Fat has given us a sneak peek (we spy chillies and lemons?!?) of their collaboration with ffiXXEed. Meanwhile Gorman’s creation is a secret for you to discover.

Look.Stop.Shop seems like an innovative tour for a visitor to Melbourne, a creative shopping spree idea or a way to become a tourist in your own town and reconnect with Melbourne’s fine shopping. You can download your guided walking map to Look.Stop.Shop here.

See what Yen magazine and How Big Is Your Eco thought of the recent preview event.

Find Gorman on the ground floor or call 03 03 9654 8488.

Final reductions on A/W 2010 are now in store at Zimmermann. 50% off or more!

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*Update 25th June*

Wayne Cooper has now reduced everything – up to 75% off!

Future melbourne brides this is your chance to find “the dress” for as little as $100! For two days only, this Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th June, Brides of Melbourne are having their clearance sale. Up to 80% off gowns (and even 10% off new season pieces). Find them in a new space on level 2.

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*Update 23rd June*

The Alpha60 shoe sale is on! Enjoy 30% off Opening Ceremony, gram, Marais labels and more for 10 days only.

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*Update 17th June*

Leona Edmiston’s sale will soon come to an end. Now is your last chance to take advantage of final reductions. Find 50% off all handbags and up to 50% of frocks. All Italian handmade heels are only $150!

Need shoes? Camper has 30% off current season designs starting today.

Zimmermann now has further reductions in-store with up to 50% off Autumn/Winter 2010.

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*Update 16th June*

Take an extra 20% off already reduced items at Mimco.

You’ll now find the ABC Shop has gone on sale! Time to stock up on goodies and gifts for the heart and mind.

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*Update 11th June*

Hussy’s up to 50% off sale continues…

Enjoy 30% off when you mention this offer at Alexi Freeman until his end of lease sale runs out on June 20.

In need of a fabulous frock for a special occasion (or one to save for a rainy day when you need to knock someone’s sock off)? Your destination should be nicolangela where they have 50 up to 75% off on now.

Fat has also just started their Winter sale. Check in store for markdowns.

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*Update 9th June*

30% off all denim at Alpha60’s Alphaville store starts tomorrow for ten days only.

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*Update 7th June*

Lisa Taranto is celebrating their opening week with a 20% off sale until 17th June.

Arabella Ramsay now has a up to 40% off winter sale now on in her Temporary Pleasure pop-up store.

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*Update 3rd June 2010*

Starting today Gorman has up to 60% off in a mid year fashion sale also featuring shoes and accessories.

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*Update 2nd June 2010*

The lovely Leona Edmiston now has 25-50% off (almost) everything in store. Stock up on frocks, heel and bags. Plus they also have some new Leona by Leona Edmiston dress arrivals in that are a bargain in and of themselves at $129. Coveting the versatile navy Nicola dress.

Until June 30th Ben Sherman has a massive 30 – 70% off storewide.

Discover up to 75% off Autumn/Winter pieces at Manning Cartell from this Friday 4th to Sunday 6th of June.

Baccini & Hill is holding their annual clearance. Some dresses start at $100 while you’ll fine 15% off new season pieces. Up to 80% off the rest for two days ONLY this weekend.

New season Autumn Winter designs at Karen Millen are up to 50% off.

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*Update 1st June 2010*

Arthur Galan AG is offering up to 50% off starting today.

Starting tomorrow, the made-for-any-season Metalicus will have from 30 – 50% off.

Mimco has also just started their up to 50% off sale on selected gorgeous pieces.

Lovers of lingerie should rejoice as im boutique now has – you guessed it – up to 50% off selected lingerie, swimwear, sleepwear and accessories.

From tomorrow for two weeks only Willow will also be on sale at up to 50% off!

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On now at Belinda you’ll find 30% off luxurious designer labels including Stella McCartney and Marni. Visit the store for more details.

Also on now at Wayne Cooper is their Winter sale. Find up to 50% off his gorgeous range. We’re almost running tempted to run out the door this instant.

While stocks last, Hussy has a buy two pieces and get the second item half price promotion.

LIFEwithBIRD also has further reductions with up to 50% off winter pieces.

Gorman ‘Anna’ jumper – Metalicus ‘Cocooned and Warm’ scarf – Mimco Plaid Tight – Sting’s If on a Winter’s Night from ABC Shop – Cook and the Chef Series 2; Winter Comforts from ABC Shop – Arthur Galan AG ‘Grey contrast trim military’ coat – Acne ‘Brace’ ankle bootc – Cacao ‘Short Mac’ macarons

1.Acne Studios have just the thing to complete a woman’s look – this assymetrical belt with just enough edge.
2. The wonderful Akira has come up with these highly textural bags inspired by origami.
3. Alexi Freeman’s Infinity jewellery line tells mum you love her always.
4. Elegant yet quirky, this Alpha60 scarf is a must have winter accessory.
5. Most of us love chocolate…and shoes. SO this limited edition chocolate shoe by Cacao may be the perfect gift!
6. Gorman has these adorable runners for casual mums.
7. How about this chic and versatile pair of Full Moon Boots from Hussy?
8. Nothing like a pop of colour as with this tangerine robe available at im, to brighten mum’s day.
9. These shiny new drop earrings are made locally by Larsen.
10. Mimco is offering these pretty jewel studs as a free gift with purchase when you spend over $199
11. Perhaps you should take your mum to see the new flick Mother and Child? Perhaps we should send you both as our gift to you!
12. The Real Food Companian by Matthew Evans tells us how to source produce, cook and eat ethically. Available from the ABC Shop.

The amazing Akira Isogawa raised over $1400 with this mixed media work. The series of three pieces incorporates antique obi and kimono material and glass beads into watercolour fashion illustrations. We covet it to adorn our stylish office walls.

Lisa Gorman has created this king and queen sculpture from recycled materials which she says forces creativity. They could be very cute displayed on a mantle piece in a shabby chic styled room. Gorman’s work is still open for bidding.

MIMCO showcased long strings of chunky beads and pearls, glittering clutches (some with interesting decoration such as gold snakes) and leather handbags in every size imaginable. Large rings and flower shaped bracelets made an appearance along with belts with layers of black beads and chains across the hip.

Gorman teamed chunky coloured knits with sheer fabrics displaying polkadots, sequin star designs, stripes and leather mini skirts. Their accessories included bright pompom balls and scarves that resembled paper chains.

Manning Cartell blended tough with feminine with silk fabrics draping across the body, fuschia and black, fur coats, hard Balmain inspired shoulders on structured jackets, leather skirts, metallics, digital prints and tailored mini dresses.

Trends at the show

The military trend reared its head in the collections of Karen Walker and Lucette. Karen Walker with their double breasted coat with large gold button detail and Lucette with big buttons up the sleeves of theirs. Karen Walker also experimented with bold prints, some digital and other reminiscent of the 1970s. Lucette used fringing and sequins as embellishment as well as using leather in various forms (skirt, shorts and jackets).

Tartan was used to create a jacket with a fur collar for Arabella Ramsay who also touched on the use of polkadots which we saw in Gorman’s collection. Overall, Arabella’s theme evoked a feeling of ‘urban cowgirl’, mixing checks with earthy tones and leather bomber jackets.

Obus featured oversized knits with coloured stripes in greens, pinks and oranges with socks layered up the leg over ribbed tights, which gave the collection a slight South American flavour. Then, in contrast, we saw delicate pink silk tops, floral prints and tailored blazers with piping.

Yeojin Bae went for an elegant tailored collection with structured bustiers and dresses, often with lace panelling. Other than typical winter colours such as grey and black, this collection had splashes of orange, fuschia and pale pink. She also referenced a key trend in the trenchcoat, but made it unique by using wool and a waist tie to create a softer version of the classic coat.

Photo credit: Fashionising.com

During December, whenever you shop at Gorman you will also find in your hot little hand a scrumptious Green & Blacks organic chocolate bar. Hidden inside the bars, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-style, are 5 winning tickets. Each lucky ticket holder wins a new $1500 wardrobe from Gorman and an organic hamper choc-full (literally) of Green & Blacks . We’re picking out our new wardrobe as we speak.

As part of this delicious pairing, Lisa Gorman has designed unique Christmas mobiles that you’ll see hung up in stores. Over 500 ornaments were fashioned origami-style from used Green & Blacks wrappers. That’s much smarter than strings of popcorn and paper lanterns.

Currently, Gorman have lots of fab Christmas ideas in-store from their own limited edition print ballet flats, to Nicole Ritchie’s House of Harlow jewellery line, to an absolutely stunning Tivi wood-grain clutch purse that we certainly have our eye on (Santa are you listening?) There are some good excuses to enter to see if you will soon have one of the golden tickets.

Visit Gorman on the ground level at Melbourne’s GPO