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Make it a date. We've been admirers of fashion buyer, designer and consultant Ilkin Kurt for years - and her sharp eye for design, personal style and encyclopaedic insight into the fashion industry makes her a woman we want to get to know even better. From an afternoon at the Art Gallery of NSW to vintage shopping on Newtown's King Street, Kurt shares postcards from a weekend in Sydney, always with her R.M.Williams bucket bag in tow.
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"Always on the hunt for a vintage magazine. These days I’m quite into cinemographs. Luckily found a unique magazine full of Fellini and Godard!"
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"A small walk in the neighbourhood. South King Street in Newtown has some great vintage/antique stores."
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"I can spot a rare item from a big shiny mess. I guess it is my DNA considering my both grandparents were all artisans."
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"Rugs and 1982 Mercedes."
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"Also, another thing I inherited from my grandma is negotiating."
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"Exciting day ahead ... hunting for a wooden framed mirror for my living room. Mirrors are perfect for reflecting natural light and the scenery from outside, also they create the illusion of depth and space."
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"Blending in. A perfect place to match with your outfit. Not sure if it is a coincidence or sub-conscious choice?"
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"My ideal Sunday … Late afternoon visit to NSW Art Gallery when pretty much everyone is ready to leave the museum. Obsessed with this room as 15th-19th century European art could be quite serious and sophisticated at the same time. Painting this room Pantone True Red definitely compliments the art work."
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"Everything is in the details ... This beautiful Gustave Courtois, Étude de jeune fille, 1890 painting has always been one of my favourite."
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"The world becomes a better place with 5pm light ... Last days of sunny days, grateful to share it with friends."