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Known for her bold use of colour and whimsical prints, the muse for Ruby Smallbone’s Autumn Winter 2008 Collection matures, embracing a sultry seriousness. Moving away from floral prints and feminine accents, clean lines and a masculine-sharp edge dominate the winter collection. A luxury sports feel emanates from speed stripes and racer cuts and the inclusion of Ruby’s own ‘Ice-Skater’ print.





In Rebecca Thompson's Palm Springs Collection, pintucking meets basketweave and vintage floral meet circus stripes. Roman dresses are hemmed in garlands of tulle and shimmering beads and come in shades of cantaloupe, canary, adriatic blue and chalk. Take a gamble on texture with truly unique features worked into every piece of the collection.





Currently causing a stir on the fashion scene Javik (pronounced ‘yar-vik’) is an exciting label established in 2005 by Krystel Davis. This season Javik explores modern femininity with clean lines and girly details. Creating a sophisticated yet fresh Winter 2008 collection entitled “Without Beginning or End”, Javik features stylish moderns essentials perfect for any wardrobe.





Mr. Rose is opening their new store in Sydney’s Paddington on Saturday 19 April. The store will be home to the label’s femme shirting as well as Bespoke by Sasha’s flower accessories, a range of divine femme cufflinks from Alex Diblasi and a stunning collection of silk camisoles from Mrs. Press. The week before the doors open, Mr. Rose and Bespoke by Sasha are hosting an appointment only Trunk Show from Tuesday 15 to Friday 18 April for the new Winter collections. To make an appointment (8am to 7pm daily) please contact Mr. Rose.

31 Norfolk Street
Paddington, NSW
Tel: 02 9368 1423
mrrose@mrrose.com.au







Vivienn is the first and only prestigious e-boutique to target the global market with exquisite pieces from top Australian and New Zealand fashion houses. Each season collections are handpicked to cater for those looking for a unique and sophisticated look. Vivienn draws particular attention to fabric, tailoring and craftsmanship, ensuring all garments are timeless and unique. Current labels available on Vivienn include; Josh Goot, Ghost & Lola, Toni Maticevski, Fleur Wood, Charmaine Baltis and Akira. Make sure you register to receive exclusive priority to view and pre-order pieces from upcoming collections from the most coveted labels.





Fashion aficionados living in Sydney’s inner west have long been privy to the designer fashion delights of Tuchuzy Burwood, their best-kept fashion secret for over 20 years. Current labels in the store include Antipodium, Bec & Bridge, Bettina Liano, Bracewell, Ebony Eve, Manning Cartell, Sass & Bide, Nicola Finetti, Shakuhachi, Shona Joy, State of Georgia, Tigerlily and many more. Visit the store at 150 Burwood Road, Burwood NSW.

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This exhibition will showcase key pieces from Spring Summer 2008/09 collections by Alexi Freeman, BelleBika, Charmaine Baltis, Ghost & Lola, Kanchi, Lady, Limedrop, Mwasi Kitoko, Premonition, Smena and Vicious Threads. These talented Sydney and Melbourne based labels will present a diverse and innovative range of womenswear, menswear, jewellery, shoes and accessories, providing an exclusive glimpse into their newest collections. The event is free and open to the public. Please click here for all the details.

Thursday 24 April to Tuesday 6 May
Gaffa Gallery
Level 1
7 Randle Street
Surry Hills, NSW




An exhibition of work by artists who incorporate elements of stitching, sewing, weaving or embroidery. The slippery line between art and craft is one that has been questioned and attacked by artists for many years. The artists in this exhibition each take different elements from both traditions to create fascinating works, which are simultaneously beautiful, tactile, provocative and ultimately quite difficult to pin down.

On now until Tuesday 8 April
Gaffa Gallery
Level 1
7 Randle Street
Surry Hills, NSW





Exploring artisanal fashion design practices that draw on traditional tailoring techniques to form contemporary collections. The designers in How You Make It create not only new garment forms and new ways of wearing clothes, they develop new design systems. 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.

On now until Tuesday 12 April
Craft Victoria
31 Flinders Lane
Melbourne, VIC





The Victoria Racing Club has joined forces with The Peppermint Group to host the ever popular event, The High Tea Party. Spoil yourself with the ultimate indulgent treat. The High Tea Party is a day of decadence, with traditional high tea, fabulous fashion parades, styling seminars, hair nail and beauty pampering, lingerie showcases, Portobello Road market style shopping, tastings and much more. For bookings, please click here.

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April
The Grandstand
Flemington, VIC


We have two double passes to The High Tea Party to give away! For your chance to win, simply email us with "The High Tea Party Give Away" in the subject title.





A national graduate exhibition, Design Now, includes the best emerging talent in the categories of Built Environment, Fashion, Textiles and Jewellery, Visual Communication, Industrial Design, Studio Practice and Furniture and Interior Products.

Saturday 5 April to Sunday 15 June
Object Gallery
St Margarets
417 Bourke Street
Surry Hills, NSW