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kowtow’s winter duds
Wellington label Kowtow has made a promise: to leave the planet in the best shape they can. That’s why their winter ’21 collection is made entirely of fairtrade organic cotton. With the glory of mother nature and explorers like Sir Edmund Hilary and Junko Tabei in mind, they’ve whipped up a wardrobe of bold and textured threads, perfect for crossing rugged terrains or simply flouncing around in a flower-filled garden. To see more quilted vests, puffed sleeves and pleated skirts, head to au.kowtowclothing.com
bianca mavrick jewels
It’s official: we have the hots for these glossy chain-link bracelets from Brisbane lady Bianca Mavrick. It’s a little more than a crush – we’re just about ready to whack them on a poster and blu-tack them to the wall so we can gaze at them and sigh while we listen to sappy songs. If they’ve also struck your fancy, you’re in luck, because we have one to give away in the turmeric hue (worth $60). Just head to frankie.com.au/win and make a wish – or biancamavrick.com to gather more inspiration for a romantic sonnet.
give it a spray
Nothing to see here, folks. Just a delightfully vintage-looking glass mister to make your plant-care sessions a smidge more stylish. Spritz it here, spritz it there, and if you fancy, find it for $16.50 at plantsmith.net.au
let it rain
Be warned: if you purchase this striking umbrella from Alperstein Designs – which features an artwork by Ruth Napaljarri Stewart from Warlukurlangu Artists in remote Central Australia – you may find yourself eagerly watching for grey skies and an opportunity to whip it out. The clever piece folds backwards when it’s not in use so you can admire its loveliness all the time. And, even better, each sale directly benefits the artist and their community. Find it at alpersteindesigns.com.au for $39.95.
harper & charlie
Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe portraits are pretty cool, I guess, but Melbourne folks Harper & Charlie are immortalising a true icon in this pop art-inspired print: the classic jar of Vegemite. If thick, yeasty spreads are up your alley, you might like to pay harperandcharlie.com a visit. You’ll find the artwork available for $75, plus an assortment of other prints reflecting design from the 1950s and ’60s.
pop-up desks
If your shopping list includes a good-quality, easy-to-assemble, functional and nice-looking desk (and you don’t fancy getting lost in the maze of a Swedish megastore) may we suggest you have a gander at ? The Sydney-based brand sells home office furniture made from MDF in an assortment of pretty
