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The Weekly Collection #43

Rihanna down under, brand new alice McCALL, and an exceptional fashion sale to round out your week.


Alice McCall unveils latest collection

Sydney-born brand of your dreams, alice McCALL, has just announced their AW19 collection, entitled Le Parapluie. Transcending style eras by incorporating hints from all of the most fashionable decades throughout history, the collection promises a return to the brand’s 2004 beginnings. Expect romance and femininity with a modern refinement; playful patterns, colours and silhouettes, combined with luxury textiles, embroidery, florals and sweetness with an edge. Enjoy this sneak peek at what’s to come, but sit tight for now - these beautiful pieces won’t be dropping in stores until January.


The Sale That’s Too Big To Miss

There’s another fashion sale coming this way Sydney, and it’s a big ‘un. Big Fashion Sale is hitting Paddington Town Hall from October 11-14, and will feature up to 80 per cent off on Australian and international designer brands. Whether you’re after some new threads for the party season, some swimmers for the warm weather that’s beginning to tease us, a new it bag or pair of shoes or just keen to save money on some serious name brands; the Big Fashion Sale will have everything you need and more. Big Fashion Sale also boasts Summer collections from over 50 Australian and international brands including Anna Quan, Alexander McQueen, Karla Spectic, Gary Bigeni, Acler, macgraw, Alexander Wang, Stella McCartney and The Row. For all the details, check out the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/335854036958692/.


ICYMI: A Style Icon Visited Sydney This Week

Yeah, that’s right. The actual queen of style (and R&B music, and lingerie, and makeup, and like, everything) visited Sydney this week to celebrate the one-year birthday of her uber-successful makeup brand Fenty Beauty. Posting on social media, the star said “Australia was an absolute dream! It’s been way too long, finally made it back, and the love was real!!!” For some major style inspiration, check out the looks she rocked at Pitt Street Sephora - if anyone can make snakeskin-print bucket hats a thing, it’s RiRi.


SALES

Mink Pink + More

WHAT: Warehouse sale, 50-80 per cent off
WHEN: Wednesday, October 10 - Sunday, October 14
WHERE: Lower Level, 64 Kippax Street, Surry Hills
DETAILS:
https://www.facebook.com/events/623608251388014/

Zomp Pop-Up Sale

WHAT: Warehouse sale, up to 80 per cent off on 2 Baia Vista, Jeffrey Campbell, Beau Coops, Zomp, Senso, Arche and more
WHEN: Wednesday, October 10 - Sunday, November 4
WHERE: 44 City Road, Chippendale
DETAILS:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1891973070885845/