Hi Everyone!
I popped in to the IMA last night for Light Cipher - films and expanded cinema
performances from British artist Greg Pope in collaboration with musician Mike Cooper.
Why would you bother going home and turning on the TV when events like this
can be so much more enlightening.
We are only a few weeks away from Rosemount Australian Fashion Week again
and I was ecstatic to hear that London based fashion blogger Susie Lau from
Style Bubble will again be coming over to see the shows and visit the showrooms
of our Australian designers.
I don't have time for most alleged fashion blogs but Susie's is the only one that I go to on a
somewhat regular basis because (apart from being one of the first) she is genuine.
Quite frankly, I don't know how she keeps it up, but that's what passion will do for you.
As promised, here's the update on our new season deliveries...
Dress Up, Melbourne
"Wait A Moment" AW11
Sweater Dress in Grey Viscose/Wool Jersey over Rayon Twill $517
Maxi Culotte in Stone Tencel $341
Button Up Skirt available in Moth and Olive Ponti $198
Wide Pleated Trouser available in Mauve light weight Wool/Angora/Cashmere $330
Pleated Pant available in Burgundy stretch Bengaline $242
Wait a moment - I love you!
I snapped up a pair of Steph's wide, pleated trousers and they are so delicious to wear.
This collection features some of my favourite elements from the 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's,
all blended together in a very soft, modern way and her colour palette - beautiful!
Dress Up by Stephanie Downey is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!
Dion Lee
"Eyes Lie" AW11
Silk Tee Dress with Tulle Back in Coral $590
Rope Jacquard Tuxedo Jacket in Wool with Silk LIning $1200
Hosiery Gathered Skirt in Black $590
Rope Jacquard Bell Skirt in Wool $750
(pictured with Sosume L/S Crop Tee in Grey $79)
Black Elastic Gather Shirtdress in a combination of Cotton Voile and Polished Cotton $490
Inverse Pencil Skirt in Black Wool $890
Front skirt seams can be zipped to different levels on either side to reveal a built in mini which also unzips.
(pictured with Sosume L/S Grey Crop Top $79)
Silk Tee with Tulle Back in Flesh $440
Hosiery Gathered Skirt in Flesh $590
Matt Silk Crepe Tuxedo Jacket in Flesh $890
It's all based on rope and mirrors.
Conceptual designers like Dion Lee don't like to make things easy on themselves.
Designing for him is not as simple as following a trend forecasting report
or taking "inspiration" from bigger labels from the northern hemisphere.
With his main line, Dion works from a concept and each design is intimately detailed.
With this collection, Dion was working with rope and knotting in garments, which led him to developing
the stunning red wool jacquard.
Dion had the fabric exclusively woven in Italy which he then over printed
with neon pink to give it even more distinction and definition.
His construction obsession led him to explore the concealing and revealing of
techniques, almost in reverse of what we would expect.
The outcome is a combination of soft and hard - sexy almost bondage pieces mixed
with shadows and draping in the softest of fabrics.
Dion Lee is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus.
Lover, Sydney
"A Dance For One" AW11
Classical Pea Coat in Camel Wool/Poly and Cashmere $726
This coat is in the same gorgeous colour and fabric as our (sold out) cape.
It's a real keeper and a great piece for travelling.
We only have a couple more Lover styles to deliver now so jump in before it
all disappears!
Lover in store now at Blonde Venus.
Fred Perry, London
Just unpacked!
A fresh delivery of the classic M12 polos that are still made in England to
their original cut.
We have:
Navy with Ice
Black with Champagne
Black with Red and White
Mid Blue with White and Royal
We also have the plainer M3 style with no tippings in Black with a Champagne Laurel embroidery.
All Fred Perry polos are still only $130.
Fred Perry Laurel available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!
What's New at The Outpost?!
Supply, Sydney
We have a new delivery of T-shirs from the Supply collection as well as a special collaboration T-shirt
from Supply and The Outpost!
This limited edition design features a photo print by Australian Skate Photographer Toby Malonie
who is also currently exhibiting at The Outpost.
His limited edition prints are a window into the history of skating in Brisbane from the 1980's onwards.
All T-Shirt styles are $60 and available now at The Outpost.
Pass Port, Sydney
Just in time for the holidays!
The new Pass Port Community print T-shirt plus a whole new delivery
of Trent's popular sunglasses and super popular socks.
Pass Port in store now at The Outpost!
For full updates from The Outpost including some of his fine music selections, please visit Matt's blog -
Come and visit us over the weekend as shopping days are extremely limited over
the Easter weekend.
Big Love,
Thea X
blonde venus
707 ann street
fortitude valley 4006
queensland
australia
t + 61 7 3216 1735
the outpost
5a winn street
fortitude valley 4006
queensland
australia
t + 61 7 3666 0306