It was hot, hot and hot at 40C today and I conjured up all the courage I can manage to go out to Unwrapped in Leederville. I’m super glad that I did. I never get disappointed with street markets and I always find really interesting things. In today’s Unwrapped I found fantastic designers with stylish and fine things. To name a few: Bug &Megs Felt is a German wool felt supplier. At the market, they had really colourful (and cheerful) bottle bags, iphone cases, place mats and coasters. I really love their website, too. Soop Design showcased cute resin jewellery and home-wares. I really liked Mitchell and Dent’s stationery designs. They have a really well designed website, too.
Christine from Christobel is doing really well with her vintage print inspired designs. Today, I saw lots of folded books and framed prints which apparently sold like hotcakes at Bazaar 09. She always comes up with new ideas for each season. It’s really inspiring.
It really was quite hot and I was sweating like there was no tomorrow. While I was battling with the heat I met quite a few fashion graduates from this year. Anna Excell’s silk dresses were selling really well and by the time I got there (only an hour into the day) all her fave dresses were sold out! I’m really looking forward to her new collection at the Jailhouse Frock 2010. (see JF 2009 photos)
I don’t usually buy anything at street markets but I had to succumb to my desire to own something special today. I won’t tell you what I got. You’ll just have to wait to find out.
If you missed today’s Unwrapped do not despair (well at least you stayed in cool places I hope). It’s happening again on 6 March 2010 in St. James Mitchell park in South Perth. It’s only a stone throw away from where I live so I might just roll myself down there. haha
Awh! I was hoping to meet you and finally get to thank you personally for your lovely article you did on Cocoa Pod last year (I still get hits from it). Oh well, props to you for braving the heat! Hope you had a great day.