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Oceanic Arts Australia With more than 40 years’ experience specialising in Aboriginal and Oceanic tribal art and artefacts, Oceanic Arts Australia assists museums and private collectors worldwide. Expert in sourcing high-quality pieces from around Australia and from locations such as Papua New Guinea, Irian Jaya, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, Polynesia and Micronesian, Oceanic Arts Australia special- ist and founder Todd Barlin is a highly respected and much sought-after expert who can provide advice and valuations. The business also special- ises in fine Buddhist art from the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia. 64 Elizabeth St, Paddington NSW 2021 Tel: +61 293282512 oceanicartsaustralia.com Louis Vuitton In 1837, 16-year-old Louis Vuitton arrived in Paris on foot to fulfil his ambition to become a trunk master. He began his apprenticeship with re- spected atelier Monsieur Maréchal and quickly rose through the ranks before opening his own business in 1854. The rest is history, with the Louis Vuitton name today synonymous with high fashion, innovation, high quality, and style. The Maison proudly continues to remain faithful to the spirit of its founder, who is lauded as having invented the “Art of Travel” through creating lug- gage, bags and accessories that are as creative as they are elegant and practical. Louis Vuitton Sydney Maison 365 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 Stores in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth Tel: 1300 582 827 au.louisvuitton.com

Burberry While the Burberry story began with the desire to design clothing that would protect people from the British weather, almost 170 years later the name Burberry – and its trademark trench coat and check fabric – is a much-admired sta- ple of the high-couture fashion world. Thomas Burberry’s invention in the late 1800s of gabar- dine – the breathable, weatherproof, and hard- wearing fabric that revolutionised rainwear – was followed by the creation of the classic trench coat design. Burberry’s iconic Equestrian Knight Device logo also speaks of its timeless British style and elegance. Today’s range in- cludes leather goods, footwear, perfume, and fashion accessories such as the signature cash- mere scarf collection. American fashion house Ralph Lauren is rec- ognised worldwide for its iconic polo shirts, original preppy style and luxurious designs. Born Ralph Lifshitz in the Bronx, New York, in 1939, Lauren grew up in a modest family yet had a passion for fashion from an early age. After selling men’s ties in a small bou- tique in Manhattan he went on to design his own neckwear before launching his compa- ny, Polo Fashions, in 1960, having created a line of men’s clothing inspired by the world of equestrian sports. From there, Lauren went on to create a global empire that includes cloth- ing, accessories, fragrance collections, along with childrenswear and home furnishings. 343 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 Stores in Brisbane and Melbourne Tel: +61 2 82968588 au.burberry.com Ralph Lauren

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