She was a dress maker at the turn of the last century who made radical loose flowing gowns which became an integral part of the portraits of her by Gustav Klimt. The gowns themselves did not sell well, for this she relied on more conventional designs. ref: www.messynessychic.com/2015/07/15/dressing-the-woman-in-gold-the-unknown-bohemian-designer-behind-the-paintings
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Shawl
Christmas Hat and Ruff
Dark Navy Punchinello
Punchinello hat in an amazing indigo heavy weight drill.
Doily Dress
Wool Kiso shift with a beautiful pair of vintage doilies as patch pockets.
Polly in her doily dress
Linen shift with vintage doilies used as patch pockets.
Veronica’s jersey dress &hickory stripe Jacket
‘I love this jacket. It has so much personality. I don’t think I’ve ever owned a piece of clothing that has as much character as this piece has – all of its own. But what’s brilliant about it is that its character seems to enhance and amplify your own. It’s the kind of jacket that… Read more »
Cecilie’s Japanese wool trousers
Sandi’s Jeans
Atong Atem
Beutiful portraiture by Atong Atem. She takes photos exploring the cultural identities of first and second-generation African migrants in Australia. Her images focus on Third Culture Kids, who are often growing up in a perpetual identity crisis.