Rosemount Australian Fashion Week
Five days of frenzied fashion showcasing some (and some not so) original and inspiring collections. Anticipated to be a highly commercial offering from designers, there were some stand-outs who pushed the boundaries. The good was Dion Lee for everything he sent down the car-park runway and Ant!podium for using real people as models including transvestites. The bad was blatant copying (they will say referencing) of French fashion house Balmain in so many collections. The ugly was the black-out, goodie bag stealers and front row celebs wearing head to toe international labels.... it was after all AUSTRALIAN Fashion Week. Click below to continue reading. Image above and right courtesy of 2threads.

www.thewhitebook.com.au/rafw2009.html

labels|Inspired By
The splendour of summer, the allure of island escapades and the rhythm of a sleepless city inspires a collection effused with ultra femininity and spiced with a glimmer of glamour. Island Romance is the debut range from Inspired By and paints a sensible balance of realistic street wear with poolside chic that echoes cool individuality. Romantic silhouettes draped with large bows, ruffles and delicate rosettes create a seductive mix of effortlessly chic and stylish pieces. Be inspired by flowing gypsy dresses in flower prints and floaty poolside dresses in aquamarine & latte mixed with zippered military-cargo looks in hues of khaki, melon & nude. Contact Faith Agugu at Raw Fashion for further details including stockists.

www.rawfashion.com.au

labels|Abi & Joseph
Specifically focused for pilates, yoga and gym wear, Abi & Joseph's new Two Toned Supplex range is sportier than some of the past styles but still maintains the same standard of beautifully fitting exercise wear made of quality fabrics. There are three gorgeous two-toned colour combinations with tops made with a full, 360 degree shelf bra to give great support whilst pants are 7/8 length capris with a soft, wide, supportive waistband. All tops are $79.00 and capris are $69.00.

www.abiandjoseph.com

labels|Borne Naked
An ideal gift for Mother's Day which banishes all those nasty handbag spills, stains and marks. Borne Naked is a clear handbag liner to sort and manage your handbag essentials and protect the interior of your loved bags. This really is the ultimate must-have for very woman which also lets you easily swap all your belongings from one handbag to the next in less than 10 seconds. There are three pockets to hold all your must haves with a zip. Small liners are $24.95 and large are $29.95. Bag yours online now.

www.borne.com.au

sales|Fashion Weekend Sydney
Australia's largest and best designer sale fest where you can shop for clothing and accessories from over 100 leading fashion designers all at up to 70% off current and last season collection pieces. Fashion Weekend also features a catwalk show of the latest looks from Alex Perry, Bracewell, Manning Cartell, Nicola Finetti, Camilla, Marnie Skillings, Fleur Wood, Carl Kapp, Life with Bird, Bec & Bridge, Melanie Cutfield, Rachel Gilbert and Natasha as well as beauty makeovers, manicures, hair styling and cocktails.

Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 May 2009
Royal Hall of Industries Moore Park, NSW
www.fashionweekend.com.au
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events|Make Over
The annual Object Gallery staff exhibition is themed by the prefix ‘Make’. Make Over covers a diverse range of creative mediums including jewellery, glass, ceramics, drawing, installation and photography by artists Andy Stevens, Chantal Sneddon, Emily Howes, Ev Liong, Gabe Clark, George Plionis, Gino Ho, Jane Bowring, Jessica Page, Joseph Wijangco, Jyoti Peart, Kristy Toepfer, Kylie Johnston, Kate Ford, Melinda Young, Michele Morcos, Penny Snars, Virginia Mawer, Daniel Weisz, Sandra Brown and Yee Hwan Yeoh.

Thursday 7 to Tuesday 26 May 2009
Gaffa Gallery
Level 1 - 7 Randle Street Surry Hills, NSW
www.gaffa.com.au

events|The Finders Keepers Market
Supporting new and emerging design, The Finders Keepers Market continues to be one of the strongest independent design & art markets in Sydney. The Autumn Winter market will feature over 70 stalls and free live music in the bar. Make sure you visit The Finders Keepers stall as all profits from merchandise will be donated to Oxfam.

Friday 15 May 2009: 6pm–10pm
Saturday 16 May 2009: 12pm–10pm
CarriageWorks
245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW
www.finderskeepers.com.au

events|Creative Generation
The Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art and Design 2009 recognises and promotes outstanding achievements by art students from state and non-state secondary schools throughout Queensland. A selection of 40 works including paintings, sculptures, works on paper and new media are on display. Pictured right: Khara Deurhof, Out There.

On now until Sunday 17 May 2009
The Queensland National Art Gallery
Stanley Place South Bank, QLD
www.qag.qld.gov.au

events|Design09
The annual Design Now! exhibition honours the year’s most outstanding contributions from design graduates across Australia. The 2009 group of 18 finalists were chosen from more than 200 entrants from six categories which capture the diversity of design, from furniture and fashion through to architecture and animation. Three young graduates are also exhibiting their innovative and environmentally sensitive designs at the exhibition. Pictured right: Kim Wong, Three Greedy Pigs, from the Design for the Body category.

On now until Sunday 21 June 2009
Object Gallery
417 Bourke Street Surry Hills, NSW
www.object.com.au

events|Style with Vision
A fashion project between World Vision, Instyle Magazine and Romance Was Born that endeavours to inspire 500 fashion conscious people to sponsor a child with World Vision Australia. The promotion is valid until 30 September 2009 or until the first 500 sponsors come on board so call 1300 320 092 to become a child sponsor now and receive one of these exclusive designer t-shirts.

www.worldvision.com.au
www.instyle-australia.com