It was a design market paradise at Federation Square yesterday. The Melbourne Design Market was in the carpark, and only a few metres away the MARKit@FedSquare was on in the Atrium outside the Ian Potter Gallery (excuse me whilst I hyperventilate). Each of the markets showcased a vast range of designers creations and it was inspiring to see the number of Australian independent designers who were considering sustainability in their designs.……
The Melbourne Design Market attracted a large crowd in the carpark hunting down a designer bargain.
Beautiful screenprints on organic cotton by the lovely Lara, Emma & Jess of Harvest Textiles (a bit more on this talented trio coming soon ….!)
Lox + Savvy had an eye catching display …. And were very understanding when I knocked part of it over ………(arghhhh)
Was great to see a large crowd eagerly gathered around the KeepCup stand.
The iconic Zaishu stools at MARKit stood out with their stunning artwork …..
One day into their week visiting Melbourne, the Me and Amber girls were having fun.
An original and unique range were exhibited by LUcE – products are handmade from a combination of vintage, recycled, re-purposed and new materials.
Mattt bags and satchels provided a rainbow of colour hanging off their wire wall, adorned with designs from a variety of Australian organic textile designers.
Vinyl records like you have never seen them before by Record Attempts
…..and all this whilst Supersized characters mixed with the market crowd …
The stalls featured above are only the tip of the designer iceberg of what was on offer – If you are disappointed you missed out, don’t despair! The MARKit@FedSquare will be on AGAIN on November 28, 2010 – Just in time to pick up some very special Christmas presents straight from the hands of their designers!
