The Bendigo
Art Gallery in Victoria welcomes a very glamorous exhibition – Grace Kelly:
Style Icon – straight from London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, from March
11. A comprehensive collection of the princess’s costumes and gowns, you can
see meticulously hewn pieces by the likes of Christian Dior, Chanel and
Givenchy.
Beautiful Wearable Art
Marni has
always been at the forefront of design indeguinty, and now the label is taking
it to another level. This necklace from its recycle collection from $375, is
made from plastic bottles.
Milestone Metal
In
celebration of its 175th anniversary, Tiffany & Co has unveiled
a totally new jewellers’ metal, Rubedo. A luminous pink-hued mix of gold,
silver and copper, it will be introduced in limited-edition pieces and etched
with the signature of company founder Charles Lewis Tiffany. Available only in
2012.
Best Of British
Stella McCartney
Born as a
boutique for young talent, London’s B Store has gown into a brand in its own
right. Twelve years on, the label has collaborated with Liberty on a capsule
collection for spring/summer 2012. We can’t go past the sweet footwear, not
available in Australia.
Simply Chic
For a style
update without leaving your sofa, visit My-Wardrobe.com. It’s now stocking
contemporary brands that can be hard to track down on our shores. We’re looking
forward to gaining easy access to Carven, Theyskens’ Theory, Burberry Brit and
Issa to name a few.
Back To The Future
Coach Classics, $495
Coach
Classics – a revival of the brand’s much-loved ‘70s styles – consists of five
limited-edition bags from the archives. Already a hit with fashion bloggers,
the retro shapes are as hip now as they were decades ago.
