Stopmotion

Still going gaga for jewellery, this time because of designer Jasmine Noir. Jasmine first graced our screens last year following her collaborative RAFW runway effort with Marnie Skillings. Her intricate laser cut leather collars and poweder coated necklaces nearly stole the show.

Posted in Accessories, Jewellery by Canvas
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Oh Matina, Oh MA-TI-NA!

Yesterday we were looking at jewellery that took us to the very depths of the ocean, but today Matina Amanita has her sights set sky high into the stratosphere.

Posted in Jewellery by Canvas
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

On Rotation

Just like Odd Blood was shared amongst Canvas colleagues, there's a few Danish bands our Copenhagen-based editor has discovered that are dictating our iTunes airwaves again.

Posted in Music by Canvas
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

The Art of Installations

You don’t need a history lesson to be aware of the symbiotic relationship between fashion and art. Think YSL & Mondrian, Vuitton & Murakami, Schiaparelli & Dada. But the relationship is not strictly limited to designer and artist. From a retail point of view, the sensory experience of an art installation, within a boutique environment, can add a whole lot of style cred to a store. Via Alley, in Sydney’s Surry Hills, is a store devoted to directional design, be it fashion, graphic or art. Regularly host to pop-ups and presentations, this month they’re celebrating their first birthday with a special sculptural installation from artist Kim Songhe. Songhe’s style of work is self-described as “One child’s junk can be another eccentric adult’s pleasure”. Inspired by the recycling of garbage, Songhe’s idea is to bring new life to dying objects by crafting natural materials with reusable wastes. Her chandeliers, which are a romantic nod to nostalgia and Disney characters, are on show in the shop front of Via Alley. 

Posted in Artist, Exhibition, Fashion by Canvas
Monday, May 24th, 2010

A Soft Landing

I recently read an interview with Alber Elbaz as part of Style's Future Of Fashion series. Without divulging much of the article, because it's a good read, something Elbaz said really stuck in my head, "Fashion isn't always about what's new, it's also about what's good". Of course the comment's a little like, duh!; but his point was about finding a balance between looking forward and being able to see beauty in tradition. And it's something I thought perfectly summed up the work of Sandra Backlund.

Posted in Fashion by Catherine McPhee
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

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After The Apple

If you're not familiar with the name Rachelle Dendle you may very well be aware of her work. Having spent several years at the helm of Mimco's creative division, transforming the brand into one of Australia's most popular accessory labels, Dendle's designs added a fashionable weight to the arms of women everywhere. But Dendle has moved on from Mimco with a more sophisticated, and exclusive, handbag wearer in mind.

Posted in Accessories, Fashion by Canvas
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Long Lost Secrets

TMOD return with a deep sea-faring treasure hunt of sorts.

Posted in Jewellery by Canvas
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Seeing Spots

Rittenhouse have gone a bit dotty this summer.

Posted in Artist, Fashion by Canvas
Monday, May 24th, 2010

A New Look For New Zealand

We were surprised recently by a quiet fashion revolution happening in New Zealand. It's origins lie in the crusade led by Karen Walker and is currently being carried out by Salasai. There's a new style to look forward to next time you're shopping in New Zealand. After so many years of being tagged with a certain aesthetic, could the country really be trying to shake the quasi-industrial-androgynous tag? We say yes! And we've found another two labels to prove it. These designers are finding new ground with a new aesthetic. One that's a little softer, prettier, and more romantic; a look where pieces are pared back to create a silhouette that is almost as simple as possible.

Posted in Fashion by Canvas
Thursday, May 20th, 2010

A Breath Of Paris Preserves The Soul

Like many designers on display at our recent Fashion Week, Little Tailleur is having an unexpected moment in fashion. Far from escaping the stylish Parisian aesthetic and pretty-girl details, these are all still apparent, Little Tailleur seems to be adding a greater sense of whimsy for summer, a real delicacy that surprises even the most ardent of fans.

Posted in Fashion by Canvas
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010