Design Star

Ever since the first Sarah Janks gown came through our doors I've been in love. The craftsmanship and detailing is simply exquisite. Sarah is excited to announce the opening of her flagship studio in Sydney's North Shore, introducing her debut Tempus collection. Reinterpretating classic shapes with a modern slant, Sarah employs traditional techniques with impeccable fit and attention to detail. The dichotomy of fitted versus fluid is underlined by second skin bodices accompanied by ball gown or curvaceous hourglass skirts. Slinky bias cut dresses in chiffons, liquid satins and morocains balance the tailored pieces in the collection. The intricate embellishments and fabric manipulations are inspired by pressed flowers, old hand written love notes hidden in the folds of the skirt, small tokens of affection and a nostalgia of an era where romance blossomed into love.

Sarah has come a long way from leaving South Africa where she was born and raised to landing in London with just 300 pounds. Sarah found her first job at Kashkets, who were responsible for the outfits worn by Prince William, Prince Harry and the page boys at the recent Royal wedding of Will & Kate. Twelve years on and after almost a decade working for incredible designers such as Roland Mouret, Jonathan Saunders and Jenny Packam, Sarah moved to Australia and this week opened the doors to her Neutral Bay Studio.

Be sure to visit Sarah's studio at Shop 9, 7 Waters Road, Neutral Bay, Sydney 2089. Bridal and gown consultations are by appointment. Contact details can be found at www.sarahjanks.com.



Petticoat


Valon


Maria


Brielle


The gorgeous Adina gown we featured in issue 18

Posted by Emilie Harrison
Bookmark and Share

0 comments:

Post a comment on: Design Star

  • Advent - Day Fourteen... Beauty life styles: If you're fed up of all the jingle bells and twinkly lights of Christmas, today's advent offering might be a little more appealing. I love...
  • Fairview... Beauty life styles: I've posted about Fairview before here but I think it's high time for an update. We had a wonderful lunch there on Saturday... delicious...
  • Cape Town round-up... Some more inside info for my Cape Town readers... I'm definitely going to popping into the Designer Maker Artisan Market this evening, it...
  • Advent - Day Twenty... Beauty life styles: Apologies for the late unveiling of box number twenty but I had last minute Christmas shopping to do (which almost killed me) and EJ is at...
  • Christmas wishes III... Beauty life styles: Only a few days left until Christmas, are you all prepared? Hopefully you are and now you have time to relax and enjoy the festivities. I'm...
  • A seasonal fairytale... Beauty life styles: Unlike EJ, who only has a few bits to get, I still have a lot of my Christmas shopping to do over the next few days and I'm sure to...
  • Advent - Day Nineteen... Beauty life styles: Daniel Jenkins is one of the many friends that we have made this year through writing this blog. His passion for menswear and his vision...
  • Christmas postcards... Beauty life styles: I came across this set of Christmas postcards on etsy by Krista Keltanen, too adorable. I only wish I'd discovered them sooner!All images...
  • Best DIY Project Ever!?!... Beauty life styles: I was fortunate enough to watch Daft Punk play the 02 festival two summers ago in Hyde Park and was blown away by their performance and of...
  • Inspired by Jonathan+Olivia... Beauty life styles: Jonathan+Olivia is a forward minded fashion boutique based in Vancouver which features international clothing for both men and women...
  • Advent - Day Eighteen... Beauty life styles: Ladies and gentlemen, my sore head and heavy cold reliably informs me that we have well and truly in the midst of festive party season. The...
  • Golden days... Beauty life styles: Don't you feel like getting away from the Christmas chaos and shopping rush and just enjoying the quiet life? These photos by Abby try...
  • Tom Ford's Rule Number Seven... Beauty life styles: "Just like girls need to learn to be comfortable in heels before they go out in them for the first time, a man should try wearing a suit...
Save Design Star on social network:
  • Christmas dinner South African styl... Beauty life styles: Merry Christmas friends! Hope you are having a wonderful time with your families and loved ones. We had a lovely evening with my family...
  • Advent - Day Twenty Four... Beauty life styles: I have only recently fallen head over heels with the Visvim brand but the more I see the deeper my love gets...the Virgil boot and FBT...
  • Almost there!... Beauty life styles: Are you as eager as this pup below?! Patiently waiting for either Christmas eve or Christmas day to celebrate with your families? We are...
  • Advent - Day Twenty Three... Beauty life styles: As always the last few days before the big day move along at a headache inducing speed, my to-do list today is just too long as I pack my...
  • You and Me and Everyone We Know Mar... Beauty life styles: Vintage lovers be sure to check out the You Me and Everyone We Know market held at the old Labia Cinema on Orange every Saturday morning....
  • Advent - Day Twenty Two... Beauty life styles: Now that Susie has gone to work I can undertake secret present wrapping and what better way to set the Christmas mood than this version of...
  • Mini hats... Beauty life styles: Have you noticed how mini hats and fascinators are really big at the moment? Perfect for adding that unique touch to your look, whether it...
  • Advent - Day Twenty One... Beauty life styles: Just a quick one for you today to remind you of when Christmas is best- when you're still only little. You're never too little to be...
  • More Christmas wishes!... Beauty life styles: I've asked three more fabulous bloggers to share their Christmas wishes with us, from a simple stocking filler to the extravagant! Let's...