recently launched their latest endeavour, fashion boutique CBR
Collective. Sponsored by Lighthouse and the Canberra Centre, CBR Collective has
brought together 6 local designers to create the first fashion experience of its
kind in Canberra.“The boutique was conceived to create an environment where emerging designers can maximise their growth through mentoring, collaboration and exposure to the large number of shoppers visiting Canberra Centre each day,” said Anna Pino, CEO Lighthouse Business Innovation Centre.
After calling for expressions of interest, 6 local brands were selected: E4, FibreStudio Design, M&TM (Mec and the Maid), Pure Pod, Sofia Polak and T-Heinrich. Together, they have set off on a journey with experienced retail manager, Karla Groom, to offer a distinctive shopping experience in Canberra Centre for those looking for ready to wear and unique fashions and accessories for men and women.
Open seven days a week, the store gives the opportunity to get to know the designers, what inspires them, and learn about the philosophy behind their individual design labels. Collectively, they are planning events from designer’s nights to fashion parades to showcase the vibrancy and diversity of the Canberra design scene.
Lighthouse is also giving the opportunity for other local designers to get involved through permanent or casual spaces and consignment opportunities in the store. Alongside the collections of the founding designers, there are also home wares from Tango & James, jewellery from PNC Metalsmith and clothing from Hutch.
CBR Collective is located
at Shop DF 16, Canberra Centre (near Trenery).
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| CBR Collective Boutique |
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| L-R: Rohan Thomas, Janette Lenk, Sara Poguet, Kelli Donavan and Anne Willsford, 5 of the designers that make up CBR Collective. |
Can't wait to visit
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