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The feelgood factor

Australian lifestyle brands are going from strength to strength in the UK

Amira Hashish
Sunday 03 April 2016 06:00 BST
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Sheridan Australia’s Spring/Summer collection hits the right notes
Sheridan Australia’s Spring/Summer collection hits the right notes

Typo arrives here this month (April 4), initially as on online destination at typo.com with plans to open stores across the country.

Quirky gifts, stationery, homeware, tech and travel accessories are designed in-house by the Geelong based creative team.

“We aren’t your typical gift retailer. We're a bit irreverent, a bit naughty and we always put our Typo twist on our products, pushing the boundaries of design that we know will resonate well with our UK customers so they can personalise their space whether they are at home, at work or on the move,” says creative manager Luke Slattery.

Look out for the light boxes, printed stools and colourful throws, with prices starting at a very reasonable £15 for these pieces.

Meanwhile, mud australia, the Sydney-based company which produces hand-crafted ceramics in Limoges porcelain, goes from strength to strength (mudaustralia.com). Following a stand-alone store near London’s Marble Arch, an edited collection of tableware is now available in the Oxford Street shop and online at Selfridges (Selfridges.com).

A range has been curated for the department store with the intention of mixing and matching layers of colour and shape, blending style with a minimalist aesthetic and functionality with an artisan finish.

The popular pale pastel tones of milk, dust and mist are accompanied by four additional ‘fashion’ colours which will change seasonally.

The mud craftsmen make each item in Australia. The technique that goes into the pieces is intensive and, after firing, the exterior has a vitrified stone-like surface that becomes smooth in contrast to the high-shine of the clear glazed interior. There is something so satisfying about the shape of this crockery. Pick up a latte cup for £25 or a noodle bowl for £32.

Mud australia has a stand-alone store near London's Marble Arch

Feelgood Designs, an Australian manufacturer which bridges the gap between design and production, is now stocked at SCP (scp.co.uk). With a particular passion for rattan and timber, Feelgood works with emerging designers, as well as established names, to create a line-up of classic, contemporary and iconic designs.

For a timeless find, check out the shell-shaped C317 chair which was the brainchild of Japanese designer Yuzuru Yamakawa as part of her C collection in 1965. The lounge chair is crafted from natural rattan in a woven shell shape that sits on a black powdercoat frame.

Sheridan Australia’s Spring/Summer collection also hits the right notes. The design team travelled to Tasmania to look deeper into the history of the brand including the home of founder Claudio Alcorso. The natural landscape, rich hues and textural oddities are reflected in the intricately woven Beadmore collection while the artists in the Sheridan Sydney Design Studio have used watercolour painting, sun printing, line drawings and etchings for the Painted by Hand line (from £25, sheridanaustralia.co.uk).

Our friends down under are on top of the home trends.

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