Hi Everyone!
Sorry that it's been a couple of weeks.
In the meantime, I've been to Sydney and Melbourne
for next season's showings which were amazing and inspiring.
Encouraging news after the mixed bag from the recent Northern
Hemisphere Runway shows but Australia does have a small
but unique collective of progressive designers that have
a distinct Antipodean signature.
That's good news for us!
In Sydney, I saw the new paintings by Brisbane based artist
Diena Georgetti at the beautiful Sarah Cottier Gallery in Paddington.
This gallery also represents another of my favourite Brisbane based
artists, Sandra Selig.
Folk Modern by Dienna Georgetti
The collection called Folk Modern contains only four paintings, but they are four incredibly
delicious and desirable pieces. Very memorable.
This exhibition runs until November the 2nd.
While in Sydney, I also saw the Primavera Exhibition at the MCA for this year which includes
incredible work by young Australian artists including these favourites: Brendan Huntley, Thomas Jeppe
and Jackson Eaton.
Sculptures and OIl Paintings by Brendan Huntley at the MCA in Sydney
Primavera 2013 is showing now until the 17th of November.
Then in Melbourne, I was lucky enough to catch Brendan Huntley's
new solo exhibition at Tolarno Galleries called Between You and Me.
This work is a similar progression from his collection at Primavera - a mixture of his
crazy pot head ceramics and then these same characters translated in to colourful oil paintings.
His work feels full of affection and quite frankly, I could have taken all of them home!
The exhibition at Tolarno (which I believe has sold out) is on now until November the 9th.
I stopped in for a visit at newish, interesting contemporary art space Fort Delta
who have been working with some extraordinary young artists, whom are at the very
start of their careers including Lance Delray Simpson and Aiden Morse.
Well worth a visit!
Then on to renowned contemporary artspace Utopian Slumps
at Guilford Lane.
The woman with the amazing vision is founding gallery director Melissa Loughnan and some of the
incredible artists that she represents include Caleb Shea, Thomas Jeppe,
Sanne Mestrom and P.A.M's own Misha Hollenbach.
Hazrat Prototypes by Dylan Martorell
I was lucky enough to catch works by Dylan Martorell in the last days of the show.
Keep updated here:
New Season!
Deliveries have been coming and going so you have to be quick!
Take a look though.
Lots of great pieces that are mostly only available at Blonde Venus
in Queensland and definitely hard to get a hold of...
Dress Up, Melbourne
Flora, SS13
Kimono
100% Silk
Exclusive Protea Print by Bernadette Pascua
Floaty, lightweight kimono shape with 3/4 sleeve
Piping detail at V shaped yoke and pockets
Self tie for waist
Ink
*Only size 10 now currently available
$660
Wide Leg Playsuit
*Sold Out
Dress Up available in store and also on line here:
More new styles coming soon!
Dress Up is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!
Introducing…
1989, Brisbane
Maxi Dress
100% Cotton Mid Weight Jersey
Relaxed, minamilist, maxi T-Shirt Dress
Sizes 6 to 12
$99
*Also available in Grey Marle Mid Weight Jersey
95% Cotton 5% Polyester
Sizes 6 to 12
$99
Boxy Maxi Dress
100% Cotton
Rectangle Flap Panel at front
Side Splits to the thigh
Navy
Sizes 6 to 12
$145
Swiss born designer, Tess Gard is currently completing her final year of study in
a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Fashion) at QUT in Brisbane.
As if she doesn't have enough to do this year (including hand weaving fabric
for her graduate collection!) Tess has designed a small retail collection of modern,
easy pieces.
Growing up with architect parents, Tess is drawn to inspiration from buildings and
urban lines as well as her travels in London, Berlin and New Dehli.
1989 is all hand made in Brisbane and currently available exclusively in Queensland
at Blonde Venus!
POMS, Melbourne
Bazaar Collection
Yali Bracelet in Blue $100
Haiga Bracelet in Mint $90
Yali Bracelet in Purple $100
Haiga Bracelet in Purple $90
Sophia Bracelet in Burgundy $75
Haiga Bracelet in Burgundy $90
Sophia Bracelet in Black $75
Haiga Bracelet in Black $90
I couldn't post all of the collection photos as they started selling as soon
as I started unpacking them!
Melbourne's talented Adriana Giuffrida has created another collection
of collectable pieces using her signature POMS with semi precious stones,
glass beads, evil eye beads and sterling silver tags.
POMS are available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!
Perks & Mini / P.A.M. Melbourne
Tierra del Fuego
Refracted Metallic Dress
Polyester Lurex
Structured Dress with Short Sleeves & Collar
Panelled Bodice
Seamed Bell Shaped Skirt
Fully Lined
Gold
Small to Large
$319
Refracted Metallic Dress
Polyester Lurex
Structured Dress with Short Sleeves & Collar
Panelled Bodice
Seamed Bell Shaped Skirt
Fully Lined
Silver
Small to Large
$319
The last instalment for the season from yet another amazing P.A.M. collection.
These unique dresses are structured, yet soft and have a sort of luminescent glow.
Available in store now and also on line here:
KINOAK, Melbourne
Free Time SS13
Free Time Tee
100% Cotton
Oversized, longer length
Size small measures 78.5cm from shoulder to hem
Size small measures 53.5cm across bust (laying flat)
Exclusive Front & Back Kinoak prints in Pinks
Made in Australia
Polar White with Pinks
Sizes XS to M
$70
Snorkel Top
80% Nylon / 20% Spandex
Tight fitting sporty, stretch halter top
Can be worn as a swim top - quick dry
Made in Australia
Sunny Yello
Sizes 6 to 10
$65
Snorkel Top
80% Nylon / 20% Spandex
Tight fitting sporty, stretch halter top
Can be worn as a swim top - quick dry
Made in Australia
Poolside Blue
Sizes 6 to 10
$65
Koku Dress
100% Medium Weight Textured Cotton
Relaxed and oversized shape
Shell Buttons
Bracelet length sleeves
Side pockets
Contrast Tie Belt
Wide curved hem with taped facing
Made in Australia
Sizes XS to Medium
$270
YAY!
Our first KINOAK delivery for the season and perfect timing
for ultimate Summer Good Times!
Limited numbers of styles arriving intermittently.
Keep a look out!
KINOAK is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!
Karen Walker New Rose Collection
Now on Sale!
Mid season clearance!
Karen Walker New Rose Collection is now 30% OFF!
All prices are as marked and no lay-by is available on sale items.
HURRY ;)
Sale is available in store and also on line here:
Just Arrived!
Verner, Melbourne
See Change
This collection has just landed!
I will have more details for you soon, otherwise
come in and SEE it for yourself as it's already
moving out the door…
Tonight from 6pm to 8pm, Ryan Renshaw Gallery are opening a new exhibition
with works by the amazing Australian sculptor and installation
artist, Nicholas Folland.
Nicholas Folland
Excitingly, there will also be photographic based works by QCA Graduate
Dan McCabe showing in the Project Space.
This exhibition runs until November the 9th.
So come and say HI!
Tell me what you've been up to :)
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
