August 11th, 2010
Ever wonder what goes on upstairs at Alice? Well the historical Nicholas Building is home to a cacaphony of artists, designers, galleries and all round creatives types.
Next Thursday 19th and Friday 20th between 4-9pm you can get a closer look at the productive dwellings that house some of Melbourne’s most creative, including past and present jewellers and artists like Karla Way (Exhibit K), Natalia Milosz-Piekarska, Simon MacEwan, Roxanne Watts and tin & ed. Definitely worth a look! Click here for more info.
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August 11th, 2010
Alice is a big fan of sustainable design and recycled products. So, we had big smiles when we heard about the latest project by American not-for-profit organisation Ethical Metalsmiths. The project is aptly named ‘Radical Jewellery Makeover’ and is on display at Artisan in Brisbane. Over the past month Ethical Metalsmiths have teamed up with local Brisbane jewellers and students from the Queensland College of Arts to source metals from their local community, and the community came to the party with donations of old and unwanted jewellery totalling a staggering 18kg worth of synthetic and organic materials.
The students then selected pieces to re-create, refashion and recycle. The works are on display at Artisan in Brisbane now until the 28th August. Or check out the blog here.
Jeweller Karah Sinden created this piece featuring portions of a donated necklace
A piece created by jeweller Vashti-Sita Bardsley
Tags: Ethical Fashion
Posted in Ethical Fashion, Jewellery
August 10th, 2010
Wanna win one of 2 $100 Gift Vouchers to spend on new season garb? Want to stay up to date with all that’s happening with Alice and your favourite Aussie designers?
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August 9th, 2010
Carly Hunter’s ss11 collection ‘Non Ho Sonno’ translates to ‘sleepless’ or ‘I cant sleep’ in Italian.
The collection is comprised of easy to wear trans-seasonal pieces in various textures and shades of pale.
‘The name (Non Ho Sonno) refers mostly to the insomnia and delusions the designer (Carly) was experiencing while working on this collection, and only slightly references the Dario Argento horror film of the same name.’
‘Many of the designs are made to look like twisted bedsheets and clothing, like the wearer has been sleepwalking in the night. The polka dot netting reflects the hallucinations and double vision that many insomniacs experience. Chadwick Tyler’s ‘Demons’ series and Hiroshi Sugimoto’s ‘Seascapes’ were also references for the designs.’
First delivery just arrived this morning, including theperfectly pinched and pleated ’Sonno’ dress ($440).
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August 9th, 2010
Melbourne designer Stephanie Downey has long been Australian fashion’s ‘one to watch’, but her soon to be delivered Spring/Summer collection which is ‘inspired by interiors’, is sure to place her amongst the top young designers in the country.
“Silhouettes are relaxed yet elegant, waists half gathered with drawstring, coats and dresses slightly roomy, necklines high and cosy, sleeves and hems casually rolled.
Dresses are thoughtfully asymmetrical. Arbitrary draping cascades from a single shoulder or hip; belts hug only half a waist, reminiscent of a casually half drawn curtain or an unmade bed.”
In our eyes she’s already made it, consistently producing collections that are easily wearable, staying true to her soft, vintage inspired aesthetic.
First drop of SS11 just arrived, with more to come. Click here to see more…
DRAWSTRING DRESS
HALF DRAWN DRESS
HALF DRAWN DRESS
TIE UP SHIRT, CUFFED PANT
TIE UP SHIRT, CUFFED SHORT
TIE UP SHIRT, CUFFED SHORT
TILTING SHIFT
TILTING SHIFT
Tags: Dress Up
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August 6th, 2010
Have to admit that we’re pretty excited to have Ellery back in the Alice stables.
First delivery from the new collection ‘Horreur-scope’ arrive today and is walking out the door. Why? Speaks for itself, really…
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August 4th, 2010
Mere hours after posting these images on our Facebook, we’ve had an influx of calls and emails asking about Alice newbie for SS11, Sydney designer (and all round nice guy) Michael Lo Sordo.
Working closely with Australian artist Christopher Horder to develop his prints (a process of placing inks and paints on canvas and submerging them into solutions so that the colours melt into fluid, cloudlike formations), Michael has created a beautiful collection filled with colour, texture and exquisite drapery. Our hot pick from the collection? The Bambi dress, as worn by Alice’s favourite clotheshorse – Bambi! Arrive in store shortly.
MERCY SEAT PRINTED PLEAT MAXI – $660
MORNING TIME DRAPE DRESS – $715
MORNING TIME PRINT SHIRT – $350
NARCISSUS & GOLDMUND DRESS – $575
ECRU MERCY SEAT PRINT BLAZER – $595
TANK SINGLETTE – $125
WICCA BODY CON DRESS – $275
WICCA BODY CON SKIRT – $200
BAMBI DRESS – $550
Tags: Michael Lo Sordo
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July 22nd, 2010
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July 22nd, 2010
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July 19th, 2010
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