Is this an Op shop????

On the odd occasion I get people popping their heads into Gleaners Inc. and asking if it is an op shop. 

One girl told her friend it must be an op shop because it smells like one?????

 Well that could be taken two ways, but it didn't stop me colour coding our vintage clothing rack just like the proper upmarket op shops do. It could be straight out of a Salvos!!

It was mid to high 30's on the weekend when all of a sudden it started raining. Although the temperature didn't drop I lined the plants up to have a shower and I don't think they knew what hit them!!!!!  
Although the shop stays relatively cool with it's thick concrete walls, that heat wave was a doozy and I for one am happy it's over!

30 designers.One Piece of Cloth!

Imagine giving 30 designers and craftspeople one swatch of cloth cut from a large length and asking them to use it as inspiration for a creative project.
That’s what we did late last year. The result is a collection of amazing work by the big creative collective we have formed at Gleaners Inc. Made up of wonderfully imaginative and talented makers, all are totally unique in their creative practice. As is usual with people that love to make, all are cut from the same cloth. 
They share an innate desire to design, produce and share their work for pleasure or profit and love an artistic challenge!
Thank you to all these awesome people for being a part of our show.
xxLiz

Happening NOW!

 Our group show "A Piece of Cloth" is happening now! It's all Autumny and bursting with 70's retro colours. The work is stunning and personally, I've loved working in this colour palette.

"A Piece of Cloth" runs throughout March. If you can make it in to see it in person you won't be sorry xxx Liz

"A Piece of Cloth"

We have invited 30 local and interstate designers and craftspeople to be a part of  an exhibition entitled "A Piece of Cloth" at Gleaners Inc.

The show will be a part of the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Cultural Program and run throughout March 2013.
A swatch of cloth was distributed to each designer participating and as part of the brief, they must respond to this fabric, ie; the pattern, the texture or the colour palette, by creating a finished piece incorporating or referencing their cloth swatch.
Finished work in the exhibition will include fashion and clothing, textiles, jewellery and accessories, works on paper and sculptural pieces.

One “Piece of Cloth” + 30 designers = 30 unique works linked by a common thread. 

Our Opening Party will be on Friday March 8th at 6.00pm. Every one is invited.

Here is a sneak peek at some of the gorgeous work already submitted.

Sidewalk Sale!

Come along to a MEGA SIDEWALK SALE hosted by Gleaners Inc. and OK OK. 

Cool gifts, vintage clothes and retro collectibles from Gleaners Inc. 

OK OK clothes, socks, tights and Melissa shoes!!!!!

See us on the sidewalk in front of Gleaners Inc.next Saturday Feb. 23rd 11am-5pm

Hearts and Flowers

Sweet loved up gifts for Valentines day can be found at Gleaners Inc. Thanks to Blossom and Cat, Middlemost, Pleaty Bunny, Betty Jo Designs, Each to Own and Erica Louise xxxx

Hello Gleaners Inc.

Hello Australiana window,

 

Hello Owl Tea Cosy, Now SOLD but orders taken!

Hello Shadow Box,

Hello Kitty!