Meet the Makers and Discover their Artisan Craft
WHAT: Strand Arcade Evening with Our Designers
WHERE: The Strand Arcade, 412-414 George Street, Sydney
WHEN: Wednesday, 13th August 2014, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
The Strand Arcade opens its doors to customers for a special evening to launch Spring/Summer 2014 and honour the remarkable retailers whose expertise and authentic know-how has been a signature of the arcade since 1891.
This year’s Evening With Our Designers event celebrates the concept of journey and co-creation, offering one-night-only customised experiences with the unique designers and artisans of the Strand Arcade.
Upon entering the arcade, guests will be greeted with a hand-illustrated map by artist Sarah Hankinson outlining the interactive schedule of bespoke activations for the evening. The Ground Floor is where the journey begins and paves the way, with curated area’s that are set to inspire and delight:
× Strand Hatters will host a Gentlemen’s Lounge featuring: live hat steaming, shaping, feathering and banding, Young Henrys micro-beer bar, shoe shining; and book signing with
renowned men’s blogger Giuseppe Santamaria from Men In This Town
× Hunt Leather is offering premium personalised on the spot franking of pieces purchased in their boutique on the night
× Aveda will have alchemists on-hand to create custom blends of lotions and perfumes
× Courtesy of the Artist Custom Art Bar – customers can design their own earrings assembled on the spot
× Restaurant Pendolino will offer tastings of their exquisite hand-made bread while fine-food providores Fomaggi Ocello and Victor Churchill will showcase rare cheeses and charcuterie delights to compliment
× La Farra and Cavazza Prosecco bars will pop-up on the Ground Floor and on Level 1 VIP guests hosted in La Rosa restaurant will be treated to a very special performance from the star ofthe Spring Summer 2014 evening-wear campaign, songstress Matilda Dods. The beautiful emerging talent will uncover two of her latest self-written singles with a captivating acoustic set.
Moving through Level 1 and 2, DJ’s Leah Simmons and Sam Francisco will set the mood for customers who will meander from store to store, meeting some of Australia’s most beloved design talent including; Lover, Alex Perry, Akira Isogawa, Manning Cartell, Dinosaur Designs and Jac + Jack, amongst others.
Cult women’s retailer The Corner Shop will partner with blogger Sara Donaldson of Harper & Harley, who will be on-hand to provide style advice; and sister design trio Manning Cartell launch exclusive pieces only available at the Strand Arcade on the night. Men’s retailer Mister Mister will offer monogramed denim patches on their custom jeans; and shoe maker extraordinaire Andrew McDonald will supply a hand stained limited edition choice of leather and initialling on the sole.
To complete the journey, Level 2 features a gourmet tasting of macadamia’s harvested by The Nut Shop. Guests will sample a variation of flavours and take away a special personalised mix of their
The Strand Arcade will also unveil the debut issue of 1891, a bi-annual paper that highlights the covetable style found at the iconic shopping destination. The idea of journey carries on, with 1891 evoking summer emotions with a dreamy holiday shoot, featuring a sun kissed Erin Heatherton and very handsome Jordan Stenmark.
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