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Miley Cyrus at The Intersection

Miley Cyrus was spotted at The Intersection in Paddington, checking out all our local talent... She even left Shakuhachi with a bag full of goodies. I wonder what she bought? Love seeing celebs supporting Aussie designers!

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It was only last week we spotted Kourtney Kardashian in those super fun Bec & Bridge shorts... Well over the weekend she was out shopping with her totally adorable son, Mason, clad in a Bec & Bridge black jumpsuit. She's clearly a major fan of the Aussie label... Who can blame her?

About: Lust & Found

Our first ever online editorial, featuring Stephanie Vandoros' AW Collection.

This amazing feat was pulled off by myself, Laura and 3 amazingly talented girls...

Lust & Found

Nude Shawl Jacket, $150, Blue Agate and Crystal Necklace, price on request

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Kourtney Kardashian was seen in Beverly Hills in a pair of Bec & Bridge shorts. I love this outfit, it's so fun and chic! Nudes are my favourite for spring/summer, and that green vintage necklace is to die for!

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Kim Kardashian enjoying a cruise on a luxury yacht in New York, wearing the same Sass & Bide dress Paris Hilton was spotted in earlier this month.

Who do you think wore it better, Paris or Kim?

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A red-headed, Katy Perry donned a Seafolly bikini while soaking up the sun in Miami recently.

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Lindsay Lohan at an LA court (again!!!) wearing a pair of black Sass & Bide pants.

After violating her probation by failing an alcohol and drug test, Lohan was ordered to appear back in court, yet avoided jail time again! Her luck has to run out sometime?

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Lala Vasquez celebrating her birthday at Tao Las Vegas in a Sass & Bide jumpsuit!

Introducing... Jordan and Zac Stenmark

Jordan and Zac Stenmark are being called "the next big thing". These 19-year old identical twins hail from Sydney. They've appeared in L'Officiel Homme, and GQ Australia.... And damn they're fine!

The Intersection Co-Op

If I had to make two words out of genius, they'd be Theo Onisforou. He is just totally amazing... He has made such an influential mark on the Australian fashion industry, with the development of The Intersection in Sydney's Paddington. The Intersection is a shopping precinct that has a dominant focus on Australian designers. It has become a destination. In an age where online shopping is the most popular means of purchasing, customers are more willing to travel to The Intersection to experience the outdoor high-street enjoyment, and all thanks to one man, Theo Onisforou. 

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Vignette: Stephanie Vandoros Collection

I met Stephanie at Kirribilli markets at the beginning of the year, and her incredible fabrics and ridiculously intricate attention to detail caught my attention straight away. Our first online editorial, which we are shooting this weekend (yay!) will be featuring her collection, and I cannot wait to show you the finished product. In the meantime, get to know Stephanie and her collection in our first designer in the spotlight post!

Marie Claire July Issue

This is a cover that all Australian fashion magazines should strive for.... a fabulous Aussie model, Megan Gale, wearing an amazing creation by Alex Perry and all for a good cause; raising awareness about Heart disease.

I really hope we start seeing more covers in the future that embrace Australian fashion, because this cover speaks volumes and is just incredible!

Sydney Design 2011

Sydney Design 2011 is opening at the Powerhouse Museum on July 29. This year's theme is "Is Old New Again", which aims to explore the collision between tradition and innovation, heritage and experimentation, with a heavy emphasis on lace.

The event boasts over 90 exhibitions and events across Sydney from July 30 - August 14, with the aim to give in depth insights into design processes and innovations. The event is expected to cover all aspects of design, from architecture, fashion, graphic design and industrial design. 

Most exciting Sydney Design 2011 will be hosting the announcement of this year's Design NSW Travelling Scholarship, which is awarded to an emerging designer at the launch evening. The scholarship grants the winner $18,000 to further their career by partaking in a program of professional development overseas. Each year this scholarship is offered each year by the NSW Government, with the support of the Powerhouse Museum and the British Council.... I love this, these types of initiatives make me really excited that the support for emerging designers is growing, and is being encouraged by the Government. 

I can't wait to check it out... I'm especially excited to see who wins the scholarship! If you live in Sydney, be sure to check it out, it's definitely worthwhile :)

Inspiration: State of Design

In 2004, State of Design was launched, and is Australia's largest and most innovative design event. It is a Victorian Government initiative, that communicates a deeper understanding of design. Part of the State of Design Festival is the Design Made Trade. This July will mark its 4th year and will run over 4 days, from July 21 - July 24. It is an event designed to promote up-and-coming designers across all design fields, including fashion, furniture and product.

I find this event inspirational, even aspirational... Because I would love to establish a market for emerging talent to showcase their work. That's what The Fashion Patriot is all about, celebrating Australian fashion and attempting to create a platform for up-and-comers to show off their talents, because there is so much undiscovered talent out there that needs a voice, and I'd like to think The Fashion Patriot can become a significant and influential voice within the Australian fashion industry.

For more information about the State of Design Festival, check out www.stateofdesign.com.au

My Clothes Horse

My Clothes Horse is Australian designer online outlet store, with prices up to 70% RRP.... droooooooooools!

Designers: Alice McCall, Charlie Brown, Collette Dinnigan, Flamingo Sands, Fleur Woods, Ginger & Smart, Jayson Brunsdon, Josh Goot, Konstantina Mittas, Marnie Skillings, Milk & Honey, NATASHA, Seventh Wonderland, Yeojin Bae and Zimmermann

Josh Goot Mini Skirt, nude $80

Shipping: $11 within Australia with a $1 charge for every additional item, and $22 for international shipping

Check out My Clothes Horse at http://www.myclotheshorse.com.au

Style Milk Shop

Style Milk Shop is an online store for the fashion blog, Style Milk, which is dedicate to all things stylish. They stock womenswear, homewares and children's wear.

Designers: Arabella Ramsay, Chip Chop!, Darling Clementine, Essimar, Gillian Tennant, Lola & Bailey and Paumes

Lola & Bailey Long Live McQueen tote, $49

Shipping: free delivery is offered for purchases over $100 

Check out Style Milk Shop at http://www.stylemilkshop.com

Frockshop

Frockshop is Australia's premier online shopping boutique, which was established in 2008. They stock all the in-demand international designers and house all the Australian favourites.

Designers: Anna & Boy, Beau Coops, Camilla & Marc, Ellery, Karla Spetic, Marnie Skillings, Nicola Finetti, Friend of Mine, Rachel Gilbert, Therese Rawsthorne and Zimmermann

Friend of Mine Rafaella Boots, $440

Shipping: shipping within Australia, $10 and $40 for international shipping 

Check out The Frockshop at http://www.frockshop.com.au

Frockaholics

Frockaholics, like Shopbop, stock both international and Australian designers.... the best bit about this online store is their online layby system!

Designers: Alex Perry, Antipodium, Bec & Bridge, Bettina Liano, C & M Swim, Camilla, Camilla & Marc, Collette by Collette Dinnigan, Dion Lee, Ginger & Smart, Hussy, Josh Goot, Lilya, Little Joe, Lucette, Manning Cartell, Natasha, Nicola Finnetti, Peeptoe, Peter Lang, Sambag, Talulah, White Suede and Willow

Peter Lang Jewelled Leather Necklace, $310

Shipping: Delivery within Australia $10, to New Zealand $30 and the rest of the world $45

Check out Frockaholics at http://www.frockaholics.com

Shopbop

Shopbop is an American website, and while most of the brands available are international designers, some Australian designers can be found there... and with our dollar, I say why not check it out?

Designers: Bassike, Bec & Bridge, Camilla & Marc, Cassette Society, Ellery, E, Kirrily Johnston, Ksubi, Lover, Sass & Bide, Shakuhachi, Tigerlily, Woodford & Co and Zimmermann 

Ksubi super skinny jean, aged-pink $166 

Shipping: Shopbop delivers worldwide free of charge for all orders over $100, a $10 delivery fee is added for any purchases under $100 

Check out Shopbop at http://www.shopbop.com

My Catwalk

Established in 2002, My Catwalk was one of the web's first online boutiques stocking and celebrating Australian designers.

Designers: Alice McCall, Alistair Trung, AM Eyewear, Antipodium, Arnsdorf, Bassike, Beau Coops,, Bec & Bridge, Camilla & Marc, Chronicles of Never, Dion Lee, Ellery, Ginger & Smart, Goot, Jac + Jack, Josh Goot, Kirrily Johnston, Ksubi, LIFEwithBIRD, Lonely Hearts, Manning Cartell, Maurie & Eve, Rachel Gilbert, Romance was Born, Sass & Bide, Shakuhachi, Stolen Girlfriend Club, Skinny Nelson, Therese Rawsthorne, White Suede, Willow and Zimmermann.... Just to name a few.

Ellery, Gemin-Rus Sequin Dress $2310

Shipping: My Catwalk's mottos is "wear it tomorrow!" (and let's face it... who likes waiting?!) They offer free of charge, next-day delivery services for all orders over $250, any purchases under $250 a $9.90 charge applies.

Check out My Catwalk at http://www.mycatwalk.com

Introducing...

My dear friend, Laura (LGH) is going to start guest blogging here at the Fashion Patriot. She is a fellow fashion devotee, like myself, and we are excited to bring you some of her insights... First up is her look into where you can buy Australian designers online, as I've noticed at least half our audience is international.

Please enjoy! X

Teresa Palmer collaborates with Ellery and Qantas

Recently Aussie actress, Teresa Palmer collaborated with designer, Kym Ellery and Qantas in a photo shoot set in Sydney International Airport's Qantas First Class Lounge.

Here's a behind-the-scenes look from the shoot, which will be shown as part of this month's inflight entertainment on Qantas flights.

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Paris Hilton over the weekend, celebrating a friend's birthday in Las Vegas, wearing sass & bide. The socialite then tweeted "I love the @sass_and_bide dress I wore in Vegas this weekend. I love Australian designers." In the famous words of Miss Hilton herself.... Loves it!

VA-VA-VOOOM!

Gunnedah's own, Miranda Kerr wowed at the CFDA Awards at the Lincoln Centre in New York on Monday night. 

She may not be wearing an Australian designer, but The Fashion Patriot is about everything in Australian fashion and Miranda is a huge advocator of the Australian Fashion Industry. Although she is based in the US, she is very much the Aussie girl next-door, maintaining close ties with Australia, by launching her cosmetics line, Kora here as well as being the face of David Jones, one of Australia's largest department store chains. 

So besides the fact she is wearing Michael Kors (who is not Australian, however still fabulous), she is doing an incredible job representing Australia in fashion industries internationally... and just look at her body in this dress, it is ridiculous! She gave birth to her first child, Flynn a mere 5 months ago!

Bec & Bridge show us some Twitter love!

Giuliana Rancic Repping the Aussie Designers on E!

Here Giuliana is wearing a Rachel Gilbert top

Here her top and skirt is also by Sydney-based designer, Rachel Gilbert

Love this look... Complete with a fab pair of Bec & Bridge shorts!