Here we have two merino wool network felt scarves, the red one has been rolled and worn as an embellishment. Both created by Kerry Gelmi.
Photos by Lyn Pix.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion
Another geometric black / red mix of scarves but very different from the last post.
Here we have two merino wool network felt scarves, the red one has been rolled and worn as an embellishment. Both created by Kerry Gelmi.
Photos by Lyn Pix.
Here we have two merino wool network felt scarves, the red one has been rolled and worn as an embellishment. Both created by Kerry Gelmi.
Photos by Lyn Pix.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion
Now a stunning black and red nuno scarf by designer Val Hornibrook
The geometric red wool shapes have been felted onto a background of black silk chiffon.
All photos Toni C
The geometric red wool shapes have been felted onto a background of black silk chiffon.
All photos Toni C
Saturday, April 23, 2011
South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion
Kim Pearce has created this vibrant red vest.
The design incorporates cap sleeves and an asymmetrical hem.
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| Photo Lyn Pix |
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| Photo Toni C |
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| Photo Toni C |
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion
Coming down the catwalk now is this jacket is by designer Darriel Palfrey-Jones.
The back and the front of the jacket are made of felt but the sleeves are made of leather.
The back and the front of the jacket are made of felt but the sleeves are made of leather.
All photos by Lyn Pix
Sunday, April 17, 2011
South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion
Back to our seats at the fashion show and on to the catwalk comes a large than life piece of felt jewellery.
This necklace is by designer Val Hornibrook.
This necklace is by designer Val Hornibrook.
All photos Toni C
Friday, April 15, 2011
Felt on Sale
Just a quick notice to let everyone know that there will be some beautiful felt pieces on sale tomorrow at the Stirling Street Arts Centre's Autumn Fair.
Look out for us from 10.00 am to 3.00pm at
Corner Charles and Stirling Streets
Bunbury WA
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Intermission - Fibres West 2011
We are taking a quick break from the catwalk to sip a glass of champagne (that’s what all the fashion people drink) and tell you about another textile event that is being held in Bunbury the week following the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence.
FIBRES WEST 2011: October 9-15 2011 http://www.fibreswest.com.au/
Fibres West is proud to present its seventh residential event, to be held in the scenic and relaxing natural environment of the Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School in Western Australia. This is a fantastic opportunity to participate in one of ten workshops with renowned Australian and International textile and fibre tutors. Download a brochure from the website, or contact Convenor Iris Whitelock on info@fibreswest.com.au.
Tutors are: Akira Blount (USA) Personal Stories, The Evocative Nature of Doll Making; Ruth Hadlow (West Timor) Samples, Strategies and Stories; Cathy Hoffmann (VIC) Interpreting Photoshop Images Through Woven Tapestry; Lissa Hunter (USA) Sculptural Works: Mapping your Creative Process; Anita Larkin (NSW) Multiple Resists with Felt; Marianne Little (VIC) Sculptural Books; Liz Maidment (FRANCE) Embroidering the Garden/Landscape/Flowers with Spray Painted Background; Charlene O’Brien (WA) Eco-Couture; Annie Rawle (WA) Expressionist Threads – Painterly Techniques in Applique and Machine Embroidery; Linda Stokes (WA) Mark-Making on Cloth – Extending Dye/Print Techniques.
SCHOLARSHIP:
Through the generosity of a benefactor, Fibres West is offering a scholarship to enable a deserving recipient to attend Fibres West 2011. The scholarship will be awarded to someone who is actively participating in the fibre arts community, either as a practitioner, someone involved with community groups, or a promising student. Applications are invited from people who, without the benefit of the scholarship, would be unlikely to be able to attend Fibres West 2011. Application forms may be downloaded from the Fibres West website: http://www.fibreswest.com.au/; or contact the organisers: email: info@fibreswest.com.au, telephone Iris Whitelock 0407 855 656. Closing date for applications is 30 April 2011.
FIBRES WEST 2011: October 9-15 2011 http://www.fibreswest.com.au/
Fibres West is proud to present its seventh residential event, to be held in the scenic and relaxing natural environment of the Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School in Western Australia. This is a fantastic opportunity to participate in one of ten workshops with renowned Australian and International textile and fibre tutors. Download a brochure from the website, or contact Convenor Iris Whitelock on info@fibreswest.com.au.
Tutors are: Akira Blount (USA) Personal Stories, The Evocative Nature of Doll Making; Ruth Hadlow (West Timor) Samples, Strategies and Stories; Cathy Hoffmann (VIC) Interpreting Photoshop Images Through Woven Tapestry; Lissa Hunter (USA) Sculptural Works: Mapping your Creative Process; Anita Larkin (NSW) Multiple Resists with Felt; Marianne Little (VIC) Sculptural Books; Liz Maidment (FRANCE) Embroidering the Garden/Landscape/Flowers with Spray Painted Background; Charlene O’Brien (WA) Eco-Couture; Annie Rawle (WA) Expressionist Threads – Painterly Techniques in Applique and Machine Embroidery; Linda Stokes (WA) Mark-Making on Cloth – Extending Dye/Print Techniques.
SCHOLARSHIP:
Through the generosity of a benefactor, Fibres West is offering a scholarship to enable a deserving recipient to attend Fibres West 2011. The scholarship will be awarded to someone who is actively participating in the fibre arts community, either as a practitioner, someone involved with community groups, or a promising student. Applications are invited from people who, without the benefit of the scholarship, would be unlikely to be able to attend Fibres West 2011. Application forms may be downloaded from the Fibres West website: http://www.fibreswest.com.au/; or contact the organisers: email: info@fibreswest.com.au, telephone Iris Whitelock 0407 855 656. Closing date for applications is 30 April 2011.
Monday, April 11, 2011
South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion
Designer Sue Seaman created this eye-catching jacket.
As with everything Sue does, it is lined and beautifully finished.
All photos by Toni C
As with everything Sue does, it is lined and beautifully finished.
All photos by Toni C
Friday, April 8, 2011
South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion
On the left you can see a scarf by designer Jean Braund.
It is actually two pieces - a collar and a scarf.
There's lots of detail.
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| Photo Lyn Pix |
It is actually two pieces - a collar and a scarf.
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| Photo Lyn Pix |
There's lots of detail.
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| Photo Toni C |
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| Photo Lyn Pix |
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion
This stunning cape is by designer Val Hornibrook.
It has been hand dyed to get that amazing depth of colour.
Don't forget to look at the head wear. It's felt of course.
All photos by Lyn Pix
Saturday, April 2, 2011
South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion
This stunning red rose scarf is by designer Kerry Gelmi.
It is made using an special technique to form the red swirls within the black felt.
All photos by Toni C
It is made using an special technique to form the red swirls within the black felt.
All photos by Toni C
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