Illustrator and animator (and one-time frankie poster artist) Sean Morris is just about to launch his first-ever solo exhibition, called Bear Bones, this Friday August 8th at the Cracked Gallery at Behind the Monkey, Highgate, Perth. “I’ll be tackling subjects including ‘80s hair metal, woodland creatures and weird topographical forms,” Sean says. “The title of the show comes from the stripped-back approach I’ve taken with the work, which mainly consists of pen drawings on paper and board – and also from the fact that I like bears (and puns) a lot.” Entry is free, Perth people, and it runs till the 24th. So get along and support men with bear habits.

When you hear the words ‘Garage Sale’, you can’t help but think of getting up at 6am, driving from house to house, and rummaging through dusty old bits and pieces, all to find one little gem (if you’re lucky). Well it’s time to get that idea out of your head. This is what we like to call a designer-chic-slash-bargain-extravaganza Garage Sale. Lala Orange will be selling labels such as Another Boy, Bim Kenesis, Leonard St, Ebony Eve, Zuitton, Miyoko, Kornerd, Dime-A-Dozen and lots more. Perth’s William Street Collective will be transformed, garage-style, from today through till Sunday 21st. Head to 214 William Street, Northbridge for le bargains.

The sombre sounds of Australian singer/songwriter, Holly Throsby will be transfixing all those who find themselves standing in The Bakery ARTRAGE, Perth, tonight. Holly will be launching her much-anticipated album ‘a loud call’ with doors opening at 8pm, 233 James Street
, Northbridge. Tickets available online for $18.

Gird your retro-lovin’ loins, Perth kids. The ladies of Sugar Blue Burlesque are holding a vintage fleamarket this Sunday 18th at the Burlesque Lounge, upstairs 267 William Street, Northbridge, and it sounds like a corker. Wares on sale include recycled clothing from the 1920s to 1980s, antiques, retro and novelty costumes, pin-up lingerie, burlesque merchandise, sewing and crafting supplies and retro cupcakes. Plus our current ‘I Love My Shop’ retailer, Delilah Carter from Winifred & Bance, will be there with some lovely stuff to sell. Sounds like a grand day out.

We have been hearing lovely things about the design goodness and generalised cute factor of the Oxford Street Markets in Leederville (100 Oxford Street, Saturdays 9-5pm). Cool Perth kids like Made on the Left and Little Design Horse are participating through January, so you’ve got two Saturdays left to go scoop up their wares.

Listen up all frankettes who live in Perth. On Sunday, March 29th head down the Mends Street, South Perth and take a peek at a unique collection of high quality, WA-made products at Unwrapped: the Marketplace. Emerging designers will be selling original fashion, jewellery, accessories, homewares and artwork at the outdoor market. Tell a friend and pop it in your diary.

Perth people grab your diaries and mark April 26th as your next shopping trip! Winifred and Bance are holding another clothing swap party. Doors open at 3pm and swapping starting at 4pm. Tickets are available in store ($15) online ($16) or on the door if there are tickets left ($18). Tickets include entry, cupcakes, bubbles and W&B bag to take your new wardrobe home with you. Unsure of swap party rules? In a nutshell you bring your new/fashionable/vintage clothes you want to get rid of (leave your trackies and sneakers at home), wash them and pop them on hangers so they’re nice and neat and hand them in before the exchange starts. You’ll then receive currency in the form of buttons. For the full rundown click here.

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