China Heights and Luke Taaffe

China Heights is the location for Luke Taaffe's second solo exhibition, NO FIN SOUP. The exhibition opened on Friday October 30 2009 at 6.30pm running 12-5pm, Saturday 1st November - Wednesday 3rd November 2009.

Taaffe is a Artist/Designer/Surfer from Wamberal on the NSW Central Coast, Australia. His works are influenced by the illustrative style of 60's pop culture and Japanese artists like Hokusai and is inspired by a life lived by the Ocean and its surrounds.

China Heights Gallery is located at 257 Crown St Darlinghurst.

China Heights www.chinaheights.com
Luke Taaffe www.euphoriagraphics.com.au

Designer Rugs and Alex Perry

The Alex Perry rug collection is new and exclusive to Designer Rugs. The collection pays homage to Perry's Greek heritage, featuring 8 designs, all handmade from New Zealand wool.

All designs are suitable for commercial and residential applications and can be custom coloured and sized to suit any application.

View the collection at the Designer Rugs site www.designerrugs.com.au/alex-perry
 
You can contact your local Designer Rugs showroom to receive a limited edition postcard pack featuring the Alex Perry rug collection ph 1300 802 561.

Designer Rugs www.designerrugs.com.au
Alex Perry www.alexperry.com.au

Division2 Online Store

Division2 in Campbell Street Surry Hills has launched its online store.

You can search for items by category (t-shirts, shirts, jeans, shorts, jackets, knits, footwear, sweats,chinos,accessories sale) and brand.

And until November 10th 2009, Division2 is offering customers voucher code “campbell” for free shipping.

Visit division2 online store at www.division2.com.au/shop2.aspx

Division2 www.division2.com.au

Fashion Weekend Summer 2009

Fashion Weekend Summer 2009 designer sale will take place 12-15th November 2009
at Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park, Sydney.

With discounts of up to 70% on current and last season collections, the designer list includes Ginger & Smart, Manning Cartell, Marnie Skillings, Natasha, Fleur Wood, Samantha Wills, Alice McCall, Nicola Finetti, This is Genevieve, Shakuhachi, Bracewell and Bec & Bridge.

At Fashion Weekend, you can also catch new season collections on the catwalk, have a manicure by essie, try a new hairstyle at ghd, or get a beauty makeover by Gorgeous Cosmetics, or have a drink at the Tempus Two Bar.

Fashion Weekend Summer 2009 opening times:
Thursday 5pm - 9.30pm, Friday 2pm– 9.30pm, Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sunday 10am – 5pm.

Visit the Fashion Weekend Sydney at sydney.fashionweekend.com.au for more information about the event and how to get tickets.

Fashion Weekend Sydney sydney.fashionweekend.com.au

yeojin bae Sydney Popup Boutique

Yeojin Bae are planning a Sydney pop-up boutique located at Challis Studio, 29 Challis Avenue Potts Point NSW, 2011.

The popup will run from Wednesday 21st to Saturday 24th October 2009, featuring the full pre-summer 09/10 collection 'Jet Set' and Spring Summer 09/10 'Joie de Vivre' collection as well as a range of limited edition dress styles. Also, Yeojin will be instore each day.

Contact Yeojin Bae at 0416 879 239 or info@ybconcept.com.au for more info about the Pop Up Boutique.


Opening times:
Wed 12.00pm - 6.00pm
Thu 12.00pm - 7.00pm
Fri 12.00pm - 6.00pm
Sat 10.30am - 5.00pm

Yeojin Bae www.yeojinbaedesign.com

Cadrys Florence Broadhurst Rugs Available at Lane Crawford

Florence Broadhurt Handmade Rugs by Cadrys are now available at Lane Crawford in Hong Kong (Rug with Florence Broadhurst's Ikeda design pictured).

Cadrys www.cadrys.com.au
Florence Rugs www.florencerugs.com.au
Lane Crawford www.lanecrawford.com

Fairfax and Roberts Launch The Diamond Room

On Thursday 15th October 2009, bespoke jeweller Fairfax and Roberts launched the 'Diamond Room'. Fairfax and Roberts have worked with Backs and Strauss, the oldest diamond company in the world to create a collection of diamond rings and loose stones.

The collection includes pieces in value worth more than AUD5.5 Million, including a matching pair of 10 carat briolette-cut diamonds and bejewelled baguette-cut diamond watches.

'This relationship has created an interesting project...providing discerning consumers the opportunity to tie-in directly to a diamond mine.' - Backes & Strauss CEO Vartkess Knadjian.

Fairfax and Roberts www.fairfaxandroberts.com.au
Backes & Strauss groupbs.com

Collette Dinnigan Printemps Eté 2010 'Alice' Collection

Collette Dinnigan presented her Printemps Eté 2010 collection 'Alice' at Hotel Meurice during Paris Fashion Week, on Wednesday 7th November 2009.

"Alice is a collection that echoes a Fantasy spirit" says Dinnigan. The collection is varied in its colours, print & detailed embellishments; soft hues with bold print and stripes, long and fluid.

Halfsleeve Summer 2009 Sale

Halfsleeve are having a Summer Clearance Sale, with up to 75% off on a range of past season gear. The sale starts Saturday 10th October 2009.

Spring Court Australia Sale

Spring Court Australia are having a 30-60% off sale on a range of Spring Court and Schmoove styles.

The sale starts from Saturday 10th to Sunday 17th October 2009.

Spring Court is located at 113a Commonwealth St Surry Hills NSW (02) 9281 8806.

Spring Court www.springcourt.com.au
Spring Court Blog www.springcourtaustralia.blogspot.com

Montana WearableArt Wander

The Montana WearableArt Wander showcased the 20 Supreme Winners from the World of WearableArt (WOW) Museum collection.

The Montana WearableArt Wander was an opportunity for the public to view the 20 winning garments for free in stores around Wellington. There was even free Montana WearableArt Wander guided tours, departing from the TSB Bank Arena.

The Wander ran from the Thursday 24th September to Sunday 4th October 2009.

Go to www.worldofwearableart.com/wander for more information.

World of WearableArt Wander www.worldofwearableart.com/wander