Wednesday, September 28, 2016

And an Eagles Feather in my Hat.

For the first time ever I acquiesced to having a small and colourful alpine feather in my Akubra hat from my mates at the Strand Hatters, and while people seem to like it I am still a little unsure about the feather myself. Perhaps I should take a lesson from this young gentleman who was given (by a friend) an Eagles feather to put in his hat. As you can see it is huge, and looks great. You certainly need a bit of aplomb to pull this off, in my younger days.. maybe I could have too.. Great to see the curled moustache and the coat, fabulous sartorial elegance and originality. Spotted at Australian Galleries for the Garry Shead Opening last Tuesday night.
Menswear in black and white, An Eagles Feather in my Hat. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
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Saturday, September 17, 2016

Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney PS. the Art Too..

It's Friday night in Sydney, it's spring and there is an art show at Ambush Gallery 'Capiche'. Of course you will be going out after, so it's time to shine to check out the art and social with friends, hell there's even a DJ - not in my day - this is it. The art stays, for a while at least, the fashion moves on, that's why, Street Fashion Sydney.. Mouse over for details, links below.
Women in patent leather ankle boots, black dress with balck jacket around waist; red pants red jean jacket, black choker, large brown faux fur bag. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Retro cut out art on wooden panels, art viewers in silhouette. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Cutaway sweat jacket with woven circle surgical tools motif on back, camo pants. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Her, white pants brown boots, polka-dot blue shirt and tie, colourful patchwork suit jacket. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Open wooden wedge shoes , rolled black jeans, black and grey patterned blouse. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Black purple and checks. Her, black leggings, purple open tied shirt, black bomber and purple tied up dreadlocks. Him, contrasting Caucasian style. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Outlaw art, portrait with artist. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Black on Black on Black. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Bright colours and patterns with black patterned stockings with Doc Martens boots. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Black on Black on Black - felt hat, shirt, low crutch pants boots and bag. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Runners, blue stretch jeans faded denim jacket Lacoste 'Fairplay' bag. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Red striped long sleeve tee, black cut off denim skirt and black runners. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Paint splattered RM Williams boots, black dragon motif pants, black and gold motif sleevelesss top and woven scarf. Dark jacket with red piping over arm. Rock and Roll think 70's Mick Jagger. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Black nail polish, woman's sheer brown long-sleeve embroidered top over light brown jeans worn as menswear. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
shoes pants shorts leggings. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Pattern and colour clash, colourful orange crochet blanket top, blue beach bag tote, blue pattern shorts. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Black pants suit with white polka dots over pink bell sleeve blouse. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Window reflections and illminated stairway at Central Park below with pedestrians in Silhouette. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Art space and crowd view, Ambush Gallery. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
orange fluro jacket around waist, white pants black Adidas 'Rome' runners. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Art crowd, bags, patterns, jeans, animal print, floral.. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Red jacket black jeans and contrasting motif tee shirt. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Tattooed words, White pants black singlet pink tote. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Silver metal teeth, pink sweat under black bib & brace overalls. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Bleached hair short cropped triangle tattoo under pink tee blue dress. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Facial tattoos and purple hair, layered shirts and jacket. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Nose ring, two tone charcoal jumper, colourful cycling cap. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Black hair, make-up faded, denim jacket. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
http://ambushgallery.com/
http://ambushgallery.com/capiche/

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Friday, September 16, 2016

At 'Circus' by Wendy Sharpe, King on William Gallery.

At 'Circus' by Wendy Sharpe, King on William Gallery. I have always, always, always, wanted to do some circus photographs though sadly until last Wednesday night I have never had the opportunity. So thank you Wendy for adding to the joy of your circus paintings real live circus performances as well. of course it can be difficult to quiet down an opening night art crowd to let them know something special, not-just-speeches is about to happen; and it helps if you have a friend with a bling'd out eye patch (whom I have often wanted to photograph too) to help bring the jubilant crowd under control!  Great night, a beautiful show and fab fun performances. It's just no one said anything about Pirates! Read on below for my news about Art and About & 'Australian Life' too!
No one said anything about Pirates. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
A juggler performs for the opening night of 'Circus' by Wendy Sharpe Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
A 'Hoops' performance for the opening night of 'Circus' by Wendy Sharpe Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Fantastic headpieces worn the opening night of 'Circus' by Wendy Sharpe. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Matching studded belt and side bag in leather, backpack with Wolf Graf. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Red and Yellow. Skull and Cross Bone earring. Pirates? Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Wendy with some of the models, 'Circus' by Wendy Sharpe, King on William Gallery. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
All in Black, denim skirt, skivvy leggings and boots. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
A lady wearing a long grey knit dress over white slacks and slip ons, purple finger-less gloves. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Black blouse, jacket and gold jewellery with funky cream glasses. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Man wearing denim Levis and jacket with The Pinheads, skull motif on back. More Pirates? Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
A 'Circus' painting by Wendy Sharpe. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
A young woman wearing a floral headpiece holding a rose for Wendy. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Wendy with performers taking a bow at 'Circus' by Wendy Sharpe, King on William Gallery. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Wendy in opening night outfit including silver sequined red jacket , black top and pants with silver Adidas 'Wings' runners; at 'Circus' by Wendy Sharpe, King on William Gallery. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
http://kingstreetgallery.com.au/ 'Circus' by Wendy Sharpe 13 September - 8 October 2016.

 On other opening night notes, last night was the launch of the 'Australian Life' photography competition which is also part of Art and About. My photograph of three lovely Sydney ladies taken at the Billich Gallery 30th anniversary party was chosen as one of 22 finalists from a record field of 1300 entries! The competition and the 10k prize was won by my friend Jon Lewis who has been documenting Sydney life (and elsewhere as well) in his unique fashion since the 70s and 80s, and has certainly been a positive influence and guide for my photography. Congratulations Jon! And as we walked back to Darlinghurst after the launch there was more, Sydney's newly restored, Iconic Coca-Cola sign was finally switched on, lit up and back in action, a neon beacon leading us home. A great night, a great week. use the links to discover more!
Jon Lewis with Clover Moore and the children's prize winners for Australian Life. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
An outdoor large format print of 'Three ladies at the Billich Gallery 30th Anniversary Party' on display in Hyde Park Sydney. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
The original 'Three ladies at the Billich Gallery 30th Anniversary Party' Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
https://whatson.cityofsydney/art-about-sydney-australian-life
The newly restored Coca-Cola sign in Kings Cross Sydney lit up for the first time. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
A big thank you to King Street Gallery, Sydney City Council and the team for Art and About that make Australian Life happen. Thank you!
http://kingstreetgallery.com.au/ 
https://whatson.cityofsydney/art-about-sydney-australian-life
Billich Gallery 30th anniversary party 
Jon Lewis 
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Monday, September 12, 2016

A Gentleman with Superb Sartorial Elegance.

Well we all know I don't grab shots actually in the street that often. However if we had more of this kind of sartorial splendour around town I most certainly would. Thanks Dan for letting me grab this shot yesterday afternoon, Sunday best? Absolutely!
Gentleman in Darlinghurst with boater and cane; Navy Jacket, check vest and a real bow tie. Men of Street Fashion Sydney.
By the way those pants are a fine check and they have played digital havoc when the file size was reduced .. But what can one do!!

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