TONIGHT! Finders Keepers AW Markets in Sydney

This long weekend just got that little bit more marvellous - not only do you have an extra day to snuggle in under the doona long after the alarm; you also have the incredible shopping thrill of visiting the Finders Keepers Markets!

WHERE:

Australian Technology Park

Henderson St, Eveleigh

Sydney

WHEN:

Friday 6th June

6pm - 10pm

Saturday 7th June

10am - 5pm

COST:

$2

There are many MANY fantastic designers to browse, homewares to lust after, food stalls to drool over, free live music to entertain you and for the first time there’s even a selection of Vintage stalls!

Image: Bec Taylor

It can really be overwhelming when you walk in, but finding us is easy using the map below.

As you can see, we are on the far left wall under the windows near the change-rooms.

We will be selling our glorious AW2014 collection ‘Oh, Vasilisa!’. 

This capsule collection was made in an especially small run and as such we have already almost SOLD OUT in a number of sizes and styles. 

To save disappointment, if there is something you are ABSOLUTELY set on purchasing, 

do so online NOW and use the code FKPICKUP to cancel out shipping charges* 

- I’ll have it packed up ready for pick-up at the markets!

*Valid until 3pm Saturday 7th June

... SHOP THE ‘OH, VASILISA!’ COLLECTION NOW … 

Finders Keepers Markets this Friday!

Time really has whooshed right past us here at G&J HQ - can 6 whole months really have passed so quickly?! Apparently so, yes - because it's Finders Keepers time again!

WHAT: 

Sydney Finders Keepers Markets

WHERE: 

Australian Technology Park
Exhibition Hall, Locomotive Street
Eveleigh
(Entry via Henderson Road)

For those of you who have visited in previous years - this is across the tracks from Carriageworks!

WHEN:

Friday 6th December from 6pm - 10pm
Saturday 7th December from 10am - 5pm

COST:

$2

We are really pleased to be part of this amazing event once again - please stop by and say hello if you are visiting! We have a rather plum spot against the far right wall under the windows. AND we are next to the changerooms so we will be able to see all of you trying on our finery - something we rarely get the chance to witness with an online business!

As always there are countless incredibly talented designers and artisans taking part and these selections are just a handful of the stalls we hope to check out...

And not to mention all the amazing produce, pickles and assorted foodery from the Farmers Lane stalls and amazing music lineup!

If we were visiting, we would turn up first thing Saturday morning to be serenaded by the selections from Jack Shit and take a gander before the crowds descend.

See you all there!

xo
g&j

Finders Keepers Winter Markets!

6 months seems to whip around awful fast doesn't it - feels like only a few weeks ago we were peddling our wares at the Summer Finders Keepers...

But as much as times seems a lost concept at G&J HQ, it is indeed time again for the Finders Keepers Markets, Winter edition.

And there are a few changes afoot...
A change of venue is probably the biggest one for everyone to be aware of. After five years, the Sydney Finders Keepers markets have outgrown the halls of Carriageworks and the markets have moved across the tracks; to Australian Technology Park! As such, the markets have trebled in size (yes, that's THREE times as much amazing-ness)...AND there are food trucks and a 'market lane' of food stalls to boot. Hurrah!

There are so, so, SO many designers to be aware of at these markets, and after a careful fossiking through the designer profiles, we are keen to check out these little beauties...

1. Bonny Lad

...for beautiful organic jewellery.

2. Chocolate Brownie

...for stunning, handmade leather-goods.

3. Marcue

...the go-to stall for shoes, glorious shoes!

4. Pretty Parcel

...for the lasses with a good set of pins; these shifts are pretty darn cute!

5. Vintage Prints

...for original vintage and antique book plates.

(they are also our neighbours...we anticipate many purchases)

6. Sian Thomas

...ceramic heaven!

7. 4 Leaf Clover

...there is no limit to the amount of pretty tea-towels one can own.

8. ALAS

...sleepwear that's pretty and functional.

9. Otto & Spike

...yes, they do a brilliant range of knits etc. but these McFadyen picnic blankets made us audibly coo. And reminded us of one of our favourite regency drama actors...

10. McKean Studios

...for the most beautiful silk scarves

AND lastly, 

11. Ginny & Jude Designs

...for beautifully tailored clothes and elegant accessories with a pinch of vintage flair.

See you there!

Friday: 6pm -10pm

Saturday: 10am - 5pm

xo

g&j

Presenting our winter 2012 collection 'The Gypsy Daughter'

 a u t u m n / w i n t e r  2 0 1 2

{ from the whispering pines to the mists of the hills }

'The Gypsy Daughter' in all it's warm woollen wonderousness will be launched to the public at the upcoming Winter Finders Keepers Markets in Sydney:
WHEN: Friday 1st June 6pm -10pm and Saturday 2nd June 10am - 5pm
WHERE: CarriageWorks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW

This collection is made in a strictly limited run.
To avoid disappointment, pre-order from 

orders@ginnyandjude.com

1. 'Pine needles and Pinwheels' crop sleeve swing coat $230...'Birch Tree' beret in biscuit with celery and lilac vintage grosgrain trim $90...'Charleston' necklaces in amethyst and amazonite $85 each...'Pine Needles and Pinwheels' skirt in dark check, $150...'Garden Party' brooch $65...vintage full slip $40...vintage crochet gloves $25

2. 'Knitted Knickers' in oatmeal $95...'Sunny Side of the Street' head wrap $30...vintage slip $35

3. 'Evergreen' button-back peplum blouse in dusty floral $105...'Pine Needles and Pinwheels' skirt in navy fleck $150...'Charleston' necklace in green agate $85...vintage buckle adjustable grosgrain belt $35...'Regency' bird comb in two-tone green $125

4. 'Don't be Shy' combs in khaki and coral $85...'Evergreen' button-back peplum blouse in dusty floral $105...'Charleston' necklaces in rutilated quartz and black agate $85 each...'Pine Needles and Pinwheels' skirt in dark check $150...vintage buckle adjustable grosgrain belt $35

5. 'Putting on Airs' lace collar necklace in ecru with mint glass detail $55...'Regency' bird comb in noir and blanc $125

6. 'Evergreen' button-back peplum blouse in squiggle $105...'Sunny Side of the Street' headwrap made from vintage kimono fabric $30

7. 'Pine Needles and Pinwheels' skirt in stripe $150...'Misty Morning' chunky knit bow scarf in claret $55...'Bachelorette' corsage brooch $55...'Bow Tie Betty' headband $65

8. 'Pine Needles and Pinwheels' crop-sleeve swing coat $230...'Birch Trees' beret in blue with coral and lemon vintage grosgrain trim $90...'Charleson' necklaces in rose quartz and amazonite $85 each...'Pine Needles and Pinwheels' skirt in navy fleck $150...Vintage embroidered lace slip $40

 

 

Styling: Rabia Lockwood
Photography: Lyndal Irons
Hair and Makeup: Tania Bowers
Model: Gabrielle Dillon

 

 

l a s t y e a r ' s k i s s e s - AW 2011 collection revealed!

With the wind just beginning to whip itself into a delicious chill, Ginny & Jude Designs present...
l a s t  y e a r ' s  k i s s e s
 our Winter collection for 2011.

Inspired by thoughts of surreptitious meetings in abandoned hallways, secret notes left for you in library books and a spiced brandy at dusk, this is a collection made to evoke the warmth of fire-lit evenings.

This year's crop of kisses don't seem as sweet to me
  This year's crop just misses what kisses used to be
This year's new romance doesn't seem to have a chance,
  even helped by mister moon above.
   This year's crop of kisses is not for me, for I'm still wearing last year's love
‘This Year’s Kisses’, Irving Berlin, 1937

These pieces will be launched to the public at Winter The Finders Keepers Markets in Sydney
WHEN: Friday 21st May 6pm -10pm and Saturday 20th May 10am - 5pm
WHERE: CarriageWorks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW

For pre-orders contact orders@ginnyandjude.com.

'Skylarks' Headpiece available in Pumpkin, Navy (pictured), Crimson and Chocolate, $165

'Charleston' necklace, available in a range of semi-precious stones, $85

'Garden Party' brooch, with individual vintage button detail $65

'Steam Train Sweethearts' felt beret with grosgrain and velvet bow detail, available in Forest, Noir, Crimson (pictured) and Navy felt with contrast ribbon detail, $80

'Bachelorette' corsage in a variety of vintage millinery blooms, from $45

'Champagne for Breakfast' silk and feather comb, $85

'Moonlight on Water' pendant, available in a range of semi-precious stones, $65

'Dearest Sophisticate' feather wing headband, available in Pumpkin, Chocolate, Navy and Crimson on Black or Chocolate velvet alice band, $125
'Tea with Poirot' pendant, available in Green, Pumpkin, Chocolate and Red, $80
'Bachelorette' corsage in a variety of vintage millinery blooms, from $45

'Kiss Me Quick' hand-knitted woollen knickers, $95

Made from Lambswool and Acrylic mix, available in Claret (pictured), Navy, Charcoal and Oatmeal.

'Monocle' Pendant, $85

'Bow Tie Betty' headband handmade from a vintage knitted tie, available in a range of woollen textures and colours, from $55

'Love Won't Wait' felt turban in Noir and Chocolate with feather trim available in Pumpkin, Wheat and Nude (pictured) $145

'Dearest Acorn' wooden pendant $80

'Bachelorette' corsage in a variety of vintage millinery blooms, from $45 

Images:
all photos copyright Lyndal Irons

Come into my studio with Creative Spaces for The Finders Keepers

 I was recently asked to be part of a project The Finders Keepers are working on where they have a gander around the homes and Creative Spaces of Australian independent designers...of course I said 'yes!' - I am as guilty as anyone of being rather partial to peeking into other peoples lives!

On a recent Sunday afternoon the delight that is Renee Baker popped over to take some photographs of my large loungeroom in which all and everything I have ever made has sprung from. In fact, I have been using this beautiful space for so long, I can hardly imagine what it would be like to divorce my 'home' life from my 'studio' life! I'm sure it would make it very much harder to spend hours knitting together these Knitted Knickers and the like without the constant interest/distraction of myriad costume dramas and cups of tea...

images: courtesy of Renee Baker exclusively for The Finders Keepers

Once the business part of the visit was over, we had a good natter over a cup of coffee and some freshly baked Coffee Crumble Cake (could not be recommended highly enough - a never-fail cake if I ever baked one!).

It was an absolute peach of an afternoon!
And I hope you enjoy this little tour through my home as much as I did.

rabia
{for g&j}
xo

Melbourne Market Specials

As with every market we do, we like to make some super special little runs of things specially for the market itself. Below are some of the goodies we have been pulling together for the Melbourne Finders Keepers markets next week...

Gorgeous handmade Bowtie Headbands - made using recycled ties from the 1950s and buttons covered in antique kimono fabric...from $50

Art Deco drop earrings - using semi-precious stones and pearls, including these cute little carved coral flowers...$25

Botanical Globe lockets - these super cute vintage ball lockets have been fancied with some lovely brass findings. Another previous sell-out piece, we found a few more of them during a recent cleanup!

Jewellery Rolls - these beauties were a complete sell-out at the last Sydney Finders Keepers. Made entirely from antique kimono fabric and lining, with leather tie and vintage button detail, they are sumptuously practical.

Staring at the Stars pendants - using super delicate 1950s cabochons depicting different star-signs...too beautiful for words.

 

 If there are any you want to reserve, email letters@ginnyandjude.com!

xo
g&j

See you at Melbourne Finders Keepers!

Yep, we are headed down to the fair shores of Melbourne once more for the Finders Keepers!

 

WHERE: Shed 4, Victoria Harbour, Docklands

WHEN: 26th and 27th of March, 10am-5pm

Click here for all the info about how to get there!

There are (almost!) 101 fabulous designers taking part and you can view the exhaustive and complete list here. Not to mention the lovely wonderment that will be Leeloo's Drawn from Fashion exhibition...

 

Get excited ladies!

xo

g&j