In this week's collection, peep alice McCALL's new foray into footwear and Beyonce's collab with Balmain, plus support local fashion with the Warlu collection and Lucy Folk's sample sale.
Alice McCall Launches Shoes and Accessories
Everyone’s favourite home-grown darling, Alice McCall, is bringing her unique style to the realm of footwear and accessories. Featuring upbeat fabrics and detailed applications, the collection is rich, ruched, rippled and replete. Available from mid-July, the initial drop features boots and heels with McCall’s signature edgy feminine flair. Special standouts include a pastel lilac pair of over-the-knee boots that would steal the show in any room. You’ll also be able to get your hands on the accessories that featured in the alice McCALL Resort ‘19 show at MBFWA. From the very on-trend belt-bags, to seriously enviable purses, the collection has everything you need to step up your look. Hit up your local alice McCALL boutique, or head online to shop at https://www.alicemccall.com
Beyonce x Balmain
On Friday, July 13, French designer and Balmain Creative Director Olivier Rousteing is dropping his three piece collaboration with none other than Beyoncé. Inspired by the success of the powerhouse singer’s Coachella performance earlier this year - aka Beychella - the collection features yellow and pink sweatshirts and a black tee, all featuring a sorority-inspired graphic. While it’s initially only available at the Balmain flagship, it’ll be available at both https://www.balmain.com/au and https://www.beyonce.com/ the next day - so get your laptops out and your credit cards ready.
Support Warlpiri Culture with NORTH
Now in its last days, non-profit NORTH’s collaboration with Yuendemu and Nyrippi artists entitled The Warlu Fashion Collection is a collision of Australian-made art and fashion. Described on their website as “a joyful collection of statement pieces uniquely connected to the desert through people, art and story”, the garments have been hand-sewn in Melbourne with natural fibre blends and recyclable labels.
What: The Warlu Fashion Collection
When: Until July 18th
Where: https://campaigns.ing.com.au/Dreamstarter/Support-now/North-Home-Textiles
Lucy Folk Debut Sample Sale
If you’re a fan of Melbourne-based designer Lucy Folk - or her Bondi concept store, Playa - make sure you pencil her upcoming sample sale in your diary. From quirky jewellery, to sunglasses and resort wear; it’s an unmissable event for any fashion lover.
When: Fri 20th July 8am-6pm; Sat 21st July 9am-5pm
Where: 17 Oxford Street, Paddington
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/194623981219262/