Blonde venus...the story so far

[...] parade together at an art space called Gallery Brutal at Isn't Studios on Gipp Streetin Fortitude Valley. I also met and stocked designs by underground design duo Two Blue Fish, who were Vicki [...]

[...] attending fashion parades and events relating to the creative scene. In May 1990, I opened Blonde Venus in the city's Elizabeth Arcade. My aim was to create an eclectic boutique that showcased [...]

[...] of then emerging Australian labels including Zimmermann and Third Millenium, alongside international labels including Pam Hogg, Betsey Johnson and Patricia Field, all of which had never been stocked [...]

[...] they could be based in Brisbane but were accepted as international. Finalists included Brisbane labels such as Gail Sorronda,Shiloh Engelbrecht, John Prikryl and George Wu. Australian [...]

[...] Australian fashion, music, culture in avant garde style editorial including Brisbane designers Belltower, Lyn Hadley and Rhonda Reid. This was an amazing alternative media form in contrast to [...]

[...] the States. Stiletto showcased directional Australian fashion, music, culture in avant garde style editorial including Brisbane designers Belltower, Lyn Hadley and Rhonda Reid. This was an [...]

[...] technicians and of course DJ's. These parades were often quite kitsch and flamboyant choreographed dance routines, reflecting the dance and club culture of the time. Regular names in the scene [...]

[...] , a small bi-monthly free glossy filled with Brisbane fashion and lifestyle. In 2000, Australian Fashion Week team launched the Mercedes Start-Up Programme. The advent of these awards for young [...]

[...] , Wayne Cooper's Brave and Melbourne's Saba opened up in the city's Wintergarden. Mercedes Australian Fashion Week launched in Sydney in 1995 heralding a new era in Australian fashion. This was the [...]

[...] our first parade together at an art space called Gallery Brutal at Isn't Studios on Gipp Streetin Fortitude Valley. I also met and stocked designs by underground design duo Two Blue Fish, who were [...]