Aussie Access

Perhaps it is because I happen to live here and share the tastes and sensibilities of my nation, but I sincerely believe Australia has some of the best fashion in the world. Granted most of it is not exactly sartorial excellence or as forward-thinking in the way of Balenciaga or Hussein Chalayan as I would like, but it has the perfect amount of whimsy and kitsch, coupled with street-credible individuality to make some items particularly covetable. Australian fashion has a long way to go yet, what with the country being so young the paint has barely dried on the walls, but what I've seen so far of Aussie talent is doubtlessly impressive.

So imagine my delight when I stumbled across an online shop stocked exclusively with Australian catwalk designers. Ozdesigner.com has in its possession a collection of Zimmerman, Shakuhachi, Karen Walker, Camilla and Marc, and Alice McCall threads, among others, professionally photographed, packed, priced and ready to ship to your chosen international destination. Considering Australia's reasonably strong but comparatively inferior exchange, if you so happen to deal in Euros or Pounds then you are bound to discover an unbelievable bargain.

I know what you're thinking: "But what can we get for you, Eunice?". Well, although I've never given a shit about Christmas, I certainly wouldn't mind a bit if you were overcome with a sudden compelling rush of Christmas spirit and bought me the Shakuhachi black and white checkered pinafore pictured above, at a mere $220. (Be sure to consult among yourselves as I would rather not be in possession of 56 identical items of clothing). Thanks, guys!