You've been forewarned: a sale of Sally Campbell's handmade textiles will be held next weekend. Campbell designed sets and costumes in Australia for 25 years. You may recognise her work in My Brilliant Career, Wim Wenders' Until the End of the World and Vincent Ward's The Navigator. After
a health scare she gave up film and decided to pursue her love of fabrics and India, and started designing quilts, throws, curtains, tablecloths, cushion covers, shawls and accessories. She works with a women's co-operative famous for its applique work, and in West Bengal villages alongside specialist weavers for her contemporary designs achieved with traditional crafts. We can't wait to get our hands on some of the stuff the Sydney Morning Herald called "museum-worthy". The sale is at Liz Mitchell Design, 9 Maidstone St, Ponsonby July 7-8.
Designs on award
Launching pads for designers just starting are few and far between. Thank goodness then for the Fashion Design Ambassador award, for which entries are being called. Sponsored by Deutz and presented in partnership with the British Council, the winner receives a return trip to London, $3000, and a chance to meet some of London's fashion fraternity. Last year's winner Sherie Muys was able to be an intern at Bora Aksu and had some fantastic exposure. Finalists also take part in a show during September's Fashion Week. It's open to final-year fashion students, recent graduates and designers with less than five years' experience. Entries close July 27. To enter go to www.deutz.co.nz
Street votes
Federation needs your help. The streetwear outfit has been nominated for an award in this year's Sportswear International Fashion Awards, or Sifas. The category it's up for is Best Sport/Street Collection and it is up against 17 other nominees, including Stussy and Converse by John Varvatos. Readers vote to select the top five for each category on the Sportswear International website, so vote. Go to www.sifa.sportswearnet-special.com Once it's down to the top five, a panel of international retailers decides the winner, which will be featured in the 214th issue of Sportswear International in August.
