IN STORE INSTALLATION
Thursday February 02 2012
The amazingly talented and adorable Natalie Turnbull from Witu was recently invited by MHD to create an installation inspired by and reflecting on Valentine's Day, and we are thrilled to be displaying her piece! Using delicate, fine fabrics in soft pastel hues she has cast a web of all webs and built a stacked wood block lowed table to display items of complementary colours, all of which make wonderful Valentine's Day gifts...
Swing by and see her gorgeous tangle of knots and drapes suspended in store and pick up a gift for your loved one while you're in.
FURTHER REDUCTIONS
Friday January 27 2012
Further reductions have just been made on current sale stock, up to 50% off!! There are still some amazing pieces from Jolet, Love, Bhalo, PAM and Preap and Coutts that are now at amazing prices as we make way for the first round of Autumn/Winter deliveries. Grab some summer stock while it's hot.
HANGING POTS BY JO MATTHEWS
Tuesday January 10 2012
Jo Matthews range of sweet little hanging pots have brought us much joy here at Monk House Design, but we still are over the moon to have sold out! Never fear if you have missed out though.. due to their popularity, Jo is making more!
Each little pot (with it's own little succulent) is so lovingly handmade they have their own cute little personality. Their tiny size allows them to fit neatly into any nook in your home. Made from terracotta and glazed with an earthenware under-glaze then over-glazed with a gloss, they may take a few weeks to finish. Don't hesitate to contact us and we'll let you know as soon as more of the little goodies arrive.
HAPPY NEW YEAR | SUMMER SALE
Tuesday January 03 2012
We're welcoming in the new year with a summer sale!
Up to 50% off some of our favorite designers including:
BHALO • FFIXXED • KUWAII • ZOOLOGIE • MELISSA • PAM • LEONARD ST • LIVIA ARENA • RITTENHOUSE • ST CLEMENTS • JOLET • and more
ST CLEMENTS
Monday January 02 2012
Local Melbourne designer St Clements has gone back to basics with their gorgeous summer collection. Reminiscent of times when clothing was simple, the new St Clements range is filled with relaxed, practical forms and crisp, streamlined details.
Keeping it clean and cool for hot summer days, the range makes use of natural fabrics like Swiss cotton and linen, unbleached and hand dyed. Their small scaled production, locally sourced materials and limited edition dip-dyed pieces sees quality triumph quantity. Each item is so special and so very beautiful.
NEW ERM BOOKS
Tuesday December 20 2011
Our dear friends at Erm Books recently delivered a bundle of their two newest titles, Compendium of Me by Beci Orpin and Silent Observer by Marc Martin, and we couldn't be more pleased! Not only are the these books beautiful, blurring the lines between an artist book and kids book (perfect for all ages!)... they're from two of our favorite local Melbourne illustrators.
Orpin's Compendium of Me, her debut book (!!) traces the objects, spaces and foodstuffs that define her colour-drenched creative and domestic life.
Silent Observer continues Martin’s vivid explorations of both
urban life and the natural world, teasing out the story of an unlikely
relationship between a man and his feathered friend.
The quietness and subtle narrative of Marc Martin's slightly melancholic tale balances perfectly with Beci Orpin's visual explosion of colour and jumbled objects. Both books are available instore now!
BECI ORPIN
Tuesday November 29 2011
Beci is somewhat of a superwoman. She just works SO much as
a freelance designer, illustrator
and full time mum. Somewhere in between all of her work she finds time to
create her own little pieces that we are lucky enough to be stocking this
season.
We're pretty excited to be stocking Beci’s new tooth tote in store. Too much cuteness! Those of you familiar with Beci’s work will notice these
earrings as iconic shapes for her. Especially the winking tooth - ah, so über cute!
Oh and how could I forget that MHD also has some of Beci’s
leather animal purses. Come check them out, they are all really well priced, and
would be a great gift idea. Wink wink!
WITU
Tuesday November 29 2011
Monk House Design welcomes fresh new local label Witu, with open arms. The love-child between Melbourne creatives Elise Grace and Natalie
Turnbull, Witu is playful, simple and oh-so-very beautiful! And I bet you
wouldn’t believe that they are really affordable ($44-$55!!). An instant favorite with all of our shopgirls, pop by MHD and you can be sure that someone will be sporting one!
KUWAII
Wednesday November 16 2011
Why-Oh-Why-Please-Be-Mine.... Kuwaii.
We have the most beautiful Perceptions
Colour Block Dress from lovely local label Kuwaii (above) now in store, set to take you anywhere from a picnic to a wedding - or
that infamous work Christmas party…
JOLET
Wednesday November 16 2011
We are so
excited to have the new Jolet SS1112 collection in store now! We are stocking
some amazing pieces with her iconic shapes, drapes, silks, and tucks. We also
have the lucid dreams sleeveless shirt and the silk shift. This print is
amazing! I mean, don’t we all want to be able to wear a sunset in dress or
shirt form? We do, we know
that for sure.
Jolet is an ardent supporter of the local
industry and is proud to have all garments manufactured in Australia. Win-win!
PAM X MISAKI KUWAI
Wednesday November 16 2011
If you haven't strolled past and noticed Monk House Design with a
vamped up window, we need to let you know that we're so excited to be
featuring the amazing collaboration between Melbourne iconic label PAM x Misaki
Kawai from PAM's "Wild Wild Life" collection.
NY based/Japanese artist Misaki Kuwai's eclectic art practice of paintings, illustrations and sculptural installations is influenced by western pop culture, 60’s fashion and
hippie culture. Bright, bold and kooky! While the team at PAM have done some really great
collaborations in the past, we think this one could be our favourite.
"We approached Misaki because we loved her artwork at first we
just bought her zines for Someday store and from there we asked her if we could
use her artwork for the collection we were developing "Wild Wild
Life". It was such a good fit for the feeling of the collection." - PAM
This collection is not for the faint-hearted, with bold colours and
sculptural shapes set to assure that you will definitely make an entrance.
Never fear if that's not your style, we have both the Lost Highway jumpsuit and
Pine Cone dress in Black!
Swing by soon and check out the other great PAM stock in store while
we still have the Misaki Kawai artwork on the window.
RITTENHOUSE X GEMMA SMITH
Wednesday November 16 2011
This season Rittenhouse are
very excited to be collaborating with prominent Australian artist Gemma
Smith. In an addition to the Loop and Shadow stories
they have produced a limited edition Silk Loop Scarf. Only 40 units
in total have been made. We are lucky enough to have one of these scarves in
store now. It’s so beautiful, but seriously, could Rittenhouse ever do anything
that isn’t great?
SOLUDOS
Wednesday November 16 2011
Summer is coming! Despite the Melbourne weather being so up and
down, we assure you, it’s on it way. And we have a summer essential for
everyone. Shaped by five centuries of tradition,
Soludos are the perfect shoe for the beach, the city and everywhere in between.
These sold out
within two weeks, but we have just had a new batch arrive today! Don’t miss out
this time. Oh, and did we mention they are only $36.
We’ll take two!
MINISCAPES X MONK HOUSE DESIGN
Friday September 16 2011
We are beyond thrilled to be showing an installation of terrariums by the amazing Clea Cregan aka Miniscapes. These darling miniscapes come with complete with little characters to create their own beautiful miniature world.
Such a great and sustainable alternative to floral arrangements, these miniature gardens
bring a slice of nature inside creating a perfect living centre piece. Imagine having one on your desk at work.
All terrariums at Monk House Design are available to purchase and come with very easy care instructions. The stunning cactus garden within the light bowl is such an amazing stand out piece, you must pop by at night to see it glowing.
To read more about Miniscapes, check out Clea's interview featured on The Design Files.
NEW LABEL LIVIA ARENA
Thursday September 08 2011
Monk House Design is thrilled to be stocking Melbourne label Livia Arena. A relative newcomer to the fashion fold, Livia's second collection The Gathering is the stunning result of a collaboration with Melbourne jeweler Deirdre Hoban. Their complimentary aesthetics of minimal/maximal femininity and design is evident throughout their respective collections sharing the same patterns, colours and shapes.
In an attempt to reconcile the gap between maturity and girlishness, Livia Arena's collection does just that with a high attention to detail, clean tailoring and use of a soft pastel colour palette. The range exhibits a lightness perfect for summer, perfect for Monk House Design.
STUDIO SALE
Tuesday August 30 2011
The time has come for Monk House Design's annual Studio Sale!
Our HUGE once a year event is not to be missed. So much amazing ex-stock, samples and last season goodies at super low bargain prices. Just like always, it's on for two days only at our Pop Up location 173 Lygon St.
Studio Sale | Two days only!
Pop Up location: 173 Lygon Street (near cnr of Glenlyon & Lygon)
Saturday September 3rd & Sunday September 4th
9am - 5pm
RITTENHOUSE • BHALO • ST CLEMENTS • JOLET • LOVE • LEONARD ST • KUWAII • PREAP & COUTTS • SINCE GREY • MARU • BOOGI • MONK HOUSE and many more!!
Starts early! First in, best dressed indeed.
NEW MELISSA SHOES
Thursday August 18 2011
Our Spring delivery is here!! We have two AMAZING and so incredibly affordable styles from melissa. Exciting!
The gorgeous new Enjoying is available in a beautiful blue, dark chocolate and a soft creamy beige. Designed by melissa creative director and all round multi-talented genius, Edson Matsuo, these shoes have a waffle/wicker weave pattern on the top for ultimate ventilation. An easy-to-wear flat brogue style that would look adorable with ankle socks!
And we're very happy to be stocking the super popular 'original jelly' Aranha Square Toe Sandal again as well. These little beauties simply fly out the door! Also designed by Edson Matsuo (genius, no?) the flocked Aranha's work perfectly all year round, with and without stockings. Available in a gorgeous teal blue and a trusty never-fail black. Be quick though, sizes are already selling out!
NEW SPRING ARRIVALS
Monday August 15 2011
Even though Melbourne hasn't quite seen the last of winter, we're super excited to be popping new Spring goodies from our beloved friends ffiXXed on the floor!
It's a collection that really needs to be seen to be believed, filled with high quality 100% cotton fabrics sourced from Japan, Belgium and Italy and gorgeous silks from China. All items are designed and produced in-house at ffiXXed studios at Wutong Mountain, Shenzhen China by the incredible Australian artist/designers Kain Picken and Fiona Lau.
Their 5th collection, Living Structures, refers to the experimental living systems
developed by D.I.Y. designer Ken Isaacs through the 50’s, 60’s and
70’s. Isaac’s ‘Living Structures’ reconfigured domestic space,
producing a series of simple forms to support ways of living and working
that challenge the interpersonal, cultural, economic and political
dimensions of everyday life proposed by dominant culture.
This collection presents a series garments that might occupy
contemporary spaces in a similar way; transforming work into leisure,
prioritising analysis, creativity and comfort, and disabling functional
and stylistic expectations. By utilising a range of surfaces and
materials to enhance basic garments, ffiXXed integrate additional
function and applications, combining everyday wear with more formal and
conceptual elements. Exploring the relationship between spaces, places and the objects and
bodies that occupy them, ffiXXed produce situations for new living
ideas, and ideas for new living situations.
To see the collection on the catwalk, check out ffiXXed at pret a porter Busan A/W11.
So many amazing, wearable and (luckily!) tran-seasonal pieces from their 5th collection Living Structures are available right now in store and will soon be available online.
FURTHER REDUCTIONS
Tuesday August 02 2011
We have Spring deliveries arriving ANY time now, so we thought we'd reduce current stock even further to make room!
There are now super-dooper bargains to scoop from ffiXXed, Kuwaii, Jolet and St Clements all online right here, right now!
MELISSA CLEARANCE SALE - TWO DAYS ONLY!
Thursday July 28 2011
Our beloved Melissa shoes are having a clearance sale right here at Monk House Design!
We have a range of summer and winter Melissa styles available at great prices. And for all those ladies who often find that only teeny tiny sizes are that’s left at a sale, this one’s especially for you. A super collection of shoes in size 40 are on sale at bargain prices.
So swing by and nab yourself a lovely pair of bright, glossy, comfortable Melissas.
But you need to be quick! It’s on for two days Saturday July 30 and Sunday July 31, instore at Monk House Design, 102 Lygon Street, Brunswick East. That's THIS WEEKEND!
WINTER SALE
Thursday June 30 2011
We have just popped a wide range of stock from our favorite designers on sale!
Up to 40% off selected styles in store and online.
Leonard St • Rittenhouse • ffiXXed • Kuwaii • Jolet • Love • Bhalo • Preap & Coutts and more...
TWO NEW ERM BOOKS!
Friday June 03 2011
Following the late 2010 release of Sequins & Sequence by noted Melbourne illustrator Kat Macleod, comes TWO brand new titles from the Melbourne publishers ERM.
Observable Universe by Thai artist Unchalee Anantawat explores themes of otherworldly intimacy and connections. Human and celestial forms
intermingle and intermesh, technicolour tentacles tickle and entwine and
branches sprout skyward from alien mud-men. It’s a fascinating concoction,
skirting portraiture, psychedelia and the extraterrestrial.
Bad Driving, a new
book of photographs by British-born photographer Louis Porter, is a chronicle
of minor automotive mishaps. Adhering to what Porter describes as a broader
thread of “very small-scale suburban conflict photography”, these stunningly
composed, colour-saturated images prove both humorous and incisive. No cars are to be seen; the dramatic and
the spectacular are off-limits. Rather, Porter records the auxiliary evidence:
the bent poles, the twisted fences and the toppled post boxes.
Both titles are available now at Monk House Design, online and in store. Start collecting the series!
NEW ARRIVALS - LEONARD ST
Friday May 20 2011
Pretty little dresses from Leonard St are now in store! The gorgeous cosy Duffel coat is available right here.
Lots more from Leonard St is at Monk House Design, come by and check out the winter range.
NEW ARRIVALS - HOBES
Thursday May 19 2011
Wow! Hobes have been busy - check out these new styles! A jazz shoe inspired style named the Lo Hobe available in a gorgeous Napa leather and the Hi Hobe, reminiscent of the traditional moccasin shoe.
The adored Original Hobe is still available of course, but now in four new suede shades. Holy shmoodles! Brown, mustard, grey and black are THE colours of the season.
NEW ARRIVALS - MELISSA
Thursday May 05 2011
*Update 10/5/11 - IN STORE NOW!*
Such beautiful wintry shoes. The Vivienne Westwood ankle boots were so popular last year, we sold out in days!
Give us a call or swing by soon to secure a pair for yourself.
PAM FANGS
Thursday May 05 2011
Woop! Yes indeedie we are stocking the iconic Fang necklaces from the wonderful PAM.
Available in two lengths (short and long) and two colours (oxi black and silver).
SEB BROWN
Monday April 18 2011
We're very happy to welcome Seb Brown's stunning eclectic pieces to the Monk House Design jewellery collection. His range appears to be inspired by an archaeological dig with breast plate pendents, Aztec patterns, stone chunk rings, shattered silver shards, bright beads and dull metals. No two pieces are the same! Hurry in and fall in love with your own discovery...
NEW ARRIVALS - FFIXXED
Thursday March 31 2011
ffiXXed have delivered their super fun and fabulous collection no.4 surviving sustainability. Featuring the work of artist Ester Partegas digitally printed on silk and cotton - the Less World dress, top (both pictured above) and scarves explode with colours of red, peach, green, yellow and blue.
We also have gorgeous pale beige Committee Tailored dresses, the amazing Sweater Skirt dress, Sweats Jacket and the most useful Expandable Bag Blanket - which, you guessed it, is a bag that unzips into a handy blanket. Spontaneous picnic anyone?
NEW ARRIVALS - JOLET
Friday March 25 2011
Jolet's AW11 has come straight from last week's LMFF and Penthouse Mouse events and onto the racks here at Monk House Design. Her highly lauded catwalk shows really exemplified just how far she's come from her humble beginnings in 2009. This collection, filled with elegant folds and tucks, graceful draped silks and delicate hues of soft grey and blue is evidence that she's definitely on the up and up. It's truly devine.
Check out Jolet AW11 in store at Monk House Design today.
HOUSE OF BAULCH - CHIMAERA
Thursday March 24 2011
How utterly jaw dropping is the new Chimaera collection from House of Baulch? Giant over-sized tusk pendents, huge bauble orbis rings and beautiful orbis ball bracelets and earrings. Oh, did we mention the Orb bag is back? Yay!
There is so much gorgeous lucite in tortise, jet and soft grey - you really must see the whole range!
We also have a top up of the Jumbo bling necklaces and bracelets which now come in a stunning old gold.
NEW ARRIVALS - BHALO
Tuesday March 22 2011
Bhalo make it so easy to add colour to your winter wardrobe. Whether you're after a splash or an explosion, Bhalo's AW11 collection is fun, bold and gorgeous. All garments are made with 100% AZO-free cotton, hand loomed and constructed by a Fair Trade certified producer in Bangladesh... that's enough to make you feel warm and fuzzy all winter long.
NEW ARRIVALS - KUWAII
Tuesday March 08 2011
Pretty blues, ivory and charcoal hues from Kuwaii's In Spirit I Was Always Here AW11 collection have filled MHD with soft light colours. We have many more pieces from the range arriving throughout the next few weeks but things are moving fast, so swing by and see the prettiness before we sell out.
NEW ARRIVALS - PREAPS & COUTTS
Tuesday March 08 2011
Preap & Coutts AW11 has started arriving in store! Sweet, clean and classic pieces with a strong 60's influence, all designed and made in Melbourne. New pieces are arriving weekly!
NEW ARRIVALS - PAM
Monday February 21 2011
We are very happy to be stocking PAM's new AW11 collection POWDER, AGITATION, MACHINES. Inspired by laundry aspects such as bleaching, spray affects,
dip-dying, patching and over stitching, the range is filled with pretty, easy-to-wear pieces perfect for layering.
Soft, light Nova tank dresses with a tiered waist, Blue Oatmeal Macaroon tops with a sweet frill detail and 100% wool Verse Cardigans (update: currently one cardigan left in stock!! Sorry sold out!) are in store now.
More from the range will be arriving early March, including PAM's infamous fangs necklaces. Swoon!
SKIN AND THREADS WINTER ARRIVALS
Thursday February 10 2011
We know there are a few warm days to come, but we're still pretty darn excited to have received our first Winter delivery from Skin and Threads! We have Pure Organic cotton t-shirts, Merino wool singlets, the AMAZING-no-lady-should-be-without-one Merino wool lounge cardigans, and stunning knitted sweaters. So get prepared. Get in early. And stock up for the cool weather. You know it's on it's way...
MORE WE ARE HANDSOME
Friday January 28 2011
A timely top up of We Are Handsome bathers have just hit the racks! We have received the gorgeous Arabia (horsey) and Amazon (black panther) Bodysuit swimmers. They're perfect for those who prefer a little more coverage or those who want to wear bathers all year round - team them with a skirt or jeans and who's gonna know?
SALE
Friday January 07 2011
We have a little something to make you smile: Monk House Design is on sale and offering you brilliant reductions on almost ALL clothing online and in store!!
There are plenty of gorgeous items, all marked down, from Rittenhouse, Leonard St, Kuwaii, Skin and Threads, Jolet, St Clements, Preap & Coutts, Boogi, ffiXXed, Deborah Sweeney, Love, Maru and more.
Rittenhouse Pretty dress Skin & Threads Canoe dress Preap & Coutts Pipi dress
was $380 now $299 was $228 now $184 was $298 now $239
Check out sale goodies online here, or swing by our store in East Brunswick to see our full range at amazing prices!
Happy New Year y'all!
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS TRADING HOURS
Thursday December 16 2010
Monk House Design
Christmas & New Years Trading Hours
We will be open 11am - 6pm everyday except for the following:
Christmas Eve - Fri. 24th Dec. 11am - 2pm
Christmas Day - Sat. 25th Dec. CLOSED
Boxing Day - Sun. 26th Dec. CLOSED
New Years Eve - Fri. 31st Dec. 11am - 2pm
New Years Day - Sat. 1st Jan. CLOSED
FREE SHIPPING
Tuesday December 14 2010
Monk House Design is getting into the gift giving spirit and is now offering FREE POSTAGE on all orders within Australia!!
Simply enter POSTMEFREE at the checkout to receive free shipping - and your goodies will arrive safe, sound and on us!
Offer ends December 31st.
ALL WRAPPED UP!
Friday December 10 2010
Give, share and love... we have your gift shopping sorted!
UNDER $30
Sequins & Sequence by Kat Macleod $20, Bhalo hand printed silk scarves $28, Michi Girl What on Earth are you wearing? and Like I Give a Frock $29.95 each, Grip by David Shrigley $28
UNDER $50
Hansel from Basel Zig Zag bag $40, Jo Matthews ceramic planter $45 and Salt & Pepper Owl $40, Jasmine O'Hara silver heart studs $49, House of Baulch Bling bracelet $49
UNDER $100
Beci Orpin Folkbird Cushion $99, House of Baulch Verge wallet $89, Dani M love triangle earrings $95, ffiXXed knitted laptop case $99
UNDER $200
Hannah Rose porcelain tooth necklace $154, Victoria Mason Sharpening necklace $198, Tessa Blazey Red Sci-fi necklace $180, TMOD Cuprocking 3 necklace $158.
And of course we have LOADS more in store and online!
HELLO MICHI
Monday December 06 2010
'Tis the season to be bookish!
The gorgeous Michi Girl has just released What on Earth are you Wearing? the follow up to the 2008 Like I Give a Frock. And we have both available in store!! It's the perfect gift for anyone who loves fashion with sharp wit!
SEQUINS & SEQUENCE BY KAT MACLEOD
Thursday November 18 2010
Melbourne artist-run publisher And Collective have just launched their new Erm Books imprint with Sequins & Sequence, a small volume of original illustrations by the amazing Kat Macleod! What perfect timing!
Sequins & Sequence marks a fascinating exploration of Kat's unique illustrative processes. Created
after a period of travel in Southeast Asia, her drawings and collages
burst with vivid colour and bizarre bird life. Ornate clusters of
sequins and stunningly tactile materials merge with abstract flashes of
colour; wily cats stalk oblivious fish; a trip beneath the water reveals
a mysterious, mutant ecosystem. Sequins & Sequence is an exciting step forward for Macleod and puts her work in an intriguing new light.
Printed in a limited, hand-numbered edition of 1000 copies, we are thrilled to have Sequins & Sequence in store and online now.
WE ARE HANDSOME
Thursday November 11 2010
We Are Handsome bathers have arrived at Monk House Design and they are AMAZING!! Super stylish summer swimmers! We've already had so much interest in these babies, we have a waiting list! Already! We have limited sizes and prints, so hurry in or give us a call to snag your own.
ELIONNE
Monday November 08 2010
Looking for a party dress? Well here at Monk House Design we have a small collection of outrageously gorgeous glammed up frocks, all the way from NYC!
Aussie expat Huong Pham has been living in NY since 2005, designing for some of America's most exciting fashion houses. Now she has just launched her own debut label Elionne and we have the goodies to share!!
Swing by and check out the highly embellished, heavily sequined and super fun range in store now.
JOLET
Tuesday October 19 2010
We have received our first delivery of Jolet's gorgeous new Spring Summer collection, with more to come only days away! Such a stunning range and exquisitely shot by Michelle Tran.
RITTENHOUSE SWIMMERS
Tuesday October 05 2010
Last year we couldn't get enough! And this year we have a waiting list... but we also have these amazing flattering Rittenhouse bathers in two colourways and two styles! The extremely popular Vintage One Piece, with it's low boy-leg and triangle halter and also the Bikini Two Piece.
