Tag: fashion
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Handwoven Cult Bags From Canberra
Written for Broadsheet The dance of a discarded plastic bag in the wind was the inspiration for Canberra-based designer Georgina Whigham’s accessories label, George. “I was interested in … drawing from an object that is mass-produced and disposable,” Whigham says of the silhouette of her handwoven utility totes, which resembles that of a plastic shopping…
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New Menswear Label Kerrin Uses the Great Outdoors As Its Muse
Written for Broadsheet With names like the Kangaroo Pocket Hoodie and the Utility Shirt, new Melbourne menswear label Kerrin makes it clear from the outset it’s taking its cues from Australia’s great outdoors. Founded in December last year by a former head of menswear at Country Road, Kerrin Schuppan, the label fills a gap in men’s wardrobes for…
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The Luxurious Loungewear Label for Night and Day
Written for Broadsheet In March 2018, Lauren Puvi launched her luxury loungewear label, Öösel. Pronounced “err-sell”, it means “at night” in Estonian – her paternal grandparents’ native language. The Adelaide-based designer noticed a lack of luxurious sleepwear at attainable prices. “Other high-end sleepwear brands can charge up to $2,000,” she says. Hers fills the gap…
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Mediterranean Dreaming: A Local Linen-and-Ceramics Label Collaborates With Dinosaur Designs Co-Founder Louise Olsen
It was the rugged beauty of Puglia, Italy, that drove Sydney’s Alexandra Heard and Heleena Trahanas to found fashion-and-lifestyle label Alex and Trahanas, which specialises in breezy linen and one-of-a-kind ceramics. The friends and designers use premium garza linen from one of the oldest mills in Italy for the label’s summer dresses, and artisans in Puglia…
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Seven Sustainable Labels Making Swimwear From Recycled Ocean Rubbish
Written for Broadsheet Sustainability is well and truly in fashion. While a lot of clothing we buy is still made from hard-to-break-down synthetic fibres (including polyester, nylon, rayon and spandex), more and more designers are looking to sustainable alternatives that are gentle on the environment. And consumers have become more conscious about where their clothes…
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Sydney Sales Wrap: Best of the Week, December 6, 2018
Written for Broadsheet Sydney Net-a-Porter Online Retail giant Net-a-Porter is offering up to 50 per cent off its huge collection of international designers right now. The bi-annual sale includes activewear, beachwear, bridal wear, coats, denim, dresses, leather, knitwear and more from labels such as Ellery, Miu Miu, Isabel Marant, Alexa Chung, Givenchy, Self-Portrait, Bassike, The Row, Balenciaga…
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Melbourne Sales Wrap: Best of the Week, December 6, 2018
Net-a-Porter Online This one’s huge, and it only happens twice a year. Net-a-Porter is one of the world’s top-tier destinations when it comes to luxury fashion, and right now the site is offering up to 50 per cent off a huge collection of international designers. The bi-annual sale includes activewear, beachwear, bridal, coats, denim, dresses, leather, knitwear…
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Sydney Sales Wrap: Best of the Week, November 29, 2018
Written for Broadsheet Sir the Label In-store Minimal and simple wardrobe essentials are what to expect from Sydney-born contemporary women’s fashion label Sir the Label. This weekend is your chance to shop up to 70 per cent off exclusive samples and past-collection ready-to-wear styles at the label’s Paddington warehouse sale. Credit cards at the ready. Fri November…
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Melbourne Sales Wrap: Best of the Week, November 29, 2018
Written for Broadsheet Grace Melbourne In-store Get up to 90 per cent off international designers at designer fashion boutique Grace Melbourne’s warehouse sale. Expect discounts across Preen, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Talitha, Jonathan Simkhai, Frame, MiH, Proenza Schouler, Sea NY, Rag & Bone and more. Cash only. Sat 10am–5pm Sun 11am–4pm Department of Finery Online Australian-based, Italian-made footwear store…
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Sydney Sales Wrap: Best of the Week, November 22, 2018
Written for Broadsheet Sydney Black Friday and Cyber MondayTwo of the biggest events on the US shopping calendar are almost upon us. We’ve hand picked the 32 best sales shipping to Aussie shores. Fri 23 to Mon 26 Parlour X In-store and online Luxury multi-brand boutique Parlour X has slashed prices by 30 to 60 per cent on major brands…
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