Discover the new abode for Australian designed and made women’s shirting specialist, Mr. Rose. Located in Sydney’s Paddington, the store is also home to Sasha Dalziell Bruty’s atelier. The space is an ode to creativity, freedom of self-expression and the ardour for personal service. Mr. Rose continues its quest to create chic cotton shirting and silk blousons, sourcing exquisite fabrics from Italy, Switzerland and France and having them tailored locally in Australia. The boutique also offers spirited accessories including Mr. Rose silk organza “dickie” bows, tulip ties and Alex Diblasi crystal cufflinks, the exclusively sourced FALKE hosiery and leggings from Germany as well as the Mrs. Press range of silk camisoles & French knickers.

31 Norfolk Street
Paddington, NSW
Tel: 02 9368 1423
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Going from strength to strength is leading menswear label Premonition who has just opened a new store in Sydney's Newtown, following the opening of their Paddington store in January. Check out the Winter 2008 collection, inlcuding super cool hoodies in thick knits, cozy cottons, Argyles & stripes, in-store now.

200 King Street
Newtown, NSW
Tel: 02 9517 4582
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Le Black Book has officially opened its massive online treasure chest offering beautiful fashion pieces from leading designers including; Kirrily Johnston, Anna&Boy, Natasha, Fleur Wood, Stephanie Conley, Sretsis, Jessie Hill, Shakuhachi, Daniel Avakian, Le Black Book Collection, Bowie Disaya, Valerie Tolosa, Rachel Gilbert, Senada Theory, Verducci Smith, Secret Wardrobe, DavisEyes, Ellery and Ruby Smallbone. Same day courier service is available to residents in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, North Sydney, Inner West and Inner City. All purchases arrive in luxury packaging to complete the Le Black Book experience. Type in "Luxury" at the checkout for 10% off all garments.




Indulge in gorgeous pieces coming soon to Vivienn:
Pre-order 1 item and receive 20% off New Arrival items
Pre-order 2 items and receive 30% off New Arrival items
Pre-order 3 items and receive 40% off New Arrival items
Pre-order 4 items and receive 50% off New Arrival items
Plus pre-order items come with complimentary shipping!


Pre-order Charmaine Baltis @ Vivienn



Proud owners of garments from the cult Sydney-based label Natasha treasure their pieces for their special one-off feel. Made from beautiful fabrics and often embellished with tiny coloured glass beads, sequins or silk trimmings, the label creates exquisite, yet easily wearable pieces. To celebrate the arrival of the latest Natasha collection at Beloved Boutique, you will receive 20% off all Natasha purchases with the code "CELEBRATE08" plus an additional 10% off items marked "*". Enter the code "MORELOVE" at the checkout. Promotion on now until 11 June.


Natasha Leather Jacket & Daisy Patch Dress @ Beloved

See pictures from thewhitebook Fashion Exhibition which was on for two weeks during April and May.


Photo: Hamish Ta-mé



Sydney based artist, Brian Walker credits his desire to seamlessly fuse fashion, illustration and the element of surprise as the driving creative force behind his artworks. The digital artist is inspired by surreal landscapes, the evolution of fashion and changing popular culture. Walker takes these inspirational genres and merges them with his concept of using photography as a tool to represent the ideas of the impossible.

Thursday 5 – Wednesday 11 June
Horus & Deloris Contemporary Art Space
Level 2, 102 Pyrmont Street
Pyrmont, NSW
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Brian Walker, Greasy Spoon



How You Make It explores artisanal fashion design practices that draw on traditional tailoring techniques to form contemporary collections. Existing garments are deconstructed: unpicked, reconfigured and reworked, using fine tailoring and conceptual templates in order to create a new style of clothes. These conceptual Australian fashion designers open a dialogue between craft and design that places the focus back on how and why objects are made.

Saturday 21 June – Sunday 24 August
Object Gallery
St Margarets
417 Bourke Street
Surry Hills, NSW
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Paula Dunlop, Tijdelijk 2008. Photography: Cameron Attree



Prominent Australian contemporary artists inspired by the natural environment will be showcased in Botanicals, a unique exhibition experience at Object Gallery. The fifteen artists featured represent a new generation of practitioners who have explored the abundant source of inspiration within Australia, shedding historical associations of kitsch, and looking beyond the repetitive trend of overseas influence.

On now until Sunday 15 June
Object Gallery
St Margarets
417 Bourke Street
Surry Hills, NSW
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India Flint, Textiles



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