Presenting...Prairie Moon, our Winter 2013 collection

 

 

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"Shot gold, maroon and violet, dazzling silver, emerald, fawn,
The earth's whole amplitude and Nature's multiform power consigned
for once to colors;
The light, the general air possessed by them - colors till now unknown,
No limit, confine - not the Western sky alone - the high meridian -
North, South, all,
Pure luminous color fighting the silent shadows to the last."
- Walt Whitman, Prairie Sunset


Proudly designed and made in Australia

'Prairie Moon' is now available to purchase through Ginny & Jude Designs and all stockists.

The ‘Midnight Cowgirl’ blouse in Blush - $130 || The ‘Paris, Texas’ skirt in abstract Green - $165
The ‘Sunnyside’ headwrap in Persimmon stripe - $30 || The ‘Prairie Swing’ necklace, Agate - $65

The 'Bebe' beret in Teal, Crimson and Noir - $140 || The 'Midnight Cowgirl' blouse in Noir - $130
The 'Paris, Texas' skirt in Purple plaid - $165 || The 'Prairie Swing' Necklace in Agate - $65

 The ‘Midnight Cowgirl’ blouse in Noir - $130 || The ‘Paris, Texas’ skirt in Purple plaid - $165
The ‘Prairie Swing’ necklace, Agate - $68 || The ‘Cedar Bluff’ swing coat - $270

The ‘Evergreen Prairie’ blouse in Pastel and Primary - $115 || The ‘Texan Belle’ skirt in Blue and Red - $150

The ‘Midnight Cowgirl’ blouse in Blush - $130 || The ‘Paris, Texas’ skirt in abstract Green - $165

Vintage woollen scarf - $35 || The 'Cedar Bluff' swing coat in abstract Green - $260

~ C R E D I T S ~
Photography: All photos copyright Lyndal Irons
Hair and Makeup:Tania Bowers
Model: Ito Omoregbee
Styling: Rabia Lockwood

All pieces from the Prairie Moon collection 

are now available to buy from Ginny & Jude Designs

NEW STOCK!!

Oh my, for those of you following us on Instagram (@ginnyandjude for those who are not!), you will have noticed all the new stock we are slowing posting out to our stockists and even more slowly putting up into the Ginny & Jude Etsy shop...

We are going all gelato-hued this summer and here is a little taste of what you can expect:

First up, our super-duper tulle peplum skirts, guaranteed to pop a wide smile on your dial! We have *just* popped these online to purchase. We are making only the tiniest quantity of these, so don't get complacent and miss out. These are also available to purchase from Follow Store if you prefer to try before you buy...

Banana Split Peplum Skirt in Lemon // $175

Banana Split Peplum Skirt in Mint // $175

Our spectacular v-back peplum blouses have been a hit before we even put them online to purchase! And I think you can see why we are already into our second run of this very versatile style. Currently these are available to purchase in-store from Follow (Sydney) and Spacebar (Hobart). We hope to re-stock these online shortly!

Heat Wave Peplum Blouse in White // $115

Heat Wave Peplum Blouse in Watermelon // $115

We reinvent our staple button-down skirt with vintage broderie anglais fabrics in coral and spearmint with fun flower shaped mother of pearl buttons. Again, these are also limited edition (this skirt below is one of only nine which will ever be made from this fabric).

Heat Wave Peplum Blouse in white with Promenade Skirt in Coral

And finally - a simple wardrobe staple with our new Ballet tee! Made from textured knit fabric and available in fresh colours of Ice, Lime and Watermelon these work perfectly with the Banana Split skirts! These are also now available in-store at Follow and Spacebar, and we will have them online shortly!

Enjoy!
g&j
x

Presenting our winter 2012 collection 'The Gypsy Daughter'

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{ 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

 

 

Stockist Profile - Always, Warrnambool

Ginny & Jude's lovely pieces are scattered all around Australia in a select few boutiques who support local designers, and so we thought it was about time we shone the spotlight on them.

First up we have a relative newcomer to the Ginny & Jude family - Always in Warrnambool on Victoria's surf coast.
There are many things to love about this gorgeous store run by Erin Grigg - for one it's located on Fairy Street, which is a lovely name for a street - and most importantly it stocks a plethora of awesome Australian brands: Secret Squirrel, Bhalo, Stone and Honey, Brkich, OkOk to name a few.
And now Always also stock a comprehensive selection of headpieces from Ginny & Jude!

And so, we asked Erin to introduce us to herself and let us peek into her wonderful shop...

Tell us a little about yourself and your shop Always?
Always is found in Warrnambool, three hours from Melbourne, or a little longer if you follow the Great Ocean Road.
The store focuses on Australian made, hand crafted and ethically made garments and goods.  Our aim is to stock a wide range of independent fashion and design from Australia and overseas.

What inspired you to open your own store?
I studied fashion design at the Gordon in Geelong and after finishing my course I looked for work in the industry but found the list of available jobs a little disheartening.  I’m very much a hands on person and like being involved in the whole design and production process and the jobs available weren’t at all inspiring.  I think the whole ‘fashion’ thing scared the crap out of me too! 

So, I applied for a job at a fabric store in Fitzroy thinking I would spend some time interning one day a week, but then became more interested with making my own clothes (something I didn’t have time for while studying) and started my own small clothing label. 

I had been there almost two years but then the surf started calling my partner back to Warrnambool, so we decided to make the move back, with the plan of opening a little clothing shop.  I’ve always felt I would be my own boss, its in the family I guess.


What labels can we find stocked at Always?
We believe in buying local and supporting independent design and business and want to promote that in our community.  We love all the labels and designers that we carry in the store and want to help them grow and evolve as businesses.

We are carrying some really beautiful pieces at the moment from Secret Squirrel, Gillian Tennant, Juicy Bear, Bhalo, Brkich and bags from Baggu.

We are looking forward to some new additions to the store over the next couple of weeks including knitwear from Good night, Day, hosiery from OKOK, jewellery from Stone and Honey and your amazing head pieces! 

Who or what do you look to for style inspiration?
I don’t think look at anyone for style inspiration but I do hang out for the new Steven Alan, Paul Smith, Karen Walker and Organic by John Patrick collections.  I guess I love tailored and simple cuts, interesting colours or with a great print.  Good quality fabrics are what inspire me.

City vs Country?
Hardest question!  I miss Melbourne so much but life is so relaxed in the country. I miss Melbourne’s food and pubs, shops and museums.  When I’m not here I miss my family and being near the ocean and Melbourne’s bay is not anywhere the same.  The country is a great place to live during the week and the city is the best place to be on the weekend!  So I can’t decide… I’m spilt right down the middle.

Top 5 things to do in Warrnambool?
There are lots of touristy things to do in Warrnambool  but I’ll avoid those…
I could dedicate all five to eating and drinking but instead you must…

1.    Go swimming at Childers Cove.  It’s just outside of Warrnambool and up the Great Ocean Road a little.  It’s amazing!  There’s a couple of small coves surrounded by cliffs, the water is a nice shade of blue/green and the waves are small.  On a hot day the place is almost empty. Perfect for a relaxing swim.

2.    Do an op-shop and vintage store crawl.  There's The Mill at the old Fletcher Jones Factory, Ozone Bazzar, Long Gone and Totally Barking Vintage, plus the op shops.

3.    Walk the entire foreshore promenade from the breakwater to the river mouth.  It’s a bit touristy but its lovely.  Dusk is the best time, a mob of Wallabies hang out in the sand dunes.

4.    Eat homemade gnocchi gorgonzola with sour dough and aioli at my favourite restaurant Nonna Casalinga.

5.    You can’t go to Warrnambool without having a drink at The Warrnambool  Hotel…  It’s the only place in town where the Guinness is good and the wine pour is big.


Favourite never fail recipe?
I’m a rotten cook, really, I never have time.  But I do love the smitten kitchen blog and try to follow the recipes.

Always Store
107 Fairy Street
Warrnambool, VIC

Australia

Hours:
Mon to Fri 10am-5pm
Sat 9:30am-1pm 

email: hello@always-store.com.au 

facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Always 

blog: alwaysclothingandhomewares.tumblr.com