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
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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.
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
I spend a lot of time trawling through collections and just as much time avoiding reading other's opinions, just so I can make up my own mind...so here are my favourites from the Audi Joburg Fashion Week held on 21 - 24 January 09.
The Localist's mixtape for Summer with Maurie & Eve Wrote you off by Screamfeeder The King is dead by The Herd You will die and I will take over by British India
Australia's Maurie & Eve
The End of the Line collection highlights - Summer 08/09's edge