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Silvia is Back in Black plus Dreamy New Georgia Jay Bags Just Arrived
The Silvia Top has quickly made its way to our Permanent Collection. We're glad that you love it! Inspired by a ballet leotard, the Silvia has a wide v neckline and slight gathered front. Featuring a curved back, this tee is a flattering shape that will be a classic mainstay in your wardrobe.
It's Just Big City Talk
Inspired by contemporary dance and movement of Martha Graham, the Jill Skirt is a fluid, mid length skirt with a dramatic asymmetric hemline. Cut from a super fine 100% Italian Wool suiting fabric, the Cacao base is highlighted with a fine black and ivory pinstripe. The waistband is elasticated at the back and the waist is finished with a soft, sash style tie.
SYDNEY! Last chance to shop our current season David Jones Pop-Up
This year, David Jones invited us to stock with them as part of their Sourced with Care initiative where they are supporting a series of brands that focus on responsibly sourced materials and mindful processes to minimise environmental impact.
Read an interview with Arnsdorf founder and designer Jade Sarita Arnott on the collaboration in Vogue Australia here.
A selected edit of our collection including some of our Limited Edition styles and our Permanent Collection is currently available at Sydney - Elizabeth Street Store There is also a small selection of styles available online here.
Our current season David Jones Pop-Up is ending very soon so don't miss out on this opportunity to shop these Arnsdorf styles in Sydney, in real life!
(Tiahnee wears the Arnsdorf Merino Rib Funnel Neck Skivvy in Seafoam with the Vanessa Pant in Sand. Photo by Alex Coppel for The Herald Sun)
We make each piece in our Ethical Clothing Australia certified factory located in Melbourne. Each garment is sewn by one of our incredible machinists that have over 20 years industry experience.
Abigail Crompton, the founder and artistic director of design store Third Drawer Down has just released an art book called Truth Bomb: Inspiration from the Mouths and Minds of Women Artists. The book unites the work of 22 powerful, contemporary female artists including Yayoi Kusama, Del Kathryn Barton, Mickalene Thomas, Kaylene Whiskey, Nina Chanel Abney and Judy Chicago.
Portrait of Mnonja by Mickalene Thomas
A Limited Edition of 250 copies sold worldwide * Includes tear-out poster by Miranda July. The book releases at the end of September and you can pre-order a copy here.
Stay well, from all of us at Arnsdorf X
Take on the World in our Fresh, New Seafoam Styles
Take on the World in our Fresh, New Seafoam Styles
The Ivy Dress is the perfect modern romantic piece to break free from your WFH blues. Feel the positive energy of our beautiful Seafoam colourway.
It's elegant but not too ostentatious. A comfortable shape that can be worn day or night. The dress features soft double puffed sleeves, a deep squared neckline and falls slightly A-line to a mid length.
The Ivy is cut from a very soft and fine Japanese Cotton/Linen blend and lined in 100% Cotton. The fabric has a lightly crinkled texture and a subtle grey stripe.
This dress also looks amazing layered over our Merino Funnel Neck Skivvy in Seafoam :)
We love this new shape! The Faye top channels the 90s in this fresh and flattering statement top. Bias cut in our Japanese Seafoam Cotton/Linen with a cowl neckline and sexy square back. The Fay slips on without any fastenings making it a very comfortable, easy wear piece.
We have shown it here with our Tailored Trousers in Black but this style also works well with our Vanessa Pant in Sand our Calder Jeans in Indigo and with our Calder Jeans in Chalk.
It makes a great feature under a jacket - picture our Celeste or our Vanessa.
It also looks spectacular layered over our Merino Funnel Neck Skivvy in Seafoam.
Both the Ivy Dress and Fay Top are available in store and online now.
We make each piece in our Ethical Clothing Australia certified factory located in Melbourne. The Ivy Dress and Fay Top are lovingly sewn by one of our incredible machinists that have over 20 years industry experience.
Living on Stolen Land is a new release book written by Ambelin Kwaymullina who is a prolific Palyku novelist, illustrator, and assistant professor of law at the University of Western Australia.
Ambelin also created the cover artwork and the illustrations throughout the book which is written in prose style. The work is described as the first of it's kind to address and educate about the colonial contextual history of Australia in an accessible way.
The opening words read:
“This story begins
with the tree on the cover
which shows futures
The roots go deep
down into the ground
because just futures
must be grounded in respectful relationships
with Indigenous peoples
Indigenous homelands
Indigenous sovereignties“
You can read more about Living on Stolen Land or purchase here
Arts Centre Melbourne have kindly shared a recorded performance on-line of Jack Charles V The Crown by the Ilbijerri Theatre Company.
Uncle Jack as he is endearingly known is from the stolen generation and tells the story of his life through the lows of crime and addiction to the highs through his incredible journey in theatre and film.
Watch the performance here
Jack was also the subject of the fantastic 2008 award winning documentary called Bastardy by Australian director Amiel Courtin-Wilson.
Watch the film here.
Our Fitzroy Store is Still Open
We are still welcoming clients to our Fitzroy Boutique but consciously during this difficult time.
To ensure physical distancing we are limiting entry to 3 clients at a time.
We are doing regular cleaning and sanitising at touch points and ask that you please wear a mask and use the hand sanitiser available on entry.
For those of you who wish to shop from home, we can offer Virtual Appointments plus our online store is always open at arnsdorf.com.au
Please feel free to call our experienced stylists for any questions you may have on fits or fabrics etc on 1300269406.
Our current store hours are:
Sunday to Tuesday 11-5
Wednesday to Saturday 10-5
Stay well from all of us at Arnsdorf X
Warm Up in Ochre
Surprise!
We have another delicious, limited edition colour way in our new Sloane Jumper and it's called Ochre.
Where's the paella? Order me a Laksa. Meet me for a Turmeric Latte?
Jerri wears the Sloane Jumper in Ochre with the Vanessa Pant in Sand Wool (Coming Soon!)
Made from a medium weight 100% wool sourced from dead stock fabric, the Sloane in Ochre is a beautiful marle of golds and oranges. The jumper features our Arnsdorf logo in a multicolour yet tonal thread which we have embroidered in Collingwood.
The styling is boxy and a little oversized so the Sloane is very relaxed and easy to wear.
Layer it over one of our Merino Skivvies or our Classic Shirt with your favourite winter trousers.
Jerri is pictured wearing the Sloane with our newest trouser, the Vanessa Pant in Sand Wool which are delivering next with a matching jacket ;)
We make each piece in our Ethical Clothing Australia certified factory located in Melbourne. Each garment is sewn by one of our incredible machinists that have over 20 years industry experience.
Newly released Australian documentary In My Blood It Runs was shot in Alice Springs, Sandy Bore Homeland and the Boorroloola Community, Northern Territory over three years and centres around 10 year old indigenous Dujuan Hoosan who is a child-healer, a hunter and speaks three languages.
Dujuan is struggling in school and starts facing difficulties with welfare and police. He becomes in danger of becoming incarcerated while his family rally to give him both a strong Arrernte and and western education.
Directed by Maya Newell and all female team of directors, The Guardian describe In My Blood Runs as "quietly masterful" and both Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton individually gave it 4 stars.
As our cinemas re-open, you have opportunity to see this amazing film on the big screen!
Buy tickets at The Lido Hawthorn, The Classic Elsternwick, Alice Springs Cinema, The Deckchair Darwin, The Ritz Randwick and HoTA on the Gold Coast here.
Stay well from all of us at Arnsdorf X