Hi Everyone!
"Fresh" is a word often used to describe the designs of new kid on the Australian fashion scene Sara Phillips.
You must think I say this all the time but it's been another crazy week.
I went to Sydney at the beginning of the week to see (touch, feel) the latest
collections from BV favourites Karen Walker and Antipodium.
Amazing. I want everything.
I caught up with Lauren for dinner at Don Don after her first week at Lover.
She is exhausted but loving it - naturally.
I also spent a day at QUT yesterday for the first presentations from the third
year students.
We're off on another magical mystery tour.
Then there's the deliveries!
Oh my...
Richard Nicoll, London
Spring/Summer 11
One Sleeve Stella Dress with Tulle Insert in Guava Silk Crepe de Chine $569
One Sleeve Stella Dress with Tulle Insert in Black Silk Crepe de Chine $569
LInder Sterling Lipstick City print on White S/S Silk Crepe de Chine Tee $509
LInder Sterling Lipstick City print on White S/S Silk Crepe de Chine Midi Dress $$629
It's great to see some fabulous colour!
This is the first delivery for the season with another one arriving very soon.
Richard is continuing his successful collaboration with UK artist Linder Sterling.
Linder established herself as an artist in Manchester in the late 1970's with her pop art
collages, often using semi erotic themes.
She became well know for designing the cover for The Buzzcocks Orgasm Addict
7" in 1977 and has retained a close relationship with contemporary music and fashion
which is reflected in her work.
I am obsessed with her prints and have picked up one her prints from Richards' collection
each season.
We also have the Lipstick City print on Richard's classic Stella dress shape $649) which is gracing
our front window at the moment.
Enjoy it!
Richard Nicoll is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!
Lover, Sydney
"A Dance For One" AW11
Petit Pli Dress in Rose Linen $495
Coppelia Lace Bodice available in Nude (pictured) and also White $396
Coppelia Lace Tutu Skirt available in White (pictured), Nude and also Black $484
Lace Knit Skivvy Top available in Nude small scallop $297
Lace Knit Skivvy Dress available in Nude (lined) $352
Classical Cape in Camel Wool Cashmere $627
So special.
Lover have released this short film for their new collection,
made in association with the Australian Ballet.
The film stars Brisbane born Amber Scott who has been dancing with
the Australian Ballet since she was 11.
Lover in store now at Blonde Venus.
Sara Phillips, Sydney
"Unbridled" AW11
Frontier Dress in Duck Egg silk crepe de chine $440
(belt not included)
Brumby One Sleeve Shirt in Desert Silk Crepe de Chine $270
(top under not included)
Mustang Assymetric Skirt in Desert Silk Crepe de Chine $350
Rachel Pant available in Desert (pictured) and also Black Silk Crepe de Chine $320
Stallion Oversized Dress available in Black Silk Crepe de Chine $$360
(belt not included)
Hobby Horse Flared Skirt (under) available in Plum Silk Crepe de Chine (pictured) $270
Pedestrian.tv recently chose Sara as one their Ten Inspiring and Influential Australian
Women on International Women's Day...
"Fresh" is a word often used to describe the designs of new kid on the Australian fashion scene Sara Phillips.
Her gorgeous modern take on femininity has enamoured us ever since she the debut of her eponymous label,
and her Autumn/Winter 2011 collection Unbridled again proves she's a woman creating clothes that women want to wear.
Sara Phillips is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus.
Sosume Basics, Melbourne
the long sleeve tee available in Grey, White and also Black $129
the Long Sleeve Crop Tee available in Grey and Black $79
More fabulous basics from Sosume in their beautifuly soft organic modal jersey.
Sosume is available exclusively in Brisbane at Blonde Venus.
Illesteva, New York
Leonard in Matt Tort $195
Leonard Shiny Tort $195
Leonard Matte Embossed Snake $195
Leonard Brown Tiger $195
Leonard Half Brown / Half Clear $195
Leonard Blonde $195
Leonard Cream $195
Leonard Purple $195
Lennox Clip-On Tort $245
Freida Blonde $240
Freida 2 Ice $230
Illesteva launched their new Spring/Summer 11 collection last month at New York Fashion Week
by getting the NYU Orchestra play at a presentation wearing their sunglasses!
The show represented the idea of classical mixed with contemporary, which is exactly
what their eyewear collection is all about.
These great new styles are again all hand made in Italy and come with a hard case.
Illesteva is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus.
There are so many things on this weekend and no time to do anything!
It's both Sarah Babcock and Suzie Patten's farewell parties.
It's Sally's birthday and Char's birthday parties and more dangerously, Lyndell is
back from London for a visit.
On Friday night:
Adalita (Magicdirt) is doing an in-store at Tym Guitars @ 6pm
Giants of Science and Undead Apes are playing at Rics
Tny Migrants and friends are playing at The Beetle Bar
The Surfari Krishnas, The Bar Maids, Rocky Outcrop and DJ Wolvie Trash are playing at The Step Inn
Sleepwalks are doing their album launch at Woodland supported by The Sips and Pastel Blaze
You Am I are playing at the Runaway Bay Tavern and it's only $24. Anyone want to drive?
On Saturday:
Visual Artist Sarah Byrne is releasing her latest work of experimental film at Boxcopy, 129 Margaret Street
Rics are holding their Big Back Yard Festival with You Am I, Pangaea, Die, Die, Die, Six Ft. Hick & more
the Belligerents are doing their EP launch at Woodland with Young Men Dead and Millions supporting
On Sunday:
Joel Stern is hosting #17 in the Disembraining Machine series of new and experimental music presentations.
This night will feature Meat Thump, Rites Wild, Kris Keogh, The Soul Retrievers and it's at it's usual home -
Tidy @ Alchemy, 29 Logan Road, Woolloongabba.
Maybe grab a bite to eat at The Crosstown.
Make sure you drop in to the store to see our new pieces.
It all looks so beautiful!
Thea x
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