Hello Willow

Sydney-based designer Kit Willow launched her label, Willow, in 2003. The line has evolved from lingerie into free-spirited luxurious day and evening wear that continues to reference corsetry and lingerie. Here are a few of my favourite pieces from the Sacred Trace Collection.

The Localist's choice of tunes for Willow's Sacred Trace collection:
The only thing I know by Gotye
Memories & dust by Josh Pyke

Kicking around at Bronte Beach

Keeping cool in the city

Summer in Sydney - the kids are lovin Big Messy Hair

I made it myself

http://www.madeit.com.au/ is an online marketplace where independent Australian designers sell goods online. Support independence and head to the market!

Lauren Curnow from Ballarat in Victoria has created some standout Beach Treasure rings, $20 a pop, cast from Cuttle Fish, made from pewter and set with mother of pearl or shell. Go straight to her stuff here.

Do Estilista at Sao Paulo Fashion Week Winter 09

Winter in Sao Paulo will be set against brilliant blue days and midnight blue nights.
The Dutch will pay a visit and bring windmills and clogs.
And don't forget your best vintage china...

The Localist's mixtape for Do Estilista:
Tudo que voce podia se by Simone
Cade voce by Sabrina Malheiros
Conversacao de Paz by Sergio Ricardo

Pics from UOL Estilo

A Surry Hills Summer Sunday....

Hitting the streets - Surry Hills, Sydney