Hi Everyone!
Did you enjoy BigSound?
We certainly enjoyed having everyone from the conference
around and the energy, the music, the buzz.
A big thanks again to Adelaide band Bad//Dreems
who played live and most definitely electric in-store last Thursday.
They even included a cover on God's My Pal.
Bad//Dreems have just been announced to play at Sound Summit
in November which has moved from Newcastle to Sydney this year.
The line-up looks incredible...
Introducing...
Pageant, Melbourne
Women's Collection
S/S Sheer Gusset Top
available in:
Nude Stars
Black Stars
Body con short sleeved top with gusset
100% Japanese Polyester Mesh
Made in Australia
Sizes 6 to 12
$143
Bucket Hat
Available in 100% Nylon - Japanese
Black / Black lining
Pink / Pink lining
One Size
$110
Photograhy: Suleyman
Styling: PAGEANT
Hair & Make Up: Samantha Patrikopoulos
Model: Madison Finn @ Maverick
"The debut Spring / Summer 13/14 women's range from PAGEANT
takes an ultra-feminine tween queen through a surreal rite of
passage with a Memphis inspired palette, kuwaii J-pop references
and aquatic aesthetics."
PAGEANT, Melbourne
Men's Collection
Static T-Shirt
T-Shirt with centre front and centre back seams
100% Cotton Jersey & 100% Cotton Rib - Japanese
Made in Australia
Black Marle (pictured)
Sizes Small to Extra Large
$121
Terry T-Shirt
(short sleeve version available with contrast neck band)
Terry towel t-shirt with centre front and centre back seams
and contrast neck band
100% Cotton Terry Towel & 100% Cotton Rib - Japanese
Made in Australia
Grey Marle with Black Contrast Neckband
Sizes Small to Extra Large
$121
Bucket Hat
Available in 100% Nylon - Japanese
Black / Black lining
One Size
$110
Oversized Waffle T-Shirt
Oversized gusset t-shirt with rib neckband
100% Cotton Waffle & 100% Cotton Rib - Japanese
Black
Sizes Small to Large
$198
Oversized Waffle Shorts
Oversized pull on short with elasticated waist and drawstring
100% Cotton Waffle & 100% Cotton Rib - Japanese
Black
Sizes Small to Large
$231
Bucket Hat
Available in 100% Nylon - Japanese
Black / Black lining
One Size
$110
Shadow Sweatshirt
100% Cotton Loopback Jersey & 100% Cotton Rib
Black Marle / Black (pictured)
Sizes Small to Extra Large
$220
Bucket Hat
Available in 100% Nylon - Japanese
Black / Black lining
One Size
$110
Also available:
The Print T-Shirt
Classic style t-shirt with PAGEANT logo print
Black / Clear Print
Sizes Small to Extra Large
$110
Photograhy: Suleyman
Styling: PAGEANT
Grooming: Samantha Patrikopoulos
Model: Andy Glover
Shoes: Nike
"For Spring/ Summer 13/14, the journey of the PAGEANT man
takes him on a detour via Jamaica.
High school rude boys relax in the tropical sun in terry-towelling
gear popping in hyper blue and yellow against Memphis-tones marles
of static blue and grey paired with solid navy and black.
Island rhythms get raga with low-fi outdoor sound systems and low-tech
sheer and shiny nylons to match.
Bucket hats, black trimmings and kinesio-inspired tape add structure
to carefree shapes."
You may remember that we previewed this collection at the opening of
Fish Lane Studios last month, so excited to finally have it in store.
It's nice to see some strong new direction in menswear and thrilled that it's Australian.
I have already had girls loving these pieces too due to their uni-sex aesthetic and
exceptional quality Japanese fabrics.
PAGEANT is designed by Kate Reynolds and Amanda Cumming.
The girls both studied at RMIT in Melbourne before doing a stint in London.
Amanda worked for Tim Soar and then Christopher Kane while Kate worked
for Cassette Playa and then Christopher Shannon.
Working for these exciting labels inspired them to come home and set up PAGEANT
and we're so glad that they did.
PAGEANT is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!
Perks & Mini / P.A.M., Melbourne
Tierra del Fuego SS13
Glinting Dress
100% combed cotton jersey
Oversized T-shirt Dress with Front Sequin Design
Rib neck band and side seam pockets
Taped internal neck/shoulders
Black
One Size
$225
Glinting Dress
100% combed cotton jersey
Oversized T-shirt Dress with Front Sequin Design
Rib neck band and side seam pockets
Taped internal neck/shoulders
Grey Marle
One Size
$225
P.A.M. Women's Collection is available in-store now at Blonde Venus and also on-line here:
Perks & Mini / P.A.M., Melbourne
Sometimes I Wander SS13
Rocks Cap
Exclusive PAM digital print featuring rocks with Carefree Willy
Snap Back
$77
P.A.M. Men's Collection is available in-store now at Blonde Venus and also on-line here:
What's New at The Outpost?
Carhartt
Spring/Summer 13
Aldux Shirt
100% Cotton with all over signature Carhartt Duck Embroidery
Classic button through shirt
Button down collar
Front pocket with Carhartt flag label
Navy
Sizes Small to Extra Large
$140
Dot Shirt
100% Cotton with all over dot pattern
Classic button through shirt
Button down collar
Front pocket with Carhartt flag label
Navy
Sizes Small to Extra Large
$140
100% Cotton with all over dot pattern
Classic button through shirt
Button down collar
Front pocket with Carhartt flag label
Varnish (Burgundy)
Sizes Small to Extra Large
$140
Marines Striped T-Shirt
100% Cotton Single Jersey
Front Pocket with Carhartt Flag Label
Sizes Small to Extra Large
Blue/White
$89
Oceanic Striped T-shirt
100% Cotton Single Jersey
Contrast Front Pocket with Carhartt Flag Label
Sizes Small to Extra Large
Federal Blue / Light Grey Heather
$89
Sid Blazer
46% Cotton / 38% Elastane / 16% Polyester
Slim fit, casual jacket
Three button opening with front patch pockets and button trim at wrist
Navy
Sizes Small to Extra Large
$240
These Carhartt styles and more are available now in-store at The Outpost!
They are also available on-line here:
Keeping you looking good and busy...
Thursday the 19th
Room 40 presents Open Frame
Featuring: Laurel Halo and Objekt
@ The Powerhouse, Turbine Platform
Doors at 8:30 and tickets are $29
This is the third event in this series from Room 40.
The two shows last week were fantastic, if not a little emotionally
exhausting as you are being challenged and surprised in so many ways
by these liberated performers.
Again there's a contrast between Laurel Halo's mood shifting electronic
pop and Objekt's techno adventure…it will be a ride.
Tickets are available on the door or here:
Friday the 20th
Robert Vagg / Cameron Hawes / Glen Schenau -
'Deceased Estate"
Left to Right: Works by Robert Vagg, Glen Schenau and Cameron Hawes.
You may know them from The Wonderfuls, Per Purpose and Martyr Privates.
These well known and much loved boys of Brisbane rock also work creatively,
visually and have been selected to show together at an intimate show
at A-CH Gallery.
The show runs until September 27 and A-CH Gallery is located at
Level 1, 75 Vulture Street, West End.
Friday the 20th
Brisbane band The Bell Divers are launching their second album
Ruins supported by The Stress of Leisure, The Slow Push
and Swaying Buildings.
It's all happening at The Beetle Bar which is at 350 Upper Roma Street
and doors open at 8pm.
Saturday the 21st
It's a Brisbane Psych Fest!
You will need to drop in to BV to pick up a tie-dye tee for this one.
It's a meeting of Japanese, Sydney and Brisbane psychedellia with:
Dreamtime
Kikagaku Moyo
Dear Radio
Sprit Valley
Cobwebbs
Moses Gun Collective
Tsun
Morning Harvey
Yada
The M-Humm
Aquatic Lifeforms
This show is also on at The Beetle Bar with doors
opening at 2pm and running until about 1am.
Saturday the 21st
If you're after something a little lighter but still super fun, synth pop noise,
you can see Scraps (aka Laura Hill who supported Grimes at The Zoo in Brisbane)
along with X in O and Spirit Bunny at The Waiting Room which is
at 11 Browning Street, West End.
Doors open at 8pm, it's only $10 and BYO as usual.
Here is a link to Scraps' album Classic Shits if you'd like
to listen and or buy :)
Tuesday the 24th
Copperart
Copperart is a one night only, art event by David Creed
and Angela Rossito.
The artists have recently taken up residency in Fish Lane Studios
where the event will be held.
Inspired by alchemy they have been subjecting salvaged copper wire
into object sculptures.
Likening their new studio space to a 'boudoir', they have used the rooms as a backdrop
to a video recreating 80's and 90's advertisements by Copperart, a homewares shop
from that era that promised affordable luxury.
It sounds mad and amazing!
The exhibition opens at 6pm and Fish Lane Studios is located upstairs at The Fox Hotel,
Corner of Melbourne and Hope Street, South Brisbane.
Selected new Antipodium pieces are also now up on the webstore:
If you can't make it in, remember you can make us both happy by buying
it from us on-line.
Remember that we do Freeeeee Express Post shipping for purchases within
Australia over $60:
http:blondevenus.com.au
See you soon!
Thea X
blonde venus
707 ann street
fortitude valley 4006
queensland
australia
t + 61 7 3216 1735
http://www.blondevenus.com.au
707 ann street
fortitude valley 4006
queensland
australia
t + 61 7 3216 1735
http://www.blondevenus.com.au