Melbourne-based brothers Alex and Tim Britten-Finschi of FROM BRITTEN P/L have created a tongue-in-cheek nod to youth sub-culture with an intriguing juxtaposition of tailored suits and active wear garments.
The Spring collection ‘LADS’ is worth checking out at their Flinders Lane customer store. For further information visit frombritten.com.au
Alannah Hill’s sparkling, dreamlike 2012 winter collection dazzles with refinement, sophistication and the capricious individuality that is signature to all of Alannah’s creations – coats, skirts, cardigans and accessories. Colors veer wildly from the primary bright to the autumnal monotone, spangled with light catching beads and confabulating bows. Polka dot, lace, sequin and silk, key classical elements interplay in a fantasy of color and design expressed as pure elegance.
Alannah’s beautiful range is available through David Jones, her boutique stores and the Alannah Hill online store.
Melbourne has become known for its exceptional design talent including local fashion designer Anna Thomas. We’ve seen Anna's reputation grow dramatically in the recent years with the opening of two flagship stores in Melbourne.
Known for her expert tailoring and the quality of her work the label has continued to evolve since establishing itself back in 2003. A great example of sophisticated, modern fashion that will no doubt appeal to the luxury market with and eye for detail.
We recommend a visit to the Anna Thomas boutique stores on Collins St Melbourne or Malvern Rd Hawksburn. For further information visit www.annathomas.com.au
How intriguing are these furniture forms by Swarovski. Beautifully crafted from various materials including concrete, wood and leather they are perforated by cavernous openings with the interior surface encrusted with thousands of Swarovski crystals. The furniture is then lit from within creating an amazing contrast of textures.
Available from de de ce. Make sure you call into their Melbourne showroom at 33 Russell St, Melbourne.
Romance Was Born. What can we say!? these guys are one of the most refreshing and exciting labels around at the moment. With a flock of celebrity fans thrown into the mix, Romance Was Born are turning out exquisite clothes that are recognisable worldwide and we can see why.
Romance Was Born Melbourne Stockists: (Visit Website) David Jones, Fame Agenda, Fame Agenda, Milly Sleeping, Hokey Curator
This Fjords ‘Lobster’ Chair is available from Destination 3000, in the heart of Melbourne CBD. The chair is a great piece in itself, in office, lounge, anywhere!
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With a great level of detail from designer Keith Melbourne comes these stools and table a that give homage to the classic drinking glasses we know and love. Made in Melbourne from UV stable plastic that has been fully recycled, it sheds new light to the possibilities of plastic furniture.
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Available at concept store Destination 3000 in Melbourne, this modular ‘Puff Alt’ sofa is full of great personal flamboyance and would look great in contemporary settings.
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Lovely ‘wrapt’ tunic by Starashan, a small independent label based in North Melbourne run by designer Sherrin Collocott. Nice mix of simple folds, textures and colour.
Melbourne Stockists: The Green Grove (Brunswick), I Dream A Highway (Northcote), The Cats Meow (Melbourne CBD), Inspriasia (Fitzroy) (View)
The ‘Mr Stickly’ floor lamp by designer Frag Woodall, manufactured by Woodmark and available from Zenith. A dynamic arrangement of positions determined by which legs you use. A curious, fun and overall lovely design. This product also has a GECA licence (Good Environmental Choice Australia).
Store Locations: Zenith, 179 Flinders Lane, Melbourne (View Map)