Oxford Street Design Store Launch

Overview

From an art blog highlighting female talent, to a Surry Hills gallery show, to art-loving premises of their very own. Tough Titties has come a long way in a short time. Nestled in one of the City of Sydney's new Darlinghurst creative spaces, their freshly-christened Oxford Street Design Store takes broad inspiration from McSweeney's 826 Valencia project. That San Francisco project mixes youth writing programs with stunning-to-visit fronts of house. While Sydney already has a more traditional approach taking place at Redfern's Martian Embassy, Tough Titties have taken it upon themselves to put together a variation that grown-ups can play in too.

The Oxford Street Design Store comes in two halves. In front its a shop, curating contributions from local designers, artists, writers and other creative venturers as long as said item has a price which at $20 or under. Out back, it plays host to cheap space for creation and salon-like events by artists and designers. Open already, the store is holding its launch party Tuesday night, giving you the chance to nose around the creative space, guzzle arts-supporting cake wine, and promise yourself you're really not going to buy too many of their wonderful things. No, really. Especially not that one.

The Oxford Street Design Store is open Wednesday to Sunday from midday. Submissions are still open to sell, volunteer or use the workspace at the store. Details via oxfordstdesignstore.com.au