labels|Honey Hartley
Honey Hartley is one of the most innovative and exciting womenswear labels to have emerged from Australia. This Spring Summer 2009/10, Honey introduces her "Strawberry Fields" collection which has been designed for the woman looking for key colour and statement pieces to update her wardrobe. Honey's inspirations for the collection include enchanted wood, ballerinas and The Beatles "Sgt Pepper and The Lonely Hearts Club" album. Key fabrics this season are silk organza, cotton, Italian lycra, wool, silk satin, silk shantung, denim and cotton lycra. All garments are made and hand finished in Australia and most fabrics are hand dyed and printed with original artwork designed in-house by Honey and Ian Hartley.

www.honeyhartley.com

labels|Desodero
Desodero has just launched a new and exciting online store and to celebrate, all swimwear has been reduced up to 60%. Splurge on bargain buys while reminiscing about the Summer that we just had and the Summer that lies ahead. Online, you will find fine patchwork, bold colours and signature prints which guided the flow and style of the "Farewell the Tranquil Mind" collection. All Desodero products are made with the highest quality fabrics and every purchase includes a logo swim zip bag.

www.desodero.com

labels|Premonition
Premonition Menswear is going strong and still very affordable so lads get down to one of their stores and especially to the not to be missed final Summer clearance at Newtown which is on now until mid April. The new Winter range is also available at both stores, online and through stockists nationwide. Premonition only creates an exclusive and limited 50 to 100 pieces per style which includes stylish avant garde prints, rock solid hoodies and the always favourite leather & rib hood jackets.

200 King Street Newtown, NSW
60 Oxford Street Paddington, NSW
www.premonitiondesigns.com

labels|Underwear of Sweden
Underwear of Sweden's newly revealed Spring Summer 2009/10 collection embodies romance and sensuality. With sumptuous details including lace, embroidery stain ribbons and ruffles, Underwear of Sweden's new season looks are the epitome of fantasy and feminity. Bold colours and fun patterns are available for those who want to make a statement whilst classic styles in cool neutral tones provide for subtle glamour. The versatile range also features a variety of camisoles and slips which can be mixed and matched with other stories in the range. Made in Australia, Underwear of Sweden stands for affordable every day luxury, inspired by original Scandinavian design principles.

www.underwearofsweden.com

events|Expression Fashion Gala
In partnership between Stonnington Youth Services' Fashionista Program and The Butterfly Foundation, The Expression Fashion Gala is a parade featuring fashion creations by young, local designers, held during National Youth Week. It has a strong emphasis on promoting positive messages in relation to body image and wellbeing by celebrating youth culture and embracing diversity. A free exhibition follows the Gala providing visitors an opportunity to have a closer look at some of the designs.

Gala - Friday 3 April 2009 (tickets still available)
Exhibition - Wednesday 15 April to Sunday 10 May 2009
Chapel Off Chapel
12 Little Chapel Street Prahran, VIC
www.stonnington.vic.gov.au

events|From Barely There to Wondrous
Featuring works by 21 of Australia’s leading and emerging fashion photographers such as Carlotta Moye, Georges Antoni, Richard Bailey (pictured right) and Simon Lekias. Shot on locations as diverse as the Outback to Dubai – this exhibition embraces everything from Miranda Kerr floating on a duck to Eva Mendes bringing true glamour to Bondi. The limited-edition prints are signed, beautifully mounted and framed. Priced at $750, all profits will directly benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

On now until Wednesday 8 April 2009
The MLC Centre
Corner of King and Castlereagh Streets Sydney, NSW
www.mlccentre.com.au

events|Upcoming Design Expo
Featuring the next generation of stars in fashion, graphic design, jewellery, furniture, ceramics and photography including artists; Elisa Bartels, Mason Mulholland, Jennie Smith, Matt Christie and from thewhitebook, Jessica Turner. Jessica's theme is past meets present with inspiration gained from 17th Century costume. The idea of the corset being used in the olden days compared to how it can be used today is achieved by using elaborate detail, gold lace, ribbons and a combination of knitted fabric and silks.

Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 April 2009
Paddington Markets
395 Oxford Street Paddington, NSW
www.upandcoming.com.au

events|Scandinavian Reflections
Five artists connected by ice and water provides the theme for Scandinavian Reflections. For the artists; Anne Pfeffer Gjengedal, Pamela Wilson, Mia Börjesson, Harri Syrjänen and Matti Mattsson, water and jewellery are the source of energy, life and beauty. The hand of the maker is prominent in all of their work. Silver, non precious metals as well as recycled materials are used and the objects vary in size, texture, colour and form.

Opens Thursday 23 April 2009
Gaffa Gallery
Level 1 - 7 Randle Street Surry Hills, NSW
www.gaffa.com.au

events|Chicks on Speed
Chicks on Speed have been interrogating the boundaries of art, craft and music since they first formed in Munich in 1997. Their first Australian solo exhibition is Viva La Craft! Traditional techniques of millinery, silk screen printing, ceramics, patchwork, tapestry and fashion tailoring are combined with new research in technical innovation and feature the outcomes of collaborations with international and Melbourne based practitioners, deconstructing and redefining established craft processes.

On now until Friday 24 April 2009
Craft Victoria
31 Flinders Lane Melbourne, VIC
www.craftvic.asn.au

events|Fashion Palette Give-away
As well as the two-days of presentations from leading fashion figures, Fashion Palette will host a design competition, catwalk show and after party all designed to offer networking opportunities and celebrate newly discovered talent . thewhitebook has 5 double pass general admission tickets to give-away to our readers. For a chance to win, email info@thewhitebook.com.au with your name and postal address (only winners will be notified). Also to win a fabulous VIP weekend package for yourself and three friends, enter the Fashion Palette competition by clicking here.

Friday 1 and Saturday 2 May 2009
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Darling Harbour, NSW
www.fashionpalette.com.au

events|Fashion Weekend Give-away
The ultimate fashion event giving fashion lovers the chance to shop for great designer clothes and accessories, see a fabulous catwalk show plus get a brand new look and pick up tricks of the trade from the best beauty brands in the business! Fashion Weekend will feature over 100 top designers including Ginger & Smart, Alex Perry and Nicola Finetti selling their current and last season collections at up to 70% off their retail price. thewhitebook has 10 double passes to give-away to our readers. Simply email info@thewhitebook.com.au with your name and postal address for a chance to win (only winners will be notified).

Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 May 2009
Royal Hall of Industries Moore Park, NSW
www.fashionweekend.com.au