slims
There is a reason why they have been making these classic straight leg jeans, since 1982.
Blue Raw and Black $160
Carhartt Short Sleeved Uniform Shirt $130
Chino Guy
The famous Dr Denim Chino available in assorted colours $145
Raf Simons Aviator Style Sunglasses, hand made in Japan by Linda Farrow $340
B Store London, Hand Made Leather Shoes
L to R
Chocolate $389
Tan $359
Blue $359
I'll be in touch again in a couple of days with some more hot shopping tips from The Outpost.
What's On
It's such a busy time socially as we head towards the
end of the year.
Most galleries are presenting their end of year shows and they're
some amazing exhibitions happening -
21st Century: Art in the First Decade at GOMA
Doggett Street Studio: Christmas Show
The IMA: Luke Roberts AlphaStation/Alphaville
Milani Gallery: Gordon Bennett Home Decor (after Margaret Preston)
Our Block Party!
It's on this Thursday night.
Black Xmas at The Zoo
New Years Eve
If you're not sure what to do for New Year's, here are some hot options -
Depot Club at The Zoo
Die! Die! Die! (NZ) at Woodland
No Years at The Powerhouse
See you soon!
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