Time to see fashion in a new light with the independently curated show on the artisanal side of Martin Margiela work at @attheabove by @_____hugh, on until Sunday. Apart from the fascinating pieces, and the rather unexpected way they are displayed, this work reinforces the deep-rooted influence of @jeanpaulgaultier on Margiela’s output, from the clever repurposing of common forms of clothing, to the creation of his non-label label. A rather unexpected yet very much appreciated gift to the people of this city. #martinmargiela #attheabove #gertrudestreet #fitzroy #jfn_fitzroyalty (at At the above) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbpQd9ELfwd/?utm_medium=tumblr

At the rather seductive @attheabove gallery space in Gertrude Street there is a show on and called Material Culture for @ngvmelbourne’s Design Week. It’s good. Well, patchy. But almost, sadly, instantly forgettable. Maybe I’m missing something… #attheabove #gertrudestreet #fitzroy #jfn_fitzroyalty #melbournedesignweek (at At the above) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbcP56MpaGB/?utm_medium=tumblr

#melbournedesignweek2022 #attheabove curated by @marshagolemac : @studio_blau The Sweeper (love these!) @peterdcoleart (sorry it’s brighter than I intended!) At @havnstore : Brass Pourer @studiokyss Immerse by @sasabarnes Impulsive vest purchase from @oxfordshop - moi (at Fitzroy, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cba5eTzBi-s/?utm_medium=tumblr

#AtTheAbove Chapter 1 “The goal is emotional: to cause goosebumps, a visceral reaction to something beautiful.” #GertrudeSt #Fitzroy (at At the above) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLf6l_3HEJK/?igshid=f6jslvcyv3ln

Where the old #GertrudeContemporary had the tiniest gallery possible. But I don’t know, is this Art? The rear of the old gallery is now occupied by Love+Money who seem to be a bright’n’breezy consulting agency (“digital identities for a digital age”) and who curate the shopfront #AtTheAbove (at Love + Money) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ18_x2n1kK/?igshid=o263ekh595qy

The old #GertrudeContemporary space has been vacated by the ¿hairdresser? and now it seems to be… “A showroom and gallery space sitting at the intersection of Art, Design and Fashion. Specialising in the interchangeability of the built environment to transition what is thought to what is real. A constant work in progress, unfinished, reflective of its environment and always relevant. A playground for artists and brands to collaborate, and create immersive experiences for their consumers to connect with on a personal, untold level.” #AtTheAbove 🤮 (at At the above) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ17xVWn4Eo/?igshid=1lrfxno3cal8d