<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="http://www.mushubag.com">Mushu</a>, <a href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=540+Crown+Street,+surry+hills&sll=-33.88679,151.207345&sspn=0.007161,0.012006&layer=&ie=UTF8&om=1&z=17&ll=-33.888212,151.213664&spn=0.007161,0.015525&iwloc=addr">540 Crown Street, Surry Hills</a> Ex-lawyer turns handbag and textiles designer at Crown Street's Mushu. You could call it an Aladdin's cave or a toy shop but mostly it's a delightful enclave of handbags, apparrel and accesories. <embed src="http://media20a.libsyn.com/podcasts/2d93e443f690891ce33a1af9ff40cdef/4605eb1f/xou/SFH_mushu_march2007.mp4" height="380" width="480" autostart="0" ></embed> Or <a href="http://media20a.libsyn.com/podcasts/2d93e443f690891ce33a1af9ff40cdef/4605eb1f/xou/SFH_mushu_march2007.mp4"target"_blank">click here to open in a new window</a>. Brands featured in this episode: Little Potty Red Shoes, <a href="http://www.akina.com.au">Akina</a>,<a href="http://www.mushu.com">Mushu</a>, <a href="http://www.amst.com.au/">AM St</a>, Blessed are the Meek, <a href="http://www.indigoboutique.com.au/">Indigo</a> and <a href="http://www.bencke.com.au/">Gillian Bencke</a>. Credits for this one: Hosts, <a href="http://www.vigilantefashionista.blogspot.com/"target="_blank">Alice Grundy</a> and Sandra Beeston. Camera, <a href="http://www.mersadesmalone.com"target="_blank">Matt Venables</a>, Sound Chris Hancock, Music by <a href="http://www.thefrequencylab.com"target="_blank">Monk Fly</a>. Edited by <a href="http://www.dmhenley.com">David Henley</a> and brought to you by <a href="http://www.xou.com.au"target="_blank">Xou Pty Ltd</a></div> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SydneyFashionHouse?a=1Fxmj0Zhfh4:e3vV9Pdxq5U:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SydneyFashionHouse?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SydneyFashionHouse/~4/1Fxmj0Zhfh4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Mushu, 540 Crown Street, Surry Hills Ex-lawyer turns handbag and textiles designer at Crown Street's Mushu. You could call it an Aladdin's cave or a toy shop but mostly it's a delightful enclave of handbags, apparrel and accesories. Or click here to open in a new window. Brands featured in this episode: Little Potty Red Shoes, Akina,Mushu, AM St, Blessed are the Meek, Indigo and Gillian Bencke. Credits for this one: Hosts, Alice Grundy and Sandra Beeston. Camera, Matt Venables, Sound Chris Hancock, Music by Monk Fly. Edited by David Henley and brought to you by Xou Pty Ltd 

Sydney Fashion House

Mushu -Surry Hills

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><embed src="http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~dmhenley/SFHFeb2007/SFH_PubText_FEb07.mp4" height="280" width="320" autostart="0" ></embed> <a href="http://www.publishertextiles.com.au/"target="_blank">Publisher Textiles </a>— are young, fresh and not just in design but in their business perspective AS WELL. Nurturing artists and designers in their own endeavours, such as <a href="http://www.myspace.com/greyghostapparel"target="_blank">Grey Ghost Apparel</a>, this group is branching out. Creating unique patterns for fabrics to wallpapers, then converting these into bags, t-shirts and their own fashion label "Epoqu". In this episode we get to meet the whole cast involved in this revival of Australian textiles and screenprinting. Retailers featuring their stuff now and later this year include: <a href="http://www.xanadutraders.com/shop/customer/home.php"target="_blank">Foxes Store </a>(Surry Hills, Sydney - <a href="http://www.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=561+Bourke+St&sll=-33.88672,151.207591&sspn=0.007927,0.011501&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=-33.886725,151.209501&spn=0.007927,0.01502&om=1&iwloc=addr"target="_blank">Google-Map</a>), Made (Newtown, Sydney); Honeybee Goods (Cooks Hills, Newcastle <a href="http://www.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=105+darby+st+newcastle&sll=-32.989399,151.690287&sspn=0.512583,0.961304&ie=UTF8&z=17&om=1&iwloc=addr"target="_blank">Google-Map</a>); <a href="http://www.littlesalon.com.au/"target="_blank">Little Salon</a> (Melbourne); <a href="http://www.hummingbird60.com/"target="_blank">Hummingbird 60 </a>(Melbourne) <a href="http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~dmhenley/SFHFeb2007/SFH_PubText_FEb07.mp4"target"_blank">Click here to open in a new window</a>. Credits for this one: Camera, <a href="http://www.mersadesmalone.com"target="_blank">Matt Venables</a>, Sound Chris Hancock, Music by <a href="http://www.thefrequencylab.com"target="_blank">Monk Fly</a>. Brought to you by <a href="http://www.xou.com.au"target="_blank">Xou Pty Ltd</a> </div> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SydneyFashionHouse?a=MCBMYxqwY2A:acYssSaTTzU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SydneyFashionHouse?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SydneyFashionHouse/~4/MCBMYxqwY2A" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

 Publisher Textiles — are young, fresh and not just in design but in their business perspective AS WELL. Nurturing artists and designers in their own endeavours, such as Grey Ghost Apparel, this group is branching out. Creating unique patterns for fabrics to wallpapers, then converting these into bags, t-shirts and their own fashion label "Epoqu". In this episode we get to meet the whole cast involved in this revival of Australian textiles and screenprinting. Retailers featuring their stuff now and later this year include: Foxes Store (Surry Hills, Sydney - Google-Map), Made (Newtown, Sydney); Honeybee Goods (Cooks Hills, Newcastle Google-Map); Little Salon (Melbourne); Hummingbird 60 (Melbourne) Click here to open in a new window. Credits for this one: Camera, Matt Venables, Sound Chris Hancock, Music by Monk Fly. Brought to you by Xou Pty Ltd 

Publisher Textiles

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">KYOTAP | 21 Mary St, Surry Hills Hidden in the design quarter of Surry Hills, surrounded by warehouses is <a href="http://www.kyotap.com.au"target="_blank">KYOTAP</a>, a shop with truly unique products from owner/creator Fiona's particular version of drapery (patternmaking in 3d). Filled with fascinating shapes, alternative styles and origamic pieces, <a href="http://www.kyotap.com.au"target="_blank">KYOTAP</a> caters to the confident and discerning fashionista. <embed src="http://xou.typepad.com/sfh/files/sfhKYOTAP-DEC06c.mp4" height="280" width="320" autostart="0" ></embed> Or <a href="http://xou.typepad.com/sfh/files/sfhKYOTAP-DEC06c.mp4"target"_blank">click here to open in a new window</a>. Credits for this one: Camera, <a href="http://www.mersadesmalone.com"target="_blank">Matt Venables</a>, Sound <a href="http://www.dmhenley.com"target="_blank">David Henley</a>, Hosts: <a href="http://www.vigilantefashionista.blogspot.com/"target="_blank">Alice Grundy</a> and Emma Dunlop-Hill. Music by <a href="http://www.themusicofhoward.com">howard</a>. Brought to you by <a href="http://www.xou.com.au"target="_blank">Xou Pty Ltd</a></div> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SydneyFashionHouse?a=P0w1Uml8sZI:3rYOUA8N4SY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SydneyFashionHouse?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SydneyFashionHouse/~4/P0w1Uml8sZI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

KYOTAP | 21 Mary St, Surry Hills Hidden in the design quarter of Surry Hills, surrounded by warehouses is KYOTAP, a shop with truly unique products from owner/creator Fiona's particular version of drapery (patternmaking in 3d). Filled with fascinating shapes, alternative styles and origamic pieces, KYOTAP caters to the confident and discerning fashionista. Or click here to open in a new window. Credits for this one: Camera, Matt Venables, Sound David Henley, Hosts: Alice Grundy and Emma Dunlop-Hill. Music by howard. Brought to you by Xou Pty Ltd 

KYOTAP

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Paris Texas | 729 Bourke St, Surry Hills With sass and pizzazz, Annette of Paris, Texas assembles an eclectic and enervating mix in her Bourke Street boutique. For the guys there's rock 'n' roll tshirts, for the gift buyer cute jewelry and cat candles and for the fashionista there's vibrant local designers that are just plain cool. Annette's the one with the loud voice and eye for style. Featured designs of Episode 3: <a href="http://www.katou.com.au"target="_blank">Katou</a>; Mogil; Oscar; Runaway Lover; Chloe O'Reilly; <a href="http://www.indianabyfreda.com"target="_blank">Indiana by Freda</a>; Sumaki; State of Georgia; <a href="http://www.sewn.com.au/main.asp"target="_blank">Sewn</a>; <a href="http://www.livenoe.com"target="_blank">Noe</a>; <a href="http://www.iggyandloulou.com"target="_blank">Iggy and Lou Lou</a> Please wait a moment while the video loads up. You'll need Quicktime running on your computer to view it properly. (<a href="http://www.quicktime.com"target="_blank">Which you can download here</a>) If it doesn't work for you, <a href="mailto:info@xou.com.au">let us know</a>. <embed src="http://media23a.libsyn.com/podcasts/fe6466e0f008831419cfc34424625157/4605ee02/xou/PARISTEXASNovember2006.mp4" height="280" width="320" autostart="0" ></embed> Or <a href="http://media23a.libsyn.com/podcasts/fe6466e0f008831419cfc34424625157/4605ee02/xou/PARISTEXASNovember2006.mp4">click here to open in a new window</a>. Credits for this one: Camera, <a href="http://www.mersadesmalone.com"target="_blank">Matt Venables</a>, Sound <a href="http://www.dmhenley.com"target="_blank">David Henley</a>, Hosts: <a href="http://www.vigilantefashionista.blogspot.com/"target="_blank">Alice Grundy</a> and <a href="http://www.artlessprotagonist.blogspot.com/"target="_blank">Jesse Stein</a> and Mark Sutton. Music by <a href="http://www.thefrequencylab.com"target="_blank">Monk Fly</a>. Brought to you by <a href="http://www.xou.com.au"target="_blank">Xou Pty Ltd</a></div> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SydneyFashionHouse?a=xrNLuiBedjA:obkLBGxH2Mk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SydneyFashionHouse?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SydneyFashionHouse/~4/xrNLuiBedjA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Paris Texas | 729 Bourke St, Surry Hills With sass and pizzazz, Annette of Paris, Texas assembles an eclectic and enervating mix in her Bourke Street boutique. For the guys there's rock 'n' roll tshirts, for the gift buyer cute jewelry and cat candles and for the fashionista there's vibrant local designers that are just plain cool. Annette's the one with the loud voice and eye for style. Featured designs of Episode 3: Katou; Mogil; Oscar; Runaway Lover; Chloe O'Reilly; Indiana by Freda; Sumaki; State of Georgia; Sewn; Noe; Iggy and Lou Lou Please wait a moment while the video loads up. You'll need Quicktime running on your computer to view it properly. (Which you can download here) If it doesn't work for you, let us know. Or click here to open in a new window. Credits for this one: Camera, Matt Venables, Sound David Henley, Hosts: Alice Grundy and Jesse Stein and Mark Sutton. Music by Monk Fly. Brought to you by Xou Pty Ltd 

Paris, Texas

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Zukini | 483 King st, Newtown South Newtown's Zukini is an eclectic mix of colour and texture with a range of local designers and some recent injections from Brazil and the US. Paul and Nicole provide style and substance to the Newtown fashion scene from accessories through to dresses, definitely a destination in itself. Check out Zukini's range with Alice and guest host Anya. Featured designs of Episode 2: <a href="http://www.highteawithmrswoo.com.au"target="_blank">High Tea with Mrs Woo</a>, <a href="http://www.religionclothing.co.uk/main.php"target="_blank">Religion</a>, <a href="http://www.joveeba.com.au/"target="_blank">Joveeba</a>, Cantao, Redley, Massuri, <a href="http://www.goorin.com/"target="_blank">Goorin</a>, Rich Please wait a moment while the video loads up. You'll need Quicktime running on your computer to view it properly. (<a href="http://www.quicktime.com"target="_blank">Which you can download here</a>) If it doesn't work for you, <a href="mailto:info@xou.com.au">let us know</a>. <embed src="http://www.sydneyfashionhouse.com.au/files/ZUKINIOct2006.mp4" height="280" width="320" autostart="0" ></embed> Credits for this one: Camera, <a href="http://www.mersadesmalone.com"target="_blank">Matt Venables</a>, Sound <a href="http://www.dmhenley.com"target="_blank">David Henley</a>, Hosts: <a href="http://www.vigilantefashionista.blogspot.com/"target="_blank">Alice Grundy</a> and Anya Poukchanski. Music by <a href="http://www.thefrequencylab.com"target="_blank">Monk Fly</a>. Brought to you by <a href="http://www.xou.com.au"target="_blank">Xou Pty Ltd</a></div> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SydneyFashionHouse?a=XE_UkxLHY_4:yGRcZWhKSes:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SydneyFashionHouse?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SydneyFashionHouse/~4/XE_UkxLHY_4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Zukini | 483 King st, Newtown South Newtown's Zukini is an eclectic mix of colour and texture with a range of local designers and some recent injections from Brazil and the US. Paul and Nicole provide style and substance to the Newtown fashion scene from accessories through to dresses, definitely a destination in itself. Check out Zukini's range with Alice and guest host Anya. Featured designs of Episode 2: High Tea with Mrs Woo, Religion, Joveeba, Cantao, Redley, Massuri, Goorin, Rich Please wait a moment while the video loads up. You'll need Quicktime running on your computer to view it properly. (Which you can download here) If it doesn't work for you, let us know. Credits for this one: Camera, Matt Venables, Sound David Henley, Hosts: Alice Grundy and Anya Poukchanski. Music by Monk Fly. Brought to you by Xou Pty Ltd 

Zukini

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Foxes Store | 561 Bourke St, Surry Hills <a href="http://www.xanadutraders.com">Foxes Store</a> stocks limited edition pieces by local designers and has been supplying the Surry Hills fashionistas for nearly five years. Three creative siblings form the basis for the store. Sean creates T-shirts, artwork and cards, Catriona sources spanish and indian footwear and Nike makes delectable bags and belts. Welcome to our pilot podcast! So you'll have to forgive the bumps and glitches, we call that the learning process. We have a little chat with owners and designers the Carvers, and then try on some of their latest goods. Featured designs of Episode 0: <a href="http://www.xanadutraders.com">Xanadu</a>, <a href="http://www.xanadutraders.com/shop/customer/home.php?cat=259&XCARTSESSID=7876eeb94d2dd53267a8b757624bb811">T-shirts by Sean Carver</a>, Scorned by Their Mother, Lenny & Kate, Made, as well as <a href="http://www.xanadutraders.com">Foxes bags and belts</a> Please wait a moment while the video loads up. You'll need Quicktime running on your computer to view it properly. (<a href="http://www.quicktime.com">Which you can download here</a>) If it doesn't work for you, <a href="mailto:info@xou.com.au">let us know</a>. <embed src="http://www.sydneyfashionhouse.com.au/files/foxesaugust2006_c.mp4" height="280" width="320" autostart="0" ></embed> Credits for this one: Camera, <a href="http://www.mersadesmalone.com">Matt Venables</a>, Sound <a href="http://www.dmhenley.com">David Henley</a>, Hosts being Alice Grundy (Vigilante Fashionista) and Carrie Stone. Music by <a href="http://www.thefrequencylab.com">Monk Fly</a>. Brought to you by <a href="http://www.xou.com.au">Xou Pty Ltd</a></div> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SydneyFashionHouse?a=cX2FfozhLuA:mkh3gVWYLLM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SydneyFashionHouse?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SydneyFashionHouse/~4/cX2FfozhLuA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Foxes Store | 561 Bourke St, Surry Hills Foxes Store stocks limited edition pieces by local designers and has been supplying the Surry Hills fashionistas for nearly five years. Three creative siblings form the basis for the store. Sean creates T-shirts, artwork and cards, Catriona sources spanish and indian footwear and Nike makes delectable bags and belts. Welcome to our pilot podcast! So you'll have to forgive the bumps and glitches, we call that the learning process. We have a little chat with owners and designers the Carvers, and then try on some of their latest goods. Featured designs of Episode 0: Xanadu, T-shirts by Sean Carver, Scorned by Their Mother, Lenny & Kate, Made, as well as Foxes bags and belts Please wait a moment while the video loads up. You'll need Quicktime running on your computer to view it properly. (Which you can download here) If it doesn't work for you, let us know. Credits for this one: Camera, Matt Venables, Sound David Henley, Hosts being Alice Grundy (Vigilante Fashionista) and Carrie Stone. Music by Monk Fly. Brought to you by Xou Pty Ltd 

Foxes Store

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