Romance was born
Says Miss Chris from the independent Australian fashion website Camarilla: ‘Right now, the Melbourne fashion world is out celebrating the latest residency – Romance was Born – at vibrant local boutique Alice Euphemia‘.
Romance was Born is regional Australian-ism meets glamour, dipping a nostalgic node to all things local. Let’s not be fooled, fashionistas, Alice Euphemia will not be leading us down a misguided path of lairy Ken Done styled 1980s faux paus. Rather, the limited residency features the prints of renowned Melbourne artist Del Kathryn Barton. ‘Aussie legends – the Dunlop Volley – are given a sparkling treatment. Think rock eisteddfod chic as these kids take over, creating an insane lounge room with a romantic vision’. This sounds like fun. I see gala-inspired pastel pink frilly frocks and Del’s patent wide-eyed innocent children occupying imaginary fantasy worlds of abstract patterns, foliage, native birds and rabbits.
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In the 1985 movie Weird Science, a pair of happy misfits use tip-top technology and nerdy know-how to create something truly beautiful: in the form of ‘real life’ woman and sexed up diva Kellie Le Brock. The Australian fashion label Romance Was Born have created something equally beguiling with their Spring/Summer 07/08 collection, also called Weird Science. Sending coke-bottle spectacles, high-waisted acid wash and even a DNA inspired headdress down the runway at Rosemount Fashion Week, a real highlight of the collection is the label’s collaboration with hot Sydney artist Del Kathryn Barton. Del Kathryn Barton, who has previously collaborated on the label’s Regional Australia collection, will once again provide a unique fabric print that will be reproduced across a range of garments. Romance’s own misfit duo, Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales, know nerds get their revenge in the end. [see also Del Kathryn Barton]
These are five Australian illustrators and designers that Lost At E Minor tips for big things over the next year or so: illustrator Lang Leav, who uses pastels and pixels to weave the enchanting world of Akina; Del Kathryn Barton, whose ‘patent wide-eyed innocent children’ occupy ‘imaginary fantasy worlds of abstract patterns, foliage, native birds and rabbits’; Kelly Boulton, of Other Design, who has has worked across a variety of creative mediums, from guest art directing street press magazine, Stu, to designing t-shirts for Jeremyville; Joshua Gurrie, who takes inspiration from the racier elements of contemporary popular culture’ and whose work ’seeks to counter the over-saturation of pop media, web junk and glossy sneakers‘; and Momoko Hatano, who is inspired by ‘philosophy, environmental and political issues, and artists such as Wim Delvoye and William Morris’. [illustrations by Del Kathryn Barton, left, and Lang Leav, right]
American artist, Chris Buzelli, grew up in Chicago before studying at The Rhode Island School of Design. He moved to New York City in 1995. His oil paintings have been featured in The New York Times, Playboy, and The Boston Globe, amongst many other magazines and newspapers, and his work has been ‘recognised by American Illustration, Society of Illustrators, Society of Publication Designs, Communication Arts, Print and Step by Step’. [see also Del Kathryn Barton]
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Struth! We’re now stocking the beautifully designed and overtly Australian range of products by Aussie illustrator, Eamo. Perfect for those of us living abroad, who miss the taste of Vegemite and the smell of the beach, or those whose fleeting connection with the big brown land has left them longing for more.
We’re now stocking your creations
Our online store has been kicking along nicely for a while now, featuring prints by Andy Smith [pictured], tees by Das Monk and jewellery by This Charming Man to name a few. We have visitors from all across the globe and some of our pieces have been racing out the virtual door faster than we imagined possible. Aw, shucks! Now it’s your turn. If you design, create, or distribute products and artwork that fits with our style, and you’d like to see your goodies stocked on our shelves in time for Christmas, drop us a note introducing yourself and we’ll take it from there. Psst … we’re planning some Christmas gift ideas and subscriber offers too. We reckon you’ll like them.
The knuckle sandwich charm necklace by This Charming Man features two pieces of bread on either side of a tiny set of brass knuckle dusters. Rad huh? Get yours now for $140.
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MC said | 16 August, 2006
I hear that Andy is as crazy as a fox!
ward zwart said | 30 November, 2006
very nice drawings!
Celia Black said | 28 March, 2007
Dear Del,
I have just returned from viewing the 07 Archibald’s and you entry really touched me as I saw my son looking back at me. The portrait was explained by one of the curator’s and described my son so completely. Are you planning on reproducing this particular portrait in the way of minature or post card as I would love to know where I could obtain one In anticipation Celia Black celiablack@bigpond.com
The White Book - lostateminor.com said | 23 April, 2007
[...] styling and street photography, The White Book showcases popular Australian labels including Romance was Born and global fashion players Saint Augustine [...]
PROGRESSIVE » the white book said | 28 April, 2007
[...] styling and street photography, The White Book showcases popular Australian labels including Romance was Born and global fashion players Saint Augustine [...]
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Andy said | 16 August, 2006
Those cats over at Camarilla are pretty cool huh?