Domain Review Bayside & Port Phillip - September 04, 2024
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Dream Weaver
Artist Caro Pattle transforms wire and velvet yarn into fluffy structures you want to touch
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It’s hard to keep your hands to yourself around Caro Pattle’s artwork. The Melbourne creative uses velvet yarn to knot and weave textiles onto sculptural frames of wire and steel. The result? Plush and colourful renderings of the kind of objects you’d find in a very eccentric museum. This week we visit her home studio to see how Pattle turns metal and fabric into precious pieces that find favour with both galleries and collectors.
Jo Walker Broadsheet Editor
Interview with Helly Raichura
Melbourne: Level 4, 600 Church Street, Cremorne 3121, VIC
Sushi trains aren’t usually associated with chefs like Victor Liong of Lee Ho Fook and restaurateurs like Con Christopoulos of The European and City Wine Shop. But Bossa Nova Sushi isn’t your typical sushi train.
First, there’s the unconventional name. It pays homage to Brazil, which has one of the world’s largest Japanese diaspora populations and a vibrant Japanese restaurant culture. Then there’s the menu, with plates that rotate – literally and figuratively.
Dishes include unagi, eggplant agebitashi and skipjack tuna nigiri. There’s also an à la carte menu that includes A5 Wagyu steak and a kingfish collar shioyaki with ponzu. To drink, there are half bottles of Krug, plus Martinis and the unofficial national drink of Brazil, the Caipirinha.
The sleek sushi train takes centrestage when you enter, while stained-glass windows and reflective, textured walls ensure the decor at Bossa Nova is on the same level as the cooking. – SP
ADD TO CART
Lobo heels
As all those who participate in the sport of wearing high heels know, it can be tough work. New Aussie footwear label Lobo offers a solution, with a patented design that lets you switch from 2.5-centimetre-heeled flats to nine-centimetre-high heels with a simple twist technology. Crafted from premium Italian leather, Lobo’s three silhouettes (sandal, mule and pump) are available in office-appropriate neutrals, as well as bright pops of colour for post-nine-to-five occasions. — GG
$385 / lobofootwear.com
IN THE DIARY
I Could Have Danced All Night
Family, music and heritage feature in this new matriarch-focused exhibition, inspired by designer Danielle Brustman’s grandmothers. Known for her playful aesthetic and vibrant use of colour, Brustman centres the show around furniture and personal items from her grandmothers’ lives, with a centrepiece comprising two intricate boxes – one music, one jewellery. Through these items, the designer explores the power of objects for holding and sharing stories. — GC
Until Mar 1 / Jewish Museum of Australia, St Kilda / jewishmuseum.com.au
Photo: Leah Traecey
Photo: Pier Carthew
READ ME
All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot
Debut author Lucinda Price, aka Froomes, bares her experience with anorexia, cosmetic surgery and how growing up in the ’90s shaped her world view in this honest, relatable, charming and irreverent manifesto. Then, across nine research-led chapters, the opinion columnist, influencer and podcaster dives in further to grapple with society’s beauty ideals, from fatphobia to botox to the ethics of Ozempic. — GM
$34 99 / panterapress.com.au
BAR CART
Mischief Brew Pina Picante
With cute little cans and a seriously strong taste, Mischief Brew’s smallbatch South Australian-made sips are elevating the non-alcoholic game. The company has a trio of flavoured tonics, a non-alcoholic spritz and sophisticated softies, like this Pina Picante soda. The drink was made in collaboration with Mat’s Hot Shop and its flavours echo hot sauce –it uses pineapple, ginger, lime, coriander and a lick of habanero. — LBB
$65 for 24 / mischiefbrew.com.au
THREE OF A KIND Tanghulu
This candied fruit on a stick is a centuries-old Asian street-food fave. Shang Chun Shan’s bestsellers include strawberries and green grapes with classic rock sugar glaze. Tanghulu Melbourne’s Korean-style skewers opt for a thinner, crunchier glaze than other versions. And Mr Sweet Honey offers strawberry skewers and traditional candied hawthorn berries, or order ahead for deluxe versions filled with sesame or red bean. – HW
Tanghulu Melbourne, CBD
Sweet Honey, Glen Waverley
Mr
Shang Chun Shan, CBD
Shang Chun Shan
photo: Tilly Parsons
HOME MAKER
Yolkeye
“People like Kewpie mayonnaise, and the bottle is kind of iconic,” says Yolkeye co-founder Jake Leahy. “So I thought, ‘I’ll try slip casting that’.” Still in its early days, the Melbourne ceramics label is already a hit on social media, with its realistic mayo bottle-shaped vases, yum cha fridge magnets, and supersized dumpling incense burners. Homemade in every sense of the word, it’s a passion project Leahy started with his partner, Kim Shen. The effort is a collaborative one, with Leahy often making the plaster casts and moulds before handing the clay over to Shen for trimming, brushing and colour glazing. — GC
@yolkeyeceramics
INSTITUTION Abla’s
109 Elgin Street, Carlton
Abla Amad’s Lebanese restaurant is a quiet, reliable achiever that’s been on the Melbourne restaurant scene since 1979. Today, Amad still toils away in the kitchen, providing wonderful, traditional Lebanese fare for all and sundry.
Here, you might start with a dish of crisp filo cigars, stuffed with spiced lamb and pine nuts; or maybe a smoky, lemon baba ganoush, served with bread made from a generations-old recipe. Old-school diners might prefer pan-fried chicken livers – served in a light dressing of oil and citrus – or try the kibbeh nayeh, a bit like a Lebanese lamb tartare. If you prefer to let someone else do the ordering, gear up for the banquet, but be sure to loosen your belt.
Known for: Authentic Lebanese cuisine. Make sure to: Try the djaj a riz (featured in Broadsheet’s Home Made). Locals say: Abla’s hasn’t changed much since 1979, and no one wants it to. Don’t forget: Arrive hungry. EF
Photo: Pete Dillon
SNACK BAR STREET STYLE
By Audrey Payne
An ex-Vue de Monde chef and a former 10 Minutes by Tractor sommelier lead the team at Circl, a CBD “wine house” and restaurant in the former Bar Saracen space that makes rare wines more accessible, with over 1000 bottles available by glass. Wine is poured alongside a menu of snacks including goat cheese eclairs and hearty mains such as Loddon Estate duck with Davidson’s plum barbeque sauce. 22 Punch Lane, Melbourne / @circlwinehouse
Armadale fine diner Amaru’s sibling venue Auterra Wine Bar has moved away from its snack-focused bites and launched a new menu with bistro-style mains. Dishes include a three-bean cassoulet, and beef cheek served with macadamia and toasted cereals. 1160 High Street, Armadale / auterrawinebar.com.au
Popular smoothie chain Green Cup, which has seven stores in Melbourne, has renovated and rebranded its High Street Armadale location and added a salad bar. Green Cup Canteen, as it’s now called, has Fishbowl-style lunch bowls with different vegetable, protein and carb bases, including brown rice and lettuce – and you can choose your own combinations. 1242 High Street, Armadale / greencup.com.au
The Atrium on 35 has created a special cocktail to celebrate the NGV’s Winter Blockbuster exhibition, Pharaoh. The Queen Nefertiti combines lemon, cardamom, saffron, elderflower liqueur and butterfly pea-infused gin. 25 Collins Street, Melbourne / @theatriumon35
South Melbourne Korean- and Japaneseinspired restaurant James has closed. Owner-operator Kirbie Tate will reopen the venue as Kirbie, a European cafe with a more laid-back, casual approach to dining. 323 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
Read the full story for each dot point: broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/series/snack-bar
Names and ages: Dannielyn Noriel (25) and Jesse Rhys Sciberras (34). Occupation: Sales managers. Where do you get your fashion inspiration? J: I like the alternative scene, or anything that’s a bit alternative. I used to be an emo kid back in the day, and I’m just a little more grown-up now. D: I get my inspiration from everyone. I could be looking at my dad, and he’s wearing daggy shorts and a loose T-shirt, and think, “I want to capture that, I want to make it my style.” Observing everybody, seeing how they rock it, and thinking, “What can I do to give that my own twist?”
REFINED LIVING
Armadale features diverse housing options, from elegant Victorian mansions to modern apartments. With a demographic blend of professionals and families, the suburb offers a refined lifestyle, characterised by upscale amenities and cultural attractions.
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Photo: Samantha Schultz
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Cheel Street, Armadale
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THE INTERVIEW
Chef Helly Raichura’s Regional Dishes Have Come a Long Way
Words by Gitika Garg · Photo by Tilly Parsons
At Helly Raichura’s Indian fine diner Enter Via Laundry, you won’t find typical butter chicken and dal makhani on the menu. Instead, guests experience a degustation of lesser-known authentic dishes from across the region – if they’re lucky enough to land one of the 20 frequently booked-out seats, that is.
“I don’t want to cook stereotypical dishes because I think they’re done quite well by a lot of different restaurants,” Raichura tells Broadsheet. “For me, it’s more of an educational meal where I take [guests] through a journey of a particular region, why it’s cooked the way it’s cooked, and what point in history it changed or became so popular.”
Taking cues from the homestyle cooking she grew up eating back home in Gujarat, India, Raichura’s food philosophy revolves around made-from-scratch dishes that focus on traditional technique and seasonal produce, sans excessive restaurant-style butter, oil, cream and acids.
It makes sense considering the chef began cooking from her home kitchen, hosting 12-person dinners at her Box Hill digs where guests would literally enter via her laundry back door and dine with strangers at a communal table. The concept came about in an impulsive way, Raichura says, after baking cake orders for friends on maternity leave, training for two months at Thailand’s two-Michelin-starred Gaggan, and itching to do more.
“I really didn’t want to wait to go through traditional channels for cooking where I found a job in a restaurant or looked for an investor or went on reality television. I wanted to just start cooking and experimenting.
“And I didn’t pay much attention to how to manage or scale it. I just kept cooking what I wanted to cook and there were people always there wanting to eat.”
People there were – thousands of them on a waitlist which exploded after Raichura’s guest judge appearance on Masterchef in 2020. Soon after, at the age of 33, she quit her HR job, deftly switched to fulltime chef and opened Enter Via Laundry’s permanent home in Carlton North in 2022
Each year, Raichura focuses on two different regions of India and curates her menus off the back of meticulously planned research trips.
“Before I go, I always [study] the region in depth and pin down exactly what I want to cook … Then I find local restaurants and chefs over there,” she explains. But it’s not just about the food – learning the language and the context of centuries-old recipes is equally important.
Previous menus have spotlighted Keralan, Goan, Kashmiri and Mughlai fare served on hand-painted crockery and clayware sourced across India. In keeping with her style of cooking dishes not often seen, Raichura uses hard-to-find Indian spices like a dark, hyper-regional jaggery she found in Goa and a stash of mawal powder she got her hands on for the Kashmiri menu.
She also pairs them with Australian natives like lemon gum and warrigal greens. “It’s a bit of a selfish process, to be very honest. I just travel around, eat, shop and bring things back.”
When talking about the current menu, which focuses on Parsi cuisine (a small Zoroastrian community in the state of Gujarat), Raichura geeks out over the history and nuances of traditional dishes which “are almost lost even back in India”.
“I’m making a dish called bharuchi machi [whiting] which is a tougher version of patra ni machi, in which you still marinate your fish and wrap it in banana leaf, but then you go a step further and wrap that in a clay and bake it.”
Somewhere between admin in the morning, kids’ school pick-ups and drop-offs and wrapping up service at night, Raichura finds time to work on a debut cookbook titled Bhartiya Bhojan (meaning “Indian food” in Hindi), set to be published early next year.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if I keep doing this or something completely different. I was an HR advisor, then a chef – you never know, I may become a potter!”
Luckily for us, Raichura has two more years’ worth of regions mapped out before she decides what’s next.
HOME OF THE WEEK
Rare opportunity is no illusion
Words by Joanne Brookfield
Is the “For Sale” sign out the front of this near-new luxurious townhouse a mirage? Locals might think so, given how tightly held these waterfront homes are along this strip of Beach Road.
Domain data shows that the average owner occupier lives in this enviable part of Beaumaris for almost 30 years, making this coastal abode a genuinely rare offering.
The vendors moved here in 1998 and lived in the original dwelling for more than two decades. Having enjoyed the uninterrupted sea views so much themselves, they decided to develop two townhouses on the site, retaining one for themselves and renting out the other for the past two years.
No longer tenanted, they’ve now put 433b on the market, saying, “We feel this property would be well suited to those who are wanting to purchase the dream beachfront home, local buyers who are wanting new homes, and those who are after lots of car accommodation.”
There are certainly no issues there as the basement-level garage can fit five vehicles, plus it has three separate storage cupboards.
There’s also a generously sized theatre room, which adds to the flexibility of the floor plan, and an adjacent bathroom.
From here, you have the option of heading to ground level up the stairs or, one of the true signifiers of luxury living, taking your personal lift.
On this floor you’ll find the main bedroom (with en suite, walk-in wardrobe and sliders that open directly to the private front garden and sea breeze), two more bedrooms with wardrobes and a potential fourth bedroom, that could also double as another living area.
There’s also a central bathroom and a separate laundry.
The first floor boasts stunning views of the bay, which can be enjoyed from the balcony or through the floor-to-ceiling glazing, which allows the natural beauty directly opposite to be visible from most of this open-plan level.
If you prefer fresh water, then you can head out through the bifold doors in the opposite direction to an even larger terrace at the rear, where high walls create privacy for dipping in the tiled pool and enjoying al fresco dining and entertaining.
In between, there’s the deluxe stone kitchen, which is fitted with Miele appliances, a Liebherr integrated fridge and butler’s pantry, plus a gas fireplace in the lounge space.
Other luxe touches include zoned heating and cooling, secure video entry and high-end finishes throughout.
With the beach just across the road, and Ricketts Point and the Concourse shopping and dining precinct a short stroll away, the next owners will no doubt want to live here for decades as well.
Beaumaris
433b Beach Road
$4.7 million-$4.95 million
4 3 5
Auction: 1pm, September 7
Agent: Nick Johnstone Real Estate, Bert Geraerts 0418 514 090
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WHAT THE AGENT SAYS
“This property features uninterrupted views of the bay with direct access across the road to the beautiful beach.”
NEED TO KNOW
Homes rarely change hands along this part of Beach Road. The vendors bought the property back in 1998 and developed the site a couple of years ago.
PAST SALES
$2.41 million
3 Balcombe Park Lane, May 2023
$2.55 million
28b Tibbles Street, October 2023
$2.745 million
4b Hornby Street, May 2022
Bert Geraerts Nick Johnstone Real Estate
DREAM WEAVER
Words by Alice Jefery · Photos by Hilary Walker
Artist Caro Pattle transforms wire and velvet yarn into fantastical fluffy structures you want to touch. Inspired by ancient artefacts and geological formations, her bold pieces are in-demand with galleries and collectors alike.
Velvet has a life of its own. This is what New Zealand-born Melbourne-based artist Caro Pattle loves most about her medium of choice. The texture gives way to lots of interesting properties. “Velvet reflects light in various ways and almost absorbs it entirely. It also absorbs sound in the same way,” she tells Broadsheet. “Velvet is like a big invitation to touch, it draws people in and they’re very curious about it.”
Pattle’s work sits at the intersection of craft and material innovation. She’s become known for knotting velvet yarn to create dense, handcrafted objects that often represent urns or other vessels. Galvanised steel frames create a skeleton of sorts for textiles to be woven and wound around as they come into their own.
There’s a deep connection to organic and geological structures in Pattle’s works. She refers to chrysalides, stalagmites and stalactites, rhizomatic root systems and Neolithic artefacts throughout her artist statements. Viewers are often confronted by a sense of gravity defied –challenged to question what they’re actually looking at.
“When I’m making pieces, there’s almost an imaginary world or scenario that I’ve created around the piece in my mind,” she says. “But I’m happy for people to be drawn into their own understanding, to find their own story.” However her audiences choose to understand her work, there’s no denying that Pattle’s curiosity for material and form leeches its way into their experience.
With a catalogue that spans large-scale public art installations and small, indoor objects made to be perched on a shelf, Pattle’s process involves a lot of experimentation.
“Some processes are so time intensive that you can only do small pieces,” she says. For instance, a basket that isn’t much bigger than the size of an orange can take almost three months to complete.“Whenever I make a piece, I want it to be its own self. And some things are meant to be small.”
Right now, Pattle is working on a vessel that’s so large it’s taken over her living room because it’s impossible to fit through the studio door.
Wool, silk, cotton, alpaca, linen, nylon and acrylic – Pattle’s mix of materials reflects a mission to muddle the division between organic and fabricated, real and contrived. But there’s a common thread of pleasure and play that unites the somewhat eclectic elements in her practice.
Most of Pattle’s works exist in a single colour, allowing texture and material to be the focus. A deep cobalt blue has become the signature of her knotted works. You’ll also find more muted hues and earthy greens on pieces in various states of completion in her studio.
Pattle’s studio looks over a garden, just out the back door of her home in Brunswick. She likes to ease into each day, and often starts out by reading to get her creative spirit going. “When I’m in the studio, there’s excitement and optimism – the process is really invigorating,” she says.
“I find living with the pieces that I make and being surrounded by them in the studio will lead me into the process. I don’t often go in with an exact plan.”
Forever focused on improving her craft, Pattle never makes the exact same item twice.
“When I’m making pieces, there’s almost an imaginary world or scenario that I’ve created around the piece in my mind.”
“I often wear black and I’m constantly covered in fluff … it’s a terrible idea for a textile artist,” she laughs.
Education has been an important part of Pattle’s growth as an artist. She graduated from a Bachelor of Textiles at RMIT in 2019, having previously completed studies in Fine Arts. “It took me a long time to be comfortable with just being an artist – if I was to give advice to anyone, it would be to give it time and it will work itself out,” she says. “I studied for a long time and didn’t exactly end up with the career that I was imagining. But it all kind of made sense in the end and each step has fed into the concepts I’m now working with.”
And while there might be similarities between pieces, every element developed in her studio is unique.
Pattle will listen to audiobooks or podcasts as she works. And she’s learnt the importance of taking regular breaks to combat the physical nature of her practice. “It’s really easy to underestimate how much time something will take. And if you’re pushing your body to get it done, you can do yourself some harm.”
Mental breaks are important, too. “It’s really easy to feel like you have to constantly feed your creative output, but that’s honestly when I start to get a bit stuck”. Walking around an exhibition, going to the park or even taking
a tram ride can help to reset her brain.
“I recently started to play the drums and I’ve actually got a drum kit in my studio now. I’m not very good at it, but it’s a great way to unwind and use my mind and body in a different way.” Taking her dog Shuggie for a walk is another avenue to stretching her limbs and changing her mindset.
Beyond her signature woven wares, Pattle is focused on sculptural works that explore “human relationships with nature and the complexities within that relationship”. One project she’s really proud of involves adorning eucalyptus limbs in shimmering glass beads. Her inspiration came from finding a car that had crashed into a tree on her street. Shards from the broken headlights were embedded in the young eucalyptus tree, which had almost been completely knocked over. There was an immediate sense of what had happened in that moment for Pattle – and also what the tree might become as an artwork.
With help from her boyfriend, she dragged the tree home and got to work beading glass around sticks of various sizes. It took a few months to work out exactly how to do it, she says. “I quite like getting back to square one and learning how to work with new materials. But that means I’m constantly changing what I’m doing.” The result is a meeting of materials that creates balance between the urban world and the natural world. Pattle thinks of it as an armour-like second skin for the bark.
The tactile nature of Pattle’s universe is a drawcard for private collectors, as well as institutions. In 2023, a large-scale work was commissioned for Melbourne Now as part of the Vessels exhibit at the NGV’s Ian Potter Centre. Coming up, Pattle’s Lucky Stick series will be shown at the Canberra Biennial from September 27
“I think I’ll be making forever. I’m always thinking about the next thing – what I want to make or the next project.”
See more of Pattle’s work at caropattle.com. Her vessels are stocked at Craft Victoria and the NGV Design Store, selling by commission and exhibition.
LIKE A LOCAL
Hawthorn
By Gideon Cohen
Blending heritage homes with an energetic retail and dining strip, Hawthorn is rich in history and great for contemporary living. The area is known for its Federation-style architecture and tranquil parks, complemented by top spots to eat, drink and shop along Glenferrie Road. Locals can start their morning with a scenic walk through Central Gardens, then stop by Mile End for a takeaway bagel.
For those who prefer a sit-down breakfast, Bawa on Burwood Road serves your favourite dishes with a twist, in a lush fit-out inspired by tropical modernism. On the menu you’ll find dishes like smashed avocado with beetroot hummus and marinated feta, and a hearty eggs Benedict with smoked ham and champagne-poached apple.
If you’re in need of some retail therapy, hit up fashion boutique Hokey Curator, whimsical homewares store The Woodsfolk, and the fragrance fantasyland Peony Melbourne Parfumerie. Readings’ Hawthorn outpost on Glenferrie Road is hard to miss too, with its bottle-green shopfront set in an old Federation-era bank. Inside, you’ll find over 25,000 titles, cosy reading nooks and a separate shop just for kids.
When you’re ready for lunch, Hello Sailor is a picturesque spot combining nautical-style decor with a vertical garden. The all-day menu is equally diverse, from the zucchini fritters to a homemade veggie linguine. In the evenings, European wine bar St-Germain is a chic choice for dinner, with a seasonal mains menu and bistro classics like foie gras and escargots. There’s also the bustling Japanese restaurant Ocha, with a menu that combines classics like gyoza and yakisoba with new dishes with a modern flair.
After dinner, you’ll find dessert options like Piccolina Gelateria and Kori Ice-Cream, which offers unexpected flavours like matcha pistachio, miso and black sesame. To round out the night, catch a movie at Lido Cinemas, which bills itself as an “artiplex” for its mixture of commercial and arthouse films. There’s plenty to do on the weekends too, from a dip at Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre, to a bike ride along the Hawthorn to Kew Rail Trail or evening drink at Ramblers Ale Works.
NEED TO KNOW
There’s something special about Hawthorn. Sitting on the Yarra it’s got parks galore and access to some of Melbourne’s best schools, making it arguably the most family-friendly suburb near the CBD. Modern apartment blocks are luring younger buyers back to the place where they grew up.
Average Age 34
Median Weekly income $2,145
Clockwise from top: St-Germain, photo Tom Paidoussis. Piccolina, photo Casey Horsfield. Hello Sailor, photo Holly Engelhardt. Kori, photo Shannon McGrath
WHAT THE AGENT SAYS
“Hawthorn is underpinned by its classic heritage homes, popular shopping precincts, parks and transport – and importantly it’s surrounded by some of Melbourne’s most popular schools. Ideal for families of all ages and those wanting the convenience of everything in one spot.”
Clockwise from top: Always Hawthorn street art mural, photo Casey Horsfield. Bawa, photo Dan Soderstrom. Central Gardens and Lido Cinemas, photos Casey Horsfield
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Jillian Boustred Makes Mindful Dressing Look Effortless
Words by Alice Jeffery
Photos by Ellie Louise Coker and Daniel Hanslow
Sydney designer Jillian Boustred is closing in on a decade in business. Her eponymous label has become a go-to for what she calls “elevated wardrobe staples” — pieces that stand the test of time without missing a beat of personality.
Slinky knitted dresses and structured cotton shirts with big collars and nipped waists have become signatures that repeatedly sell out. “I always want my outfits to be flattering and comfortable and not overly feminine,” Boustred tells Broadsheet. “But still, you know, a nod to womanhood.”
With a focus on ethical business operations, Boustred engages Australian manufacturers where possible, provides repair services to ensure clothing longevity, and encourages the resale of pre-loved garments once customers are ready to pass them on.
This season, she introduces long-wearing denim to the range, partnering with a washer and maker in Sydney to deliver perfectly lived-in pieces in chocolate brown and vintage blue. Tailoring is another natural addition, and Boustred applies an artful command of form to create structured silhouettes that take the wearer’s body and needs into consideration.
Here she talks us through her new collection, speaking to the joy of mixing denim with tailored suiting and the art of effortlessness.
What can we expect from Jillian Boustred this season? A really considered colour palette with pieces that are elevated wardrobe staples, made locally. We’ve delved into new products like denim and suiting, so there’s a little bit more variation in terms of the offering.
What were your main sources of inspiration for this collection? I’m always inspired by organic shapes and the female form. This collection is no different in that regard. There’s lots of strong shapes but with a feminine side to them –pieces with a cinched waist and a flattering neckline, but still quite tailored and structured.
Who are you designing for? People who want to look put together but with a fairly minimal amount of effort. I’m usually designing for curves and always have effortlessness in mind. I love designing outfits that are really flattering and comfortable but still look elevated.
What colours are coming into the mix? I always tend to go with colours that are quite natural and would be found
within the natural world even when they’re a little more poppy. I love designing with colour, but I’m always conscious of what people like to wear and know colour can sometimes be limiting when you’re trying to create an effortless wardrobe. Colour choice always has to be quite considered.
How do fabrics affect your approach as a designer? Because I work with shapes that are a bit more sculptural, I tend to use fabrics that have a little bit more structure. I also focus on keeping it as natural as possible and choosing fabrics that are high quality and comfortable. Always cotton for shirting.
Our denim is made from two types: the brown is 100 per cent Japanese cotton that has been washed to create a really soft hand-feel and a great colour. And the vintage blue denim is made from 80 per cent regenerated cotton and 20 per cent post-consumer recycled cotton.
Will we still see iconic silhouettes coming through from past seasons? I think we’ll always have that sort of hourglass silhouette throughout our collections, especially for dresses and shirting. I always try to oversize things, but then I end up bringing them in around the waist anyway. I would like to experiment with more sheer or drapey fabrics that are a little bit more relaxed in some ways.
How do you see this collection being worn and styled? I really love seeing the denim paired with tailored suiting pieces. And I also quite like layering, so popping a white shirt under the Jamie blazer dress in black. I do feel like our iconic shirting glues the new pieces together really well, and the big collar on the Jane shirt sits so nicely popping out of the Zoe jacket. Tonally putting things together is really nice, too. What pieces are you most excited about? The denim feels like a real victory because it was such a long journey. Understanding how it all worked and creating really classic pieces that our customers can wear over and over and over again.
Is there anything else we should look out for? I’d really like to make our denim a bit more summery – a mini dress or more playful silhouettes in that fabric too. This collection doesn’t have as many dresses as usual and I really do love designing dresses the most, so I think we’ll be focusing on that a bit more in the next collection.
LUXURY
Words by Shae Wiedermann & Maria Harris
5 5 3
Expressions of interest: Close noon, September 10 Agent: RT Edgar, Rachel Fabbro 0412 547 690
The oak and natural stone palette, curved walls and high ceilings give this house its character. There are three first-floor bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, which are joined by a main bedroom with a walk-in robe, en suite and balcony. On the ground floor, a second main bedroom with en suite and walk-in robe is perfect for guests. Standout features include a home theatre, cellar, butler’s pantry and lift. Outside, there’s a terrace with barbecue kitchenette and a mosaic-tiled pool.
Expressions of interest
Agent: Kay & Burton, Matt Davis 0412 466 858
Auction: 4pm, September 10
Agent: Marshall White, Joanna Nairn 0419 994 664
Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, September 17
Agent: Kay & Burton, Sophie Su 0425 270 125
From its expansive dimensions to its architectural design and contemporary finishes, this house is nothing short of magnificent. The recently completed abode – with an emphasis on sustainability – has three floors connected by a lift. All the bedrooms have en suites, and four have walk-in wardrobes. At the top level, a gym/games room/office connects to a roof terrace with a barbecue kitchenette and views of the city skyline. There’s also a butler’s pantry, pool and wine room. South Yarra 3/20
This half-floor apartment is in a convenient pocket of South Yarra, near Fawkner Park, Toorak Road and the Royal Botanic Gardens. It sits in a building designed by architects Wood Marsh and has direct entry through a lift. Parquetry flooring and silk and bamboo carpets fill the interior, which has two bedrooms with en suites, a private study, a kitchen (with natural stone finishes) and a balcony. A smart-home system to control the lighting and entertainment adds ease.
Framed by glorious gardens, this substantial Federation house combines gracious period rooms and features with contemporary spaces in a premium pocket of Malvern. Beautifully proportioned rooms with high ceilings, leadlight windows and fireplaces are complemented by the modern kitchen and family living zone. Above the double garage is a versatile studio or office with a kitchenette. Close to Claremont village, Malvern station, trams, Glenferrie Road and several schools.
Superbly positioned in Melbourne’s desirable Bayside suburbs, Concierge Bayside in Hampton and The George in Sandringham offer a low-maintenance lifestyle with a variety of sought-after community facilities and activities, and local shops, transport and everyday amenities nearby. With affordable 1 and 2 bedroom apartments now selling, 24/7 emergency call system, friendly team and the flexibility to pay for additional services such as meals and housekeeping as you need, the choice is yours to enjoy life your way.
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
Words by Richard Cornish, Kay Keighery & Maria Harris
Clearance Rate of 62%*
Source: Domain Group
WHAT OUR MANAGING EDITOR SAYS
Natalie Mortimer Domain managing editor LAST WEEKEND
“Spring has arrived in Melbourne, with a calmer than usual market offering astute buyers a unique opportunity to find value with less fierce competition.”
Kilda
Burnett Street
$2.5 million-$2.7 million
5 2 2
Auction: 12.30pm, September 7
Agent: Belle Property Brighton, John Manning 0416 101 201
After giving this historic St Kilda homestead a beautiful and sympathetic renovation, celebrity owner Kate Langbroek is moving on. Vaulted ceilings with Regency lining and dark wooden floors highlight the colonial roots of this 1850s home, on arguably St Kilda’s best street. At the same time, modern touches include bright ceramic tiles in the bathrooms and Japanesque wallpaper in the main bedroom.
Great Valley Road $2.2
$4.53 million
Brighton 23 Martin Street
Sold by Marshall White*
*As reported on August 24, 2024
Auction: 10.30am, September 7
Agent: Marshall White, David Volpato 0414 701 983
One of Melbourne’s largest parks is across the road from this Victorian-era house on a corner block. Beyond the iron lacework framing the verandah, the sense of space continues inside with high Victorian ceilings and a solid brick extension in the established rear garden. It feels like a Malvern address as it sits a short walk from Malvern station, Malvern Central and Glenferrie Road.
Auction: 9.30am, September 7
Agent: Heavyside, Tim Heavyside 0403 020 404
Light-filled with leafy aspects from every room and a private gateway to Ferndale trail. That’s the story at this house by architect Brendan O’Toole. Multiple living rooms deliver comfort and style with double-glazed windows, hydronic heating, evaporative cooling and solar panels. Light streams in from floor-to-ceiling glazing, and a deck and terrace provide outdoor living options.
80 Milton Street
$2.3 million
4 3
Private sale
Agent: McGrath, Nicole Prime 0418 940 962
Updated and extended for easy living, this semi-detached Edwardian house radiates pink-tinged family appeal. Find two or three bedrooms on ground level and the trapping-rich main (with study nook) upstairs. Bringing up the rear, the open-plan kitchen, dining and living – with a stone-mounted fireplace, bookshelves and clerestory glazing – unites with a north-facing courtyard.
Caulfield North
Glen Iris
Elwood
Caulfield North 3 Cantala Avenue
$2.95 million-$3.245 million
5 3 3
Auction: 2.30pm, September 8
Agent: Gary Peer, Nikki Janover 0412 496 545
Built in the 1940s, updated in the 1970s and immaculately preserved since, this brick house dazzles with space and retro style. From the Zoureff joinery to the roof over the indoor pool, it’s bold, detailed and enduringly cool. On the market after 55 years, here’s a chance to purchase an icon.
Prahran 12 Irving Avenue
$960,000-$1.05 million
2 1 1
Auction: 2pm, September 7
Agent: Kay & Burton, Alex Condon 0421 494 810
Back in the 1930s, they built spacious, homely and solid flats. This ground-floor example ticks all those boxes and has secure, private courtyards on two sides. One of just two, it features period leadlight doors and an art deco fireplace, complemented by a modern kitchen with quality appliances.
Port Melbourne 2/18 Stokes Street
$1.95 million-$2.1 million
4 3 2
Auction: 1.30pm, September 14
Agent: Marshall White, Justin Holod 0411 669 161
Once a Freemasons’ hall, this gorgeous Gothic building now houses two boutique apartments. On the top floor, No. 2 spreads out grandly, with the voluminous hub addressing the street through arched windows and opening to a side balcony. Four fine bedrooms (or three and a fitted office) await.
Simply Stunning Mirvac Build with Bay and City Views
• Double garage via Ashworth St
• Exquisite Edwardian period detail throughout
• Ducted heating and reverse cycle cooling
• 150m to the beach and moments to public transport, lake and schools
• Land size – 416 sqm approx Held by the one family for 120 years is tastefully updated whilst being passionately preserved.
The home comprises main bedroom with ensuite plus two further bedrooms, separate study and family bathroom. The formal lounge and dining rooms flow to modern family zone bathed in natural light with well-appointed kitchen and opening wide onto a spacious family sized garden with decked entertaining.
MIDDLE PARK 123 Wright Street
4 B 2 b 2 c
Bridport Street West, Albert Park
Inspect
SOUTH YARRA
39 Millswyn Street
Stunning sights of the CBD accompany this superb Domain Precinct residence where bright spaces flow to a fabulous west facing rear garden, while three bedrooms and two bathrooms contribute alluring accommodation. A property of significant current day appeal, with off street parking, and architect designed council approved plans for a contemporary extension.
Jock Langley 0419 530 008 Michael King 0415 505 505
