Gorman

In 1999, Lisa Gorman launched her eponymous label at fledgling boutique Fat52 in Fitzroy, Melbourne, with a collection titled 'Less Than 12 Degrees'. The instant success of that first offering was the beginning of something special, and in the years that have followed the Gorman label has become an iconic part of the Australian fashion landscape.










There is a distinctive handwriting that underpins all of Gorman's designs, from its whimsical signature prints, directional knitwear and distinctive colour palettes. For all of its vintage and tribal references, Gorman is thoroughly modern and inspired by the everyday, and the local culture and artists that surround us.

Sass & Bide

I completely forgot about Blogspot for a while! To get back in the swing of things I thought I'd upload a couple boutiques I fell in love with during my trips to Australia, Portland, and Seattle earlier this year!





Sass & Bide is my absolute favorite Australian designer! During my trip to Australia I had the chance to stop by their boutique on Chapel Street and check out their Summer 2012 collection. Feathers, lace, Navajo prints..they had it all!

Shag

One of the many cool things about Chapel Street is it’s lined with amazing vintage shops to explore! I first found out about SHAG through one of the blogs I follow, and was really hoping to find time to stop there. Luckily, on our last day in Melbourne we had a couple hours to spare! Grant, the very pleasant bearded man behind the counter was thrilled to have two foreigners to keep him company for a little while we shopped. Such an awesome spot!












Shag. 130 Chapel Street Windsor