Plus, The Bakery is a freakin’ sweet venue, so all-in-all it’s a bloody good way to spend a Sunday arvo.

THOUSANDS OF PIECES OF VINTAGE COLLECTED FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE
// Nothing over $50 // DUDE’S SECTION // BARGAIN SUITCASES full of items under $10 // No Entry Fee
// Cash Only
// 11AM – 5PM
SATURDAY 28 AUGUST

// NORTH PERTH BOWLS CLUB
Woodville Farmer Street

// BUSES
The stop 12825 is conveniently placed right out the front. Buses 19 & 374 run from the city.

// FACEBOOK LINK HERE

Since the launch of the label has Faux Pas evolved, and can you tell us about your current designs?

Yeah Faux Pas has definetly evolved, we still design whatever we want and whatever inspires us at the time but technically what we design and how we design it has progressed and we think what we are doing now for winter (and what’s in store for summer) is leagues ahead of where we started.

Is there any new inspiration for your designs at the moment or are you working with what you’ve done previously?

Still basically running with the old theory of whatever inspires us at the time, some designs get put together in a night where as others can take months before they are finished. It’s like anything; sometimes you can only go so far and you hit a bit of wall and then your inspired by something and you finish the design but it turned out completely different to how you first envisioned. It’s a great feeling to come back to a piece of artwork that you thought you’d hit a stale mate with and then nail it however long after you started. And it’s always good to experiment with new techniques as well.

Where can we find your clothes right now?

Our gear is stocked in around 20 stores across WA, Vic, Qld, NSW and SA. 2010 is going to be a good year for FP, we have a few exciting propositions on the horizon in terms of potential (large) stockists so we will definetly be out for a celebration drink or several if they come to fruition – maybe even throw another party, after all it has been almost 12 months since the last.

Do you have any events/parties/promotions coming up for Faux Pas, how can the people of Perth support the label?

It’s rare to go through a week without several people asking us how the label is going and what’s new on the horizon and that in itself is all the support we need (besides wearing Faux Pas of course). It’s always good to hear someone say they were out the other night and saw some FP threads floating around, that’s what it’s all about for us – that’s where we get our kicks and why we do what we do. There have been talks of another party to launch our Summer range around August/Septemer – we’re pretty excited for Summer as we have a range of singlets coming out to compliment the T-shirts as well and various limited edition pieces which we will release throughout the year. Details of any form of party or celebration are still a bit sketchy but we will make sure Perthquake gets the inside scoop.

And of course, what tracks do you guys love at the moment?

It’s been all about Passion Pit this year – “Little Secrets” and “Sleepy Head” never fail to put me in a good mood.

The star studded line up of participating designers has just been announced and includes Igor and Katja, Ann Nie from Tu, Isobel Macaulay from Pinch and Spoon, silversmith Helena Bogucki and Jack Flanagan from Bisous. Silversmith Helena Bogucki returns to Unwrapped for the second time this year, “The Unwrapped concept is genius! Bringing together local designers under one umbrella has provided an ideal opportunity for my range of contemporary jewellery to pollinate new audiences and create new industry contacts.”

Recently launched menswear label Bisous is a newcomer to Unwrapped and designer Jack sees it as a great opportunity to engage with his target market. ”This is just the beginning for Bisous. We’re excited to be involved with Unwrapped: Leederville, it will give us an opportunity to get our designs in front of the market and gauge feedback in the perfect setting.” Igor and Katja will unveil their new summer range “Cut outs for summer” at Unwrapped: Leederville. ”We will be selling our latest matched collection of futuristic boy‐girl apparel. We love Unwrapped because it gets us out there, in front of industry professionals and fashion lovers; we like the former to know we exist and the latter to delight in our labour of love.”

So if you are in the market for one‐off pieces that will knock the (festive) socks off even the most discerning of your friends and family, make tracks to Leederville on 19 December.

Unwrapped (Website)

What compelled you two to start Faux Pas, and what is it all about?

Matt: “For me it was about being able to actually put my ideas on a “canvas” – in this case, t-shirts. It was about designing something which people would get excited about and developing a brand which would stay true to it’s merits. I always hated how you would find a new label, wear their stuff, and then before you know it the brand has gone mainstream and they’re stocked in every retail franchise, and every second person is kicking around in it. I was tired of walking into a club or bar and seeing the same thing worn by everyone, so I figured why not create something new, keep it relatively exclusive …and then call it Faux Pas! The best thing about Faux Pas is that Andy and myself dont take ourselves too seriously (hence the definition of “Faux Pas”), we are open to criticism and will always accept compliments, but most importantly we’re here for a good time and we really enjoy what we do!”

Andy: “Its really all about creation and a bit of fun. Faux Pas is like a growing child, Matty and I plan out its future and it still ends up doing whatever the hell it wants to…. Thats whats so great about business in general, no matter where we had envisaged the label at this point in time it has gone somewhere which has completely surpassed our expectations. The best part about it is that its a fashion label which couples this sense of the mysterious with our desire to keep it real and have generally awesome times… “

Where can we find your creations?

Currently stocked in:

- Method Clothing -> 557 Beaufort Street, Mt Lawley.

- Cassi Lee Clothing -> 2/109 Scarborough Beach Road, Mt Hawthorn.

- Pulse -> 772a Hay Street, Perth.

- ML Denim -> 147 Greville Street and Docklands, Melbourne.

- Kanga Kanga -> 145 Russell Street, Melbourne.

- Faux Pas Online Store.

Apart from the launch party, is there anything else Faux Pas related on your calendar that Perth people should know about?

Matt: ”The boys from ML Denim are keen to organise a big launch party here in Perth sometime later in 09 for them, which they said they want us to be apart of… so who knows, might be around the same time we release our summer range… Ive seen footage from the shows they’ve put on in QLD and Melbourne, and they certainly aim to impress and do a good job of it, so that is certainly something we’d be keen to get involved with!”

Andy: “We have actually just organised to do a runway showcase of some of our pieces along with Lauren from ‘She Said Yoo Hoo’ at the Politix/Myer Basement ’End of Financial Year’ Party. Details are still being finalised at this point but it’s going to be held at Palais 85 (Formerly Meads Oyster Bar – South Perth) towards the end of July. Tickets are $50 each and all proceeds go to charity – so it should be an enjoyable and beneficial night for all involved. We have also found Perth to be a breeding ground of amazing talent so we’re interested in organising fashion shows for up and coming Perth labels. One of the hardest things about starting up is getting exposure, so we figure if we can organise a show with a handful of other labels, stage it in a popular venue and generate bulk interest then we think we’d have at the very least an awesome night out and a great way to help give smaller labels another way to showcase their talents. Its really just about being able to help out your peers and develop our respective labels collaboratively… ”

How can the people of Perth keep supporting you?

Matt: “haha by buying Faux Pas! We are actually pretty ovewhelmed by the amount of support thus far but just by spreading the word and sharing our excitement would help us a lot. Come to the launch party and have a good night and If you see us out and about definetly come and say hi, we’re always keen to meet new people.”

Andy: “The support has been incredible and a large part of the excitement factor for us personally is in seeing how excited other people are for Faux Pas. Its awesome just knowing that people out there are liking what we’re about and what we’re producing. We’re always out and about and love meeting new people so I couldnt think of any greater support to come say hey and share a beverage with us, we’d be honoured…”

A bit off topic: whats your favorite song at the moment?

Andy: “Foreign Land” – Eskimo Joe – Love what these lads have put together over the years, yet another example of amazing Perth talent!

Matt: “Parlez Vous Francais” by Art vs. Science – I saw these guys at the recent We Love Ministry of Sound festival and they totally tore the place to shreads – it was awesome!

Next week, from September 04-10, Perth will witness its most important fashion event – Perth Fashion Festival. In this year’s calendar, designer runway shows, promising future designers exhibiting their talent on the catwalk, free retailer parades and style and beauty workshops will show and promote the best WA fashion has to offer. Check the official website for complete info www.perthfashionfestival.com.au

We caught up with Monica and Jess, the two up-and-coming fashion designers who are going to be parading their wares at Deuce, and we asked them a little about themselves and what they do:

What made you chose fashion design?

Jess: Short attention span. It’s a creative outlet that’s forever changing and challenging and isn’t limiting to one medium.

Monnica: The need to be constantly doing something different and a way to express creative ideas. I have always had an interest in illustrating, designing and sewing.

And if you had the chance, which three people in fashion would you most like to work with? And why?

Jess: Giles Deacon, his collections are always really different and exciting and have a bit of humour to them , which is always good to see in fashion. Martin Margiela is one of my favourites his concepts are always amazing and inspiring so it would be great to be a part of that. Also Alexander McQueen his shows are always opulent and it would be amazing to work on such a large scale project.

Monnica: Comme des Garcons, their concepts are something that have always been cleverly thought out and current. I really love the way they put the garments together in such a new way even though the garments are something of everyday wear. Undercover, the quirky whimsical mood they always create. Yoshi Yamamoto, similar style to Comme, clever design, inspiring silhouettes

Do you have any formal training in fashion design?

Jess: Yes, I’m currently studying at Central Tafe doing my Advanced Diploma in Fashion and Textile Design.

Monnica: I am also studying at Central Tafe and completing my Advanced Diploma in Fashion and Textile Design.

What are you working on at the moment?

Jess: My Graduation collection. My theme for my collection is protective fragility so it will be a collection that looks really armour-ish and strong and bold yet the fabrics are all quite fragile and soft.  The closer you inspect the garments the more fragile they are, ill also be using fragile objects to express this.

Monnica: Currently working on my graduate collection. My Ideas revolve around the theme of “A stretch of the imagination”. Im using stretch fabrics that each have different properties. Im playing around with the idea of a memory always being stretched into something new everytime a story gets told and re-told. It’s a cluster in the mind.

Can you tell us something about what you’re going to be showing/doing at Deuce?

Jess: Im going to be showing a few garments which ive made over the years at tafe.  So it will probably show a little bit of progress that ive made during study and maybe a little bit of a glimpse of whats to come.

Do you have any other exhibitions/shows coming up that we should know about?

Jess: Just our graduation parade on the 23^rd November at his majesties theatre.

Monnica: As above

And finally…what do want to end up doing with fashion? Is it just for fun or you’re looking to make a career out of it?

Jess: Hopefully some form of career will come out of this.  I  think I still have a lot to learn about working in the industry so I’d like to begin by working for someone else. Eventually one day I would like to create my own label/ company though

Monnica: I would really like to work for a company or a designer who is already well established. Any job in the industry would be a great start.

Well there it is. Make yourself seen at Deuce.

What are your inspirations?

My inspirations are rather varied. I get really inspired by art movements like German Expressionism and Fauvism; I love their use of colour and the mood created by their work. It would be rad to achieve the same through my clothing, but I think I’m still yet to get to that stage! I’m also a huge fan of anything 80’s related. Big hair, bigger shoulder pads and tacky patterns. Love it. Different fabrics inspire me the most. I usually start the design process by finding fabric and draping and folding it around. Ideas pop into my head as soon as I find the right fabric.

Can you tell us a bit about your very fashionable background?

Hmm, background of my fashion life… I’ve always been interested in fashion and knew it was what I wanted to do since I was quite young. The question for me in high school was whether to study fashion at university or Tafe. I decided on a Curtin University where I graduated in 07 with a Bachelor of Art, Fashion and Textile Design. My graduation collection won me Attitude Magazines Emerging Talent Award and I got interest from boutiques to stock that collection. So that’s when ‘she said yoo hoo’ was born.

What are you going to give us in the future??

I’m currently taking an indefinite break from manufacturing my clothes. My Winter 09 collection is in store at the moment (only available in Melbourne) and that was the last collection I put up for retail sale. These days I’ve been making one-off garments for people and have recently designed and made a collection especially for show at the 2009 WA Youth Awards. Just did a photo shoot for that collection which will be up on my website soon! I’m also about to begin a stint in styling. Have a few jobs lined up, so that should be fun! It can be a bit limiting just styling for your own labels fashion shoots and I can’t wait to play around, mixing and matching other designers work with my own.

I’ve been itching to get into swimwear, so my next collection for Summer 09/10 will definitely be all about bathers. Very graphic colours and crazy cut-out shapes with a futuristic feel to it all. Not so suitable for intensive backstroke sessions, but more so for the runway and high fashion shoots.

For more, check these out:

She Said Yoo Hoo: Facebook, MySpace, and Website.

Perth stockist: Libertine Facebook and MySpace.

Melbourne stockist: Thread Den.

Holly.