Spring Racing Fabrics

It's that time again - Spring Racing Carnival and this year the fabric choice is right on trend. For Derby Day there's a huge selection of gorgeous printed and plain black and white fabrics to create the dress or outfit worthy of winning Fashions on the Field. Be creative with your head wear and add some of the gorgeous beaded trims to a basic black hat or create a bow with some fabulous tulle.

Cup Day is all about colour; so find your perfect hue with some blushing pink, racy red or a mix of both!. Mix and match block colours for a striking combination or pick a printed floral and keep the accessories simple with a plain matching colour.

Oaks Day is all about being super chic and fashionable. Play with unique colour combinations and luxurious textures like the royal purple and gold image above.

So make sure you take yourself and your creative ideas to Silk Gallery this week to find your favourite fabrics so you're ready to hit the race tracks in style!

Meet the Team.

Puru and Suman Kanodia began Silk World (the wholesale division) 20 years ago from their home. It's been quite a journey during those 20 years, where they have been fortunate to become Australia and New Zealand's leading Silk and Lace specialists. Puru and Suman travel internationally many times a year to bring back the most current, designer fashion trends for their wholesale and retail stores.

Jane Vandermeer has been with Silk World for 6 years as the VIC, ACT, SA & NZ Agent. Jane has built the wholesale business up to sell to the creme de la creme of Australian designers for their seasonal collections. Jane's clientele list boast names like Toni Maticveski, Metalicus, Alannah Hill, Indigo, Nicolangela, Satch, Gripp, George Gross and Harry Who, Spotlight to name a few. Jane travels extensively for her role as an agent and attended the world reknowned "Premiere Vision" and "Tex World" last August and regularly attends tradeshows and fashion weeks supporting her clients.

Trish Gouvas has been with Silk World for 8 years and has a thorough understanding of the textile industry as well as a great relationship with the Silk World clientele. Jenny Papas balances her work at Silk World with her own couture boutique accessory label Thoxa. Both Trish and Jenny process all the wholesale orders at SilkWorld and work in the wholesale store.