A tall helping of vintage inside a contemporary-sided glass, garnished with a hint of the red carpet—that’s how this Two Tiered Dress would appear on the menu at your local cocktail dispensary. When it comes to mixing up a storm in your wardrobe, Frock & Frill know exactly the right balance of old and new influences to create a statement evening dress that’ll always leave a sweet aftertaste, whether served with food, drinks or all on its own.
Your boyfriend’s got a scooter, your mam’s got worries and you’ve got to figure out how to make your beehive bigger than your best friend Patsy’s. Oh, and what you’re going to wear to the gig on Saturday night. Inspired by Twiggy, Mary Quant and Pop Art, marmalade-shop’s bright mod dresses are candy-cane cute. Short, sweet and totally Sixties, these vintage-style designs are made to be teamed with pastel flats, white knee socks and the biggest, boldest eyelashes you can draw.
Admit it, you always wished you’d grown up in a zoo. If for no other reason, just imagine all of the great excuses you could’ve given your school teachers: “A seal ate my homework.” “Sorry I’m late, the racoons were partying all night.” “An elephant stomped on my house.” The list goes on. But alas, you can finally fill that creature-shaped hole in your heart with a kitsch-tastic animal bag from Dutch designers De Kunstboer. They’re guaranteed to detract attention away from truancy issues and the like—whether you’re still in school or you’re all grown up.
Swedish fashion designers Twist & Tango are prepared for everything. Come rain or come shine, there’s always a fresh look that can be achieved with their diverse range of easygoing womenswear. With a playful approach to detail, materials and colour, every fibre is packed with femininity and each piece testament to their belief in fun, flighty fashion. With style this free, there’s no wonder they’ve been filling wardrobes around the world for almost 20 years.
A dramatic design only for the brave. Eleven circular layers with one central pole make up the creative, modern Typhoon Side Table. Designer Åelika Kavran has created a breathtaking concept that lets you ponder its purpose: table or sculpture? You decide.
When they say you should take time to appreciate the finer things in life, you might think that means expensive evenings at the opera or perhaps a bottle of 30-year-old wine. But what about the ultra-fine lines of jewellery by beroep? These dainty and delicate pieces are all hand-crafted from 925 sterling silver, using a special process that gives them an extra-lustrous finish. Now that’s something everyone can appreciate.
When it comes to general chat and making business deals, surely there’s no nicer or more relaxing place for it than a traditional Turkish bath house. Show up with this tin-coated copper hamam bowl replete with ornate hammered motifs and no one will ever realise you’re just there for the gossip.
There’s a fine line between LoveHate but as far as we can tell there’s absolutely nothing to loathe about this circus-inspired brooch from the Australian accessories and homewares brand. We adore the soft colour palette and delicate vintage design so much that it’s definitely destined for the category of “most worn” this season.
Andy Warhol was no stranger to fashion illustration. In fact, among his greatest early successes in the 1950s was a series of advertisements for the I. Miller Shoe Company. Nearly thirty years after producing those fanciful illustrations, Warhol made this illustration for his friend Halston as part of a four-image series. Recreated in this original silkscreen poster, Warhol’s initial screenprint design was intended for the pages of publications like Interview and The New York Times Magazine, and was collaged from photographs that Warhol captured himself.
What are you bringing home from holiday this summer? Snow globes? Not us. When we globe-trot, we go big. Our souvenirs rarely fit in suitcases. Recently, Fab’s Chief Design Officer Bradford Shellhammer made a major furniture find in India. Part of our treasury of regional gems with natural quirk, this TV cabinet is handcrafted from sheesham wood with a deep walnut finish. The Indian hardwood is prized for its handsome, irregular grain structure that gives each piece rugged character. It’s our gift to those who couldn’t make the trip.
Andy Warhol was no stranger to fashion illustration. In fact, among his greatest early successes in the 1950s was a series of advertisements for the I. Miller Shoe Company. Nearly 30 years after producing those fanciful illustrations, Warhol made this illustration for his friend Halston as part of a four-image series. Recreated in this original silkscreen poster, Warhol’s initial screenprint design was intended for the pages of publications like Interview and The New York Times Magazine, and was collaged from photographs that Warhol captured himself.
There is joy in the summer when the birds begin to sing in an English country garden—and the joy is even greater when your garden is liberally scattered with Fallen Fruits. The intricate construction of their Half Watering Can Wall Planters recalls the easy elegance of the 1920s; they’re a pretty pair of mountable decorations that are simply pungent with poise. Turn your plain old back patch into a lovely lawn ripe for extended bouts of lolling or bring some brightness to your conservatory during those English-style bouts of summer rain.