Stay Soft Market October edition presented by Stay Soft Studio Browse over 50 stalls of jewellery, vintage clothes, crafts and more from local designers in Collingwood Yards‘ leafy courtyard. There’s even a pop-up tattoo studio for those feeling spontaneous. Artists’ co-working space Stay Soft Studio is back with its monthly night market, celebrating local creativity […]
Join us at Molly Rose in Collingwood on Sunday 10th of September for a day of clay and handmade wonders at our Handmade Market. Stroll through the market, and meet the following friendly local artisans who have created incredible works just for the market: Tiny Pots, Spicy Tofu Ceramics, Hilary Green, Sacreflux, Odd Studio, Frances Cannon, Renedrop and […]
Australian fashion people style an outfit they’ve made themselves. WORDS BY MAGGIE ZHOU Ellie Vallely, she/her, Founder and Designer of Squint Clothing This outfit is a true representation of my design journey! My sweater is from my grad collection at uni all the way back in 2016. It’s a lovely soft, thick cotton jersey and was inspired […]
It’s almost been a week since @aplusmarket and I’ve been reflecting on my first time back at a market since 2019. The highs and lows of running a market stall as a small brand are quite intense. I am an emotional person anyway but now having experienced the trauma of losing my Mum last February, grief has […]
5 Mar, 2023 A Plus Market offers a space for plus size people to buy and sell preloved clothes, shop from inclusive local brands, and break the fast fashion cycle. The market is run by and for plus size people in Melbourne. Clothing on offer at A Plus events ranges from a size 16/2XL through to […]
7 Australian brands share their (imperfect) journey towards truly sustainable fashion WORDS BY MAGGIE ZHOU Article from Fashion Journal on Australian fashion brands making genuine waves in the sustainability world. Brands that have a no-bullshit approach to transparency, that know they’re imperfect and that there’s a long way to go. Having honest conversations is how […]
JULY 12-14, 2019 The Finders Keepers curated design market returns to Melbourne, bringing 240+ of their favourite Australian designers and makers to the Royal Exhibition Building for three jam-packed days. From ceramics to jewellery, unique art to slow fashion, The Finders Keepers is where you’ll discover the latest from Australia’s craftiest cats. The Finders Keepers […]
SHOP GAL INSTAGRAM Local designer Tara Whalley is bringing together your favourite independent labels for a huge month-long event in Melbourne. As part of Pussycat Black store’s Designer in Residence initiative, Shop Gal will see Whalley showcase her clothing line in a brand new print. And because sharing is caring, she’s also asked a host of Australia’s […]