New! PROVENSEN SHOES + EDWIN Man Love XX

Hi Everyone!

The Spanish Film Festival is currently on at Palace Centro until this
Sunday the 29th.
 
The Sydney Film Festival starts next month and I have been enviously
pouring over the programme which runs from June 8th to the 19th.

I don't think that I'll be able to make it down so I am hoping that some of these
will be showing here, sooner rather than later: 
Beginners (Mike Mills)
The Future (Miranda July)
Norwegian Wood (Tran Ahn Hung)
The Tree of LIfe (Terrence Malick)
Sleeping Beauty (Julia Leigh)

They are also showing a few beautiful  classics from the
1950's directed by Douglas Sirk including:
There's Always Tomorrow with Barbara Stanwyck plus Magnificent Obsession
and All That Heaven Allows, both starring Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson.
Dreamy.

Apparently tickets are selling fast and I'm not surprised...



There is action a plenty in our own Winn Lane.
Such a wonderful community feel.
The Outpost has a new side window so that you can look
at treats while you're getting your Flamingo coffee.


There's also a pretty new overhead lattice for some soon to be
sprawling passionfruit vine.

Save the date for the next Winn Lane Markets which will be on Saturday June the 4th.
 
 


Additional mark downs!
I have just made some new mark downs with 30% off selected
Antipodium and Arnsdorf.




Here's the latest arrivals...


Provensen, Sydney
 
She She in French Grey $195
 
She She in Black $195
 
She She in Tan $195
 
Sal in Mushroom $190
 
Sal in Mustard $190
 
Yoko in Tan $195
 
Lishy in Mulberry $210
 
Lishy in Mushroom $210
 
I'm so excited about these!
You may remember that we introduced Faye's debut Provensen collection last winter
that included the famous Desert Boots.

Faye has a great eye for fashion forward footwear and this season, she has put together
another cool collection of edgy styles in the most interesting colour palette.
She has even taken on the elusive mid heel!
 
All styles are available in sizes 35 to 43, so that no one misses out
and her pricing is amazing for such well constructed leather shoes.
We can post these within Australia for $12 a pair if you can't get them in your area.
Provensen in store now at Blonde Venus!







Steve & Su, London
from Edwin Spring/Summer 11 look book portraits series

Homerun Jacket
Navy Cotton Canvas with Navy & Grey Rib trim and Sand Suede Sleeves 
$360
 
 
 
Long Sleeve Reggie Shirt
Blue and White 58% Linen/42% Cotton
$179
 
This fabric also available in Edward Rolled Short Sleeved Shirt with Patch Pocket $149
 
 
 
NEW COLOUR
SEN Selvage Skinny
Raw State Grey Cast Red Selvage Japanese 11 oz
32" Leg
$220
 
 
 
NEW STYLE
ED88 Super Slim Stretch Mid Rise, Zip Fly
Rinsed Zen Blue 
32" Leg
$179
 
We also have more sizes back in stock of your favourite  straight legs, the London Slims
in Black.
 
In 1947, the Tsunemi family became one of Japan's major importers of American workwear and denim
and by 1961 they started producing their own jeans in Japan, under the name Edwin.

By 1963 they had produced the world's heaviest denim (16 oz) and were the first to incorporate Edwin's
famous three colour rainbow selvedge which is still in use in their jeans today.

In the 1980's, Edwin invented "stone washing" which revolutionised the entire denim industry
and was a pivotal moment in the evolution of denim manufacturing as we know it today.

In the 1990's Edwin created the "new vintage" concept which encompasses the subtle beauty of
hand replicating vintage washed from archive references pre-dating 1947.

Edwin are also famous as one of the few denim brands still hand dying their cotton with natural indigo,
harvested from the plantations in the traditional Indigo growing region of Tokushima.
This gives the denim a richer and more natural colour than the chemical dyes.

A big thank you to Ethan Widin (FlamingoPearl Cafe) who took time out during a latte
run to model these pieces for us!
Edwin in store now at Blonde Venus.




Save the Date 
Friday 2nd June 6pm to 9pm

Perks and Mini (P.A.M.) Collection Launch
+Extended Trading in Winn Lane


Come and join us on Friday evening the 2nd of June at the Nine LIves Gallery
where we will be launching pieces from PAM's  Powder Agitation Machines
collection by installation and a gallery store.

The space will include a selection of women's and men's clothing and
accessories which will also be available for purchase.
Music will be provided by DJ Swede Tooth.
Thank you to our event sponsors Nine LIves and Perks And Mini.


The pop-up store will be open:
Thursday 2nd - 6pm to 9pm
Friday 3rd - 10am to 6pm
Saturday 4rd - 10am to 5pm
Sunday 5th - 11am to 4pm 

All stores in Winn Lane will also be open on the Friday night -
The Outpost
Flamingo Cafe
Tym Guitars
Little Jane Street
Sunday Social

So make sure that you come along and support independent retailers.
I will remind you again next week so that you don't forget!

Have a great week and see you soon,
Thea X


 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

First season markdowns - Karen Walker Perfect Day!

Hi Everyone!

Our first mark downs of the season start today...

Karen Walker
Perfect Day Collection
30% off 

(clothing only, excludes shoes and accessories)


If you're lucky, your size might still be available
amongst the last pieces of this popular collection.


Boat Pants in Tan Birds Silk Print
were $315
now $221
 
Tuck Front Trouser in Mustard Linen Cotton
were $327
now 229
 
Frill Sleeve T-Shirt Top in Grey Marle Cotton
was $157
now $110
 
Boat Pants in Cotton Pale Blue Birds Print
were $254
now $178
 
Elena Skirt in Silk Perfect Day Print
was $363
now $254


All prices as marked.
No holds lay-by on sale items.

As I mentioned, styles and sizes are limited.
Please call or email if you are after a particular piece.


Yassou!
See you soon.
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

 




I'm ba-ack!

Hi Everyone!

Hope that you have missed me ;)

Such a busy time of the year being Rosemount Australian
Fashion Week last week.

Also I've had two very full days at QUT this week with the third year
fashion students.

So, after I finish this note to you, it's back to the order sheets and photos 
so that I can contemplate some more, over our summer orders.

If you missed out on the fashion week action, I was doing a daily blog for our favourite
daily news feeder Pedestrian.tv.
This kept me extra busy but was also a good way of actually remembering
everything that I did everyday!
It seriously becomes a blur.
So, if you haven't read them already, grab a cup of tea and follow the links to my fashion week 
diary -
 
 
 
 
Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

A big hello and thank you to Susie Lau from Stylebubble who was visiting from London for fashion week.
She posted this lovely piece about my Karen Walker outfit.


Susie, it's always such a pleasure to see you.
You are one inspiring lady!
Read Susie's post here:



Thanks to everyone who came to one of our 21st Birthday events at Woodland
last Saturday night.

Party mode: I'm in my Boomgates T-Shirt with Matt O'Hara (DJ Harvey Satan)

The bands were fantastic - Brisbane's Per Purpose, followed by the foxy Melbourne babes with
the catchy tunes, Super Wild Horses.
Headlining and also from Melbourne were Boomgates with front man Brendan who is also
in Eddie Current Suppression Ring with fantastic bouncy songs and so entertaining.



Boomgates and Super Wild Horses Split 7" in Ltd Edition Yellow Vinyl. Nice :)

If you are keen to enhance your music collection, we have a fine selection of records
etc for sale at The Outpost.



Here's an update on some of our latest deliveries...

Lover, Sydney

Oversized Leather Tote $352

It feels like Lover can do not wrong at the moment after their extraordinary show at fashion
week.
These fabulous tote bags are a reprise from a denim one that they did a few seasons ago in
the One Plus One collection.
The Tan is a buttery soft suede and there is also a black is an equally soft leather.
Just such a great size and super handy.
Lover in store now at Blonde Venus.



Dr Denim, Sweden

Ann Old Wash Loose Fit Denim Shirt $99
 
Dina Oversized Cotton Tank with Racerback in Black $59
 
Dina Oversized Cotton Tee in Black $59
 
Silvanna Loose Knit Cotton Tank available in Sand (pictured) and also Grey and Black $89
 
Snap Unisex Mid Rise Skinny Jean in Dark Antique $130
 
Mauser Unisex Skinny Jean with back zip pocket detail in Black $130
 
John Ross Denim Shirt in Light Vintage $119
 
John Ross Denim Shirt in Medium Antique $119
 
Another fine selection of easy wearing pieces and such great value.
The denim shirts are also great worn unbuttoned and layered over
a Tee or a knit.
Dr Denim in store now at Blonde Venus and The Outpost.



Karen Walker, Auckland
Fine Jewellery Collection

New! Super Fine Miniature Heart Studs in Sterling Silver $43


Back in stock! Super Fine Animal Bracelet in Sterling Silver $117


Back in stock! Super Fine Scattered Daisies Pendant in Sterling Silver with Diamonds $275
 
New! Filigree Rabbit Pendant in Sterling Silver $166
 
Back in stock! Filigree Ring in Sterling Silver $147
 
Back in stock! Super fine Skull Ring in Sterling Silver $38
 
We have lots more Karen Walker jewellery pieces also back in stock
including the Owl Ring, the Anchor Pendant and the Super Fine Bear,
Rabbit and Cat Pendants.
Karen Walker Jewellery in store now at Blonde Venus and The Outpost.



Tea & Guns
Outpost and Pass Port
Hip Flask 

launch party Sunday May 1st

Jackson and Jerry on BBQ duties
 
The Dune Rats playing live to a slightly HUGE Sunday afternoon crowd!
 
I flew to Sydney on this night and missed a great party by the looks.
This is what it was all about...





 

The Outpost and Pass Port collaborated with London based artist French
to create this fine piece of Man Love - their own Hip Flask.
The perfect man gift for 18th's, 21st's, bar mitzvahs, anniversaries in fact any old reason and 
they retail for only $30.
Available now at The Outpost!


Apartamento Magazine 07


The latest issue is now in store at The Outpost and only $25.

Coming Soon...
Provensen AW11
 
Here's a sneak peak of some of the new Provensen styles that should be arriving any day now!
On the left if She She in Tan and on the right is Sal in Mustard.
We have other styles and colours coming so please let us know if you 
would like to get on the waiting list for these.

Snuggle up and see you soon,
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

 






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