<insert name here> – The collaborative pop-up shop in Georges on Collins (195 Little Collins Street) will disappear in the new year so there’s only a few days to go. Find beautifully unique dresses, original handmade jewellery and even some kitschy car tees for the men in your life.

Lady Petrova – In my opinion, hands down the best place in the city to find a party dress for New Year’s Eve. Discover 20 – 80% off summer stock from the like of Lady Petrova herself, MyPetSquare, Tristan Blair, Mink Pink and Tahlulah. Find the lady at 237 Flinders Lane (down Scott Alley).

MLY – For those that don’t want to/can’t leave the house due to chronic overindulgence of mince pies and eggnog this season Miss Lyndel Yeo has a summer sale online now.

Swensk – I love slow fashion so naturally I love the Swedish style at Swensk. Their men’s range is at 230 Little Collins Street and women should visit their temporary satellite store on level one of Melbourne’s GPO. 20 – 60% off should help you keep your wardrobe stylish yet simple this coming year.

Plus I’ve left details of plenty more sales at Melbourne’s GPO here. If you have found or are hosting a wonderful fashion sale in Melbourne please feel free to share and leave details in the comment below.

PS Please remind me to never attempt a trip to Chadstone on Boxing Day again (first sales outing for that day and never ever again). Or, if I succumb to sales madness and try, you have permission to tie me to a chair until the New Year.

Top 7×7 Future Focus: Stylecraft showroom, 22nd July

Leaders in seven different design disciplines, including Oroton creative director Ana Maria Escobar, present their top seven future trends in their respective fields.

Top Designs: Melbourne Museum, Now until 26th July

A showcase of the best design work by VCE students.

Today Tomorrow: Foundry, 15th to 25th July

Thousands of badges on interactive display. You chose a bunch to wear and create your own roving mini-exhibition.

Suicide Blondes + Own Books: Swensk, 17th to 25th July

Launch of 581c book by photographer Tobias Faldt plus window installation.

Swapping for the Future: Lily Blacks, 15th July

The classic clothing exchange that saves your pennies and the environment

Design Made Trade: Royal Exhibition Building, 16th – 19th July

A highlight exhibition for industry and public visitors showcasing products across multiple design disciplines.

Design of the Times: ACCA, 20th July

Liane Rossler of Dinosaur Designs discusses what designers can do to combat climate change.

Design Dinner feat. Coolhunting editor: Comme, 16th July

Tim Yu of Coolhunting discusses future trends in creative design accompanied by a specially designed three course menu by Comme’s head chef.

Design ‘O ‘ Pizza: Ladro, 19th July

Four designers including Chantal McDonald of Materialbyproduct design their own pizza. You get four courses with wine and 10% of the proceeds go to Architects without Borders.

Cloud 19: 1000£ Bend, 15-25th July

Cloud 19 is a collaborative futuristic exhibition across many design disciplines curated to electronica. Dozens of designers are taking part from Sydney and Melbourne including fashion-focused talents like Alexi Freeman as part of AFAR with architect Aaron Roberts, B-Spoke Designs, James Cameron, Jasmina Krupic, Kim Victoria Wearne of Bonfire Folk, Limedrop, Melanie Bower, Peter O’Connor, Elke Kramer and Trust Fun!

After Dark: Aesop, 15th – 17th July

An invite only late night experience featuring special guest speakers, performances and exhibitions.

T-Shirt Makeover: Materialbyproduct workroom, 15th-25th July

Have your old t-shirt transformed into a new designer piece by Materialbyproduct.

Pocket Guide: Mr Tulk, 15th July to 15th August

Exhibition by Tam Hua and Milly Sleeping celebrating pockets as an element of design.

Looking to the Past: Fashion Incubator, 15th-25th July

Display of fashion and accessories created from recycled materials.

General Assembly Open Studio 09: Boyd School Studios, 17th – 18th July

Create your own brooch from ready-made pieces with Blanche Tilden and Phoebe Porter of Studio Hacienda.

Flash Faction: Berlin Bar, 24th July

They put the gist of this FAD party better than I ever could, “we part the Iron Curtain for a one-night celebration of neo-constructivist design, agit-pop fashion, and over the wall performance”.

A Somewhat Interesting Digital Textile Design Competition: Mattt, 15th – 25th July

A competition for any type of artist to create a digital fabric print to be used on bags.

Envelope: The Atrium, 16th-19th July

Two hour workshops on creating your own sustainable fashion.

More Upcoming Events

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1. Swensk boutique on Little Collins is into “slow fashion”. As an aficionado of the “slow food” movement I’m guessing many of the ideals are the same (ie. timeless classics are in as is an appreciation of both the simple and fine things in life). They’ve just shipped over a private collection of 70s and 80’s Nina Ricci, Dunhill & Lacoste sunglasses from Swedish optometrist Gustav Levin – I sense an optical obsession. These are now one-of-a-kind true vintage frames that have been updated with state of the art lenses. My pick are these black and gold rimmed Christian Dior pair in amber for $749. swensk.com.au

2. Or how about some baby blue shades to shelter your own baby blues? This pair of hand painted floral frames brings back waves of nostalgia for younger days lazily spent lying the grass. For just $34.95 from Dorothy and Evelyn they are an budget friendly way to take a trip back in time. dorothyandevelyn.com

3. Not true vintage but a faithful reproduction are these leopard print sunnies from Polaroid. When I first laid eyes on these I had a bit of Jackie O/Kennedy moment. Dramatic yet classic these can be pulled out from your drawer years down the track and still look fresh so maybe these should become your newest old faithfuls? polaroideyewear.com.au

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