19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14 days to XMAS

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OMG Style! 

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The perfect gift for mum... or for ME? RACHAEL RUDDICK bags!

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Perfect kris Kringle gift MISS FROU FROU nail polish xx

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For ME, something BASSIKE, that would be EP-IC!!!

Deb Sams and Mary Lou Ryan, two friends with an impressive history in Australian fashion, started Bassike together in 2006 with the aim of filling a specific gap in the market. They recognised the need for adaptable and covetable everyday pieces with a design pedigree that allow them to work in a structured wardrobe just as well as with a pair of flip-flops. The Bassike brand philosophy is all about creating wardrobe staples with longevity, combining timeless style and quality, sustainable fabrics.

 

Building their brand on their wildly successful original range of organic cotton t-shirts; they soon expanded their focus onto denim, creating a range of handcrafted jeans from premium Japanese fabric with an emphasis on engineering.

 

“It’s all about what goes on behind every piece. For our t-shirts we buy organic yarn, design the fabric which is knitted in Australia, manufactured locally and then pre-washed and shrunk so what the customer buys remains the same even if they wash and wear every day” explains Sams.

 

The beauty of Bassike is its appeal to men and women whose easy-going style still requires an element of subtle luxury. Bassike’s very specific aesthetic is influenced by the contrasts of loose Australian beach style and the integrity and simplicity of Japanese design.

 

Today, Bassike has expanded from their ready-to-wear line to include sharply tailored pieces in luxe leather, denim and wool.

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Don't panic, get me a gift voucher from my favourite shop in Manly! McLean & Page xx

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Shopping with my bestie, ending up buying a pair of REPETTO for me ♥ oui oui!

 

OH to rock a Rachael Ruddick

Rachael Hosken Ruddick

An early career in luxury goods and a life-long passion for design has seen Rachael Hosken Ruddick take Australian-designed accessories to a new level. After nearly 15 years spent with the LVMH group, including managing the Christian Dior fashion business and the Moet & Chandon brand in Australia, Rachael established the Rachael Ruddick label.

Rachael had long recognised the potential of stunning Australian leathers, coveted by global fashion players, citing, “I just couldn’t believe the worlds most coveted leather from Australia had not been embraced in a fashion sense locally. Aside from the stunning core materials, I wanted to develop a brand which celebrated Australian style and our sense of attitude… and for these highly sought after elements to resonate from every piece”.

Evident in Ruddick’s collections are classic design references, inspired by a life of travel and an enduring appreciation of timeless style. Rachael lives and works by the ocean in beautiful Sydney, and is stirred by her environment each and every day.

source; image & text RACHAEL RUDDICK