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FEB RUA RY 2014 | SU M M ER/AUTU M N
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STREET
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NEW cbd
POP UP BAR
LEGEND LOCAL
DESIGNERS RETIRE
HAVE YOU HEARD
OF SOCIETY 6 YET?
OPEN THE 3rd Sunday of every Month 10AM — 4PM
Gilles
STREET
MARKET
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contents
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03 The Now
05 Behind the Label:
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George Gross
& Harry Who
07 Urban Tea Party
09 Introducing
Lucy Lehmann
13 Creative Profile:
Miss Kathryn Forth
15 On the Streets:
Red Trousers Bar
Froth & Fodder
Frank Iero releases solo music material
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Published by: nyssab.com | Editor, production & design: Nyssa Bonnes
Photography assistant: Rachael Gardner | Contributing writers: Caitlin Rose Manov
Copyright 2014
THE NOW
HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT
?
Never really thought of art as a young
person thing? A funky Californian
company doesn’t see it that way.
When many think of artists they
picture them as struggling and free
creative hippies. The new website
on the block - society 6 - is all about
connecting art to the people.
You don’t have to spend
hundreds on a decent
piece of art anymore and
it certainly isn’t restricted
to hanging on a wall.
With society 6 any artist can get
their work out to the people without
holding an exhibition. The website is
a platform where the word is spread
by you and your social media.
How it works: Society 6 have a base
rate they get every time someone
buys something off their website,
which keeps the company running.
Any artist or creator can sign up,
upload high res copies of their art
and add their profit margin on top of
the base rate determining the price
of their work to the public. The artist
can send a link out on all their social
media telling everyone where they
can purchase their work and get
a buzz going about the pieces.
Society 6 is down with all the hipsters and
provides not just flat or framed art but
provide the means to have your favourite
piece on your phone case, a cushion,
a t-shirt or one of many other options.
Carry your art with you or leave it at
home on your wall; there is something
for everyone’s style and taste available.
Visit society6.com and see for yourself.
DRIVE ON
LASERS?!
THORIUM FUEL IS
THE NEW BLACK
There are now over one
billion cars traveling
roads around the world
directly and indirectly
costing trillions of dollars
in material resources, time
and noxious emissions.
Imagine all these cars
running cleanly for 100
years on just 8 grams of
fuel each.
Laser Power Systems
(LPS) from Connecticut,
USA, is developing a new
method of automotive
propulsion with one of
the most dense materials
known in nature: thorium.
Because thorium is so
dense it has the potential
to produce tremendous
amounts of heat.
BUNNIES PUPPIES
REPLACING
Have you noticed lately the amount of people
in your social media streams that have adopted
bunnies?! You’re not alone. Getting a floppy
little bunny seems to be the latest trend
over-taking the puppy craze.
It’s the perfect little thing for those with little to no
backyard, and you may even see one popping
out of a handbag. These cute little ones can be
trained to visit a litter box, you can have nappies
on backup when you take them somewhere new,
and are fairly inexpensive to feed.
Sites like Rambo and Eddy from a Vancouver
couple are very popular providing lots of
information about how to take care of your
bunnies, plus their instagram bunnymama is
just adorable.
The company has been
experimenting with small
bits of thorium, creating
a laser that heats water,
produces steam and
powers a mini turbine.
Thorium Concept Car - Image
Courtesy www.greenpacks.com
Information sourced from:
David Russell Schilling
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BEHIND THE LABEL
The retirement of
George Gross
Harry Who
George Gross and Harry Who have been
big names even since they set foot on the
retail scene in 1973. But some people don’t
realise Harry’s name is actually Harry Watt.
Their first shop in Rundle Mall opened with
a splash of va-va-voom being completely
clad in brass. George Gross’ twin sister
had gone in as partner with the business
as budgets were tight, but the opening
day they made a whole weeks’ budget in
one hit. Back in the 1970s many women
went to shop in Melbourne, but once they
discovered the new label in Adelaide they
would not bother with the airfare.
My grandmother used to work for George
Gross and Harry Who. She worked for
Myer for many years as a machinist,
but once her children were grown she
answered an ad the designers had put in
the paper in 1979.
years working for George and Harry, and
that they were always a fan of a curvy lady.
One of my young model friends had the
privilege of meeting them for a job. George’s
response upon seeing her was that she had
a gorgeous face but - “you’re too small, we
asked for someone a bit bigger”.
Always gentlemen, they are not remembered
as being overly affectionate in the public
eye but have been happily living together
for 45 years, which is a milestone in my
Working out of their Grote Street workshop
book for any couple.
she says George and Harry were always
there, very friendly and easy going. George After changing the face of fashion locally,
managed the tailored couture-type pieces branching out to Sydney, then overseas,
and Harry the ready-to-wear. She was one from dressing local celebrities to Princess
of three people on the press with up to 12 Diana buying pieces from Harrods, as
they close their doors, their 40 years of
machinists, three cutters and a workroom
manager. She fondly remembers her seven successful fashion will not be forgotten.
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you’re too
small, we
asked for
someone a
bit bigger
My cousins style always
stands out at a party.
Here is some inspiration
for your next fashion fix.
URBAN
PARTY
TEA
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Dress: Cameo
‘Bless this mess’
Boots: Billini
Necklace: Zara,
Europe range
Top: Paint it red
(bought at Nikki Belle)
Skirt: Anise
(bought at Nicki Belle)
Necklace: Forever New
Silver bangle: Tiffany
& Co, New York
White chain buckle:
Marc Jacobs
Watch: TW Steel
CEO canteen
Black Dress:
(bought in Bali)
Orange dress:
Blessed are
the meek
Black heels:
Sports girl
Boots: Billini
LOCAL TALENT
introducing
Lucy
Lehmann
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E
ver wanted to know what it takes
to be a model and actress in South
Australia? Lucy Lehmann is finding
out. With gorgeous and mesmerising
eyes, beautiful bone structure and an outgoing
personality, this young lady is sure to light up
a room.
Lucy is currently studying a four-year Bachelor
of Creative Arts (Drama) at the Flinders Drama
Centre, and this year Lucy is excited to make
herself a showreel. For those interested in
the course, you complete three drama centre
productions each year. Lucy’s last one was
Three Sisters by Anton Chekov.
Currently represented by Jacquie Heysen at
Pure Actors as well as Pride Models, Lucy’s
goal is to be contributing to the Australian
theatre and film industry.
Lucy enjoys modelling when the opportunities
arise and says you need to have a tough skin
as your aesthetics is what gets you through
the door. Many people don’t realise the reality
of the fashion business is that even when you
get booked for jobs the standard is to wait
three months to get paid for it. That’s like
ordering a package online and waiting for it
be sent via ship on the open seas.
Taking opportunities in her stride and using
her love of travel as an advantage to get her
face in front of international companies, we
have not seen the last of this home grown
blue eyed beauty.
Lucy’s details:
Age range:
16 - 22
Height:
5’10” / 179 cm
Hair Colour:
Brown
Eye Colour:
Blue
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CREATIVE PROFILE
miss
Kathryn Forth
K
athryn Forth is a name many
ladies already know and get
excited about. This young lady
is local to Adelaide, talented and
making a name for herself in fashion.
Kathryn is the Head designer of
Cameo; a South Australian fashion
label that spans across the globe.
I met her at an engagement party
and she comes with not only a big
smile but a warm, genuine, friendly
nature. Kathryn made a big leap
following her passion for fashion
after starting out studying medicine.
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As well as the label growing in leaps
and bounds, Kathryn was honoured
in 2013 by Cosmopolitan magazine,
winning their Fun Fearless Female
award in the category of Fashion
Designer against nine other nominees.
Cameo has had a quick rise to success
in the last few years since it’s launch,
with the label now stocked in over 2000
boutiques, department stores and online
retailers, being described as being a
new breed of design. Many celebrities
over seas are wearing Cameo from Kim
Kardashian to Whitney Port and with its
››
affordability everyone can embrace
a personal exploration of their style.
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Cameo is like the
affordable couture
Said to be “characterised by its
directional, experimental and visionary
designs” it has 11 yearly collections
created around a central theme. Cameo
is always evolving with it’s heavy soft
fabrics and directional prints.
When you don’t find Kathryn poring
over inspiration, brainstorming
photo-shoot themes or working on
fabrics and designs, you’ll find her
with her little fluffy bunny ‘Puppy’ or
spending time with friends.
An inspiration and doing Adelaide
proud, we’ll hear a lot more of the
name Kathryn Forth and Cameo
the label.
Photo source:
Cosmopolitan Magazine
ON THE STREETS
THE NEWEST POP UP BAR IN TOWN OPENS FEB 15TH
220 GRENFELL STREET, ADELAIDE
Red Trousers is the brain child of
Oliver Brown and the experience of
Eddie Hodge. Combining knowledge
of a viticulture degree, street smarts,
years of hospitality and some fun,
the pair are opening up a pop-up
bar in Adelaide CBD coinciding with
the Fringe.
Going with an Italian Mediterranean
theme, the duo are aiming for a very
relaxed feel. That idea is what sparks
the imagination behind the unusual
name. “We thought having a couple
of mates running a wine bar named
after ‘man’s best friend’ really suits
the relaxed vibe we are after,” said
Eddie. Man’s best friend would be
Trousers, Oliver’s red heeler.
The bar will be serving imported
Italian wines along with local
crowd favourites including selected
Coopers and craft beers, and
tapas food.
At age 23 Eddie says the beginning
was very daunting but with a lot of
support everything is falling into
place and if it all goes to plan there
could be a bigger and improved
Red Trousers in future years. Since
Adelaide Council revamped the
small license guidelines they have
a minimum of five months on their
lease with the opportunity to extend.
Get down to 220 Grenfell Street
Tuesday-Sunday 12pm-12am.
One of the newest little cafe’s
around Adelaide is causing a bit
of buzz being entered into Mix 102.3’s
well known Adelaide’s Best Kept
Secret competition.
This cute little place full of retro
furniture hides just behind the large
Kmart on Anzac Hwy in Mortimer
Street, and has a great local produce
menu. Featured below is the Bacon
Benedict - poached eggs with
Balhannah double smoked bacon,
baby spinach and hollandaise on
sour dough, and my favourite is the
Farmers breakfast - eggs anyway
with bacon, grilled chorizo sausage,
tomato, mushroom, beans and
sourdough toast.
A delicious variety of specials are
changed regularly so go check out
their Facebook page and stop by
to tempt your tastebuds.
41 MORTIMER SREET KURRALTA PARK
OPEN FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH
CLOSED MONDAY
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FRANK IERO
RELEASES SOLO MUSIC MATERIAL
FEATURING TWIN DAUGHTERS
I
t’s hard pill to swallow when you
come to that terrifying realization
that it has been ten years since
Frank Iero made teenage fans cringe
during the ‘You’ve got something
in your eye’ scene for My Chemical
Romance’s 2004 music video I’m Not
Okay (I Promise). Since then, the band
managed to single handedly take over
the world during the mid-2000’s emo
phenomenon and then left it after
disbanding in March last year.
Members have since kept themselves
busy with side projects of their
own, notably with vocalist Gerard
Way’s second comic mini-series The
True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys.
While the former guitarist has kept a
relatively low profile since the band’s
break-up, Frank has recently released
solo material titled, 2.5mg Just Aint
Enough For Me, as part of Fadeaway
Records comeback vinyl collective.
Following the release of the track,
Iero has landed himself as part of AP
Magazines Most Anticipated Music of
2014 and recently announcing via his
website a further collaboration with
his twin daughters, Lily and Cherry.
“I am incredibly happy to announce
that my newest musical endeavour
will be a collaboration between myself
and two of my favorite artists of all
WORDS BY:
CAITLIN ROSE MANOV
time…. my 3 year old twin daughters,
Lily and Cherry Iero. Our single, B.F.F.,
will be released worldwide by B.CALM
press available through all online digital
music retailers on February 25, 2014.
All proceeds from the sales of this
recording will go directly into Lily, Cherry,
and Miles Iero’s respective college funds
(so no piracy please…you will literally be
stealing from a baby). B.F.F. was written
by Lily and it, and features vocals by
myself, Lily, and Cherry. I recorded and
performed all of the instruments on the
track at B.CALM Underground studios,
it was then mixed by Ed Rose and
mastered by Alan Douches at west west
side music. I look forward to sharing
more details on this single as the release
date approaches but for now….That is
all. Thank you to everyone for stopping
by, xofrnk,lly,&chrry (2014)“
While further details of the collaboration
between Iero and his children have yet
to surface, Frank recently played some
new solo material at the Fadeaway
Records showcase in New Jersey on
January 11th, where the gritty grunge
track showed tell-tale signs the material
he played live will feature on the release.
Be sure to keep an eye out for further
material from Frank via his website and
often hilarious Twitter page.
Purchase the latest collection online at fashionbunker.com