Saturday In Design
Saturday in Design (SiD) differs to other design events in its unique format, with an emphasis on the personal approach. Rather than housing a number of companies in standard stalls within an exhibition hall, SiD invites visitors right into furniture, lighting, object, fittings, fixtures and technology showrooms, allowing them to fully experience the products, brands and people that make up Australia’s design community.

Friday 6 August & Saturday 7 August
Various venues in Melbourne, VIC
www.saturdayindesign.com.au

Valentino, Retrospective
A major exhibition developed by the renowned institution, Les Arts Décoratifs, Paris, exploring the work of the celebrated Italian fashion house Valentino, known around the world for its sophisticated, timeless design and glamorous clientele. Designs from house of Valentino have been coveted and worn by European royalty, Hollywood celebrities and members of high society the world over. This magnificent exhibition will include garments worn by stars such as Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor and more.

Opens Saturday 7 August 2010
The Queensland Art Gallery
Stanley Place South Bank, QLD
www.qag.qld.gov.au

The Federation Annual
Our good friends, Design Federation, are releasing an inspiration book at the end of the year celebrating the collective creative coolness of their supporters, readers, fans and friends! This is a collaborative initiative and Design Federation wants you to be involved. The theme for submissions is “1” as this is their debut. The general categories are Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Fashion Design, Photography, Illustration and Industrial Design and any medium in between.

Submissions Close Friday 20 August 2010
Submissions should be sent to thebook@designfederation.net
www.designfederation.net

Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival
Profiling Sydney’s innovative and eclectic fashion offering from major department stores to independent retail outlets and involved a multi-day schedule of lunchtime and evening runway collection shows, in-store promotions, celebrity events, exhibitions, launches and after parties in and around Sydney. The festival attracts some of Australia’s biggest names in fashion, alongside a host of celebrities and international models.

Monday 23 August until Saturday 28 August 2010
Sydney Town Hall
George Street Sydney, NSW
www.rsff.com.au

Robyn Beeche: London Calling
Internationally acclaimed photographer Robyn Beeche moved from Sydney to London in the mid 1970’s. From catwalk shows to clubs, she captured the leading artists and designers of the time, and worked extensively with artists and designers including Zandra Rhodes, Vivienne Westwood, Leigh Bowery and Mary Quant, collaborating with legendary makeup artists Richard Sharah, Phyllis Cohen and Richard Sharples. Beeche’s images provide a colourful insight into the aesthetics of underground London in the 1980’s.

On now until Saturday 28 August 2010
The Australian Centre for Photography
257 Oxford Street Paddington, NSW
www.acp.org.au 

Zeitgeist Becomes Form
Both photography and fashion are viewed as manifestations of the Zeitgeist; the spirit of the times. They both have the power to reflect back at us not only who we are, but who we want to be. This exhibition reflects not only developments in fashion, but also the way German society has perceived itself, and sought to be perceived, in the past 50 years. It spans the longing for a more innocent history in the post-war period, to the erotic tensions of photographers like Helmut Newton in the 1970’s and 80’s, to the technological and social transformations of more recent years.

On now until Saturday 28 August 2010
The Australian Centre for Photography
257 Oxford Street Paddington, NSW
www.acp.org.au

Frockstars
To celebrate 15 years since the inaugural Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, Frock stars will unveil the history, highlights, controversies and achievements of an event that has challenged and changed perceptions of the Australian fashion industry. From backstage to front row, Frock stars will take a look at the complex organisation behind the staging of this major event and the roles and experiences of selected people working inside Australian Fashion Week; from buyers, media and models to designers, volunteers and producers. It will also discuss some of the controversial issues facing the fashion industry today. Photo - Getty Images.

On now until Sunday 29 August 2010
Powerhouse Museum
500 Harris Street Ultimo, NSW
www.powerhousemuseum.com

Ultimate Wedding Planning Party
An intimate and exclusive event, the UWPP will allow brides and grooms to mingle with Sydney’s wedding industry elite and listen as they share their wisdom. Guests will be able to pick up insider tricks of the trade as they chat one on one about their upcoming nuptials while strolling through the interactive booths and be privy to UWPP exclusive special offers. The evening session includes a seminar with experts speakers providing essential advice for the big day. In addition to some fabulous lucky door prizes, guests leave the event with a gift bag worth over $500 featuring gifts from Jo Malone, Riedel, and Bobbi Brown cosmetics. For tickets, please visit the website below.

Thursday 15 September 2010
Opera Point Marquee
Sydney Opera House, NSW
www.ultimateweddingplanningparty.com

Fashion Palette
Your chance to gain an insight into the Australian fashion industry and soak up the skills and knowledge of insiders. Running over two days, a selection of 12 leading Australian and international fashion figures will present their personal career journey, keys to success, creative processes and techniques. Running in conjunction with the conference, Fashion Palette Runway will showcase 20 leading emerging Australian fashion, swimwear, accessory and footwear designers.

Friday 8 and Saturday 9 October 2010
The Overseas Passenger Terminal
Circular Quay, NSW
www.fashionpalette.com.au

'til You Drop
Celebrating Melbourne's passion for shopping, from the Paris end of Collins Street to the local corner store. It explores Melbourne's social history through changes in our shopping habits from early settlement and the Marvellous Melbourne of the 1880s to today. 'til you drop links shopping with cultural and social developments such as increasing leisure time, immigration and the suburban sprawl. It takes a nostalgic look at famous shops like EW Cole's Book Arcade, the much-loved Georges of Collins Street and the iconic Myer department store, as well as visiting the local supermarket, suburban mega-centre and modern convenience store.

State Library of Victoria
On now until Sunday 31 October 2010
328 Swanston Street Melbourne, VIC
www.slv.vic.gov.au

100 Years of Fashion
Drawing on the collection of Australian Fashion and Textiles, this exhibition will scope the rise of fashion in Australia from the 1850s to 1950s, while speculating on the fashionable trends and demands of a 100 year development of an Australian style of fashion. Importantly, it will present new research into an area that is relatively under documented.

On now until January 2011
The Ian Potter Centre
National Gallery of Victoria - Federation Square
Corner of Russell and Flinders Streets, Melbourne, VIC
www.ngv.vic.gov.au

Australian Fashion Week
The highlights of Australian Fashion Week at thewhitebook's dedicated fashion week page summed up Twitter style, in 140 characters or less.

www.thewhitebook.com.au/rafw2010.html

fashiontv Online Designer Awards
An exciting new concept set to help emerging designers in Australia and New Zealand achieve domestic and international recognition. Aimed at launching emerging new talent, the award brings the power of online networks, Perth Fashion Festival and the backing of the global brand fashiontv to create exposure. The Awards has 3 categories; Swim/Resort wear, Evening/Couture and Lifestyle Collections. The competition will be conducted entirely online with each entrant submitting a minimum of 3 designs and each category will undergo two rounds of judging. The preliminary judging round will be conducted by a panel of industry stakeholders (soon to be announced) and from the category finalists an overall winner will be chosen.

www.designerawards.com.au

Gorgeous Cosmetics
Gorgeous Cosmetics is an Australian cosmetic brand that flourished through passion, loyalty and the pursuit of elite quality. Promising more than just a face for the day, the Gorgeous range of cosmetic products and services is designed to give you the confidence to achieve glamour every day.

www.gorgeouscosmetics.com

Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Collection
Mr & Mrs Smith, the world's boutique hotel experts, recently launched a chic new coffee table book - Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Collection: Australia/New Zealand. The book is the sixth in the worldwide must-have Mr & Mrs Smith series and includes more than 30 of the best boutique properties in Australia and New Zealand. Each property was visited and exhaustively researched by Mr & Mrs Smith staff and then anonymously reviewed by one of a carefully selected group of "tastemakers", including the likes of actor Sigrid Thornton, chefs Christine Manfield and Andrew McConnell, television personality Deborah Hutton, Vogue Australia editor Kirstie Clements and events guru David Grant.

The book is now available online, at Borders and through good independent book shops.
www.mrandmrssmith.com