Nov 26, 2010

Boiling Hot!





And, in yellow...




When it’s boiling hot, you’d want a whisper in your ear...
No, that does not make sense.

But what does make sense is this dress!
Made from super soft rayon, this dress feels like a whisper on your skin.

Light, delicate and did we mention soft,
it’s perfect for welcoming a gentle breeze on that 30-degree day...
(And, we know there’s plenty coming!)
  • Cute front pocket on the left breast
  • Curved hem with a slight flare
  • Longer in the front to cover you when you sit, shorter the in the sides for a little tease
  • Removable sash
  • Great with belts or little slips - ie: lace peaking out from underneath
  • Original nut & bright colours - hand-dyed so you won't see them elsewhere

Whisper Dress
Available: S, M, L (SOLD OUT!)
Colour: Mint & Yellow


More Happy!


This-dress-is-made-for-twirl-ling! 


that's-just-what-she'll-do...
 



with her hands in her pockets,
she'll twirll all over you!
(haha! don't ever let us sing!)


And, rocking it out in black...





  • 100% cotton
  • Hidden pockets on both sides
  • Gathered back to fit you nicely and still giving you room to breathe
  • Adjustable ribbon around the neck
To be honest, it took us a while to work out if the bottom colour is black or navy...we kinda see black but other girls kept calling it navy. To be fair, it's a pretty dark midnight blue... =)

Well, black or blue (or red!), this dress is way cool!

Mobey Dress
Price: $75
Red Gingham: S, M (SOLD OUT!), L (LAST PIECE)
Dark Blue Gingham:  S (LAST PIECE), M (SOLD OUT), L (LAST PIECE) 

Happy!


We're happy to present...
the first of the 2010 / 2011 Summer Collection...
a dress in our very own print...
the Milla Dress!



 
  • Printed on super soft quality rayon (a fabric made from plant fibres)
  • Cute pocket on one side
  • Fabric-covered button all the way down
  • Comes with a removable sash but can be dressed up with belts!
  • Just a simple relaxed fit. Very basic.
Something you can just throw on in summer - you will get alot of wear out of this!

Milla Dress
Available: S, M, L (SOLD OUT!)


Nov 25, 2010

nut & bright is back!


And, we’re back with a difference...

This is where we’re making our dresses now. =)
Well, not exactly in the middle of the rice field, but this is the view from the workshop were we create patterns and play with dresses!

So, slight changes in our front.

# 1: Half of Us

Good news! One of us has gone off to have a gorgeous baby girl (congratulations, my dear friend).
The other, just. can’t. stop. designing.

We’re a one girl show now. But that does not stop us from creating more beautiful dresses (dresses we want to wear). And, this time, we’ve taken the designing further.

#2: Prints, Dyes & Fabrics

After seeing several brands using the same fabrics, we decided to design our own! Yes, our prints and colours are designed by yours truly and hand-printed or hand-dyed in small batches. In fact, our craft is so traditional that the colours are dyed or printed by eye (not computer) and dried organically in the sun. This means that mother nature - sunshine, humidity etc - plays its role in the uniqueness of our fabrics. We select only the best quality base fabric to print on, often in natural fabrics like 100% cotton, linen or rayon (which is made from plant fibre).

#3: Socially Meaningful
      Designed in Melbourne, Handmade in the Villages of Bali

We wanted to do something socially meaningful with the business.
And, wanted to structure it in a way where a community benefits.
After much research, we decided to work with D, a talented Balinese woman.

D is a mother of two with no training or background in sewing. One day, she decided to hire a pattern-maker to start a little business. Her little business is growing and she now engages five head sew-ers from the smaller villages in Bali. With work from D, these head sew-ers get to hire people from their villages to sew, providing additional income to their farming lives. The dresses are sewn in small quantities at the villages itself, not mass produced in big city factories. In my observation, the villagers sew with a lot of heart and a great deal of care. They are treated with respect with good working conditions and fair exchange.

The picture above was taken from the front of D’s home, where she also works.

Nov 18, 2010

ooo...ooo...we.just.can't.wait!




We are super duper excited to share new dresses!
Photos done. Uploading not.
Please come back in the week or so and hopefully, you'll see lotsa new dress designs!

lotsa love,
nut & bright
oxox

Btw, if you just. can't. wait, come try on our dresses!

Markets:

Suzuki Summer Night Market
@ the Queen Victoria Market premise.
Every Wed, 5-10pm
Now to 2nd Mar 2011 (exc. 29 Dec).
- world food, music, dance, 200+ stalls
- Victoria's Best Event / Festival*
- ps. there's a whole new section with food and plenty of seating. Find us there!

Shirt & Skirt Market
@ the Abbotsford Convent
Sunday, 10am-4pm
28 Nov, 19 Dec, 16 Jan, 20 Feb
- lovely cafes + quality local crafts!


Boutique / Retail:

Design A Space
Windsor Store: 142 Chapel Street
Melbourne City Store: 20 Manchester Lane

Sun-Mon: 12pm-4pm
Tue-Sat: 10am-6pm

*RACV Tourism

Nov 17, 2010

Yay! It's nearly the weekend!


Time to be outdoors!
To market!
This Sunday, 21st Nov, 10am-4pm!

                                               image credit: Shirt & Skirt Market

This gorgeous market is only on once a month.
An inspiring place, a beautiful way to spend a Sunday.

We suggest:

Start with brunch at one of the cafes or the popular Convent Bakery.
Then, browse and shop at the market stalls.
Taking your time. Slowing down. Absorbing the atmosphere.

When you feel like it, sit down on the grass. And, do nothing. 
There's a green area within the convent grounds,
where people sometimes take their own picnic.
You can have a drink, have another bite or, just watch the people pass. 

xoxo
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