Clare Buckley is an Australian fashion stylist represented by Sydney agency RP Represents. To me her work strikes the perfect balance between kooky and classy…. I also really like that crazy puffy white skirt in the top right image – not very wearable but its a beautiful shot! Also I love the props… bowling balls? Not sure but the colours and shapes work perfectly.
There’s an Alice in Wonderland feel to all this work. More on Clare Buckley’s website.
Hotel du Département [government headquarters] in Hauts-de-Seine, France
Marché des Halles in AvignonIn case you missed it, the incredible green-thumbed Patrick Blanc (of ‘Vertical Garden’ fame) is coming to Melbourne. It would be highly unlikely that anyone could have missed this actually, as his visit is getting more publicity than you’d expect if the Pope were coming to town. (Although, I for one, am waaaay more excited about Monsieur Blanc’s imminent arrival than I would be about a Papal visit).
Patrick Blanc’s incredible soil-less, sustainable and often permanent Vertical Gardens are famous for injecting biodiversity into built-up environments across the globe. The results are always spectacular.
We’re very lucky that someone clever at the Melbourne International Design Festival (or, probably more likely, someone clever from the Melbourne Central marketing dept.) has coaxed Mr Blanc out here, and that the Melbourne CBD will host one of his incredible installations. Melbourne Central will proudly display a living, breathing vertical garden from July 17.
Also The National Design Centre is hosting a lecture with Patrick Blanc on Friday July 18 at Fed Square as part of the festival. Tickets are only $10 – so book early!
ps) There’s a great article with more info on Patrick Blanc’s incredible work at PingMag here. (all images here from PingMag)
‘organic wallpaper’ in a private home
Stills from the Design Lecture Series of films featuring Stefan Sagmeister at Zoom-In Online.I just received an email from the co-producer of a great website called Zoom-In Online…. She mentioned my post a while ago about the fantastic Hillman Curtis film documenting Stefan Sagmeister’s ongoing project Things I have Learnt in My Life so Far, and wrote to let me know that Zoom-In Online recently posted not one but THREE videos covering an event called ‘Design Lecture Series’ in San Francisco, featuring Stefan Sagmeister!
I had previously embedded one of the films here, but the audio was a little distracting, so I have removed it… however please do visit the following links to watch these little films, they really are worth a look. Here’s the first film… The other 2 films can be seen here and here.
What a great find! These films offer a terrific insight into Stefan’s work and his background – lots of footage of Stefan himself talking to camera, slick editing, and cute animated segments throughout that clarify the chronology of Stefan’s career to date. The films are edited into perfect bite-sized chunks – just the right length to watch at work with the headphones on (shhhh!).
The more I see of Stefan Sagmeister, the more I like him. Clearly he’s an incredible designer, and is famed for thinking outside the square, but also, he just seems like such a nice guy! Plus – I can’t imagine a more endearing accent… (not entirely relevant to his creative output, but you know).
Zoom-In Online offer daily coverage of the latest happenings in culture, entertainment and technology through regularly published videos, podcasts and blogs… well worth a thorough browse.
Morrison store, Chadstone
Morrison store, Chadstone
Morrison – Winter 2008 rangeBit slow on the uptake with this one (they’ve been open since March), but I have just been introduced to the stunning new Morrison store in Chadstone…. (I know I know – Chadstone, boring…) But this shop is so beautiful! It’s like a little oasis amongst all the bright lights and hustle and bustle…
Fit-out – textured milky walls, limed blonde oak floorboards, and beautiful ceiling to floor grey linen drapes in each fitting room…. not to mention that stunning light fitting in the centre of the store – delicate hand-crafted ceramic shades clustered together like scrunched paper bags. Simply stunning… they sourced this feature from a European designer (agghh.. not sure where from exactly… Denmark? or Belgium possibly…)
Range – earthy, muted colours, natural fibres (some organic) including linen, cotton, wool and leather, and structured, slouchy styles – classic and comfortable. Great accessories too – including bags and jewellery by many European designers exclusive in Australia to Morrison. It’s so refreshing to see product that you don’t see everywhere else!
Incredibly, the entire Morrison clothing range is all Australian-made. This is such a rarity these days, and is a truly admirable policy, especially for a new fashion house in a very competitive market. In fact, Morrison’s prices are extremely reasonable, proving it is possible to manufacture locally and still keep costs fair.
Morrison are from WA, and just opened in Melbourne in March. Check out their website for more info, but more importantly, get out to Chadstone and visit the store. You won’t be disappointed.
(Thanks for the tip-off Jess!!)
Morrison
shop 412
Chadstone Shopping Centre
1341 Dandenong rd, Chadstone
ph. 9568 3700
(park near David Jones)
ooohh hello.
I just received an email from the gorgeous Mud Australia… no good for Melbourne folks I’m afraid, but anyone in Sydney this weekend can snap up a selection of Mud’s beautiful ceramic tableware at heavily discounted prices from their samples and seconds sale! Aggh. Wish I could make it.
Apparently there will also be big savings on discontinued Chilewich placemats, runners, bags, floormats etc etc.
Saturday, 28th June – 10am to 4pm & Sunday, 29th June – 10am to 4pm
15 Sloane Street, Marrickville 2204 (off Sydenham Road) NSW
They accept VISA, Mastercard, EFT and cash.
It all started when Adidas hooked up with Stella McCartney in 2004. H&M followed suit, and then came the Designers for Target juggernaut – including a Christmas homewares collection by Tord Boontje, and a string of high profile collaborations, still going strong with their current lingerie range by Collette Dinnigan.
Top Shop’s got Kate moss, Lover loves Levis… and now – Lou Doillon for Lee Cooper.
Personally, I’m not that taken with the collection… but the website is fantastic! I know its not entirely original, but I love the eclectic scrapbook and turning pages… cute concept and well executed.
