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dot&herbeyare located at

229 Barkly St, ST KILDA

phone (03) 9593 6309

Web: http://www.dotandherbey.com

Email: sam@dotandherbey.com    

 

Dot & Herbey also stocks:

Hudson Jeans - www.hudsonjeans.com/

Birgit Holdinghausen -  http://studioingot.com.au/BHC.html

Only Midge leather accessories - http://www.onlymidge.com.au/

Fibre Red knitwear - http://www.fibrered.com.au/

 

 

 

 

I first met the highly versatile Sprinkle Magic in 1992 at the then known Maleny Folk Festival (now known as the Woodford Folk Festival). We were both going through our feral, punk stage – me with a shaved head and piercings and her with a stall selling her crazy hats – which coincidentally I was given as a birthday gift. Now much older and wiser, both of us have not only evolved into the mature, stylish and highly evolved women that we are today, but now I have my own fashion blog and Sprinkle now has her own unique label and boutique store, aptly named Sprinkle Emporium.

Coming from a family of tailors, Cossack dancers and cobblers, it seems obvious that fashion is in Sprinkle’s blood. And while she has never been to design school, and her sewing expertise comes from home economic classes, Sprinkle has defied the odds and forged a successful career for herself in the world of costume design and high class fashion.

But how does one go from being an amateur designer who works from their lounge room to a professional designer with a studio, label and a boutique? Well it doesn’t happen overnight!

After years of hard work to get her designs in various boutiques around town like Queen, Sprinkle spent an additional 4 years as a tenant the Brunswick Business Incubator, under the guise of a new and emerging business. While there she not only received expert advice, services and support to help her grow and develop her business so that it could become established and profitable, but she was also given the opportunity to define her target market and position herself correctly in the competitive world of fashion.

She obviously did something right because Sprinkle Emporium officially opened its doors to the public in 2007 and since then she has gone from strength to strength. Not only has she received a grant from the Textile Clothing and Footwear Small Business Program to assist with the smooth running of the business, but last year she won the ‘Business of the Year’ ‘Fashion’ and ‘New Business’ sections in the Moreland Leader Business Achievement Awards.

So what kind of fashion does Sprinkle create you ask? Well in a nutshell, stunning dresses, skirts, pants and tops with a classic 30’s and 40’s feel that ‘real women’ can wear. Her garments are not only designed to flatter an hourglass figure but are made with beautiful fabrics that sit perfectly on a size 8 – 18 body. And best of all she is another designer who has all of her clothing made right here in Melbourne.

Her boutique now also houses an eclectic array of local and interstate made accessories ranging from hand made silver jewellery, Swarovski crystal rings, resin necklaces, and cut out brooches to corsages, fascinators, shoe clips and handbags.

And on a final note, her summer collection is a must see for anyone who loves tailored, well made clothing. Not only is the theme for this collection ‘Birds of Paradise’, but she has the most exquisite hand drawn images of a peacock and butterflies printed onto several of her garments – courtesy of artist and textile designer Timothy Growcott.

So do yourself a favour and get down to Sprinkle Emporium, even if it just to see the red velvet wallpaper, custom metal fixtures, beautiful wood and metal counter or her collection of 1950’s cat statuettes, you will not be disappointed.

As one Sprinkle Emporium fan has written “This boutique is far from ordinary… it is the place where fashion melds with art!”

P.S Sprinkle’s up and coming winter collection is called ‘Sherlock meets Zsa Zsa’ and is a mix of plaids and leopard prints – sounds very exciting to me!

Sprinkle Emporium stocks the following labels:

Sprinkle Emporium is located at 108 Lygon St, East Brunswick PH: 03 93879262

www.sprinklemagic.com

info@sprinklemagic.com

Happy New Year Fashionistas and I am sure this year is going to see some hot fashion designs on the runways, stores and on the streets of our fair city. I for one know that I will be out and about keeping my eyes peeled for the most stylish people wearing the most stylish clothes, shoes and accessories this year. To kick things off here is the latest in summer street style, as well as reviews of 1 wonderful and unique Melbourne Designer who also has her own boutique - Sprinkle Emporium plus a review of another great boutique Dez's Dispensary. So be sure to have a read, check out these stores and get your stylish selves out on the streets so The Contessa can take your photo! xxx

Welcome to the first edition of 'Street Style' where I bring real fashion from the streets of Melbourne to you - the reader! Look out for my blog in the New Year as there will be heaps more reviews and interviews as well as loads more images from the streets. Until then Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Have fun and remember, however you celebrate make sure you do it in style. Love The Contessa xxx

Maurizio Venturato is a local and talented jewellery designer who has been involved in the Fashion industry for over 20 years. Not only has he been everything from a model, diamond merchant and merchandiser to clothes designer and stylist, but for the last 6 years he has been the face behind his own jewellery label - Mozom ‘I DARE YOU’. This glamorous label began when Maurizio, or Moz as he is affectionately called by his friends, was working as a diamond merchant in Melbourne.

After realising his clients were wanting more than the boredom of just one expensive stone on their hand, in true daring style, he decided to create couture opulent costume designs at affordable prices.   He then dared his female clients to see if they were brave enough to wear his unique pieces of art, and soon found out that the answer to his dare was a resounding YES!  Demand for his pieces quickly became overwhelming and that’s when the label Mozom ‘I DARE YOU’ was created.  

I stumbled across Maurizio’s stunning pieces about 2 years ago when doing some styling work with the Dizingof label, and have loved his designs ever since. Not only has Mozom ‘I DARE YOU’ gone from strength to strength since its inception, but now celebrities such as Ricki Lee, Lillian Frank, Rhys Uhlich and Dean Geyer, just to name a few are wearing Mozom Designs.  Maurizio’s latest range, which is on sale now, features leather, swarovski crystals, ribbons and rope. Not only have his pieces been created with a touch of glamour, opulence and uniqueness in mind, but they are guaranteed to be unique, fabulous and ….daring of course!

But men never fear, for Mozom Designs does not cater exclusively to women any longer.  For the man that also wants to be dared, Maurizio has designed Mozom ‘DARE TO BARE’. He has also most recently branched out into the area of millinery.   Is there no stopping him?

Finally Maurizio’s style tip for the summer season?
For women - lavish yourselves with ribbons and rope of all textures and incorporate it with vintage brooches and lashings of tassels.
For men - wrap your wrists and neckline with leather and soften the look with quirky bright silver charms. Ps: Do not forget your ankles as they need attention too.

As for next year’s races, be warned! No feathers are to be used create your next hat or fascinator. Instead assorted fabrics, textured ribbons and unique beads will adorn your head.

So with the Christmas season just around the corner, there is no better excuse to go out and buy yourself some summer bling and no better way to dazzle your family and friends than with a piece of Mozom jewelery – if you dare!               

Mozom’ I DARE YOU’ Jewelery/Accessories/Millinery for women is available at Dizingof stores. www.dizingof.com    
Mozom’ DARE TO BARE’ for men is available at:

Depot Menswear
210 Bridge Road
Richmond

Couture is made to order and Maurizio can be contacted on 0417 500 099

Mozom 'I DARE YOU' for women 

Mozom 'DARE TO BARE' for men