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EDITOR’S LETTER The summer might officially be over, but we certainly won’t be drowning in tears here at Inner Circle. In fact, we really quite like Autumn – the sun is still shining and our favourite ‘burbs continue to surprise, entertain and indulge us. Not only that, but March 2018 means IT’S OFFICIALLY OUR 1st BIRTHDAY! Hip hip hooray! What a great first year it’s been here at Inner Circle. We’ve explored, investigated and delved into everything and anything our fine region has to offer, and it only gets better each and every time. Undoubtedly, we wouldn’t have been able to do any of it without the support, encouragement and involvement of our contributors, partners, advertisers and of course you, our readers! So thank you all! Our Arts feature this month delves into the world of Danish decor brand, Kvadrat as we explore LCI Melbourne’s 2018 Melbourne Design Week exhibition ‘My Canvas’. For those well travelled, some of the items might look familiar to you, as Kvadrat textiles can be found in the interiors of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Guangzhou Opera House in China, amongst others. Fashion lovers will enjoy our #instafashion feature, where we catch up with some of the most exciting local creators killing it on Instagram. Continuing the theme of hashtags, and celebrating equality for anyone in love, be sure to check out #PSWELOVEWEDDINGS with your chance to win a $27k wedding! Mixing it up a little, hard rock lovers should head straight for the music section to check out our feature on the ‘Hard Rock Show’. Now filmed at Brunswick East’s Whole Lotta Love bar, we find out more about the awesome independent TV program, what they are doing to support up and coming bands across Australia, and how they ended up finding a home right here in the inner north. Whatever takes our fancy this month, we hope you enjoy our latest exploration of Melbourne’s inner north!
James Fox - Editor & Co-Founder, Inner Circle Magazine
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Editor & Co-Founder - James Fox Head Designer & Co-Founder - Declan Hooper We would not have been able to create Inner Circle Magazine without the hard work and dedication of all involved. Thank you! Editorial Assistant: Eleanor van Driel Online Editor: Nina McQueen Design Assistant/Illustrator: Nicola Hooper Consultant: David Hooper Print Columnists: Kathryn Lewis, Quincy Malesovas, Estelle Artois, Ruby Syme, Tobias Handke, Nina McQueen, Michelle Newell Photography: LCI Melbourne (LCI Melbourne), Georgia Verrells (#PSWELOVEWEDDINGS), Aphra Ellen (Melbourne's Instagram Local Creators), Sharni McKinnon (Melbourne's Instagram Local Creators), Bronte Ashworth and Lilly Macdonald (Melbourne's Local Instagram Creators), Andrew Marshall (Hard Rock Show) Special thanks to: Marcus Westbury (Collingwood Arts Precinct), Sydney Road Brunswick Association, Michelle Newell (LCI Melbourne), Aphra Ellen (@aphraellen.jewlerry), Sharni McKinnon (@popjewels), Bronte Ashworth and Lilly Macdonald (@lbxstudios), Sasha Janssen (Whole Lotta Love), Andrew Brown (Hard Rock Show), Alyssa Brown (park st.), Hamish (The Brunswick Hotel) Special thanks also reserved for all our advertising partners.
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Inner Circle Magazine • Arts
Issue 13 • March
What’s On - Arts
Arts News
Enter Ophelia
The inner north was brimming with art this February. Local comedians took to the stage for Comedy at George’s, Fitzroy, featuring Daniel Connell who took charge of this free show (running every Thursday), accompanied by a list of funny guys and gals that upheld the giggles, and had patrons spluttering their drinks. The Third Day at North Melbourne hosted House The Feels, a mixed-style exhibition dance battle. Dancers were invited to unleash their moves to house music in this notorious competition.
La Mama Theatre, Carlton Mar 1st-4th
A thrilling new exploration of femininity, isolation and silliness in this epic gothic, darkly funny performance set in a world run by men. Drowning never felt so good.
Festival of Live Art
Arts House, North Melbourne Mar 13th-25th
The biennial festival has announced its return for the third edition; a large festival of live art that embraces contemporary, experimental, interactive and participatory artworks.
Introduction to Botanical Art Work-Shop Melbourne, Fitzroy March 14th
Jessie Ford is running this special workshop designed to inspire you to create botanical wonders. Brush up on your techniques and learn valuable skills to bring your pieces to blooming potential.
CG Futures
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford March 2nd-4th
A unique opportunity for you to test your skills and converse with fellow digital artists. A special live event which offers a look inside the techniques and experience of some of the world’s most talented VFX and animation artists.
FROM THE WHEEL TO THE CUBE. A BIT OF CLIFTON HILL IN FITZROY. Meet Gordon, a Melbourne potter creating stoneware for country and urban homes alike. Words by Elle-May Michael Gordon creates gorgeous stoneware from his Clifton Hill studio - working with natural materials including local ash & rock wherever possible. The resulting products are beautifully simple pieces, in greys, greens and occasional pops of colour. Clifton Hill Pottery is all about creating practical and comfortable designs which turn everyday objects into something a little bit special. Gordon describes his style as “very much functional and simple, based on the ability of gas-fired stoneware to surprise with each firing”. Gordon can be found popping up at occasional markets around Melbourne but the rest of the
This March, it’s all about your involvement to the formation of the artwork! The hottest art shows are coming to play in Australia’s largest Festival of Live Art in North Melbourne. Contemporary, experimental, interactive and participatory artworks will be showcased, showing off a unique array of talent. One of these abstract works includes your participation; Wowzzzeee by Adele Varcoe is an artistic experiment with
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the aim to unite people through wearing onesies. 500 wowzzzeees of various sizes will be released at a price, encouraging wearers to not only wear the work, but also become the work as they trek about their daily lives. Also in March is Jessie Ford’s workshop in Introduction to Botanical Art in Fitzroy. Specialising in watercolour and graphite botanical art, Ford has taken up the joy of teaching the combination of her passions (nature and art), for beginner to advanced artists. Finally, CG Futures will be setting up shop in Abbotsford, providing a unique program to allow budding artists to experience a weekend of live demos and master classes.
time his creations can be found hanging out at the in.cube8r gallery in Fitzroy where he has rented a cube since 2009. His cube(s) are filled to the brim with mugs, beakers, plates, teapots, bowls and whatever else has recently come out of the kiln. “I like selling at in.cube8r because it is a curated, professional setting for presenting my offerings in an aesthetically superior way. Having my material permanently on show allows me to understand the market better, and customers who enjoyed previous purchases always know there will be more or new material there to look at.” Gordon’s future plans for his business include working on his bespoke work to create custom dining ware solutions for personal collections as well as creating signature pieces for restaurants. You can check out his collection at in.cube8r 7 days a week (excluding holidays) and on instagram @cliftonhillpottery.
in.cube8r gallery is home to more than 90 Melbourne Artists who all rent cubes and keep 100% of their sales.
IN.CUBE8R GALLERY IS LOCATED AT 321 SMITH STREET FITZROY VIC 3065. MORE INFO WWW.INCUBE8R.COM.AU
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Issue 13 • March
LCI MELBOURNE BRING US KVADRAT EXHIBITION Words by Estelle Artois & Michelle Newell 1: Project Name: Skin & Bones Designer: Judith Seng (Germany) 2: Project Name: Pigeon Service Designer: Christien Meindertsma (Holland) 3: Project Name: Woven Bench Designer: Atelier Max Lipsey (Holland) 4: Project Name: Lion Dance Costume Designer: Chen Chen & Kai Williams (USA)
FrAn international design exhibition comes to Collingwood this month, in a new gallery space at design school LCI Melbourne. The show is part of Melbourne Design Week, and is the first public exhibition launched by the school on its new campus, which opened in January. Located in a heritage Foy & Gibson warehouse, My Canvas is a fitting exhibition for a space that was once a woollen mill, and is now home to a future generation of artists, interior designers and costumiers. My Canvas displays the textillian prowess of international Danish decor brand, Kvadrat. It was first shown at London Design Week in 2017, and sees the humble upholstery fabric transformed by 19 emerging and established designers from around the world. Hailing from Japan, Poland, the USA and France, the designers
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were challenged to use renowned Italian colourist Giulio Ridolfo’s unique ‘Canvas’ fabric to explore their creativity, push the boundaries of what is possible with fabric, and ultimately inspire their industry peers. “We seized the opportunity to host the show, because our approach to design aligns with Kvadrat’s - not just in terms of what we teach and our industry links, but also in the way we’ve used materials to transform our warehouse campus,” says LCI Education Asia-Pacific President Coralie Morrissey. That campus is situated in the heart of Collingwood at 150 Oxford Street, on the soil of rich Australian history as Foy and Gibson was one of the first major department store franchises to spring up in Melbourne in the early 1800s. Taking cues from the superstore juggernaut of its time, Le Bon Marché in Paris,
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Project name Skin & Bones Designer Judith Seng Location of designer Germany Size of piece Packed tools: 10 cm × 120 cm × 120 cm, 15 cm × 140 cm × 200 cm Fabric folded: 10 cm × 150 cm × 150 cm Weight Packed tools: 5 kg (approx), 11 kg (approx) Fabric folded: 13 kg
Designer Christien Meindertsma Location of designer The Netherlands Size of piece Stand: 100 cm × 210 cm × 170 cm 135 pigeons in total Weight 1 kg per pigeon (approx) Space required 12 m2 Electricity needed No
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Foy and Gibson designed and architecture and art. WellDesigner Atelier Max Lipsey produced a range of clothing, known names include Peter Location of designer The Netherlands furniture, underwear, soft Saville, Patricia Urquiola and Size of piece furnishings, manchester, leather Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Large: 192 cm × 56 cm × 53 cm Small: 72 cm food. × 56 cm × 53 cm goods, hardware and even architect David Adjaye, fashion The business had Weight strong links designer Raf Simons, and artist Large: 90 kg back to the mother-country, Small: 30 kg Thomas Demand. England, and looked to Europe Space required 3 m for design inspiration. Kvadrat (loosely pronounced Electricity needed No ‘Kva-drot’ - and roll the r’s if Hanging/standing “Securing an exhibition thatStanding you can) first surged into the highlights our global connections world in the late ‘60s, targeting was appealing,” says Morrissey. unique textile-related products to the new demographic of mass “The LCI Education Network consumers, fellow designers and has 23 campuses around the architects alike. Kvadrat textiles world that our students can are typically translated into items study at, but we also aim to bring around the office, the lobby, or the best of international design the home, but the brand aims to to our community right here in be so much more, with a drive to Melbourne.” consistently push the aesthetic, The pieces you will see in the technological and functional exhibition – from a Lion Dance properties of textiles. costume and a woven bench to To achieve this lofty ideal, a colourful array of pigeons – Kvadrat regularly partners are created by 19 of the brand’s with international artists, designers and collaborators who are experts in either designers and companies to host textile, product, fashion design, exhibitions and installations 2
and simplistic materials against worldwide, which isname howLionLCI Project Dance Costume exposed brick, steel beams and Melbourne wasDesigner able Chen to Chen get& Kai Williams stripped floorboards.” their hands on the installation Location of designer USA to officially christen their new Size of piece Cape: 177 cm × 223 cm (if laid flat) While experiencing this exhibit gallery. Frame: 135 cm × 195 cm × 60 cm you may find some of the Weight 30 kg Mask on stand, other items draped items look familiar to you: if With its focus on innovation required 3 m you’re lucky enough to have with fabric, the Space exhibition itself Electricity needed No travelled overseas, the Museum offers insight and inspiration offullModern Artprovided) in New York Hanging/standing in form (with frame to students studying three Standing of Alternative option with mask on stand and other items hung/draped City, the Guggenheim Museum the majors offered within their in Bilbao and the Guangzhou Bachelor of Design Arts degree: Opera House in China, all feature Visual Arts, Interior Design and Kvadrat textiles occupying their Fashion & Costume Design. interiors. “The exhibition explores the use If you’re after the more of textiles as a design medium affordable option, head down to which is extremely relevant to LCI Melbourne, 150 Oxford St students at LCI Melbourne as Collingwood between Saturday it shows the direct connection 18th and Sunday 25th of March between our design disciplines,” to witness the exhibition says Mireille Oberholster, LCI yourself! Doors are open from Melbourne’s Coordinator of the 9am to 5pm and 10am to 4pm Interior Design program. on weekends. Or relax in the gallery over a drink at an evening “It’s an exhibition that will appeal cocktail event for Melbourne to so many people. The intricate, Design Week on Friday 23 colourful collection will be well March. Check out lcimelbourne. curated in our new building edu.au/events for more details. with the contrast of minimal 2
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Inner Circle Magazine • Community
Issue 13 • March
What’s On - Community
Community News
Sydney Road Street Party
We are about to hit autumn, which marks a huge transitional time in the makeup of local events. The weather is cooling and can be volatile at times, but we are also trying to make the most of our sunshine before it leaves us. We’ve worn ourselves out a bit partying too hard over the summer and are now seeking slightly more wholesome activities. Subsequently, March has a diverse array of events on offer to suit the transitional period and attendees’ changing desires.
Sydney Rd, Brunswick March 4th
The Melbourne community lands in Brunswick to enjoy a day of markets, food and live music.
International Women’s Day Various Location March 8th
A feast of celebratory events such as Women’s Day Tamil Feast at CERES and a Women in Music event at The Curtin in Carlton.
Vegan Day Out
Brunswick St, Fitzroy March 10th -11th
The bi-yearly Brunswick Street crawl featuring vegan deals around the area.
Leather + Lace
Bighouse Arts, Coburg March 30th
Bighouse Arts is hosting a market/exhibition/ performance called Leather + Lace. It’s to celebrate female-identifying artists of all creative fields.
But before we delve into what’s in store for this month, February had some well-loved community happenings as usual. White Night on February 17th was arguably the biggest and most successful of the bunch. With a more niche focus followed the Transitions Film Festival, featuring flicks focused on sustainable change. Every Sunday in February, Carlton Baths held live music sessions to listen while you swim. Those who prefer to stay a bit more off-grid would have enjoyed the Boho Luxe Market and
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Glamping Festival at the Royal Exhibition Building. For March, first up is the infamous Sydney Road Street Party in Brunswick. It is a day of markets, stallholders, food vendors and live music from afternoon onwards on March 4th. March 8th is International Women’s Day, which brings many celebratory events like the Women’s Day Tamil Feast at CERES and a Women in Music event at The Curtin. Two days later marks Vegan Day Out, which is the bi-yearly Brunswick Street crawl featuring vegan deals around the area. In North Melbourne on March 13th, why not visit the Festival of Live Art at Arts House. It is a true performance art experience with interactive and experimental works in action. Towards the end of the month, on March 30th, Bighouse Arts is hosting a market/ exhibition/performance called Leather + Lace. It’s to celebrate female-identifying artists of all creative fields.
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#PSWELOVEWEDDINGS HOORAY FOR EQUAL MARRIAGE RIGHTS, PLUS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A $27K DREAM WEDDING! Words by Nina McQueen Photogrpahy by Georgia Verrells
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In late spring of 2017, the nation was silent. Crowds gathered, lovers and partners stood with clammy hands entwined. Families and friends held their breath, admitting their nerves. The media had exploded over the past month with stories of homophobia. Flyers littered posts across Melbourne, including the inner north, speaking of the ‘risks’ of same-sex couples and their families; ludicrous invalid stats of children condemned by the nature of two parents of the same gender. There were also the stories of people keying these posters to shreds; sparking disgust across social media and advising people to destroy such false information. The tension across the country had risen to the extreme with anger, hostility and despair. On November 15th, though, the debate had stopped still. The results were in. After a long-winded speech, the majority had spoken. 61.6% of Australians voted...Yes! Rainbow flags filled the community alongside tears of gratitude and relieved kisses. Humanity and equality had caught up to our country, and all was set in stone early December, following Turnbull’s promise to have same-sex marriage legalised before Christmas. Weddings could take place in the New Year. So what does this mean for the inner north? Judging by the immense strong support of local businesses decorating their windows with rainbow YES posters, as well as the large gay and lesbian community, this means nothing but a win for love. The Brunswick Hotel is just one of the majority of inner northern establishments that are “for sure…pro same-sex marriage.” “Most people are happy about it,” explains Hamish, who works at the Brunny. Exactly so. And despite some sections of our society spreading unfounded doom during the plebiscite, the obvious truth, as we always knew would be the case, is that our society has in no way collapsed in the hysteria of girls marrying girls, nor boys marrying boys. It’s almost as if nothing really has changed other than the fact that all couples now have equal rights, which of course should always have been the case. Also celebrating this win is park st. in Carlton North. Home to hosting beautiful weddings and embracing committed love, park st. is all about having a “simple, warm, inviting, joyful” vibe in every celebration. Page 12 • Community
“We were thrilled when the bill passed,” says Media and Events Manager Alyssa Brown. “Because it meant all of our friends and neighbours can finally get married whenever and however they want.”
One “incredibly lucky” couple will win an
Park st is notorious for keeping “weddings simple… the space is simple and it makes a great blank canvas for couples to bring in whatever décor they’re into,” says Brown. Your wedding is therefore unique to your style, whether you’re there for the ceremony or just for the reception. Couples can choose up to 90 of their favourite people for a seated event or 120 for standing. The aesthetic of the space is also attractive, so couples can easily save their budget from a ton of flowers and decorations. Not to mention excellent food cooked by new chefs, as well as plenty of booze to keep guests happy and dancing. There’s also the ease and appeal of the location.
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So how does same-sex marriage change the dynamic of wedding venues such as park st.? “Ceremonies for same-sex couples follow a similar format to most secular weddings. The only big changes we’ve seen are that wedding parties might be more mixed-gender and ceremony seating tends to be less defined. “As a venue, it means our audience of potential wedding clientele is a little bigger. And for us personally, it means all our friends can finally get married, which felt like something we wanted to celebrate.” It’s been early days since the bill has been signed, and I was curious as to whether or not many couples have actually put a ring on it. I suppose not seeing much news about it is settling; to know that same-sex relationships are so normalised in our society that it seems ridiculous to dedicate articles and reports on same-sex marriage. But knowing plenty of same-sex couples are indeed eager to tie the knot, I was keen to investigate why many hadn’t yet. “Since the changes are all so recent, [not yet], and we usually book out about six to nine months in advance,” says Brown. “We’ve had a few bookings since the legislation changed, so we’re looking forward to hosting those weddings along with our opposite-sex couples’ weddings this year.” Those aren’t the only weddings they’ll be hosting though. Teaming up with favourite local vendors, park st. is throwing a giveaway of a free wedding!
exclusive prize pack to achieve their dream wedding, free of charge! These perks include: • Use of park st. on the night of the 25th of August • A cake from Cherry Cakes • Six hours of photography by Georgia Verrells • A floral backdrop and signing table
arrangement by Pomp & Splendour. • Celebrant services by Megan Thompson. • Voucher for décor with SAS Events • Photography prints by Thirds Fine Art Printing
Studio. • Videography by C2 Films • A VIP styling experience to be used with Jack
London and/or Alannah Hill. All in all, this comes to a whopping wedding value of an estimated $27k! Surprise your partner and give them the wedding of his/her dreams! You can enter by going to the website psweloveweddings. com.au and following the prompts there. All couples are welcome, so long as they’re 18+ and live in Victoria; just fill in a few details and hang tight until the lucky winner is drawn from a raffle, live on-air at KISS FM on the 15th of March. And to those same-sex couples who are looking forward to walking down the aisle, our warmest congratulations to you!
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FROCKING UP Sydney Road Style
Looking for something fresh, funky and fun? A 50’s print skirt or a hand printed shirt? Maybe some glittery flare pants or a vintage dress that fits like a glove? Then Sydney Road is the place to be! With stores full of fashion that’s stylish and flattering and one of a kind, you’ll stand out, for all the right reasons. Kitty Rose
We spoke with some of the storeowners and designers who make this shopping strip so stylish and special.
KITTY ROSE
– Sam Anderson, owner. “Kitty Rose Couture is a one stop shop for all things pin-up, rockabilly, retro, vintage style and just plain gorgeous!” says Sam Anderson. Lulamae
“Pin-up style is a beautiful way of accentuating many different body types… [it’s] fun, beautiful clothing that anyone could wear.” Born out of a love for vintage styling and 1950’s glamour, Kitty Rose has been a way for Sam to share this passion with customers. “I love the creativity and the endless possibilities for transformation that fashion allows us to explore,” she explains.
Vicious Venus
“Kitty Rose has allowed me to explore living a vintage life in a modern day context and how I can make it work for myself and my customers.” She also loves helping women find the piece that’s just right for them. “Women should have the option of finding a treasure that makes them feel like a million bucks,” she explains, ”and that is what Kitty Rose set out to do from the very beginning!”
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– Elisa Peluso, owner & designer “We’ve been on Sydney Road for 12 years,” says Elisa Peluso. “We were literally the second clothing store on the street!” Since then times have changed, but Lulamae, the label created by Elisa and sister Tamara, has remained a constant for style and quality designs. Now, they also offer jewellery and leather handbags from local artists to perfectly complement each piece. “A lot of our designs are based on what fits a woman really well and what suits her shape,” Elisa explains. “We work with what we know best and what works with women’s body’s. Pockets in everything.” There’s a strong focus on sustainability in their work, too. “We buy the last of fabric rolls that would otherwise go to waste and use them to create pieces,” Elisa explains. “We might make 10 tops; we might make 5… it doesn’t matter to us. What matters is that the wastage stops.”
VICIOUS VENUS
KINKI GERLINKI
– Shelley Gow, Head Designer
– Dale Cornell, owner & designer.
“We only have and sell good quality vintage reproductions of clothes from the 1930s to 1960s,” says Gloria Elarmo.
“I’ve been with Kinki for about 7 and a half years, and the sole designer for the last 4,” says Shelley Gow.
“Our clothing is bold. It’s not for the faint hearted,” says Dale Cornell.
“We’re [also] proud to announce our exclusivity to some famous labels like Stop Staring, Retrospecd and Vivan of Holloway.”
Kinki has changed a lot since them, she explains, as she’s been slowly changing the style and aesthetic through her designs.
Created by he and wife Sharmaine, New Model Beauty Queen is an eclectic collection of strong prints and eye catching shapes, all made and printed from their factory in Brunswick.
You’ll also find a collection of Vicious Venus’ own stunning creations in store. “Our inspiration comes from old Hollywood films and ground breaking designers such as Chanel, Dior and Westwood,” Gloria explains.
“What Kinki started out as was sort of kitschy and even had a vintage look. We’ve been trying to change the aesthetic so it’s more about the actual fits of the garments, with more simplistic styles, loose fitting and interesting cuts,” she explains.
“These intricate designs are translated into more wearable fashion for today which proves quite doable in this age of high-quality innovate stretch fabrics!”
“We still have fun with kooky prints but it’s a lot more understated. Less kitschy, fun and vintage but still keeping a little bit of weirdness.”
Driven by a love of vintage fashion, Gloria says she is passionate about providing a space that will “empower women to enhance their own natural beauty with the best of vintage styling.”
Much of the inspiration for her designs comes from architecture and building interiors, Shelley explains, with Italian architect Gio Ponti a huge influence.
– Gloria Elarmo, owner
“We sometimes forgot the old saying from Edith Head - you can always achieve what you want in life, if you dress for it,” she says, and helping women find that dynamic outfit is what Vicious Venus is all about. “We specialise in dresses for women of all sizes and our customers love this as the dresses not only fit, but flatter,” Gloria explains.
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“We specialise in slow fashion so what we’re about is producing heirloom piece that are designed to be worn for many seasons,” Dale explains. “In our prints we go from simple mark marking, to personal motifs to political satire. We bounce around all over the place based on what amuses us at that moment.” He’s always had a love for creating, Dale says, and relishes that he can play with ideas and reflect his personal values in his work. Seeing his designs empowering buyers doesn’t hurt either.
“I’m inspired by interesting shapes and colours in his interiors, and these reflect in the interesting cuts and shapes of the clothes,” she says.
“When I have a women come into my store and I dress her and she walks out feeling thousand times better that’s pretty nurturing to the mind and soul,” he explains.
“That’s why I’ve made the clothes a bit more ‘high end’, all natural fibres and simplistic with the cut.”
“There’s nothing more uplifting to have someone waking the street in something I’ve made.”
“I try to make it a little bit different, and not like anything else.”
“We love what we do.”
This article is sponsored by Sydney Road Brunswick Association. Find out more at sydneyroad.com.au
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Inner Circle Magazine • Fashion
Issue 13 • March
What’s On - Fashion The Melbourne Collective Design Market
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton March 31 See March off with a fashion bang. With over 250 stalls featuring fashion, accessories, skincare and more, you’ll be spoilt for choice here. The market focusses on promoting emerging designers, you’ll know that each piece you purchase is supporting an upcoming artist.
Rose St Artists Market
Rose St Fitzroy Each Weekend A mecca for all things handmade. Pickup some cute earrings or a funky hand-printed tee, perfect for pairing with those new summer sandals.
STRUCTURE Runway
The Gallery, 361 Little Lonsdale St March 14 This is no ordinary runway show. Designers Abbey Rich and Lara Ivachev will use their clothing as a vehicle for discussion, examining shape, who we are and the effect of the world on our inner selves. Get ready for a night of fresh pieces, new ideas and concepts that will challenge and excite you.
Fashion News
Written by Ruby Syme
It’s a big month for fashion in Melbourne, with the VAMFF set to sprawl half the month from 1st to 18th March. Big names like Sass & Bide, Rachel Gilbert and alice McCALL will grace the runway with elegant looks for everyday and formal wear, and there are some Melbourne locals set to provide a bit of inspo too. Local designers Abbey Rich (based in North Melbourne) and Lara Ivachev (EAT. ME. DO, based in Fitzroy) are set to inspire Melbourneites with a little outfit creativity. Their individual pieces combining wearability with stunning hand printed fabrics and fun designs will come together on 14th March for their show STRUCTURE. Print wise, gingham is turning heads for all the right reasons and is the picnic perfect print to wear on bike rides and park strolls around the inner north. Belts are also in season if you’re looking to highlight that waist even further. From classic black to detailed buckles and studs, this is a
trend that’s not only pretty but useful too. Larger items accumulated from op shops and mistaken purchases can be given a new life, with the right belt providing that perfect waist ‘nip and tuck.’ Hitting stores at the moment is the oriental style trend, with lavishly designed fabrics in rich reds, blues and yellows, appearing in a series of dresses, skirts and tops. Detailed shorts are also a big hit, and whether it be beaded, embroidered or bejewelled, a pair of these can go a long way in jazzing up a simple shorts and tee combo. For trends that are a little more suited to the office, soft suiting is one to watch. Think elegant pants in relaxed, soft fabrics paired with flowing shirts and loosely buttoned jackets. And it’s not all matchy-matchy. Mixmatched pieces work best here; think navy pants with a red blazer and black and white shirt, or grey pants with a lilac top for a pastel look.
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Inner Circle Magazine • Arts
Issue 07 • September
LBX STUDIOS BRONTE ASHWORTH &LILLY MACDONALD,CARLTON @lbxstudios
“Both
Lilly
and
I
studied
creative classes throughout our education, so when we came up with the idea for LBX we had a background in fashion and design,” explains Bronte.
− POP JEWELS
APHRA ELLEN
SHARNI MCKINNON, FITZROY
APHRA ELLEN, BRUNSWICK
@popjewels
“I drop dead every time I see someone wearing my earrings. Seriously, it will never, ever, ever, ever, ever get old,” Sharni says. As her dad describes it, her label Pop Jewels is “more sparkle than serious” with inspiration for each piece coming straight from Sharni’s own wardrobe.
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Melbourne’s Local instagram creators Meet some of the local creators and makers, inspiring outfits with their unique, creative and funky designs.
“I bloody love black - my wardrobe is a million shades of it. I wanted to make something that balanced the black, so I looked to my other greatest sartorial loves – glitter, metallic and big earrings,” she says. “My aim was to choose simple shapes, excellent colour combinations and acrylics and to make them affordable.” “Chic and cheap - no one wants to spend a bunch of cash on a piece of plastic, so everything I make is under $35.”
“However,
we
had
zero
background
in
jewelry!
We
used YouTube and our beautiful
@aphraellen.jewlerry
jewelry making housemate from
“I’ve always loved contemporary jewelry and making things with my hands, so when I noticed that there was a short course running down the road from my house I decided to try it,” says Aphra.
Twofold Jewelry to guide us.”
“After the first class I was hooked and haven’t really stopped making since!”
feminism, equality and other
She’s been creating for 5 years now, and says her pieces are inspired by the patterns, textures and colours that surround her. “I think lots of my work originates from things I have observed. It’s not conscious but I can see all these things are being collected and stored in my head and are then coming out in their own way in my work,” she says. “I am always actively looking at my surroundings, finding patterns and textures and observing people, buildings, the city and most importantly nature.”
Inspired by positive change both in their day-to-day lives and on a more global level, the pair “love exploring topics like global movements to provoke ideas.” “Fashion is such an easy way to
provoke
contemplation
because it’s almost everywhere,” says Bronte. The name LBX reflects this focus too. “LBX includes both our initials but ultimately stands for Lead By Example,” explains Bronte. “[To us], this is a way to describe being
personally
responsible
within a business, to inspire others to support equality. “ Page 17 • Fashion
Inner Circle Magazine • Music
Issue 12 • February
What’s On - Music
Music News
The Lemonheads
As we alluded to last issue, The Croxton Bandroom was the place to be throughout February. Grime legend Wiley had the place going crazy, Unwritten Law treated punters to their self-titled album in its entirety while Aussie duo Holy Holy treated fans to an evening of polished synth-rock. Elsewhere Stonefield delivered a barnstorming rock show at The Curtin and Norwegian talent Sigrid amazed fans with her compelling performance at The Corner Hotel.
The Curtin Hotel, Carlton March 6 American alternate act bring their live show down under for a must see gig.
The Hunter Express
The Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood March 10 Inide-rock project from Brad Ellis launches debut self-titled album.
Andrew Strong
The Croxton Bandroom, Thornbury March 13 Irish singer returns to Australia to perform The Commitments soundtrack in full.
Hockey Dad
The Corner Hotel, Richmond March 23 NSW rock-pop duo hit the road promoting sophomore album Blend Inn.
Lowtide
Northcote Social Club, Northcote March 24 NSW rock-pop duo hit the road promoting sophomore album Blend Inn.
March is always a special month of the year for the north as we celebrate Melbourne’s music diversity with the Brunswick Music Festival. This year marks the events 30th anniversary with both local and international artists performing across 10 venues in Brunswick. The likes of American rapper Masta Ace, indigenous folk-pop duo Stiff Gins and the jazz inspired Hypnotic Brass Ensemble will make their presence felt during the two-week festival from March 4-18.
Written by Tobias Handke
Along with all the great artists playing Brunswick Music Festival there’s a host of other fantastic gigs around the North. Willow Beats launch their new single “Dvaraka Pt. II” at Northcote Social Club Saturday 17, You Am I play all the hits from the musical comedy Spinal Tap with a oneoff show at The Corner Friday 23rd and Jen Cloher hits The Croxton Saturday 24th.
Issue 13 • March
Page 20 • Music
Inner Circle Magazine • Music
Inner Circle Magazine • Music
Issue 13 • March
THE HARD ROCK SHOW
LIVE FROM EAST BRUNSWICK’S WHOLE LOTTA LOVE BAR Words by Estelle Artois Photography by Andrew Marshall
At the tail end of Lygon Street where the Maccas meets the Dan Murphy’s, there sits a humble bar called Whole Lotta Love next to its sister tattoo parlour of the same name. Whole Lotta Love has been a long-standing venue hosting musicians and bands of every genre, as well as stand-up comedians and private functions of every description. Earlier this year, they proudly announced themselves as the new hosts of the taping of independent TV program, The Hard Rock Show. Sasha Janssen, who owns the bar with her partner Dillan Burchall, said that having the opportunity to endorse the show was a nobrainer. “The Hard Rock Show team do such a great job supporting bands and genuinely love the music. It’s nice to be a part of that.” The format of the show consists of a panel of four local musicians and music aficionados, host and producer Andrew Brown, Denis Sudzuka, Jimmy Van Zeno and Dave Smiles, in conjunction with Jodie Peterson rounding out the crew running things behind the scenes. Like most innovative ideas, the idea behind THRS (The Hard Rock Show) was the result of a drunken brainwave between Andrew and previous co-host Shayne McGowan. “It started as a way to try and get more locallevel bands some exposure,” says Andrew, “we knew there were plenty of amazing bands out there that were finding it really hard to get their music out to people with the lack of opportunities coming from major TV and radio networks here in Australia so we just wanted to chip in and help out with that as much possible.” When Shayne left THRS to focus on his family Andrew recruited Jimmy and Denis in
mid-2013 after meeting them while out and about in the scene. Initially a fan of the show, Dave came on board a few years later as the pioneer of the brand’s first online radio station ‘THRS Radio’. he show originally aired from its warehouse T studio in Cranbourne until its lease w as broken and sold from under them. This was quite a blow as this location was as intrinsic part of all of the show’s filming as well as being its headquarters. Andrew admits that the loss of that site forced a big re-evaluation of what they were trying to achieve and how exactly the team were going to reach their goals. “While there is still ongoing evolution to what we do, one of our first orders of business was to find another way to do those monthly specials in front of an audience again.” Enter Whole Lotta Love to the rescue. Whole Lotta Love was the very first venue that came to mind as an ideal replacement thanks to its ideal location, size and pre-existing notoriety among gig-goers. “After meeting with Sasha and the team there to discuss the proposal in person it became an absolute no brainer to have our events there,” says Andrew. “The most important consideration for us - more important than the logistical factors-is simply finding good people to work with that want to build something long term. We are beyond happy to have found the right people to work with in Sasha and the whole team at Whole Lotta Love and look forward to a long association with them!” lthough the show has only filmed two A episodes so far from the venue, Andrew reports they they’ve seen an upwards spike in
not only attendance in the live filming, but also an increase in viewers, “All the signs are very, very promising so we have high hopes for the future of these events.“ “The single biggest difference is being able to put on live bands again. We’ve done some bookings before at other venues and we’ve had our THRS End Of Year Extravaganza festival for the last two years but what we really struggled to do at our studio in Cranbourne was put on live music.” At Whole Lotta Love the crew find themselves able to implement a live show aspect something Andrew admits is what they’d been longing to do for quite some time. “Also the fact the location is much more central than Cranbourne means that it’s easier for people to get to from a wider variety of locations which in turn helps us get what we’re doing out there to more people!” So what’s next for THRS? “We are in the process of evolving the show and our brand in general. It’s started with a more revolving panel on the show but there is more to come. Our YouTube channel is getting a lot more effort put into it now so we urge all of your readers to subscribe to that!” There seems to have been only one drawback in an otherwise positive relocation: THRS mascots Frank, a Great Dane and Rottweiler -cross along with Layla and Caesar, both purebred Great Danes, are sadly not allowed in the bar during filming. H owever the hard rock pooches are now regulars in promo via social media channels. Tune in to the Hard Rock Show every Saturday at 11pm on SBS Channel 31 facebook.com/thehardrockshow/ c31.org.au/events Page 21 • Music
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