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Flaming FlamingoBy Moocher: Kate PiersonWhen you think of Australian brand, Flamingo Sands, where do you start? One name represents so much; it embodies contemporary sophistication, promotes self expression and delivers fashion flavour to the international arena in the silhouette of sultry swimwear. Flamingo Sands is the brainchild of designer Nicky Rowsell. Her artisan inspiration on holiday in Brazil was the creative catalyst for what is today an internationally recognised brand that speaks its own style language. It's a brand that embraces difference and invites you to be who you are. Every collection personifies a unique style spirit and whether that means sixties sweetheart, mod chic or classic vintage, you can wear it your way. After its launch at Mercedes Australian Fashion Week in 2004, Flamingo Sands became a fashion force that has continued to take the style world by storm. 2005 saw the brand delivered to Selfridges in the fashion epicenter - London and throughout the United Kingdom. 2008 spelled success as Flamingo Sands took centre stage for Australian Fashion Week and was snapped up by TOPSHOP in the UK and New York City. And that's just an entree summary of its success. On the 2010 side, we're waiting in anticipation to see what Nicky will bring our beach babes for this summer. But in the mean time, we've scored some quality Q&A time with the innovative designer and, needless to say, we heart Nicky Rowsell. |