I want Polly van der Glas human tooth and sterling silver ring…
I want Polly van der Glas human tooth and sterling silver ring…
What Jem wore next…
Novelty sunnies, Balloon.net.au tee, vintage shorts, belt and bag. Just finished shift a Balloons.net.au…
The Classmates Interviews. Rose Vickers.
Whilst in Sydney recently i decided to do a little project; contacting and interviewing my former fashion school classmates. Model/ artist/ dreamer Rose was the first to get back to me and in typical ‘Rose style’ is so far outside the box, no one even cares where the box is anymore. She sent me these little scrawled out answers which i have attempted to translate for ease of reading…
What do you do now?
I model and take 35mm photographs.
And study… (still… i know…)…
What inspires you in your work?
Ephemeral/ transient materials
Where can we find you?
and occasionally at (???…)
If we had voted ‘most likely to..’s what do you think yours would your have been?
Go to art school law school art school
How have things worked out differently for you than expected?
Yes- “creativity to creativity” Elvis di Fazio
No- not a fashion designer
How would you say fashion school and fellow classmates have influenced you?
creativity/ opportunity/ structure/ creativity/ sanity/ No-Doz
What’s your favorite outfit memory from fashion school?
1. everything Nicholas Christensen wore (most days)
2. sunglasses at the lightbox
Likes
1. (???…)
2. l’appart (http://lappart1.tumblr.com/)
3. dissident art
4. freedom of expression
5. cosmo painting (http://cosmopainting.blogspot.de/)
6. osso bucco
7. vitamin D
8. Bienalle & Trienalle
9. 35mm
10. Berlin!!!
: ( (Dislikes)
1. emoticons actually
2. Thesis deadlines
3. ink leaks
4. broken toes
5. broken hearts (exception to no. 10 likes)
What Rungi wore next…
Dotti jumpsuit, Wanted heels, Myer bag, Sportsgirl Sunnies & Chanel lipstick. After a beer at the Abecrombie on George st…
Babin’ Girls in Shorts…
What Jill wore next; Portman’s sunny’s, Witchery tank, Zara shorts, Cotton On Kids bag, Vintage Motocycle boots.
What Amy wore next; Sunny’s from Venice, Miss Shop shirt, Hand me down shorts, Manzoni Bag, Rivers shoes, Mies Nobis cuff.
Both on the way to Breakfast at Clippers Cafe in Glebe…
Mies Nobis Shoot with Steph Simcox.
The lovely Sydney based photographer Steph Simcox agreed to shoot my brass collection “Skellet” and the “Tier” pendants for me while i was here visiting Sydney.
She has recently moved to a massive warehouse space with some rather buff boys who are building it up around them all; into a great studio/apartment/skate ramp(?!) space. We gathered the combined talents of my Berlin buddy (also escaping the winter) stylist Mim, fresh off the boat Newzealender makeup artist Kelly Marie and beautiful models Anastasia (whose blogforacause ‘Recycling my Marie Claire’ was launched this week) & Julia Rose, and got our creative on- thanks also to Steph’s buff man who was on hand to help with set up stuff and take the final group shot (above)…
We managed to fit about three different looks into one day; with a collection of semi nude body shots classic of Steph’s work, showing the heavy brass cuffs. Some windswept/retro/promdress/vintage style from Mim showing the Tier pendants to perfection and some spontaneously simple images of a not yet available collection of ‘Commandment’ pendants.
Backstage pics here and final pics soon…
What Megs wore next…
Sunny’s from small boutique in Kingscliff NSW, Miss Shop top and skirt, Urban Outfitters waistcoat, Vintage bag, Wedges from David Jones and ring from her mum. On her way to Bruschetteria 102…
How Typical of Metal showroom. Lawson St Redfern. Sydney.
On the way to being early to a Saturday bbq on a very grown roof terrace space with pool and tennis courts, i ended up being late by distraction when i discovered this cute little store with this cute little designer inside (and a junky stealing his notebook outside- but that’s Redfern for you i guess!). Suprisingly located but apparently, despite only opening some time last year (rushed interviews- and really no memory for details) all is going quite successfully!
The label How Typical of Metal is the “one man show” of Ray Cook; former Gold Coast motorcross rider turned Sydney jewellery designer with a serious bow tie obsession. His undoubtedly individual take on sculptured jewellery resulting in molded leather and roughly hewn marble and onyx pieces with attitude, is showcased alongside some fitting bony brass jewellery from Sydneysters Serpent & the Swan, check it out next time your running late- or early, or just running by…
Rozelle Markets. Sydney.
After a good thousand phone calls i have secured myself a market stall at Rozelle Vintage Markets- the day after the annual exclusive (to those that know people that work in the building) Mardi Gras party on a roof on Oxford St- couldn’t be timed worse but will drag myself out of bed Sunday, to sell my vintage treasures (or arguably trash) at Rozelle Markets! AND because we are allowed to sell 10 or less unvintage items (don’t really understand this rule but just accepting that Sydney generally likes rules and going with it) i will have a little selection of one off Mies Nobis pendants also for sale!
So if your not into ‘Party’ Gras or do manage to drag yourself out of bed (or haven’t yet been!!) that day come along and look out for the messy haired girl asleep behind her stall…
Photo Credit: i borrowed pic from this blog cos i like it and I’m lazy, but seems quite a cute and worth a browse, especially if you like bikes…
Oh yes point was, that unfortunatly i won’t have any sequined cardi’s at my stall…
Shape Shifter. Daniel Hollier Exhibition. Liverpool Street Gallery. Sydney.
First venture back into the world of Sydney society, and a reunion of sorts, with my Berlin/Sydney buddy’s; freshly cropped stylist Mim and artist/graphic designer Anton.
Of course no Sydney event is complete without running into a token (blue) ‘mtns’ person or two, including the lovely artist Joan (or ‘black joan’ to those of us she used to babysit back in the day- shown above with the artist).
A tasty free wine, a well packed venue (artist Daniel claimed he paid the crowds to come- sure that was a joke) and appealingly bright, graphicky paintings on unusually shaped canvas’s; my only gripe was exceedingly brisk ‘lights off and get the hell out of here now don’t you people have places to go’ kind of ending… while it was still light out no less- the indignity!!
Luckily little ‘Sticky Bar’ welcomed us with open arms for a yummy dinner in cosy surrounds. Their Wednesday night $15 special; roast chicken and prosciutto w crunchy sweet potato fries and a refreshing glass of white… droooooool.
What Sophie wore next…
Kmart singlet. Necklace from Bali. Mies Nobis pendant. Hannah McNicol jeans. Marcus B bag. Sandles from TK Max. On the way from getting coffee at Molly Coddles Cafe…
Studio time…
So i set up a make-shift studio in my parents cellar; they now live in an old mansion, and the endless space gets me a bit excited about ‘setting things up’- i now have a bed room, a walk in wardrobe and studio space all set up for the next month or so that I’m in Australia and might just pop by!!
With the help of a sister and her collection of weird and wonderful animal skeleton parts, we got to work experimenting with making silicone molds and casting resin.
Discovered the components of resin go crazy hot when when combined and setting and go all foamy when you add salt…
interesting research but sadly nothing worth showing so far…
What Millicent wore next…
Yes I’m style stalking myself. Esther Perbandt dress. Vintage belt. Cheap sunny’s. Mies Nobis cuff. Cos cardi. Witchery bag. Off to Xage in Surry Hills for dinner with the girlies…
The extensive Nobis Family Christmas.
Bit behind the times but one of the nice things about returning back home after a time of absence is seeing everything with fresh eyes, my poor parents have just moved house (for the 3rd time this year- don’t ask) and all their old familiar trinkets that i grew up seeing displayed in a new setting, mixed in with Christmas baubles and delicious food (can i just mention because my family is sick of hearing it; an amazing new talent i have discovered for making dips; shown is beetroot&walnut, carrot&orange and white bean&blue cheese- move over nigella!!!) all suddenly so very visually inspiring…
Breathing Colours Gallery.
Straight off the plane to Sydney, on bare minimum sleep and unwashed hair (but lets face it that not unheard of) i headed to Balmain to check out the last day of the Breathing Colours Christmas exhibition where amongst other works some of my handmade jewellery pieces are being shown.
The website, which was all i had seen so far, being based in Berlin, doesn’t really do the gallery/retail space justice; a joyful little treasure trove of exciting and colourful Australian design, a visit is more like breathing/eating/dreaming/smoking colours; a happily overwhelming, colourful, inspiring experience. Cheerful owner Jess completing the colour-filled picture with her rosy cheeks and golden curls.
My wish list pieces include Chloe Waddell’s yummy looking ‘freckle’ bangles, Amanda Hasenkam’s cute little sky, earth, sea brooches and Not Tuesdays polymer clay bead necklaces for those of you who haven’t yet gotten me a belatedchristmas/welcomebacktoaustralia/pooryou,youaresobroke gift; take note!
mwa mwa!!
