The Village Markets

Tag: Designer

  • Stall Profile :: MITTSU

    Stall Profile :: MITTSU

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    British designers Christie and Karoline first met 10 years ago while studying fashion in High School. They have always had a shared passion for design and a dream of owning their own clothing label. After high school they both went on to study at University, before graduating and deciding to take the plunge into starting…

  • Stall Profile :: Moss & Malibu

    Stall Profile :: Moss & Malibu

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    Moss and Malibu was born on the West Coast, inspired by a vacation on the shores of Malibu – sun-drenched babes, hot bikinis and nostalgic bohemian vibes. Designer Vesna Trivuncevic, says she was tired of garish styles, boring cuts and – worst of all – under developed tropical prints, so she set out to create…

  • Stall Profile :: Lionel the Label

    Stall Profile :: Lionel the Label

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    This week we chat to Chloe Murphy, founder of Sunshine Coast based swimwear brand Lionel the Label. ‘My business started as a self taught hobby, my school friends loved what I was creating and there was a demand for the products I was making. I started social media profiles and a few years later a…

  • StartUp Stall :: K-Sut Studio

    StartUp Stall :: K-Sut Studio

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    We love seeing the talent that lands in our inboxes each week and it was our lucky day when an application from Kayla Sutton and K-Sut Studio dropped in. Kayla, a multidisciplinary artist with a history in the graphic design and fine art field, based in Mullumbimby produces art-based tees featuring her own designs. Here…

  • Stall Profile :: VSolochildren

    Stall Profile :: VSolochildren

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    Valeria Solo, founder and designer of VSolochildren, has a multicultural approach to design. She’s an Indian-born Australian mom who lived in Shanghai, India, Singapore, US and now Australia. Her tailoring is inspired by classic European children’s wear, but she gives it a playful, Asian-inspired twist. The difference is in the details. As a mom, Valeria…

  • Stall Profile :: Bam Loves Boo

    Stall Profile :: Bam Loves Boo

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    This week we introduce you to Hannah Holmes, founder and creative behind children’s label Bam Loves Boo. TVM: How did your journey into running your own business begin? BLB: Prior to starting Bam Loves Boo, I was a ladies and children’s wear designer in the surf-wear industry on the Gold Coast and had been a…

  • Stall Profile :: Loca Sportswear

    Stall Profile :: Loca Sportswear

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    Former ironwoman-turned-swimwear graphic designer, Amy Nurthen and her younger sister Karlee, a professional Ironwomen and videographer created their label Loca Sportswear one year ago because they believed there was a gap in the sportwear market for fashion forward, active, fast-paced women who love street style. They wanted to let their ideas run wild and create…

  • Stall Profile :: Elke The Label

    Stall Profile :: Elke The Label

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    This Sunday at TVM there’s a brand new kids label in town – meet Tegan Bryers, founder of Elke The Label. My background is in Child Care. I’m a lead educator in a local child care centre and have worked there for the last 13 years. While I was at University I worked in retail…

  • Dive in :: Seamone Swimwear

    Dive in :: Seamone Swimwear

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    We chat to local designer Simone Ainsworth prior to her debut at The Village Markets this Sunday, 18th November 2018, about her eco-luxe cozzie label Seamone, the inspiration behind the brand and what makes her tick. Tell us about your background? I had a fantasy childhood, literally raised on the beaches of Sydney. Inevitably finding…

  • Stall Profile :: Halcyon Daze

    Stall Profile :: Halcyon Daze

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    Meet Sally and Elke, mothers to a tribe of boys, surfers and creators of Halcyon Daze – the brand new swimwear label you need this summer. As well as being a mother to three young boys, Sally has an environmental science background as well as working as a town planner and project manager for the…

  • How To :: Merchandise Your Stall, with Kari from Night Tiger

    How To :: Merchandise Your Stall, with Kari from Night Tiger

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    There’s a certain art to ensuring your stall looks inviting, well thought-out and importantly your products highlighted to maximise sales. We spoke with the master Kari, from Night Tiger and got the low down on Visual Merchandising for your market stall. I first learnt about visual merchandising when I was working for a designer label…

  • Love St Collection Launch

    Love St Collection Launch

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    When Love St contacted us wanting to launch their latest collection ‘Wish You Were Here’ at TVM, we were all over it. This banging brand is one of the longest standing at TVM – in fact the lovely Tara was peddling her wares at our first ever TVM back in 2008. The ladies (and little…