After many years of wearing everything except jeans, I have recently discovered black skinny jeans again. Thank you Cheap Monday, you make getting dressed in the mornings so easy! Paired with a delightful Dries van Noten tee with stripes made of 17th century coppertone scenes, this outfit is ready to go.

Dries Van Noten Henlye T-Shirt ($195), Cheap Monday ‘Tight’ Black Stretch Jeans ($90).

We stumbled upon this wonderful photograph of Bernhard Willhelm featuring possibly our favourite ever answer to the question ‘Heaven is…?’

Image from 10 Magazine via Models.com

Prepare to take a night flight over the city lights of Vegas before being immersed in limpid waves, low-hanging palm fronds and pink lamé! We have received our first drop of  Dries Van Noten’s lovely Spring Summer 2012 collection and it is now available in store.

This collection marks the first time that Dries has used photographic prints in his designs, and was borne from a collaboration with Marseille- based artist James Reeve. Reeve’s images- of cityscapes photographed at night and stripped of all identifying factors but “the vivid scars of light that pierce the darkness”- have been placed alongside 17th century copperplate etchings, 18th century botanical images and found images of jungles and seascapes. The result is a range of lushly visual garments in hues of petrol green, pink, turquoise, crisp white and soft black.

We are making way for new season, get into Poepke for final A/W 11/12 reductions. 50-70% off from Saturday January 28th!

A collaboration between Dries, Dutch artist Gijs Frieling and typographer Letman for Dries Van Noten’s AW12-13 menswear collection. They call it ‘psychedelic elegance’. We call it incredible.

Watch the panorama video of the preparation for the show here.

I love this dress because of its simplicity and but also its unexpected colour combo. When I put it on, I feel like I am in another time. It is very understated, but the more I wear it the happier I feel and the more amazing I realize it is. I also love my Lie sandals which cover my heels and unpainted toes, and are so comfortable I don’t ever need to sit down!

Dries Van Noten Dovan Dress (was $990, now $495), Stefan Lie + Tokoyama Plie Sandals (were $340, now $238).

Erin Lightfoot is a Brisbane-based print and jewellery designer. Drawing on her background in both graphic and fashion design, Lightfoot blends bold, Art Deco-inspired patterns with soft fabrics and delicate porcelain.

Projects at Poepke presents Erin Lightfoot’s second handcrafted jewellery collection. Extending her focus on graphics and pattern, this limited edition range bursts with energy and vivid colour. Zig zags, strong lines and asymmetrical patterns adorn porcelain bangles, hoop earrings and brooches. This Project also features a wider range of Lightfoot’s work, including her art prints.

Erin, could you tell us about the pieces that will be a part of this Project?

I’m making a collection of colourful porcelain bangles and hoop earrings. This collection includes woven designs and blocky patterns with triangles of burgundy, pale mint, pink, banana yellow and bright blue. I make everything by hand using porcelain and decorate each piece with a digital print of my artwork.

Are there any particular styles, periods or ideas that inspire your work?

I take ideas from all over the place and splice them together, so each print channels a mix of styles and periods. For example, one of the patterns in this collection is influenced by Tahitian textiles and Pac-Man graphics. I tend to make everything asymmetrical and like to have breathing pockets in each design. My work seems to have an Art Deco look to it. Main influences I suppose are artists like Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky.

You started out as a graphic designer, now your work involves more tangible objects. How did this change come about?

Yes, I started out studying graphic and web design - by far the best parts of which were the art electives. Making tangible objects resonated much more with me than building websites, so after a bit of mulling I changed over to a fine arts degree majoring in fashion. In my graduate year, I focused on print design and I’ve been building on this since. I really like using my hands and working practically, so now I just think of things I’d like to make and then see if I can.

You design across quite a few different forms, including furniture, clothing and jewellery. What ties it all together?

My print designs. I started drawing in a certain style quite a few years ago, then developed that look digitally and started designing prints for fabric. Since graduating, I’ve expanded on the uses for my print designs with upholstery projects and now my jewellery. I have lots of ideas for things I’d like to make but at the moment I’m concentrating on developing and expanding my jewellery range. I have ideas for wallpaper, and I’d like to try and make a light. If you can imagine something, there is probably a way to make it, you just have to figure it out.

All of your porcelain jewellery is handcrafted, is that right? Is this quite an involved process?

Yes it is and yes it is! There’s the print design aspect and then there’s the fabrication of the porcelain pieces. When I make something new, there is the initial challenge of figuring out how to actually make it but then a lot of the work comes down to the sanding, glazing and finishing of each piece. Each of my pieces is fired three times with various finishing and polishing processes at each step. I apply the digital print by hand which can be a bit tricky, so a lot of time and individual attention is applied to each piece.

When you’re not creating, what can we find you doing?

Erin Lightfoot’s project begins at Poepke on Friday 20 January.

Ever since this Haider Ackermann Duras Blazer (was $1475, now $738) joined us in store, I have been giving it the wall-eye. What, with its lush forest green colour, the crumpled texture of the wool and its twisted sash detail on the back, this is one amazing piece. I love it dressed down with these Rittenhouse Double Cloth Shorts (were $260, now $130) and Double Strapped Sandals (were $345, now $242), and this soft, easy Les Prairies De Paris Simple Mao Shirt (was $370, now $185).

Maybe I’ve been watching a little too much of My So-Called Life, but I’m on the hunt for checked shirts and ankle boots. Transform that 90s flannelette into a poncho with one giant pocket on the front, and you have this Les Prairies De Paris Kawa Top (was $645, now $323). On the bottom, I’ll opt for the Rittenhouse Henry Pleat Skirt (was $340, now $170). And for the boots, a pair of Dries Van Noten’s in Amber (were $825, now $495).

Treat your sister with things she’ll always keep.

Nom*D Demi Shirt Dress $265, now $186, Les Prairies De Paris Club Ponti Pant $390, now $273, Rittenhouse Double Strapped Sandals $345, Peridot Anticlastic Ring $180, Ann Demeulemeester Wallet $235, now $165.

The people at Poepke wish you a merry Christmas, we look forward to seeing you again in the new year.

Simple, luxurious essentials that she’ll love.

Dries Van Noten Feo Scarf $775, now $620, The White Briefs Grass Gown $155, now $108, Dries Van Noten 10/150 Belt $250, now $175, Rittenhouse Double Cloth Pants $290, now $203, Linda Farrow for Dries Van Noten Sunglasses DVN21 $385, now $270.

Find the perfect gift amongst these precious pieces.

Ann Demeulemeester Helena Top $695, now $487, POE Tailored Trousers $220, now $154, Dries Van Noten 10/817 Bag $1585, now $1268, 2 by Lyn & Tony Turquoise and Crystal Necklace with Yellow Leather $300, now $210, Dries Van Noten 10/153 Belt $175, now $123.

Playful, cheeky pieces for your favourite little sister.

Eley Kishimoto Leopard Print Batwing Sweat Dress $270, Rittenhouse Leather Sandals $275, POMS Ring $80, Bernhard Willhelm Kesha Scarf $505, Rittenhouse Vintage Swimsuit $200.

Introducing Kevina-Jo Smith, a multidisciplinary artist who works primarily with woven textures and recontextualised materials. Smith is exhibiting at c3 contemporary art space in Melbourne, opening tonight, and her Candle of Vision pieces will be visiting us soon as a Project at Poepke.