Category Archives: Fabric

A Bit of Hanky Panky

Posted on June 30, 2018 by maryannadair

“Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases – So Trap Them in Your Handkerchief.” A handkerchief also called a handkercher or hanky, is a form of a kerchief, typically a hemmed square and made from thin fabric that can be carried in the … Continue reading →

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Dare To Wear Ogilvie’s Jumpsuit With Flair

Posted on April 18, 2018 by maryannadair

FLAIR – From Salon to Boutique, Australian Fashion Labels Through the ’60s (The Ian Potter Centre, National Gallery of Victoria Australia, 2013) This exhibition rekindled some of the magic of the psychedelic ’60s era. Named after the fashion magazine Flair, the … Continue reading →

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Getting ready for a Christmas Barbie

Posted on December 23, 2016 by maryannadair

It appears that this Christmas has seen a revival in ‘Ugly Sweaters‘ or ‘Ugly Jumpers‘ that are knitted and have Christmas overtones. Garish in colour and design, they feature the typical ‘Christmas colours’ of green/red/white and can feature snowflake patterns, … Continue reading →

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On Armistice Day – Lest We Forget

Posted on November 14, 2016 by maryannadair

Above is part of a collection of World War One (WW1) recruitment posters, (A gift by Horace H.J. Roberts). Over 200 Parliamentary Recruiting Committee and Parliamentary War Saving Committee posters were published before the introduction for conscription in January 1916. … Continue reading →

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Just one piece of the major Jigsaw

Posted on June 7, 2015 by maryannadair

Jigsaw is a clothing retailer with outlets in Britain, the United States and an independent licencee in Australia. Formerly only a women’s clothier, Jigsaw launched their menswear range in 2012. The company is based on Mortlake Road in Kew, south west London and has 47 outlets across … Continue reading →

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Alannah Alarmer!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by maryannadair

If you’re a “girly” girl like me, you will be sobbing into your lace and bead-trimmed floral hanky. Australian fashion designer Alannah Hill, has announced splitsville from her label “Alannah Hill“, which she started nearly 20 years ago. What once … Continue reading →

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Je suis Parisienne

Posted on March 25, 2013 by maryannadair

This sample is from a summer cotton print in the Parisian style, from the House of Simona, which is a family run business renowned for showcasing timeless designs, sophisticated style, superior cut and outstanding quality for the ever-so stylish, Australian … Continue reading →

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Florelei

Posted on December 7, 2012 by maryannadair

Not sure if I have just invented a new word or not – but florelei (pron. like Lorelei) covers all things floral (guys, you can read that as girly). I am a sucker for a great floral pattern, be it … Continue reading →

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