Stories

  1. Engineered Garments. New York.

     

    Engineered Garments. Made in New York City.

    Japanese designer Daiki Suzuki has developed a cult following for his sublime craftsmanship,

    blend of modern and heritage design and the highest quality fabrics. 

    It takes about 1.5 seconds to fall in love with every piece in this collection. 

     We're very happy to welcome Engineered Garments to The Standard Store.

     

     

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  2. The 2015 Eggibald Prize

     
    It is Easter this week, and you know what that means...
     The Annual Eggibald Prize at The Standard Store.
    The greatest egg portrait prize in Australia, maybe the planet. 
    And for the first time in history, it will grace both Melbourne and Sydney shop windows.
    Unheard of.
    Entry details:
    1. Bring in your portrait on a boiled egg before Easter weekend.
    2. Instagram your egg @thestandardstore, and #eggibaldprize
    Our favourite portrait in both states will win a $150 store voucher.
    (pictured above, Cleopatra by Nadia Hernandez)
    Turn on the hob, and get cracking.
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  3. Chinti and Parker

    Chinti and Parker have done it again.
    Best dresses in silks and cotton poplin.
    Organic cotton long sleeve tees, light as air.
    And cashmere as light as clouds.
    Textile heaven on earth.
    Click below to see more pictures
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  4. Cuisse de Grenouille

    Cuisse de Grenouille, The Gentleman Surfer.
    For the kind of man that enjoys his Toile tees with nudist scenes and sting rays.
    Surf in Paris indeed.
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  5. OVERSIZE

    The coolest.
    Always.
    From London.
    Studio Nicholson does oversize shapes and gingham this season.
    And they do it to perfection.
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  6. OPENING CEREMONY

    Opening Ceremony!
    Swim!
    Petals + Palms = Paradise.
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  7. Sessun swooning

    Sessun's new collection has us wishing we were
    wearing these outfits, at the Rose Bakery in Paris,
    drinking rosé and eating cake.
    Très mignon!
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  8. LUCAS GROGAN X SKARFE

    'One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.'
    Oscar Wilde said it.
    And here 'tis.
    Lucas Grogan, famed Melbourne artist, has created 3 unique designs for his collaboration with Skarfe.
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  9. The Standard 6: Brielle Flynn

    Brielle is the gorgeous red haired beauty from our Crown Street, Surry Hills store.
    Only Brielle can manage to have her favourite things be a sweet summer dress and a hip flask that says Sweet Tits.
    And that's why we love her.
    This is her Standard 6...
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  10. Ciao Bella

    This week, we've got more of the good things.
    Namely, Italian Spektre sunnies.
    Per le senorita e signor
    For boys and girls sì?
    This time in every shape, colour and reflection.
    Future looks, like it's looking right back at ya.
    Bellissimo!
    Online here
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  11. Appropriate Headwear by Bernstock Speirs

    So you've been invited to one of the following:

    The Birdcage Marquee at Melbourne Cup, A garden wedding, Boating/yachting, Mini golf.

    And you don't have appropriate headwear.

    Here 'tis.

    By Bernstock Speirs

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