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LORD COCONUT is pleased to announce the in-augural Melbourne Cufflink exhibition and acquisitive student prize to the value of $500. 14 students who were currently enrolled in the following courses submitted cufflinks to the exhibition: – RMIT Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art), specialising in Object Based Practice – Box Hill Institute Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design – NMIT PT Diploma of Engineering Technology (Jewellery stream), 2yr FT Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Jewellery stream); 3yr apprenticeship Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture Entries: THE ROADSTER BY CHRIS MASSEY Vroom! Vroom! Gentleman, start your engines! Holeshot the starting line with...

Exhibition: 18 September to 6 October 2013 Exhibition opening: Tuesday 17 September 5.30 to 7.30 Art of the Cuff is an exhibition curated by Lord Coconut, Melbourne’s only handcrafted mens accessories boutique. The select group of Melbourne-based contemporary artists, jewellers & designers involved in the exhibition were each given a French Cuff to customise. The collected cuffs reflect the contemporary jewellery in-store at Lord Coconut and how it links to their own artistic practice. ARTISTS INCLUDE: Sally Adams, ADi, ali Alexander, Jo Anderson, Sylvia Ballerini, Emily Becher, Anastasia Grace Birbas, James Bonnici, Nina Bove, Braddock, Shelley Buttle, Jackie Case, Herry...

MEDIA RELEASE THE ART OF THE CUFF EXHIBITION AT LORD COCONUT: SEPT 18 – OCT 6 Lord Coconut will draw the focus back to the humble men’s cuff in the Art of the Cuff exhibition. Curated by Lord Coconut, Melbourne’s only handcrafted men’s accessories boutique, Art of the Cuff will be presented in conjunction with the 2013 Melbourne Fringe Festival from the 18th of September until the 6th of October. The exhibition will feature a select group of Melbourne-based contemporary artists, jewellers and designers who will customise a French cuff. The cuffs will reflect their own artistic practice and showcase...

Art of the Cuff Posted by Veronica Fil 17. Sep, 2013     Adorner of wrists, carrier of links; the humble shirt cuff has been under-appreciated and under-utilised for too long. That’s why, for the second year in a row, the Art of the Cuff exhibition will be showcasing the work of talented Melbourne jewellers, designers and artists who have rolled up their sleeves to customise their own cuffs.   Now to clarify; the cuff is not just a hemmed sleeve-stop. The French cuff — the type featured in the exhibition — was once considered a cultural indicator of formality...

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