Love all things vintage?
You will adore Australia’s newest swimwear designer - Kylie van Wanrooy - who will be unveiling her new collection at the Sydney
Summer Love Vintage Show this week [September 14 to 16 at Canterbury Racecourse Function Centre]. See the divine pics below, plus more photos, inspired by the exhibitors at the show:
Unlike most designers who start out by
designing their collection for size 8 and 10 women then do the 'up-size', Kylie
designs her pieces for the average sized 12 and 14
women.
She also likes 'looking backwards' for her designs - drawing inspiration from 1950s swimwear when curvaceous, feminine figures were plentiful.
Being a size 14 herself - and a pattern maker of 20 years - Kylie is well qualified to create what she does, and she's confident Australian women will embrace her first collection
of 'Beyond the Sea' swimwear, borne from her frustration
with a lack of stylish swimwear for women her size.
She says, “I first conceived the idea while visiting Wet 'n' Wild on the Gold Coast, and noticed that the variety of swimwear on women my age was lacklustre; either looking as if they were made for adolescents or for the over 60 crowd with no happy medium.” She adds, “Being a size 14/16 with DD cup, I was also sensitive to the fact the costume should not only look good but also provide adequate bust support."
She says, “I first conceived the idea while visiting Wet 'n' Wild on the Gold Coast, and noticed that the variety of swimwear on women my age was lacklustre; either looking as if they were made for adolescents or for the over 60 crowd with no happy medium.” She adds, “Being a size 14/16 with DD cup, I was also sensitive to the fact the costume should not only look good but also provide adequate bust support."
Her
inspiration also came her family’s love for vintage, with her most vivid memory
as a child being her playing with her mother’s deck of cards that were adorned
with beautiful pin-up girls wearing similar styled bathing suits.
“My
whole family has always been into vintage - they all own vintage cars, we all love vintage clothing - it’s just
in the blood!” she says.
Kylie’s launch range will feature nine styles in a choice of six striking prints including black and stripes, animal print and a cheeky heart design.
Kylie’s launch range will feature nine styles in a choice of six striking prints including black and stripes, animal print and a cheeky heart design.
Kylie’s one piece swimsuits and mid-rise two pieces complement a womanly figure, with adequate support included in the bust,
and the bottoms cut to enhance feminine curves.
The range will be presented at the event in complete retro style, with old style beach hut change rooms.
The range will be presented at the event in complete retro style, with old style beach hut change rooms.
The 2012 Sydney Summer Love Vintage Show will be a haven for those enamoured with nostalgia,
entertainment and incredible vintage-inspired shopping. And guess what? Josie's Juice readers can win tickets to go to the event! Five double passes are on offer! Here's what you need to do to be eligible:
- Like the Josie's Juice Facebook page [click at top right of this page]
- Share this link on your Facebook page so you share the love for all to see
- Comment in box below, telling us why you'd love to go along to the event
- Pop me a line at josiegags@optusnet.com.au so I have your email address if you win
[*Competition is open to Australian residents only. Winners' names will be at the door, at the event.]
Sydney Summer Love Vintage Show is on September 14 to 16 2012 at the Canterbury Racecourse Function Centre.
- Like the Josie's Juice Facebook page [click at top right of this page]
- Share this link on your Facebook page so you share the love for all to see
- Comment in box below, telling us why you'd love to go along to the event
- Pop me a line at josiegags@optusnet.com.au so I have your email address if you win
[*Competition is open to Australian residents only. Winners' names will be at the door, at the event.]
Sydney Summer Love Vintage Show is on September 14 to 16 2012 at the Canterbury Racecourse Function Centre.
Admission:
Adults $14, aged and disability pensioners $12, children (10-16 years)
$7, children under 10 free. Two-day ticket $26, three-day ticket $38.
Friday night opening evening, 5.30pm - 9pm. Saturday 10am to 5pm. Sunday 10am to 4pm.
For more information visit www.lovevintage.com.au
For more information visit www.lovevintage.com.au
UPDATED: I went along to the opening night of the event last night and it was fantastic!
I also picked up some VERY FAB buys, including these fab catseye sunnies. Check 'em:
The tickets aren't for me, instead for my sister in law & her sister, who love all things vintage.
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ReplyDeleteI love to go!! I need some ideas on what to wear when I go cruising in hubby's 1962 EK Holden so I can look the part!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra and Leah [and Sandra's extra plus twos who are also attending].
ReplyDeleteThat means we have two double passes to go. Snap 'em up! x
We would love to win a couple of tickets. We trawl all the Op Shops on weekends, this would be like Christmas xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Anon! I have been in touch, now enjoy the show this weekend x
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