Carla Zampatti and Bianca Spender, a big vintage car boot sale (at a hotel) and a Spring Racing rental pop-up. Giddy up.
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Precision tailoring and exquisite fabrics are the hallmarks of both Bianca Spender and Carla Zampatti, and this weekend the mother-daughter duo are holding a massive clearance of past season's styles – perfect for the weddings, parties, anything season ahead.
9-11 Claremont Street, South Yarra. Thursday 8am-7pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm.
Carla Zampatti and Bianca Spender are combining forces to present a massive warehouse sale.
What could be better than a sale at one of Melbourne's best vintage stores? A sale at three of them at once, of course.
Hawkeye Vintage, Haute Empire and Lady Petrova are joining forces for one day only with labels including Miu Miu, Chanel, Marni, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Scanlan Theodore, Camilla, Zimmerman, Celine, Carla Zampatti and Issey Miyake, as well as couture pieces from Lady Petrova.
16 Murphy Street, South Yarra. Saturday 10am-5pm.
The Hawkeye Vintage sale will feature items from a range of designer brands.
Under-the-radar New Zealand brand Adrienne Winkelmann is coming to Melbourne this weekend for a series of private showings and fittings in time for its made-to-measure pieces to be ready for the Spring Racing Carnival.
Known for its sharp suiting and dresses, there are several pieces that would make enviable race-day ensembles.
Showings will be at a private address. For bookings, phone +64 9379 0140 or email admin@adriennewinkelmann.co.nz.
New Zealand label Adrienne Winkelmann will have a private pop-up this weekend for racewear orders.
Just opened
Ladies, it's time to get serious about your Spring Carnival outfits. Those babies aren't going to style themselves, OK? Lucky for you, Alex Osmond from Her Wardrobe has set up a one-stop rental shop at Highpoint for a few weeks.
Rent your outfit or millinery and then whiz around the shops to fill out the rest of your outfit. Easy as pie.
Level 3, Highpoint Shopping Centre, Rosamond Rd, Maribyrnong. Until October 2, check centre hours for opening times.
The Her Wardrobe pop-up has races outfits and millinery rentals for less than $200.
#inthecart: spunky sunnies
With the sun finally making more than a few cameos, it may be time to update your sunglasses for summer. Some of this season's trends include the exaggerated aviator, the chunky frame and the embellished cat's eye.
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