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Sonya Kraan from Gusto & Elan Melbourne

by Phoebe Montague

Sonya Kraan is an RMIT graduate whose philosophy on the clothes she creates stems from hidden functionality and transformation. Doubly important is that the label sold through Gusto & Elan, a Melbourne store that aside from stocking their own label promote independent, Australian designers.

General

My blue and white obsession

by Phoebe Montague

I wonder why we develop a penchant for certain colours over others? I know someone who loves purple to the point where they wear it on their person every single day. I think she's kind of eccentric, but then I look around my own house... So are you drawn to some colours more than others? And have you ever wondered why?

Travel

Jordan Part II: Wadi Rum

by Phoebe Montague

“The map of this desert? It’s in my head,” our driver yells over his shoulder as we trundle through Wadi Rum in the darkness. Not on a road, or a track, but rather over sand dunes and in complete darkness. Complete. Darkness.

Travel

Jordan Part I: An Introduction

by Phoebe Montague

‘You went where?’ ‘Is it….safe?’ ‘Why are you going to Jordan?’ These are just some of the immediate reactions I’ve experienced when talking about visiting Jordan. I suppose from and Australian viewpoint it is a long way away, and it’s nestled pretty much smack bang in the Middle East bordering Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. When you articulate it, the ‘Is it safe?’ question seems quite sage. Before I write about my trip, I thought an introduction was in order so I can answer some of those questions and put the trip into context.

Accessories All Fashion

The New Year

by Phoebe Montague

Happy new year to you! I've taken a little break over Christmas and it's been really great to reflect on the year that was 2013. I don't do resolutions, rather preferring to look back on the previous year and improve/change/recharge. 2013 was a big year for Lady Melbourne with loads of travel and I'm looking forward to doing my top 10 posts for 2013 later today. So do you make resolutions?