Nothing elaborate or
ostentatious. Just an unpretentious exhibition solely dedicated to the art of
socks, held at an unassuming basement venue inconspicuously hidden on the very
hippy Flinders Lane. It is a unique display with an unconventional theme, a literally
“underground” style, and a hint of unintentional cuteness.
Drawing inspirations from
individualized heritage and ordinary objects, the audience is invited to
examine the original designs and to explore the stories behind the fancy woven footwear.
We see oriental dragon scales, daisy floral prints, geometrical and
non-geometrical shapes, repetitive patterns, and animal-inspired stripes and
spots. It is fun and unsophisticated, a pure enjoyment of something simple and
modest.
The Soxhibition is part of the
Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival arts program. It is a beautiful
outcome produced as a collaborative effort of some of the most interesting local
artists and designers, thanks to The Social Studio and the savagely stylish
Soxy Beast.
Location:
Fortyfivedownstairs
Inc, Basement 45 Flinders lane, Melbourne
When:
7 –
18 March 2017
Tues-
Fri, 11 am – 5 pm
Sat,
12 pm – 4 pm
This is a free event
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