 WHAT: TWOOBS Pop-up Store
WHERE: 469 Chapel St, South Yarra, Melbourne WHEN: December 14th – 31st Melbourne-based footwear label, TWOOBS are popping up this Christmas with their first-ever stand-alone pop-up store in South Yarra. Founded by bloggers Jess and Stef Dadon in 2016, the cruelty-free label has quickly amassed a cult-like following, with their signature razor-edged flatforms seen in major magazines like Vogue and on the feet of animal-loving fashionistas all around the globe. Not only are TWOOBS shoes ridiculously comfortable, but they are also made from PETA-approved vegan materials and guaranteed to make you stand out from the crowd. Located on Chapel St, the pink TWOOBS wonderland is the only place you can shop the entire summer collection in person, as well as the exclusive limited edition How Two Live X Pared Eyewear collaboration. Spend over $100, and you’ll even score yourself a mystery gift (valued between $20 and $110), from Kester Black nail polishes to Erin Lightfoot vases. In keeping with the labels cruelty-free and minimal-impact philosophy, this pop-up is bag-free, so BYO carry bags if you plan on spending your hard-earned cash!  WHAT: Big Fashion Sale
WHERE: 5 Easey Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066 WHEN: 7-10 March, 2019 (opening hours here) Bigger, bolder and better than ever, cult designer clearance event Big Fashion Sale is back in Melbourne this week with a huge selection of top Australian and International designers, discounted up to 80%. Featuring a fresh line up of brands, the Big Fashion Sale will house over 50 premium Australian and International fashion labels with discounted prices set to delight even the most the seasoned shopper. The enormous lineup includes: Kowtow, Ellery, Studio Elke, Karla Spetic, Romance Was Born, Thurley, Matin, Acler, Jets, Camper, Sarah Curtis, La Ca Usa, Permanent Vacation, Citizens of Humanity, Sol Sana, White Story, Tibi, Kester Black, T By Alexander Wang, Lanvin, Opening Ceremony, Frame, 3.1 Phillip Lim, A.L.C, Etre Cecile, Elizabeth & James, IRO, Phillip Lim, Anna Quan, The Row, Marni, Third Form, Pfeiffer, Livia Arena, TLuxe Basics, Lois Hazel, First Base, Matteau Swim, Isabel Marant, Gary Bigeni, Raoul and many more! There is something for everyone with a selection that ranges from Ready to Wear, footwear, swimwear, jewellery and accessories. Head to bigfashionsale.com.au for more info.  WHAT: Gorman: Ten Years of Collaborating
WHERE: Heide Museum of Modern Art, Melbourne WHEN: 10am–5pm from 5–17th March 2019 In celebration of Gorman’s decade-long collaboration with Australian visual artists, Heide Museum of Modern Art is presenting a two-week pop-up exhibition in the iconic modernist building, Heide II. The exhibition will feature garments from a new capsule collection by Gorman created in conjunction with ten artists who have worked with the Australian clothing label since 2009. These artists include Rachel Castle, Megan Grant, Claire Johnson, Dana Kinter, Elke Kramer, Rhys Lee, Ellie Malin, Mirka Mora, Liz Payne and Miranda Skoczek. The garments will be displayed alongside the artworks which inspired them. On Wednesday 6 March from 5.30–7.30pm, join Victorian-based contemporary artist Rhys Lee in-conversation with Lisa Gorman as they discuss their creative journey of collaboration from canvas to runway. For more info visit heide.com.au  WHAT: Finders Keepers Melbourne SS18 Markets
WHERE: Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton VIC WHEN: Friday 19th, Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st October Our favourite indie market, Finders Keepers is back again with their Spring/Summer 2018 Tour, kicking off at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne, over three epic days! Finders Keepers are thrilled to bring you 270 Australian art + design stalls, making a trip to the markets this weekend the perfect time to grab some new summer threads or an early Christmas gift for those ‘hard to buy for’. This season’s lineup includes the likes of Halcyon Nights, Leaf and Thread, Elk, Claire Ishino, Happy Society, Solomon Street, Toyah Perry Jewellery, Olive + the Captain, Remuse Designs, Ernest and Joe, Oktoberdee and Ottway the Label. Click here to check out the full stall directory Be amongst the first to the party and head down to the Royal Exhibition Building from 12 noon on Friday for their early-start hours. There's also Happy Hour from 3pm-5pm and shopping ‘til 9pm, making it a great way to end the week! The festival fun continues all weekend from 10am - 7pm, Saturday 20th and again 10am - 5pm Sunday 21st October. For more information head to the Finders Keepers website.  WHAT: Craft Hatch Market presented by Craft Victoria
WHERE: Five Easey Upstairs, 5 Easey Street, Collingwood WHEN: Saturday 25th August from 10am - 4pm Craft Victoria presents a specially curated showcase of craftware from their emerging maker pool of fresh talent. Over 30 artisans will be selling handmade jewellery, textiles, ceramics and more within the beautiful light-filled space of a forgotten Fitzroy warehouse. There will be coffee, music and drop-in workshops with Pilgrim Hodgson, from Draw Pilgrim! Market holders include: Totes Good, Mr & Mrs Mister, Clouds & Flora, Tegan Iversen, Nya, Katrina Barnden Jewellery + MORE! Check out the complete list of makers here.  WHAT: Alison Wonderland Awake Tour
WHERE: Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney WHEN: Touring 22 Nov - 7 Dec 2018 Sydney's Queen of EDM, Alison Wonderland is hitting the road again in November/December for headline shows across the country to celebrate her game changing sophomore album 'Awake'. Set to dominate venues in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, the run comes hot on the heels of Wonderland’s recent slot as the highest billed female DJ in Coachella history. Tour dates and tickets are available now via secretsounds.com  WHAT: Enough Space Opening
WHERE: 2A/127 Greville Street, Prahran WHEN: Friday 4th December from 6pm. Show runs until Dec 29th. After months of planning and exceeding their data allowances, gal pals Jacqueline Smith and Laura Rose Main are excited to announce the opening of their new gallery, Enough Space. Enough hopes to establish itself as a keen supporter of the emerging creative, showcasing works through exhibitions, residencies, workshops, pop-up shops and night specific installations. To coincide with the launch, the girls have organised a month long exhibition "Hi, We're New Here" that will feature work by some of their fave Australian creatives, including Kitiya Palaskas, Caitlin Shearer, Cat Rabbit, Ashley Ronning and The Seven Seas, whose work they believe articulates the future vision they have for the space. The party starts from 6pm tonight so get yourselves down to Greville St and help the girls celebrate!  WHAT: The Big Design Market
WHERE: Royal Exhibition Building (Nicholson St, Carlton) WHEN: Friday 4th Dec from 10am–9pm, Saturday 5th from 10am–7pm + Sunday 6th from 10am–5pm COST: $2 admission - Free for kids 12 and under This December The Big Design Market are bringing you the best of independent Australian & international design for 3 huge days of Christmas shopping at Melbourne's iconic Royal Exhibition Building. Discover a stellar line-up of over 230 stallholders across homewares, textiles, fashion, furniture, lighting, stationery, lifestyle & kids products. The market is a wonderland for Christmas shoppers, with thousands of distinctive, exclusive goods for sale. For those who place value on ethical production, sustainability, quality, originality and good design, this is a shopping event not to be missed. Treat yourself to epicurean delights from Earl Canteen, Misschu, Taco Truck, Beatbox Kitchen, All Day Donuts, LuxBite and Billy van Creamy. Enjoy a crafted tipple from Moo Brew, Sofi Spritz, Faire Ferments & Willow Creek Vineyard, plus Love Tea and Sensory Lab will keep you caffeinated so you can shop, eat, drink & shop some more! Visitors to The Big Design Market can also enjoy free creative workshops hosted by our stallholders, High Tea in our new champagne bar, exclusive designer showbags, kids activities and much more! Visit www.thebigdesignmarket.com for more details.  WHAT: APOM Store 1st Birthday
WHERE: 326a Carlise st, Balacalava WHEN: Sunday Nov 15th from 3-6pm Melbourne clothing label APOM opened its first brick and mortar store towards the end of 2014 and this weekend marks the first birthday of their Carlisle St store! Like any birthday it’s time to celebrate with bubbly wine and cake. APOM are lucky enough to be collaborating with some great Melbourne brands for this event as well as Adelaide's Bird In Hand Winery who will be supplying the sparkling! The APOM shop is located on Carlisle St and showcases the whole range, sitting alongside a curated collection of independent and Australian designers and creators such as Julie White, Pirdy and State of Folly. So put on your party dress this Sunday and join Kajsa and Kate to help celebrate the first year in their stand alone store. And if the bubbly and cake aren't enough to entice you, there will be a $300 voucher giveaway for one lucky person and 20% off all the new season stock for those attending.  WHAT: Craft Pop Up Shop 2015
WHERE: Melbourne Town Hall (Cnr Swanston & Little Collins St) WHEN: 21st Oct - 21 Nov 2015 (Mon-Sun 11am-6pm, open until 7pm on Thur-Fri) It’s back! Craft’s Pop-Up will again take over the Melbourne Town Hall for 32 days showcasing the best of Victorian craft and design. Craft's Pop Up features over 70 established and emerging makers, showcasing handmade ceramics, jewellery, textiles, papercraft, mixed media and furniture. With triple the floorspace of Craft's home at 31 Flinders Lane, The Pop-Up allows Craft to generate new conversations about ways of making, and to celebrate the very best of Australian handmade contemporary craft. There will also be special events and demonstrations in the space including installations by makers Kim Jaeger and John Brooks, furniture designers Dale Hardiman, Coco Flip, Redfox and Wilcox and Tide Design. Craft’s Pop Up is free to enter, and all events are free of charge. For more info on the event head to the craft website. |
