Hot off the Hanger!
Styling Butter by Nadia
On a recent trip to New York, we stumbled across Butter by Nadia, a label that is said to have re-invented the idea of convertible clothing.
As we looked through their collection, we realised we had discovered the perfect bridesmaid dresses. And we love it so much we decided to launch our very first video styling session showing everyone how fabulous and versatile these dresses really are!
May 10, 2012
Into the Wild by Tim O'Connor
Australian label Tim O'Connor's Autumn / Winter collection is a dark anthology of mood provoking silhouettes and structures. This dramatic collection, titled Into the Wild, is a direct reflection of the designer's influences of nature and the elements.
The collection draws inspiration from the Alaskan rainforests in particular the natural beauty of the running water and dense woods, all of which is evident through the use of screen printing and images in the collection.
Clean lines, tailored with modern detailing are paired back with a softer and more fluid outline to create a polished collection whilst all the time maintaining laid back effortless quality.
May 10, 2012
Just arrived in store - Crumpet
Crumpet is a fashion label that began with one sole purpose, to design an entire collection around one single fabric, cashmere. Since its inception in 2006, it was Crumpet's desire was to make cashmere both contemporary and relevant.
Head designers Dana and Zara Juricic have worked tirelessly at achieving this and subsequently their label has sparked the attention of both the fashion press and international buyers due to its understated opulence and simplicity.
Underpinning each collection is the use of delicious colours, beautiful soft finishes and elegant designs that look and feel gorgeous. Now being hailed as one of Britain's best loved cashmere labels, Crumpet has become legendary for its sexy delicate pieces that radiate luxury.
This label is favoured by Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman, Jemima Khan and Claudia Schiffer.
March 1, 2012
Farhi by Nicole Farhi now in stores
Fashion designer Nicole Farhi has infused her French heritage with British eccentricity to successfully build one of Britain's most-loved fashion and lifestyle brands. The Nicole Farhi brand has become a defined style that is internationally recognized for its relaxed tailoring, knitwear, layered styling and chic detailing in the most luxurious fabrics.
Farhi by Nicole Farhi is a womenswear diffusion line that combines classic tailoring with Farhi's idiosyncratic take on laid-back style. The collection is easy yet elegant, understated yet chic, thoroughly luxurious and yet consistently accessible and a collection made up of designs that are synonymous with a certain Mediterranean sensibility in London.
There is a common theme which is evident throughout all of Farhi's work: Ease and comfort at home and in the wardrobe. Ultimately, Farhi by Nicole Farhi aims to design a thinking woman's wardrobe.
At present Nicole Farhi has eight freestanding stores in London, not including concessions in Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges and over the span of her extensive career, Nicole Farhi has emerged as one of the most sought after designers in the UK. Nicole Farhi's empire consists of womenswear, menswear, accessories, diffusion lines, fragrances and homeware collections.
March 1, 2012
Rory's Fashion Glory!
Designing stunning garments is something that comes naturally for US designer Rory Edelman. After making her fashion debut on the television hit series Friends, Rory immediately became a fashion phenomenon. Since launching her first official collection Rory Beca in 2006, Rory has garnered a reputation for creating vintage-inspired, wearable fashion that is timelessly chic. With her entire collection ranging between $190 and $250, this is fashion at its finest – desirable and affordable.
Inspired by music, art, travel and fabrics, Rory Beca uses bold colours and prints, creating feminine, sexy pieces that are wearable and stylish. Rory designs for women who like to travel, have fun and express themselves through clothing.
Rory Beca's Holiday 2011 Collection is stocked at both Daisy & Charlie stores.
November 30, 2011
Paper Crown now in store
Lauren Conrad, of The Hills fame, has launched her solo fashion venture ‘Paper Crown’ and it has certainly caught the attention of the fashion world. Her collection is a modern day take on a classic style, with emphasis on fit and fabric quality, creating staples for the contemporary woman’s closet.
This collection is composed of romantic maxi dresses, chic cocktail attire and androgynous tailoring. It is inspired by fanciful design elements that transcend the boundaries of everyday fashion.
What to Expect: Wearable yet chic garments made up of simple basics. High waisted leather shorts, silk blouses and delicate florals.
September 19, 2011
Lulu Guinness clutch bags coming soon!
Most girls have at least one weakness when it comes to fashion, something they could never have too many of. For Lulu Guinness, it is handbags – but not accumulating them, designing them.
The colour pallet of her clutch collection varies from fluorescent acid yellow to a rich subtle red, they come in perspex, snakeskin and even encrusted in Swarovski crystals – and more often than not they are in the shape of a luscious pair of lips. Each design is so unique, that they are considered to be works of art. In fact two of her pieces have become permanent fixtures at London’s prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum.
Lulu Guinness’ exquisite, quintessentially British, collectable clutch bags are quickly becoming a ‘must’ in fashion aficionado’s wardrobes around the globe. Their popularity proving irresistible for an ever-expanding list of celebrities who have been spotted wearing Lulu Guinness: Katy Perry, Keira Knightly and Sienna Miller to name but a few.
July 5, 2011
Denim appreciation
To some women shopping for a pair of jeans can be about as frightening as shopping for a bikini in the middle of winter because let’s face it, a good pair of jeans are to come by. Luckily we’ve found the perfect jeans that have simply been made in heaven…
MiH Jeans originated in 1969 and quickly became one of London’s most loved denim labels, the label’s philosophy is that their jeans lengthen the leg, slim the silhouette and are beautifully made in some of the best denim factories in the world – if that doesn’t sound like a perfectly made pair of jeans, I don’t know what does!
The fashion world waits in anticipation for the release of their next collection, and when you have a fans any label would kill for – Claudia Schiffer, Jessica Biel, Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Jessica Parker to name a few – you can begin to understand why!
Try on a pair of MiH and you too will fall madly in love with this label.
May 30, 2011
New international labels now in store
Jan Ahlgren
Jan Ahlgren has one goal, to challenge the boundaries of the fashion industry and this is evident through his collections. The house of Jan Ahlgren was created in Paris in 2007 and the label incorporates Scandinavian architectural shapes with prime tailoring to create astounding pieces.
VINCE
Vince's classic luxe pieces are designed with the intention of being a wardrobe staple. This label is getting much recognition for its signature cashmere sweater, which has been seen on celebrities such as Kate Hudson, Renee Zellweger Catherine Zeta-Jones and Madonna. Their look has been described as 'basic with a twist', add a touch of elegance and class and you have yourself one of America's most talked about new labels, Vince!
CZ Falconer
Originating in Los Angeles, this label strikes a fine balance between sophistication and resort wear. Designed for women who long for extravagance, CZ Falconer creates luxurious loungewear that is comfortable and, above all, glamorous.
The Eternal Collection
Founded in 2009, designers Michael Abe and Jon Rhinerson drew creative inspiration from their many years experience of working behind the scenes in the fashion industry. Inspired by the impermanence of nature and exploring the roles of shape, texture and volume, The Eternal Collection seeks to create a worn minimalism that pushes the modern woman’s style.
David Lerner
A strong passion for design and an appreciation for fashion brought Lerner to his newest venture, an inspiring collection of luxe wardrobe staples. David Lerner lives in between New York and Los Angeles and is inspired by the casual lifestyle of LA and the fashionable, street-style of New York.
March 18, 2011
Mount Lawley looking fabulous
After weeks of hard work and a combined effort from our entire team the Mount Lawley refurbishment has finally finished and it looks fabulous! The overall feel of the store is similar to our Claremont fit out but with a bit of Mount Lawley edge!
Over the past few years Beaufort Street has built its reputation on providing the Perth public with fine dining restaurants, delightful wine bars, increasingly popular cafes and a variety of unique fashion boutiques.
We thought this would be the best place to open our second store especially as the Beaufort Street vibe is not slowing down anytime soon, with a number of new bars and stores set to open shortly, it truly is becoming a Perth Hot spot!
December 1, 2010
We're open in Mount Lawley!
Our second store, at 591 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley, is now open! The store will be undergoing a complete refurbishment over the next month, however we decided we would spontaneously open prior to the refurbishment.
We have a mural arriving from Italy any day now that will cover the entire right hand wall, created by the same artist who designed the mural in Claremont.
Daisy & Charlie Mount Lawley will be holding a fashion parade in the Beaufort Street Festival at the end of November so watch this space for more details!
November 4, 2010
Accessories GALORE!
Lucas Jack
Englishman Nic Bartley decided his job in corporate banking was lacking excitement, so in 2006 he created a jewellery label and named it after his three year old nephew, Lucas Jack. With no formal training in design, Nic sources recycled scraps to ensure the production of his jewellery is ethical and fair trade, each item is 18 carat gold which is brushed to produce a rich satin finish.
A percentage of all online sales are donated to charity which provides food, shelter and education to disadvantaged children.
Mink Jewellery
Vince's classic luxe pieces are designed with the intention of being a wardrobe staple. This label is getting much recognition for its signature cashmere sweater, which has been seen on celebrities such as Kate Hudson, Renee Zellweger Catherine Zeta-Jones and Madonna. Their look has been described as 'basic with a twist', add a touch of elegance and class and you have yourself one of America's most talked about new labels, Vince!
Leigh & Luca
A dynamic duo of Australian entrepreneur Gillian Leigh and award-winning European fashion designer Sussan Luca created a fashion phenomenon with their stunning collection of scarves that fuse energy, style and passion together to create highly addictive expressions of individual style.
Inspiration for each collection is drawn from exotic Asian and African cultures where a less structured approach is taken to the design.
High profile celebrities seen wearing this label include Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Cameron Diaz and Naomi Watts.
September 11, 2010
NEW ARRIVALS
Rebecca Taylor
Born in New Zealand but having lived and worked out of New York for the past 20 years Rebecca launched her label in 1996. The collection has become renowned for providing the eternally evolving modern girl with fresh, feminine clothing to compliment and refine her individual sense of style.
Her signature silk print dresses have become a beloved fashion piece in the US - recognised for her immaculate attention to detail and contrasting use of over the top bright colours mixed in with muted neutral tones.
Rebecca Taylor specialises in creating garments which appear worn and pre loved. These distressed fabrics combined with the soft use of cashmere wool, faux furs and down quilted coats give the collection an essence of modern femininity.
Simone
Created in 2006, this label began as its founder, actress Katie Simone Nehra, had pieces and garments that she had always dreamt of but could never find. To begin with Katie only designed dresses, each one made was named after one of her closest friends.
The dresses were so well received that the label now has extended their collection to designing tops and jackets. Katie Simone Nehra resides in Los Angeles and juggles between her fashion line and acting career, Katie has appeared in numerous New York theatre productions and films throughout her career.
Bernshaw
Sara Bernshaw is one of the leading English evening wear designers. Sara is the Design Director of Bernshaw, a firm which was started by her Grandfather in the 1940's. The signature dress from her latest collection draws inspiration from the era of 50's Hollywood glamour.
The patented fabric used to create this signature piece works hard at defining the female shape in a bandage style design that works at creating the illusion of a smaller figure.
Bernshaw's latest collection has received much attention and media coverage over the UK, being featured in many of the top fashion magazines.
September 11, 2010
Classic crisp white shirt
There is nothing more feminine than a woman in a classic crisp white shirt. A timeless wardrobe essential, one of only very few garments that can be worn from season to season, year in and year out, without dating.
Canadian born designer Sara Roka, designed a collection inspired solely around a basic style that she had always cherished: the men's classic button down shirt. Her feminine take on a man style business shirt shot her label, Sara Roka, to international fame with recognition earlier this year after her new season showing in Milan.
Whether it be worn with denim jeans and a blazer or as pictured with white shorts and a belt, a white shirt is a staple for summer, winter, autumn or spring.
Sara Roka comments on this classic style: "I have always loved the shirt as it has many faces. It can be dressed down or dressed up, worn with anything, worn everywhere; beach, dinner, dancing, formal, work, or relax.
"When faced with having to make a quick decision on what to wear, the shirt is the easiest way to be sophisticated and casual at the same time. The shirt is great for every occasion, and the perfect canvas for accessories and one woman's personality to show through."
What more could you ask for in a garment?
August 2, 2010
Power lunch fashion partner
Very exciting news to report from Daisy & Charlie headquarters. We will be the official fashion partner of the 'Willie Creek Pearl Power Lunch' that will be held at Mosmans Restaurant on August 20!
We will be dressing five of Perth's most prominent and successful women: Patti Chong and Bree Maddox have confirmed they will be attending.
The event is being held to raise money for Ros Worthington's charity 'Love Angels' and we are all very excited about taking part - a perfect opportunity to launch our store and promote the beautiful labels we stock!
June 25, 2010
Exhilarating few months
Well, what an exhilarating (and exhausting) past few months we have had. Beginning with a trip to Europe to visit individual designers, view collections and decide which labels we were wanting to stock in our new store.
Another trip over East for Fashion Week to not only meet with up-and-coming Australian designers but to have a sneak peek into the hottest trends in fashion.
The next hurdle was waiting for stock to arrive – those Europeans often work on their own time frames (we are still receiving stock in!).
The fit out of the store, which personally was the most exciting step, seeing everything come together. Now the doors are open and the store seems really well received!
June 18, 2010