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kuwaii ss20 collection
The folks behind Melbourne label Kuwaii want you to know that fashion doesn’t have to be trend-driven to be fun. It can also involve updates to designs you already know and love – timeless pieces that are built to last. That’s why this year’s spring/summer collection, Chronicle, is based entirely on silhouettes from the Kuwaii archive (albeit with a fresh floral pattern from local artist Charlotte Alldis). If button-up jumpsuits, cinched-in dresses and painterly prints float your boat, pop on over to kuwaii.com.au, quick smart.
charlie crane rocks
OK, sure – at around $470, this Charlie Crane baby rocker is a significant investment. But if you happen to have some spare clams floating around (or some very generous folks in your life), it’s a pretty swish way to bounce your bub off to sleep. Made with beech multi-ply wood and 100 per cent cotton, it’s also rather kind to the environment, so if you’d like to give your arms a rest and spruce up your nursery while you’re at it, pay a visit to charliecraneparis.com
a pom pin
California-based artist Kristina Micotti turns her illustrations into all manner of fun things, like keyrings, stickers, iron-on patches and pins for your lapel. This here brooch is an ode to the pomeranian, aka a ball of fluff on legs, but if chihuahuas are your tiny dog of choice, she’s got you covered, too – and same goes for labrador, Boston terrier and pug lovers. Get your enamel puppy fix for around $17 at kristinamicotti.etsy.com
a timely reminder
Look, we reckon this print (quite literally) speaks for itself. It wants you to give time to the joyful things in life, whether that’s blowing bubbles for your dog, kicking back with a good book or rolling down a grassy hill. We’re fully on board with this message, so to its creator, Mr Bingo, we say: hear, hear! Around $55, shop.mr.bingo
new from capra designs
Just a public service announcement: Melbourne brand Capra Designs continues to be awesome, and also produces many rad homes for your plants, like these ones here, which are inspired by Roman columns. Designers Bianca Lambert and Juliette Gambert even took into consideration the cool shadows the objects would create in your home, which is very thoughtful of them, really. So, now you’re aware, please remain alert. As you were. $89, capradesigns.com
a wee chit-chat with… balairi
Who are you and what do you do? Benjin Maza: I’m a First Nations Meriam, Birri Gubba, Yidindji and Tanna man. Alinta: My mob is Githabul and Migunberri with ties to Yugerra and
