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ARTIST PROFILE: DAVE CALKINS
Written for Art Edit CALIFORNIA-BORN, Perth-based artist Dave Calkins grew up in his abstract painter uncle’s studio. It’s where his passion for painting and the use of bold colours was born, and where he first discovered his creative side. “I have explored several areas of self-expression to arrive back at my first primal love – painting,” says Dave.…
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ARTIST PROFILE: PETER DAY
Written for Art Edit “QUIRKY, WEIRD AND WHIMSICAL” is how multifaceted artist Peter Day describes his work. The Sydney-born painter and sculptor says he has been practicing as an artist since he was just four years old. “I still have some of my first drawings – some I have turned into paintings,” he remembers. Peter’s paintings are an…
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Review: After 80 Years, Oroton Releases Its First Ready-to-Wear Collection Under New Creative Director
Written for Broadsheet Oroton, the iconic Australian label known for its leather accessories, entered voluntary administration in November 2017. The demise of the company, founded in Sydney by Boyd Levy in 1938, wasn’t a surprise for many after years of slumping sales and an outdated approach to design. In August last year, new owner Will Vicars appointed Sophie…
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The New Adelaide Label Designing Loungewear to be Worn From Beach to Bar
Written for Broadsheet Adelaide label Acler launched in 2015 to fill a gap for high-end pieces at an affordable price. The local label is predominantly recognised for its event wear – sculptural, contemporary dresses and separates with dramatic detailing, whether that be a cascade of ruffles or delicate appliqué. The brand shot to wider fame…
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Boiler Suits Made for Busts: The New, Affordable Melbourne Label Challenging Traditional Workwear
Written for Broadsheet After a long day spent working aboard a cargo ship, head stockperson Mimosa Schmidt suffered from chafing between her legs, under her arms and on her neck from the ill-fitting boilersuit she was wearing. The constant discomfort made her wonder, “Why isn’t there one of these suits [designed] for women?” “I wanted…
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South Melbourne Wine Shop Magnum + Queens Introduces a Tiny New Wine Bar
Written for Broadsheet Kirsten Dickie and Virginia Selleck are moving at light speed. The pair launched their smart and thoughtfully curated online wine store Magnum + Queens in 2017. In May last year they turned it into a physical store in South Melbourne. And now, not only can you pick up top drops to take away, the…
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Worlds Collide: Five of the Best New Fashion Collaborations to Shop
Written for Broadsheet The power of fashion collaborations can’t be underestimated. From the 1997 Stüssy and G-Shock collab to Uniqlo’s recent partnership with street artist KAWS, seeking out like-minded (and sometimes unlikely) partners to develop one-off products or ranges has been keeping labels relevant for years. Aside from recognition and publicity, collaborations also give designers a reason to…
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Collective Closets Is a Sunlit New Store Stocking Only Local Female Designers
Written for Broadsheet Nairobi-born, Melbourne-raised sisters Laurinda and Fatuma Ndenzako are behind the eclectic clothing label Collective Closets. Since 2015, they’ve been merging the subtle Melbourne aesthetic with the tribal weaving, batik prints, and bold, earthy colours seen in fashion across the African continent. The pair mainly sold their garments online before opening their first…
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The New Zealand Label Transforming Unwanted Leather Into Playful Handbags
Written for Broadsheet New Zealand-based designer Georgia Davison first began working with leather in 2012. “I remember getting a leather pillowcase from a fair, and [making] myself a funny little bag,” she says. “I got so many compliments on it for as long as I wore it.” Davison started working at night, teaching herself how…
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Six to Try: The Best Dishes at St Collins Lane
Written for Broadsheet As far as city dining goes, Melburnians have a tonne of choices. The recent opening of upscale food hub Ella really ramped up the options for casual city lunching, and now, further south, another high-end food hall is attracting attention. St Collins Lane is a shopping hub that runs between Collins and Little Collins…
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