Wednesday, 01 February, 2012
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The Peculiar Wonder Dress is in store now – beautifully draped, modern and elegant in hues of citron. rosehip and steel blue.
Style with a heel and statement earrings for evening or with flats and an eclectic necklace. Perfect for a romantic dinner on Valentines Day.
Monday, 30 January, 2012
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We have filled our stores with Curious characters and craziness, from rabbits and flamingoes to globes and peacocks.
We’ll be introducing you to more crazy friends over the next few days so come and visit our Curio friends soon.
Wednesday, 25 January, 2012
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The Filigree Mini Dress has arrived in stores.
Modern neon colours pop against deep navy: the perfect dress to throw on casually with a flat sandal or dress up with a sexy heel.
Thursday, 19 January, 2012
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Win a CURIO wardrobe worth $1000
Curio: an article valued for it’s oddness or its rareness
Here’s how to do it:
Simply post a picture of your favourite piece of CURIO you have picked up over summer on our Facebook wall…
The piece of CURIO with the most ‘likes’ by January 27 will win a CURIO Collection wardrobe worth $1000.
Share your entry with your friends, and encourage them to ‘LIKE’ our page…
It’s that easy!
Monday, 16 January, 2012
Curio: an article valued for it’s oddness or its rareness
This collection is inspired by strange and interesting objects that invoke curiosity.
We’ve explored the idea of collecting rare and interesting pieces for your wardrobe, as a collector does with curious objects: some ancient and some collected from the future.
This winter our vision for styling the collection is wildly colourful and playful where each piece is a discovery. We have boldly mixed prints and clashing colours and textures to create a new and curious paradigm of colour.
We look forward to seeing you instore or you can shop the collection at www.gingerandsmart.com
xx
Thursday, 12 January, 2012
We’re getting ready to deliver our new collection, CURIO A/W 2012, into stores this weekend.
To get you in the mood, here are some of our inspirations.
Thursday, 22 December, 2011
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From all of us here at GINGER & SMART xx
Friday, 16 December, 2011
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Thursday, 15 December, 2011
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The Intersection is celebrating Christmas so come and join us tonight at our Paddington store for an evening of champagne and great discounts.
See you there from 5 – 8pm.
Friday, 09 December, 2011
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Turn heads at your Christmas party in our Fable dress.
Friday, 02 December, 2011
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We have Heartfelt Christmas gifts for the whole family.
Come see us in store for more inspiration.
Wednesday, 30 November, 2011
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Vogue’s Online Shopping Event has begun with great savings from many of amazing designers.
We are offering 30% off all sales for the night and a scented candle as a gift from us for Xmas.
Go to www.gingerandsmart.com to shop up a storm, or www.facebook.com/VogueAustralia for more on whats happening throughout the event.
Monday, 28 November, 2011
We haven’t forgotten the kids, grand kids and god children either.
They’re gifts are all covered with summer dresses and statement skirts in prints from the Anon Collection. Dresses $85, Skirts $65.
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Don’t forget to tell us what you are wishing for this XMAS to go into the draw to win a WICKED GIFT hamper which includes a Scented candle, Blessing necklace, CDs, and a leather clutch Bag.
We will be drawing this prize on Nov 30.
Sunday, 27 November, 2011
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Statement eyes are dazzling this summer, as we all start to think about Christmas parties and sunset cocktails.
A perfect gift idea is the Ginger & Smart/Shu Uemura Eye Palette. Inspired by prints from the Anon Summer Collection, the colours are all about deep blue, bronze, olive green and delicate pink.
In stores now or available at www.gingerandsmart.com
Saturday, 26 November, 2011
Never mind the weather, what better way to spend a rainy day than at our Fab Spring Sale, in all stores until Tuesday.
You can also do your Xmas shopping.
Here’s our next inspiring gift for your bestie, office Kris Kringle or music lover.
We are loving CD’s again – touching, feeling, reading.
We’ve got… Bon Iver, DJ Kicks: Wolf & Lamb Vs. Soulclap, SBTRKT, YAEL NAIM – She Was a Boy, WASHED OUT – Within and Withou and Richard Dorfmeister: Private Collection.
In stores now or available online at www.gingerandsmart.com
Thursday, 24 November, 2011
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You’ve been so good all year and not splurged (very often) on a new outfit.
Now’s the time to put on your XMAS WISH LIST a fab new dress.
Ask your loved one, mum or friends for the perfect Xmas day frock.
Wednesday, 23 November, 2011
Say Merry Xmas with a Limited Edition Ginger & Smart Leather Cushion that will add glamour to any couch.
Large RRP. $120. Small. $80.
In stores now.
DON’T FORGET – YOU IT"S XMAS FOR YOU TOO!
Tell us what you are wishing for this XMAS to go into the draw to WIN a WICKED GIFT hamper which includes a Scented candle, Blessing necklace, CDs, and a leather clutch bag.
Tuesday, 22 November, 2011
Our second gift idea is the Ginger & Smart Leather Clutch and Makeup Bags.
In an assortment of great colours and trims they are the perfect gift at $145 for the large clutch bag and $75 for the make up bag.
Instores now!
YOU CAN WIN TOO
Tell us what you are wishing for this XMAS to go into the draw to WIN a WICKED GIFT hamper which includes a Scented candle, Blessing necklace, CDs, and a leather clutch bag.
Monday, 21 November, 2011
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Today we launch our Ginger & Smart WICKED GIFT campaign. For the next 10 days we will inspire you with XMAS gift ideas.
All your gift giving dilemmas have been solved with an array of great ideas for your friends, family and even the kids.
WICKED GIFT NO 1
Scented candles say luxury and love to everyone. Our well loved fragrances of Fig & Cedarwood and Sandalwood & Rose are the perfect gift this Christmas. RRP $50.
You can purchase instore or at www.gingerandsmart.com
YOU CAN WIN TOO
Tell us what you are wishing for this XMAS to go into the draw to WIN a WICKED GIFT hamper which includes a Scented candle, Blessing necklace, CDs, and a leather clutch bag.
Friday, 18 November, 2011
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Tomorrow is Avalon Market Day!
We will be open at our Avalon store from 8 am.
It’s a great day of stalls and activities and fun.
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We will be offering 15% of items in store and will also have a great Summer sample rack.
Come by and join us for a beer.
Friday, 18 November, 2011
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Tomorrow is Avalon Market Day!
We will be open at our Avalon store from 8 am.
It’s a great day of stalls and activities and fun.
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We will be offering 15% of items in store and will also have a great Summer sample rack.
Come by and join us for a beer.
Friday, 11 November, 2011
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The Ginger & Smart ‘Pages’ skirt as featured in Grazia magazine.
Wednesday, 26 October, 2011
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We hosted the launch of the Meet Your Maker Campaign this morning at our store in Paddington.
Connecting consumers with the makers behind the garments they purchase, the campaign aims to draw recognition to the Ethical Clothing Australia swing tag or label (the trademark stitched ‘e’), which indicates that a garment was made in Australia and everyone involved in its production received, as a minimum, the legal rates of pay and fair working conditions.
Simon McRae, National Manager for Ethical Clothing Australia, officially launched the campaign alongside Senator the Hon Christopher Evans, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Work Place Relations.
“We now have nearly 60 Australian businesses already accredited and applications for accreditation doubled last year,” Mr. McRae said. “This shows there is a strong demand from both industry and consumers for ethically Australian made clothing and footwear. We hope that the ‘Meet Your Maker campaign’ will help to build on this growing momentum.
You can meet two of our makers, Jackie and Linthia on the site.
Thursday, 20 October, 2011
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We’ve been busy designing two very beautiful eye shadow colour palettes as part of a collaboration with our makeup partner, shu uemura.
Inspired by the beautiful and artisan colour of the shu uemura eye colours, and two of our favourite prints from our S/S collection, ANON, the palettes are called ‘She Walks in Beauty’ and ‘A Dream within A Dream’.
The Ginger & Smart Colour Palettes are available in Ginger & Smart stores and at David Jones at the shu uemura counters from TODAY. RRP. $140
Call us on 02 9380 9966 if you would like to reserve a palette as stock is very limited.
Sunday, 16 October, 2011
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Herewith the girls at the Absolut Mode party.
Don’t forget if you purchase from our Paddington store before 6 pm this Thursday you will receive an invitation to the Absolut Mode Bar at Jackies on Glenmore Rd, to redeem this Thursday night.
Thursday, 13 October, 2011
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Beautiful summer flowers. Don’t they just make you happy!
(In front of an assemblage artwork by Susan O’Doherty).
Friday, 07 October, 2011
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Here is Summer! And not a moment too soon.
Head into our stores today for a pop of vibrant strobe pink and royal blue maxi skirts and dresses.
Our eagerly awaited Metaphor maxi skirt is in, as well as the Inversion skirt and loads of cool summer options.
You can also purchase online at www.gingerandsmart.com
Wednesday, 05 October, 2011
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Ginger & Smart Fable Dress in this month’s Sydney Magazine.
Thursday, 29 September, 2011
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It’s been a long wait but they are finally here.
Our Blessing necklaces arrive in store today.
You can also find them in our online shop
Monday, 26 September, 2011
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Our pick for Song of the Week goes to Yael Naim’s Come Home, the opening track from her third album, She was a Boy.
Yael is a French-Israeli singer-songwriter (and former model) whose warm and earthy sounds have, quite rightly, caught the world’s attention in the last few years.
Come Home boasts her more upbeat, rhythmic jazzy vocals and pianowork while she manages to craft a mysterious and delicate sound combining elements of folk and jazz.
Grab a copy of the album which is available in all Ginger & Smart stores now.
See her acoustic piano version here
Thursday, 22 September, 2011
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This gorgeous She Walks in beauty dress is in stores from today.
Monday, 12 September, 2011
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Our Annual Sale starts this Thursday Sept 15.
Where: Fox Studios, next to Golden Century.
We kick off with a VIP nigth from 4pm (feel free to come along) and then run till Sunday Sept 18.
Thursday 4 – 9pm
Friday 8 – 6pm
Saturday 9 – 5pm
Sunday 10 – 4 pm
Great Savings of up to 70% on end of season stock, samples, accessories, fabric and leather.
See you there.
Friday, 09 September, 2011
ANON. Collection S/S 2011 is inspired by poetry and the beauty of words and their layered meaning.
Here we have captured a moment in time and we hope it inspires and heralds a beautiful summer.
A film by David Mandelberg and The Aeon.
Thursday, 08 September, 2011
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Here are our amazing retail girls at the VFNO night.
The city is abuzz and people are excited.
Tuesday, 06 September, 2011
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Just 2 more days until Vogue’s Fashion Night Out.
You can download Vogue’s Shopping Planner App here to plan your evening in detail.
Our store in Westfield Sydney will be hosting Shu Uemura’s Lash Bar, we will be serving Absolut Anon Cocktails and giving shoppers a 20% discount on all purchases and a gift from Shu Uemura.
We look forward to seeing you on the night.
Tuesday, 06 September, 2011
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This week we’ve picked Three Hours by Nick Drake as our favourite song from the ‘Private Collection’ album compiled by Richard Dorfmeister. The album is an esoteric, eccentric melange of sounds containing obscure pop songs, classics, a little Bossa Nova and experimental instrumentals you may not have heard of.
Three Hours is one of the more down-tempo, sombre tracks off the album and boasts Drake’s incredible voice and layers of acoustic guitar set to some mysterious lyrics. You can view here
The ‘Private Collection’ compilation is available to purchase in our stores.
Friday, 02 September, 2011
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Fab shot of our Metaphor Maxi skirt in the October issue of Marie Claire Magazine.
Thursday, 01 September, 2011
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It’s the David Jones Flower Week and this is a shot from our window at the Elizabeth St store.
We helped judge the Shu Uemura David Jones flower show make-up competition.
See the winner and award-winning look at Vogue.com
Thursday, 25 August, 2011
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Ginger & Smart Fable Jacket in this months Sydney Magazine.
Wednesday, 24 August, 2011
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Thankyou to everyone who came to our Avalon Spring Launch last night.
We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed our ABSOLUT ANON cocktails.
Tuesday, 23 August, 2011
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Our favourite track this week is Next To You from the Album _DJ Kicks_ which is a collaboration by electronic producers Wolf and Lamb vs Soul Clap.
Next To You consists of warm ambient synth chords and flowing string parts all surrounding a slightly uptempo dance track.
The album features a multitude of sounds from hard hitting 80’s synth-pop styled dance to chilled out house, but they all come together brilliantly to make for a great album.
DJ Kicks is available in all our stores now.
You can see the video here
Thursday, 18 August, 2011
Our favourite tune this week is Calgary by Bon Iver.
Featured on the self-titled album, this is the follow up to the moody, meditative For Emma, Forever Ago, the album that brought Bon Iver to worldwide attention three years ago.
Vernons voice is accompanied by ambient keys made for the sonic equivalent of a starry night. This is a haunting, introspective, beautifully orchestrated four minutes of music.
You can grab yourself a copy of the self-titled album Bon Iver next time you visit one of our stores.
Click here to view the video.
Tuesday, 16 August, 2011
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Here’s two of our favorite things.
Colour and chocolate!
We are working on our Winter 2012 collection at the moment.
No points for guessing what we are inspired by.
Monday, 15 August, 2011
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We are having a huge 50% off LOUNGE SALE at our ONLINE Shop.
For 5 days only you can purchase the collection ONLINE at huge discounts.
Go to our Online Shop at www.shop.gingerandsmart.com and click on LOUNGE
Monday, 08 August, 2011
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We have Eyes Be Closed on repeat by Washed Out aka Ernest Greene this week. He is a one-man wondershow from South Carolina, delivering some of the years best sound with his debut album Within and Without. Washed Out’s sound is uniquely minimalist, lo-fi, effortlessly dreamy and boasts gloriously sun-drenched songs.
Eyes Be Closed contains heavily processed loops, samples and synths which swoop throughout to make for a shimmering piece of 80’s nostalgia.
You can grab a copy of Within and Without, which is now available in our stores and online.
Or see the video here
Monday, 01 August, 2011
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We are giving away 5 x ‘So the Story Goes Knits’ to our loyal Facebook friends.
Winners will be drawn on Friday August 5.
Tell your friends to LIKE us too.
Friday, 29 July, 2011
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We have had great new deliveries into store today.
The Last Rays Sleeveless dress is a perfect addition to your Spring wardrobe.
So the Story Goes knitwear is also in store.
See you in store or shop the collection ONLINE
Enjoy the beautiful sunny weather this weekend.
Thursday, 28 July, 2011
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See the girls talking about sheer and barely-there dressing in today’s Australian
Tuesday, 26 July, 2011
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We’ve been working with our make-up partners, Shu Uemura, on a Ginger & Smart eye for the season.
We love the Atoll green and bronze highlight with a super sexy lash.
Shu Uemura are giving away one of their gorgeous eye shadows with each new purchase from our new Spring Collection.
Thursday, 21 July, 2011
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We can’t wait to see Miranda Kerr walk the runway at the David Jones Fashion Launch parade in our Spring/Summer pieces!
Why not pick Ginger & Smart as your favourite designer in the competition they have running at the moment where you can win tickets to the show.
Click to enter
Monday, 18 July, 2011
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See the girls on the front cover of Sunday Life yesterday!
Thursday, 14 July, 2011
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Our New Spring 2011 Collection, ANON, has arrived in stores today.
This season we have been inspired by the nature of poetry, the beauty of words and their hidden and interpretative meaning.
We love the way words can be presented in opposing and beautiful combinations; formal and informal; hard and soft; feminine and masculine; rhythmic and arrhythmic, creating combinations that challenge the way words bring images to life and transform moments.
To celebrate, our makeup partner, Shu Uemura, is giving a gift to each customer who purchases from Spring 11.
Come into our stores before July 31 and choose from Shu Uemura’s amazing array of eye shadows.
Shop the collection now online.
Monday, 11 July, 2011
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Miranda Kerr looks amazing in our Whisper Words jacket and dress in this months Instyle Magazine.
Wednesday, 06 July, 2011
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The story of Asa begins in Lagos, Nigera where she found a home in her father’s extensive and eclectic collection of records, from soul classics to traditional Nigerian music. Inspired to sing as a wee one, Asa loved the sounds and messages of artists such as Marvin Gaye and Fela Kuti who served as touchstones when she later began crafting her own songs.
‘Be My Man’ highlights Asa’s powerful vocals and stirring melodies as they soar above funky rhythms.
We love it and so should you!
Check it out here
Tuesday, 05 July, 2011
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We are looking for a new Production and Design Assistant.
if you think you are the one send your CV to kathryn@gingerandsmart.
Thursday, 30 June, 2011
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Kisses are the latest electronic act to bring a new wave of dreamy electronic synth-pop, evoking the most innocent of romantic memories.
Check out the video clip here
We are giving it our song of the week for its infectious beat and syrupy melodies.
Romantic duo Jesse Kivel and Zinzi Edmundson head the band – check out their blog: CoffeeandOranges
Tuesday, 21 June, 2011
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Our song of the week is the hauntingly beautiful Daphne by Lia Ices featuring vocals from the talented Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. The track is based on the Greek myth of Daphne who is turned into a Laurel tree in order to escape from the lustful advances of Apollo.
Check it out – Lia Aces
Tuesday, 14 June, 2011
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Banish this cold and rainy snap with our winter woolies ON SALE in store from today.
Hurry as we only have limited stock left.
Shop online today and receive an extra 10% off for the next 2 days.
Happy shopping.
Monday, 06 June, 2011
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Join us online this Wednesday night at the Vogue’s Fashion Night In.
Live from 5pm AEST, the Vogue Online Shopping Hub is the source for as-it-happens updates from Australia’s biggest virtual shopping event.
For each online order made from our ONLINE SHOP on the night we are offering 25% off and a candle gift from us.
Joining us at the hub will be: Akira Isogawa, Lisa Ho, sass & bide’s Heidi Middleton and Sarah-Jane Clarke, Kirrily Johnston and camilla & marc.
For complete details of the event go to VOGUE and tune in to the hub via Facebook.com/VogueAustralia and Twitter @vogueoz, hashtag #VOSN.
VOSN, in association with PayPal, happens 5pm-11pm AEST, June 8.
Friday, 03 June, 2011
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We are on WINTER SALE.
Great reductions of up to 40% on dresses, pants, tops and skirts.
Hurry, as sale will only last until stock is sold out.
Wednesday, 01 June, 2011
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Lounge Herringbone bag hits stores today.
It’s the perfect weekend tote – from yoga to the markets…
$399.
Monday, 30 May, 2011
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Here Sonia Kruger featured in the new July issue of Marie Claire magazine wearing our Heart Beat Dress.
Friday, 27 May, 2011
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Channel sexy Tom Ford in our new Rifle Derby shoes.
In store today. Limited sizes available.
RRP $350.
Monday, 16 May, 2011
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Thursday, 12 May, 2011
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Ou inaugural Ginger&Smart Lounge 2011 Collection is in store now.
This is Ginger&Smart for a different part of your life – the down time.
It’s for weekends, for casual work wear, for travel, pieces that work easily into our lifestyles and can be dressed up or down.
It is cool, comfortable, modern, effortless, easy.
See you in stores now or visit our online shop
Sunday, 01 May, 2011
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Friday, 29 April, 2011
We staged our Spring Summer 2011 show, ANON, last night at the Finger Wharf.
We will post images soon, but here is a teaser.
Friday, 29 April, 2011
Check out blog site shinebythree
We love her coverage of our show.
You can view more shots from the show at ginger&smart
Tuesday, 26 April, 2011
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The show is coming together.
xx
Friday, 22 April, 2011
Our Spring Summer 2011 Collection show is happening next Thursday night on April 28.
Here is our new friend and inspiring stylist, Dave Bonney styling the show.
Our fab design team are all working over Easter to help us get ready – we couldn’t do it without you – Thankyou all.
Monday, 11 April, 2011
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Come along to our Warehouse Sale starting this Thursday April 14 – 16 – 3 days only.
Up to 70% off Dresses, tops, pants, skirts and jackets and great SAMPLES too.
Thursday 14 – 8am -8pm
Friday 15 – 8am – 6pm
Saturday 16 – 9am – 4pm
Cnr 77 Dunning Ave and Morley Ave, Rosebery.
See you there.
Thursday, 07 April, 2011
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Autumn Carnival starts this Saturday with Derby Day.
Have you worked out what you are wearing yet?
We will be in the David Jones Tent this Saturday. Feeling pants this year!
Visit us in store now for some styling ideas.
Thursday, 31 March, 2011
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Come and see us tonight at the Grazia Shopping Night – we will be in our new store with the Shu Uemura Lash Bar girls who will be applying lashes to all our shoppers. Join us for a champagne and 15% off all purchases.
We are in Shop 4011 – see you there.
Sunday, 27 March, 2011
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Voila, our new store at Westfield Sydney.
Shop 4011, Level 4, Cnr Pitt St Mall and Market St.
Amanda, our Retail Manager, and her team look forward to seeing you all soon.
Tuesday, 22 March, 2011
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Monday, 21 March, 2011
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Ginger & Smart showed at the Instyle Show at L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2011.
These are some of our fave looks and are available now in stores.
Friday, 18 March, 2011
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Here are some more images as our new store unfolds.
These shots are taken by our friends at design studio, Make Creative, Patricia Bondin and Antonia Peseti, who have designed the store.
Tuesday, 15 March, 2011
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We’re opening a new store next week in WESTFIELD SYDNEY.
Watch our blog over the next 7 days as we reveal images as the artisans and builders complete the store.
Friday, 25 February, 2011
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There are new and exciting deliveries happening in store now.
Thursday, 17 February, 2011
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Our new collection is online and ready to shop.
We have an amazing Morrocanoil Styling Gift set to giveaway with the first 5 new season purchases.
A limited edition Styling Pack- presented in a chic, white leather vanity case- includes a Moroccanoil Treatment 25ml, Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo and Conditioner and the Hydrating Styling Cream- RRP $110.00. All Moroccanoil gift packs are available at fine salons nationally.
Saturday, 05 February, 2011
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An amazingly brave and inspiring performance at the Opera House from the beautiful Cat Power – one of our all time favourites.
She’s quiet and powerful all at once and her divine voice is like slipping into a warm bath.
We loved..
Monday, 31 January, 2011
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IN THE MOMENT, our new collection, is in stores now.
Come in and receive a full size Morrocan Oil with each new season purchase.
Or buy online now.
Wednesday, 26 January, 2011
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Dressed For The Beach
Heide Smith 1988
Sunday, 16 January, 2011
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This excerpt above from Dorothea McKeller’s My Country seems so appropriate as we witness what is happening to Queensland.
We send you all our love and support.
…An opal-hearted country,
A wilful, lavish land
All you who have not loved her,
You will not understand
though Earth holds many splendours,
Wherever I may die,
I know to what brown country
My homing thoughts will fly…
Tuesday, 11 January, 2011
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We are getting ready to deliver NEW SEASON stock so come into stores for FINAL SUMMER REDUCTIONS starting in stores from today.
And if you spend more than $400 you will receive a Base T-Dress. So easy!
Look forward to seeing you soon…
Friday, 31 December, 2010
Monday, 20 December, 2010
Every day until Christmas, the 10th customer to purchase any item each day at a GINGER & SMART store or online at www.gingerandsmart.com will be
gifted a current season GINGER & SMART dress of their choice!
From today until Friday – see you in store soon…
Wednesday, 15 December, 2010
Our new buttery-soft perforated leather bags have just arrived in store.
Just in time for the perfect Christmas pressie.
We have really limited stock so pop and see us soon or buy online at www.gingerandsmart.com
Sunday, 28 November, 2010
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We are having our Annual Warehouse Sale from this Thursday December 2 to Sunday December 5.
Thursday 4pm – 8pm
Friday 8am – 6pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday 9am – 12pm
Action Studios
160 Bourke Rd
Alexandria
There will be loads pf signs to show you where to go.
Come along for up to 70% off dresses, pants, tops and skirts as well as samples, accessories, leather, fabrics and spa.
Thursday, 18 November, 2010
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We photographed our new Ginger&Smart Lounge Collection this week.
Lounge is for a different part of your life – the down time.
It’s for weekends, for casual work wear, for travel, pieces that work easily into our lifestyles… and can be dressed up or down.
Cool, comfortable, modern, effortless, easy.
It’s coming in April 2011.
Special thanks to our sponsors, GHD and Shu uemura.
Thursday, 11 November, 2010
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We recommend you catch this lovely play from award-winning Australian
playwright Verity Laughton, and directed by Sarah Goodes.
The Sweetest Thing explores the cross-generational chaos of connections that are the unexpected turning points in life.
Director Sarah Goodes brings her sensitive touch and some of the finest
actors in the country to this tender, funny and sexy play tinged with
childhood. The play stars Thomas Conroy, Caroline Craig, Vanessa Downing, Diana Glenn, Christopher Morris and Lucy Wigmore.
28 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER
BSHARP
Belvoir Street, Surry Hills
Box Office – 02 9699 3444
Tuesday, 09 November, 2010
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The Bliss Ruffle dress is back in stores.
Come in and see us before it sells out again.
Or shop now online
Wednesday, 03 November, 2010
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Come and visit us at Avalon Market Day this Saturday.
We’ll have samples and specials and exclusive goodies in store for one day only.
And fresh new deliveries of high summer.
Ps. Come early before the best bargains are snapped up – we open the doors at 8am.
GINGER & SMART AVALON STORE
11 Avalon Parade
Avalon, Sydney
Ph: 61 2 9918 5286
Monday, 25 October, 2010
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Our super-sexy spray denim jeans are in store now.
Each pair is hand-sprayed down the leg and waistband to create shading in all the right places and the leg shape is classically skinny with just enough stretch for comfort while still moulding thighs and bums to perfection.
Colours are cool neutrals in khaki, grey, and chic French navy.
Available in all GINGER & SMART stores now at $295, or online
Wednesday, 13 October, 2010
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We adore music. It inspires us and helps us create.
We’re sharing the love by bringing a selection of the tunes in our ears to our stores.
Among them is the debut album by GLASSSSER titled RING.
Exquisite, strange and captivating pop music from Cameron Mesirow.
It’s electronic, percussive, upbeat, fascinating and uplifting.
It was also the soundtrack for our S/S 11 RAFW transcendent show.
Available in all Ginger&Smart stores now.
Tuesday, 05 October, 2010
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We are looking for a fabulous Retail Manager to oversee our stores, including the new store at The intersection.
If you are interested please email us at info@gingerandsmart.com
Tuesday, 28 September, 2010
We have opened our new Glenmore Road Store.
It’s fantastic to be down at the Intersection – there is such a vibe down here.
New Summer styles have arrived so come and see us soon.
16a Glenmore Rd, Paddington. Ph 9380 9966
(PS. We will be open still at 27 William St for 2 weeks – it’s a sale store with lots of great bargains and 60-70% off everything).
Monday, 20 September, 2010
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One of our all time favorite creatures at G&S is the mythic owl.
So we’re looking forward to the premiere, this Friday, of LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS:THE OWLS OF GA’HOOLE directed by Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) and produced at Fox Studios in Sydney by Animal Logic (the studio that brought us Happy Feet).
Based on the beloved Guardians of Ga’Hoole books by Kathryn Lasky, the film follows young owl Sorren and a band of winged warriors fighting to save all of owl-kind from the evil Pure ones. It’s said to look amazing and has so far been compared to Avatar for its 3D animation quality. Voice talent includes Geoffrey Rush, Helen Mirren, David Wenham, Barry Otto, Abbie Cornish, Joel Edgerton and Emily Barclay.
We cant wait to see the warrior owls who are clad in future-tribal leather gear.
Thursday, 16 September, 2010
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We have great new deliveries in store now.
Pop in and see us soon.
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Thursday, 09 September, 2010
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We are part of the Vogue’s Fashion Night Out tonight.
Our Ivy store is launching our new limited edition VFNO Studded Jeans. We’ll also have gift bags in store valued at over $400.
You can win a pair of limited edition VFNO Studded Jeans by emailing us in telling us in 25 words or less what VFNO means to you. info@gingerandsmart.com
We look forward to seeing you tonight at the Ivy.
Monday, 06 September, 2010
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In the days long before The Sartorialist birthed the new genre of street photography, an elegant woman was snapped walking through Hyde Park, circa 1935.
The lady in question is our grandmother, Doris Eileen Burke. Throughout her life she epitomised chic, grace and poise.
Wednesday, 25 August, 2010
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BARS
La Perle (78, Rue Vieille du Temple 75003)
Le Progress (1, Rue de Bretagne 75003)
These are our Marais local’s – perfect for an afternoon Rose’.
Downbeat Parisian cool and goodlooking eye candy (see pic).
Le Connetable (55, Rue des Archives 75003)
For a secret unplugged performance in the cellar basement by a touring artist – we chanced upon Keziah Jones playing a beautiful version of When Doves Cry before he slipped off into the balmy night.
MUSIC
We were privileged to experience a classical recital by Paul Rouget and his quartet, Le Solistes Francais, in the glorious gothic stained glass of Le Sainte-Chappele.
DINNER & ROSE’
Le Barav – Stan, the owner of this insouciant bar, is the nicest man in Paris.
CLUBS
Le Baron (6, Avenue Marceau 7500)
Dimly lit decayed decadence where DJs spin electro, rap and pop mashups.
MACAROONS
Pierre Herme has breathtaking macaroons in a myriad of colours. We think the very best are rose and wasabi.
BREAKFAST
Rose Bakery (30, Rue Debelleyme 75003)
Our favourite haunt for breakfast – organic and delicious.
SHOPPING
Merci Merci
Inspiring store with fashion, homewares, furniture and cafés. Not to be missed for its unique experience and philosophy.
L’Eclaireur
Great concept store with covetable fashion, shoes and jewellery.
INTERIORS
Christian Liaigre
On our wishlist for when we grow up.
BOOKS
Comptoir de Limag
The most amazing reference book shop for design, fashion and photography. You’ll need hours.
FLOWERS
L’Artisan Fleuriste
The French do flowers so well.
GARDENS
Just like the Parisians their gardens are done yet undone. Beautiful and nonchalant. Our secret garden is Square George Cain in the Marais.
BIKES
Paris has the most impressive bike system called the Valib. It’s like borrowing a library book: you just give it back when you are ready. Everytime we clicked our bikes back onto the rack we marvelled at the great design and thinking behind this transport solution.
Monday, 19 July, 2010
Taking our cue from Edmund White, we have been peddling the cobbled streets of Paris and have stumbled upon tucked away discoveries that make Paris the place that it is… La Perle for a cool after-dinner Rose in the Marais, an impromptu performance by world famous chantuese Keziah Jones at Le Connetable, an unforgettable raspberry tart on the Il de Cite… and the new vinyl from Sebastian Tellier. Ah oui, c’est bon.
Saturday, 10 July, 2010
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We have the brand new Nokia E27 Amethyst mobile phone and a Ginger & Smart for Nokia Pouch to giveaway to one lucky person.
We’ve designed this limited-edition, leather pouch for Nokia as a functional, chic accessory to their new violet hued phone.
To win, just tell us in 25 words or less what is your favourite blog and why?
Email your answer to info@gingerandsmart.com.
The winner will be announced on Friday July 23.
Monday, 05 July, 2010
Recently we spent the afternoon researching our next collection in the chilly basement of the Powerhouse Museum Archives.
We found this crazy piece by Madge Gill from the 1920’s. She was one of the first female British Outsider Artists in London and her now famous work is known as Mediumistic Art. Madge went mad after her daughter died in the flu epidemic and would speak for hours to the spiritual guides in her head while she embroidered her wild thoughts onto linen dresses.
We quite loved her madness.
Monday, 28 June, 2010
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Following the debut at Australian Fashion Week in May, The Transcendent SS 10/11 collection will arrive in stores and online from next week.
The Transcendent, the fourth state of consciousness, lies beyond waking, dreaming and sleeping and is the essence of this collection.
Inspired by this blissful moment of wakefulness and of future beauty, prints are designed to illustrate a higher state of euphoria and energy through diffused angles and blurred perspective. The images you see when you close your eyes.
The Ginger & Smart Accessory line accompanies this collection including sharply modern shoes with angular metal heels, ultra -soft bags and wrist scarfs in draped and twisted perforated leather.
View the pics from the collection and find your pieces at Ginger & Smart boutiques, David Jones, selected stockists and online through our store @ shop.gingerandsmart.com.
Wednesday, 16 June, 2010
We took a trip to Japan this week to explore the backstreets of Tokyo and found some treasures, namely Shibuyaku’s Tokyo Hipsters Club. Located in a cool concrete bunker designed by Tom Dixon (his first architecture project), it is British Gentleman’s Club (moose heads on the wall, heavy brass fittings) meets modern Japan. The space is packed with trinkets including art, homewares, books, vintage mags (including some first edition works by Allen Ginsberg) and some cool threads including Worn Free t-shirts. Best of all, there’s a rooftop bar for hipsters to hang and watch over the land of the rising sun.
Friday, 04 June, 2010
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We are seriously excited about our POP UP store in James St, Brisbane.
Come and see us soon as we are only there for 8 days.
Tuesday, 01 June, 2010
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Saturday, 29 May, 2010
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You can now shop our collection on The Grand Social. Also, keep your ears out for the launch of their new store in Darlinghurst, Edition. It’s coming soon.
Tuesday, 18 May, 2010
Loving Sydney songstress Lanie Lane rockin’ the G&S “City Lights” dress recently… She is a star. Watch out for her new video coming soon… www.myspace.com/lanielane. We’re going to see her at The Lounge next Tuesday… you coming??
Tuesday, 18 May, 2010
Jefferson Hack’s recent interview on dazeddigital talking about the future of incorporating online social media into luxury fashion brands is top viewing. We really enjoyed hearing his approach to integrating all aspects of the magazine and the digital world into an ‘event’, and that great content is what keeps communities of interested people engaged… Also he reminded us that anything is possible if you believe in it and keep creating… he’s also cool! Speaking of fashion online… have you seen our new twitter / facebook / youtube? ;)
Thursday, 13 May, 2010
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We recently enjoyed a night at a good friend’s house drinking pinot and being captured on a canvas. Check out Daimon’s recent exhibition at mcmhouseartshow.com.
Wednesday, 05 May, 2010
Rosemount Fashion Week ambassador Alyssa Sutherland chatted to Pages Digital about her fave shows this week and we’re delighted to have been mentioned by our fellow redhead:
“I loved Ginger & Smart, I thought it was beautiful. In particular they had a silvery trench coat that I thought was really cool. I love a good trench coat, and they put a bit of a twist on it,” she said.
Read the full interview at pagesdigital.com.
Tuesday, 04 May, 2010
The video of this year’s show is now live! Check it out below and in high definition at our new youtube channel youtube.com/gingerandsmart… Enjoy!
Monday, 03 May, 2010
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Show’s over for another year and we’re thrilled with how it went. Check out the full range of pics on our facebook at www.facebook.com/gingerandsmart (you might need to become our friend to see them). Watch out for the show video coming soon…
Thursday, 29 April, 2010
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We are really pleased to be one of the first Australian designers to be accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia.
This means we are working with our Australian manufacturers to ensure fair and safe working conditions, that pay rates and contracts are abiding to union conditions, and that we are building long term relationships with our supply chain.
We believe our customers have a conscience like we do, so it’s great for us to know we are building as ethical a company as possible. Our hope is that this will help contribute to keeping the industry viable and sustainable.
Friday, 23 April, 2010
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1. When did you first get hooked on music?
I have very early memories of Vivaldi, Prokiev, Grieg and Scottish and Irish folk music on my parent’s turntable. Then I progressed through childhood with soundtracks influenced by my parents and my brother like Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Joy Division, Leonard Cohen, U2. After that I immersed myself in the indie world – New Order, Teenage Fanclub, Sonic Youth, The Pixies, Stone Roses, Happy Mondays while revisiting classics like The Velvet Underground, Television, Rolling Stones, and The Beatles. I am always listening and always learning. I think the world of recorded music is like a never ending bus journey. I get off at all the stops and have good look around, but I always get back on to find out where we’re going next.
2. What type of music you like to make?
Interesting, dynamic, honest, beautiful and weird. From electronic, ambient, and dance to folk and pop.
3. How many G&S shows have you done the music for and which was your favourite?
Currently working on my third. I have a soft spot for “The Theory of Harmony” because all the show music was chosen from my very obscure vinyl collection, which I never thought would reach the public’s ears. Also G&S were prepared to take some musical risks which paid off in a big way. The show had depth, beauty, strength and was very progressive sounding. (Check out the 2009 ‘Theory Of Harmony’ show here)
4. What is the inspiration behind the music for this year’s show?
As always the main inspiration is the collection and the theories and research behind the collection. The music is very new, hypnotic, intricate, beautiful, strong and uplifting. I dont want to give too much away, however one artist being used is Four Tet…
5. Who is your favourite artist you’ve recently discovered?
No one really in particular but I have been enjoying the new electronic movement coming out of the UK and Europe. There seems to be a really exciting, genre-defying movement developing… it all sounds very new and very fresh. Artists that I like include Floating Points, Pantha du Prince, Keaver & Brause, Hudson Mohawke, Lusine, Bullion. Check out www.bleep.com for more…
6. What is the song in your head at the moment as you’re doing this interview?
Funnily enough the music for the new collection – I have been working on it for the last 5 hours.
7. When will music hit the G&S stores??
It’s very exciting because G&S will be stocking very carefully selected CDs for sale through the stores and to broadcast in-store. Very cool, cutting edge, beautiful, interesting. All CDs will be selected to fit the G&S vibe and we are aiming to expose and uncover some future classic albums for the G&S clients. There will be a selection of 10 titles in store, and they will be updated every 3 – 4 months. The CDs should hit stores middle of May.
Find out more about the marvelous Gary Sinclair @ www.tactilemusic.com
Thursday, 22 April, 2010
Ginger & Smart are hosting their annual Melbourne warehouse sale from today with up to 70% off fashion, leather bags, shoes, belts, scarves, candles, fabrics and accessories.
Cash, eftpos and all major credit cards accepted.
Location:
Level 1/66 Toorak Rd,
South Yarra 3141
Opening times:
Thursday April 22 9am-7pm
Friday April 23 9am-7pm
Saturday April 24 9am-4pm
See you there!
Tuesday, 20 April, 2010
We are giving away two tickets to see the Ginger & Smart show at Australian Fashion Week 2010!
The show will take place at Sydney’s Circular Quay on May 3, 2010 at 10am.
To go in the draw all you need to do is check out our blog here, and tell us what you think of it… what do you like? What additions would you make? Is there anything you would change?
The best suggestion will win a double pass for you and a friend to see The Transcendent show, and you will also be invited to attend the post-show drinks event and meet Ginger & Smart sisters Alexandra and Genevieve.
Email your suggestions to info@gingerandsmart.com by 9am Monday April 26 to be in the draw.
Please include your contact phone number and full name so we can let you know if you have won!
Monday, 19 April, 2010
Street Artist 23:56 is creating a mural on the wall of our Ivy store at 2.30pm today. If you are around pop past the store at Palings Lane at The Ivy to see him in action.
Wednesday, 14 April, 2010
We took ourselves off to David Jones Australian Derby Day at Royal Randwick on Saturday and for the occasion we recruited the talented Jonathan Howard, aka Hatmaker, to help craft some amazing headpieces. Using black peacock feathers to make a punk/glam mohawk for one creation, and a ‘cloud of smoke’ in crinolin for the other (how great is Jonathan’s illustration), the two hats are just divine! For all hat lovers, Hatmaker is a true find, and his Double Bay store is one to explore.
Sunday, 04 April, 2010
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We are willing the rain to continue as we are dying to wear the new ILSE JACOBSEN rainboots. Made from 100% natural rubber and the cotton-fleece lining they are warm and comfortable and perfect for the multitude of festivals that are coming our way. In our stores now $295.
Thursday, 25 March, 2010
The books on someone’s bookshelves are so revealing, don’t you think? Which is why this book, Unpacking My Library: Architects and Their Books is so addictive. This is a peek into the personal libraries of 12 of the world’s leading architects. Each architect gives their Top 10 and the book features great photographs of their own bookshelves… so inspiring! Available here
Wednesday, 24 March, 2010
As part of an ongoing collaboration with emerging Australian artists, we have begun our first with Sydney-based graffit artist, 23:56. Yes… that’s his name. His first installation in our William Street, Paddington store is complete with The Ivy and Avalon to follow.
Tuesday, 23 March, 2010
We took five minutes with 23:56 while he was working on the Paddington store walls to find out more about his dynamic street art…
What was your brief for the store wall art pieces?
No brief. Ginger & Smart let me really do what I wanted. They tried extremely hard to find me, which shows they liked what I’ve done and what I do, which is very flattering. So we met up for the first time in the store, I threw a few ideas around and started a couple of days later.
You’ve already done the Paddo store, Ivy’s next, then Avalon… how will the works differ? Each store will be different depending on the wall space, size and the sense of the store and its surroundings. Paddo was small and I only had a certain amount of space to work with, but it also works perfectly for the store. It’s quiet, small and peaceful, down a Melbourne-style lane, which made a great canvas for the young girl to be reaching up for a ballon. A sense of ‘escape to freedom’ was created.
Ivy is big and bold. Very different. The people who walk past are younger. I want to do something they can see.
And Avalon, I’m saving something special for Av.
Come and see…
How will we know a piece of work is yours? On the street you can usually tell if I’ve done it. My signature is at the bottom. 23:56. My work has a few different styles, depending on my mood or the environment. Recently I’ve been working on my inner child… actually, more on a socialites inner child… and how we view ourselves, now, as adults juxtaposed with how children do. So clean, colourful, cheerful, pensive, nostalgic pieces. If I can make you stop and smile, I’ve succeeded.
What’s the philosophy behind your graffiti? To inspire! As arrogant as that might sound, I mean it with all honesty. I personally love being inspired by others. If I can get one kid who tags mindless, ignorant nonsense on walls to go create some art, and challenge themselves as a person and an artist. I’d be pretty happy.
I’m reminded of a famous quote:
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.
Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened
about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do. It’s not just in some of us, it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
Speech by Nelson Mandela, originally written by Marianne Williamson
Where else can we see your work? Most places you wouldn’t imagine. From the streets of Sydney City to Avalon or feature walls and ceiling of bars, lounges, retail store and on clothes. One of the best things about what I do is it can be everywhere, on everything and at the same time never be seen… or even known that I did it.
Why do you focus on this kind of public art rather than smaller pieces? Despite what the larger community may say, graffiti is not the lowest form of art. Although you might have to creep about at night and lie to your mum, it’s actually one of the more honest art forms available. There is no elitism or hype, it exhibits on the best walls a town has to offer and nobody is put off by the price of admission.
A wall has always been the best place to publish your work.
The people who run our cities don’t understand graffiti because they think nothing has the right to exist unless it makes profit, which makes their opinion worthless.
They say graffiti frightens people and is symbolic of the decline
in society, but real graffiti is art, it’s not tagging your name mindlessly
defacing the community.
Friday, 19 March, 2010
Linda is a long-time collaborator on our campaign shoots and fashion week shows. Her make-up is an industry stand out and she casts a consistently calm, meditative influence on our shoots. We like her, and thought you might, too.
How long have you been doing make-up? So long that I can’t remember how long it has been.
What do you love MOST about make-up?
1. The people that I work with are all so amazing and crazy, it makes it fun.
2. The freedom to be creative.
3. The travel. I get to go to places that I’d probably never go to if it wasn’t for doing make-up.
You’ve still got that signature curly hair going on. What do you use to keep it so hyper curly? “Kevin Murphy” Easy Rider.
What tricks did you use in the G&S summer 10 shoot that we can all try? I did both strong eyes and lips. The eyes were a strong shape done with grey and silver and the lips was a bright pinkish orange colour. For something fun to try, go for just the bright lip and add a little silver in the eyes without the grey. Or else just do a strong eye but make the silver the focus point.
What good stuff are you working on in 2010? Fashion week is just around the corner so I’m in the process of researching and getting ready for the crazy week. Lots of fun though!!!
Are you still nuts for yoga? Oh yes, I’m still doing yoga, it’s the one thing that keeps my feet on the ground.
What else are you nuts for right this MINUTE? I’m just loving this new skin care that was sent to me called DDF, Doctors Dermatologic Formula. This is so beautiful that I feel as if I could eat it. I’m also really loving this whole 90’s vibe that’s coming through in fashion at the moment. Never thought I’d ever be saying that!!!!
Friday, 12 March, 2010
Name: Amanda Norton
Store: William St, Paddington
Fresh from London, and her job with Chloe. Amanda’s moved back home and has landed with Ginger & Smart.
What was it like working for Chloe?
It was AMAZING! I was the Chloe Brand Manager at Harvey Nichols Department store. Which meant I was involved with the buys, and responsible for running all aspects of the concession. I frequently traveled from London to Paris for work, and got to go to all the shows! I worked there for a bit over a year. When I started Paulo Melim Andersson was in his final season, and then new designer Hannah MacGibbon came on board. It was such an exciting time!
Have you got a wardrobe brimming with Chloe?
I have a fair bit of Chloe RTW, Bags & Shoes… although not as much as I would love… you can never have enough Chloe!!
Living in London means amazing places like Berlin and Prague are a mere cheapo air ticket away… did you get to travel lots?
I am a travel junkie!! I’ve travelled all over Europe. My favourite country’s are France, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Scotland, Greece, Malta…. I could happily live anywhere around the Mediterranean. NYC is next on my list!
You used to be an actor, will you ever go back to that?
I was an actor for most of my life, I started acting at about 11 years old. I stopped 4 years ago, after being in a demanding play & shooting 2 films back to back – I wanted a break. Then I ended up working in fashion, and haven’t looked back since. I still view the world through an actor’s eyes… so maybe one day I’ll be drawn back to that world.
What are you loving from this season’s Ginger & Smart collection?
What’s not to love…?! My favourite pieces are the Test Pattern Trench and the Specular Dress… which I can’t stop wearing at the moment!
What blogs are you loving?
The Sartorialist is STILL my fave. It’s been around forever… but still captures the best in street style. I quite enjoy Bitching and Junkfood too.
What song are you playing instore?
My favourite band at the moment is Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zero’s.
Where will you be hanging out in Sydney now you’re back?
I need cheese, so Formaggi Ocello in Bourke St, Surry Hills, The Winery in Crown St, Surry Hills and I really want to go to The Danks Street Markets in Alexandria… apparently they’re amazing.
Saturday, 06 March, 2010
We are having our annual warehouse sale beginning this coming Thursday on March 11 – till
Sunday the 14th.
There’s loads of great stock at amazing prices.
See you at 42 Epsom Road, Zetland.
Thursday and Friday 8 – 7pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday 10am – 3pm.
See you there…
Wednesday, 03 March, 2010
Ken, the proprietor of Seasonal Concepts, our favourite prop and set destination, has been a part of Ginger & Smart’s visual journey for a while now. His creative collaborations with us have helped create our instore vibe … as well as some inspirations for our homes. His labyrinth of an emporium in Sydney’s Redfern is pure fun! We wanted to share him with you:
What was the inspiration behind this amazing emporium?
I was raised on a farm in the 60s and have always loved anything kept in a shed. It was all too good to throw away, or waiting for creative inspiration to reinvent it, but most of all these things were worn, loved and functional. When my partner TR and I wanted to create a florist unlike any other in Sydney, we also wanted to marry the seasonality of flowers with the contents of the shed and present it with all the wonder that I experienced as a kid in the country. I wanted to create a retail experience that included wonder, exploration, questioning and discovery. So you can blame it on the big kid in me!
What are you buying now?
For me, I am buying Australian Pottery, in particular Harvey School pieces and ancient beads from Afghani bead traders in Bangkok. For the shop, I’m after Arts & Crafts furniture made from Australian Timbers, in particular silky oak… and Christmas Decorations for Christmas 2010!
You guys have a great interiors collaboration going on. How did that happen?
They first came to the shop with a seed of an idea. Over the next hour we had pulled the shop apart and explored a huge range of possibilities. It was very fluid, spontaneous and exciting. Some of these ideas have been acted upon and others are still maturing. We have met several times since and with each encounter I have experienced a burst of creativity and sharing of ideas.
Who are your customers?
Our customers are serious collectors and also those who have just moved into their first apartment. The one thing our customers all have in common is that they love things with character, a story, one-off pieces, with a bit of nostalgia and a longing for childhood thrown in.
You also have an incredible prop hire department for shoots. What could you never part with from that collection?
That’s a curly question! I’m not sure where the shop finishes and where my private collection begins, both are evolving with the arrival of new stock every week. But it’s probably the “Hiawatha Canoe”, a home-made canoe built from a design purchased from the back of comics in the 30s & 40s.
Tuesday, 02 March, 2010
Meet Remy, Rockie and Poppy… these gorgeous images are the result of a quick drop-in to photographer Simon Davidson’s place for a Sunday brunch… and impromtu shoot. Amazing, really, considering he only just managed to hold the girls still for a total of three seconds each before they raced off in search of more cupcakes. The shots are so detailed and intense they have a wonderful, rich illustrated quality. Simon’s preparing his submission for the Head On Photo Festival and is calling this series of portraits ‘Not My Glasses’… see more of Simon’s work: here.
Thursday, 25 February, 2010
Freestyle is in store now… these pants are great and we will be wearing the trench all winter.
Wednesday, 24 February, 2010
We love a list. Especially this list; The 99 Most Influential Style Blogs. We’ve scoured the list and hours later, we heartily agree with a whole bunch of these blog picks and even found a few newbies to become obsessed by. The Sartorialist ranks no.1, no surprises there, and our favourite, Garance Dore, slides in at no.4. You can check out the list here for the other 97 picks.
Wednesday, 17 February, 2010
We just met amazing chanteuse Lanie Lane . We got chatting after she impromptly played guitar and sang a delicious version of her new single to one year old Valley at his birthday party. We loved her blues/pop sound and her cute burlesque style complete with leopard print tights and a beauty mark. She showed us some shots of her new album cover (beautifully photographed by our dear friend Lenny) and discovered that she was wearing one of the very first pieces we ever designed. A nude chiffon blouse with billowing sleeves. Somehow she made it new again. Keep an ear out for her new single Betty Baby.
Sunday, 07 February, 2010
Our campaign shoots are a chance for us to see the entire range at one time and put it all together the way we’d like to see women wearing it. It’s fun, and creative and we do tend to choose people we like to work with to make it even more enjoyable. For this shoot, our amazing creative team included stylist Catarina Scardino and photographer Georges Antoni who we love. Want to see more of his work? Go here
Saturday, 06 February, 2010
In every season, there’s something that you just feel women will love, and for this winter, it’s this dress. For us it defines modern pretty – sculpted frill shoulders, the right length, the richness of the colour. It epitomizes the inspiration behind the winter collection – light and sound.
Friday, 05 February, 2010
Georges Antoni making fashion magic behind the lens…
Thursday, 04 February, 2010
Making some final adjustments to one of our favourite sporty luxe looks right now – oh, the COLOUR!
Wednesday, 03 February, 2010
We worked a whole new shoe on the spot by enveloping the heels in high tech mesh used in other parts of the range … walking not recommended.
Tuesday, 02 February, 2010
Hair and make-up was loose and sexy. The brief was that she had just been to the gym – that sweaty / sexy thing… very natural but very groomed. So the key to the whole look was gloss: Shiny hair, (thanks to GHD) and skin and clear glossy lips thanks to Shu Uemura, such a goodie.
Monday, 01 February, 2010
… and Valentine’s Day always demands mood lighting. So, voila, our dreamy long-burning candles are Valentine’s essentials… and they also make a gorgeous gift, exquisitely wrapped and presented to friends who are momentarily dateless this February. Head into store or go online here shop.
Monday, 01 February, 2010
This is our peacock. We really wanted our Avalon store to have a heart, a bit of soul, and this guy is it. Apart from anything else, his feathers are like small, vibrant works of art. He’s a beautiful, majestic fellow, and he also makes the right kind of statement about wanting to surround ourselves with inspiring things…
Sunday, 31 January, 2010
We love Avalon. Our newest store has been open in Avalon for a couple of months, and we’ve just finished tweaking the interiors to make it all a bit more G&S by adding beautiful pressed tin walls, lots of warm natural wood finishes, brass clothes racks and lots of mirrors.
This store has its own particular vibe, quite different to our stores in The Ivy and William Street, Paddington, of course, partly because we’re right across the road from the beach, and partly because we’re right in the middle of creative, kooky, beautiful Avalon.
It’s the ideal spot for us and our luxury escape vibe, and this interior fit out has been a fun project (read: lots of work and lots of coffee) for our building go-to guy, Jules. We’ve gathered pieces from far and wide and also from our new friend Ken Wallis at Seasonal Concepts to transform our newest store into a slice of Ginger & Smart heaven. Come visit. Ginger & Smart, 11 Avalon Parade, Avalon, NSW, 2107.
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