Monday, February 23, 2009

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


Saturday, February 7, 2009

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.



Tuesday, February 3, 2009

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

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

I always wanted to be a dancer

Finally - this is my chance to relive my childhood Flashdance / Fame obsession.

Australian designer and former ballet dancer Dainy Sawatzky has created dancewear that makes me want to dance all through my life.



View the entire collection here.

Joburg Fashion Week

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.


1. David Tlale



2. Thembisili Mazibuko




3. Stephan Martin



4. Taibo


5. Lesego Peega



6. Suzaan Heyns

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Before the summer's over..revisiting Maurie & Eve

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