The Thousands

I once dreamt that I caught a shooting star, which was nice and all, but what I really want is an underwater dream. I bet they’re loaded with meaning. You know, really deep. Never mind, as Romance Was Born are opening an oceanic concept store, Pearl’s Dream, to follow on from their most recent collection, ‘Doilies and Pearls, Oysters and Shells‘. Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales, the names behind the label, weave fairy tale and theatrics with kitsch and nostalgia. The space will be as much at home with mermaid-tails as with Paddo’s well-heeled. Complete with creations inspired by coral and octopi, it’s a neptunian odyssey without the threat of the bends.

You probably already know the tale of these talented locals, how they’ve adorned the forms of Karen O, Cyndi Lauper and Debbie Harry (yes, those wallflowers), and that when they were first starting out they famously turned down internships with Galliano. So, no big deal. Their future is one of international conquer, but for the moment they’re still in our sights. Much like a shooting star, this pop-up effort will soar and sparkle, until January 31 when it ends its stellar run. Catch it while you can.