Fenella Peacock at the Antipodium Fashion Talk

Fremantle Arts Centre organised four fashion talks by some big names in fashion in Australia. The very first of the four talks started tonight with hilarious Fenella Peacock from Antipodium. To be totally honest, I didn't know what to expect. Ignorance is bliss in this instance. On top of Fenella being totally engaging and funny, the talk itself was inspiring and informative. I also learned that Geoffrey J Finch, who couldn't join us for the night, was the other half of the creative brain for the label. Mr. Finch is proudly from a country town which was rather unlikely place for a flamboyant (if I could call him that after sighting just one photograph of him) fashion designer with distinctive creative vision also happen to be very 'fashion forward'. Well, anything is possible I suppose remembering even Tom Ford is from Texas of all places....

Apart from being held on weeknights, it's a brilliant idea to get out there to hear some inside stories of the fashion world. For example, we were told a very amusing stories of Antipodium's last collection, Totally Tarot (I believe tarot cards were used as patterns for the dress shown in the photo). Geoffrey and Fenella actually went to see a psychic (maybe she enlighten them with the importance of Tarot cards and their play in our lives?) in her 70s who happened to be the longest serving UK Vogue employee (who was sacked after having an 'affair' with a security guard)...this was just one of many amusing stories told during the night.

Fenella and the host of the show, Jo Pickup.

Antipodium is an interesting and quirky label - if I could call it that. I appreciate brands and fashion labels that are true representation of designers themselves. That way I feel like I actually know the designers - there would definite connection and I don't feel cheated somehow. Strange concept you think? What I'm getting at is, basically, Fenella and Geoffrey are Antipodium. They are funny people really. How about 'Up Chic Creek' for a name of a dress? Or 'Well hung Tux' for a jacket?

They are planning on creating another label soon. Also, I found out that they would be collaborating with a celeb next year to create a line of clothing just like Kate Moss for Top shop maybe? Just so you know Antipodium is having a massive sale in their studio in Fremantle. When? This Sunday between 10am and 5pm - 31 Pakenham Street, Fremantle. How about that for a timing?