South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion

There's just one photo of this wonderful coat so we've enlarged it as much as possible so that you can enjoy.

Photo Lyn Pix

The designer is Darriel Palfrey-Jones and she tells us it is made from a combination of merino wool from Sals Wool Den, throwsters silk and silk worm pods and Nancy Ballesteros' merino wool. (You'll be pleased to know that both these suppliers are in our Traders Hall so you'll be able to make a coat like this yourself!)

It has a luminous quality doesn't it?

Important Convergence Announcement - Final Payments

Firstly a quick reminder that your final payment of any outstanding Convergence fees are due by Thursday 30th of June.

If you are paying by EFT please  include the term "Final Payment" in the details box on Internet banking.

Also we have had some queries regarding the cost of the Closing Cabaret Dinner so to make things absolutely clear please note:

• The cost of both residential and non residential participants in attending the Closing Cabaret Dinner  is included in your registration fee.
• An additional payment is only required if you are bringing your partner and/or friends to the Closing Cabaret Dinner. 

So to sum up -
If it's only you (the participant) coming to the Closing Cabaret Dinner it's included in your fees.

If you would like to invite guests we have to charge a nominal $20.00 per guest. You can include this amount in your final payment.

Looking forward to receive your final payments and if you have any queries please email us at feltconvergence2011@westnet.com.au.

South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion

Now a red silk nuno felt scarf by designer Kim Pearce.

All photos Toni C.

South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion

Staying with an animal theme for the moment, look at this amazing butterfly inspired cape.



Photo Lyn Pix



Photo Lyn Pix

 This exceptional art to wear piece is designed by Jean Braund.

Photo by Toni C

The detail is amazing.



Photo Toni C



Photo Toni C

And the all important back view is just as precise.

Photo Lyn Pix

South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion

Look at this coming towards us on the catwalk.

Photo Toni C

Animal prints are so on trend but this red nuno leopard top by designer Val Hornibrook gives it a new dimension.

 

Photo Lyn Pix



Photo Lyn Pix

South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion

This outstanding belted jacket created by Darriel Palfrey-Jones.

Incredibly wearable and warm it really is the perfect jacket for autumn.

Check out the felt bag seen clearly from the rear.

All photos by Lyn Pix

South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion

This is a stunning nuno piece by Brenda Warner. 


Photo Toni C

 

Photo Toni C

It is silk edged with a beautiful red felt frill.


Photo Toni C



Photo Lyn Pix


You can really appreciate the patten in the silk from the rear.

Photo Toni C

A versatile layering piece for all seasons.


Photo Toni C



South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion

This post should really be titled "Double Felt Double Fabulous" as it features this sleeveless jacket by Davida Palmer  being worn with a red felt necklace created by Kerry Gelmi.



Photo Toni C



Photo Toni C

The two pieces really complement each other.

Photo Toni C



Photo Toni C

 We all are probably guilty of wearing too much black but doesn't the colour in the necklace and jacket really create a much more interesting and flattering look?

Photo Lyn Pix

Photo Lyn Pix

South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion

This jacket  is a substantial piece of work created by Val Hornibrook.



Photo Lyn Pix



Photo Lyn Pix

Photo Toni C


So much work has been put into creating this and the colour blend is fantastic.



Photo Toni C




Photo Toni C



Photo Toni C

The back is quite stunning and again this is a big nuno felt piece with lots of movement.  A wonderful coat.


Photo Toni C



Photo Lyn Pix

South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion

Moving away from scarves, let's have a look at some of the jackets featured on the catwalk.

This long sleeveless vest is created from a mix of silk and merino wool.  We should make it clear that the merino wool is 100% Australian as the creator Lorraine McArthur is very committed to the promotion of the Australian wool industry which quite rightly she says produces the best wool  in the world  for making high quality felt for garments.

Saying that, we think this piece has a Japanese influence.

It also illustrates how wearable and light nuno felt is today, just look at the movement in these pictures -

All photos Lyn Pix

South West Fashion - Art to Wear Organic Fashion

This next scarf illustrates the versatility of felt in design and is different again from those featured in the last two posts.

The scarf is made from a fine slightly pleated red silk chiffon edged and embellished in thin lines with a mix of merino wool and silk.

Created by Jacqui Gibson.

All photos Lyn Pix.