WELCOME CAIRNS COUTURIERS

Hi Couturiers,

It's hot - it's cold - it's hot - it's cold. Just any old day in Melbourne really. As they say if you don't like the weather in Melbourne - just wait a few minutes - it will change! One place where it's always hot of course is Cairns and we'd like to send a big thank you to Tammi & Max in Cairns who have just outfitted their front and back of house staff in Kitchen Couture. One of the few places where short sleaved Tees are applicable 12 months of the year. Cool gear in a hot climate makes for happy staff!



We've had alot of requests from people who've bought the limited edition Macaron Tee wanting to buy more for Xmas presents for foodie friends. Sorry, guys they're all gone but we MAY do another run of them around Xmas if demand keeps growing. We'll keep you posted.

Our representative in France, Jake McDonald has promised to send us photos for our blog but we can't seem to drag him away from the pleasures of Paris long enough to follow through. Watch this space.

Hi Couturiers,

Well the Fine Food Fare, this year held in Sydney at Darling Harbour, has come and gone for another year and it was fantastic to catch up with a few of our customers in the flesh. It's great to put faces to the names of those who support us and now we can visualise you in our gear! It's also great to learn which areas of hospitality you all come from. The show was bigger than ever this year and people travelled from all points of the compass to attend. We're looking forward to next years show in Melbourne.

As we speak, we're bundling up our first sale to New Zealand. Twenty assorted Bakery designs are on their way to the South Island. Thanks very much Bro!

Macaron T Shirt Update - We still have a few t shirts left and I do mean just a few. So, if you would like to grab one of the very last, email us for size availability.

Our Seafood/Chippery T Shirt is currently out of stock but we're doing a new print run this week. So they won't be far away. Thanks for your patience Dayle from Redcliffe and your order is at the top of our list.

THE FRENCH CONNECTION (with apologies to Gene Hackman)

It is with great pleasure we announce Mr Jake McDonald as the new agent for Kitchen Couture in France. Jake will be promoting our range to cafes and bars in Paris. Jake comes from a background in hospitality having worked in the liquor industry across Paris in the past. Stay tuned for photos and stories of misadventure in the city of love.

We'd like to say 'welcome on board' to the discerning people at Simply the Best Cafe in the Barossa Valley. Martyn  has decked his staff out in the Barista and Utensils range. We look forward to popping in when we are in South Australia next.

For those of you in the Baking industry, check out our ad in "Australasian Baker" Issue 12 Aug/Sept 11.
Many thanks to Brianna for her help.

GREAT FACE FOR RADIO

A DOG AND HIS BOY. (WHICH ONE HAS THE TAIL?)

MASTERCHEF MAGAZINE

Hi Couturiers,

Well our ad in Masterchef magazine has worked a treat bringing a whole new range of customers to our site. Our most popular item over the last month has been the Utensils design which seems to appeal equally to professional chefs and home cooks. Coming in second, for a change is the ladies Barista design and the most popular amongst the baking fraternity as usual was the Bread Head design.

With the success we've had from the Masterchef and Delicious campaign we're looking at dressing one of Australia's home grown celebrity chefs. Watch this space!

OUR MATES AT GILLIES PIES.

When we delivered our last order of promotional gear to Rob at Gillies, he very kindly took us on a tour of their new state of the art manufacturing facility. Very Impressive! Rob and his team have spent a lot of time and effort to design a highly efficient workflow area to meet the demand of the growing business. Remember, if you want to get your hands on a collectors item whether it be a Polo or an Apron featuring the iconic Gillies Pie Boy logo, just give the girls at Gillies office a call on 03 54412791.

OUR POSTER BOY - No not the guy at the right - the guy underneath.

Hi Couturiers,

We've had a few requests for more piccies and info on our company mascot Darcy. So here he is in all his glory. We apologise if nudity offends. (But can you really be considered nude when wearing antlers?) He's been very busy lately getting into the Christmas in July party mode.

Our boy is a Broad Head Staffie and while he may look a bit pudgy in the piccie, he is all solid muscle.

MACARON TEE SHIRT UPDATE.

Our limited quarterly release (see previous blog) is now down to 28 tees remaining from 50 so be quick. Stocks won't last. See our website to order.

KITCHEN COUTURE MEETS IMPORTS OF FRANCE

Hi Guys,

For those of you in Melbourne, keep your eyes open for the lovely Virginnie from Imports of France getting around town wearing our Macaron Limited Edition and the ever popular Barista Womens Tee. French inspired tee shirt being worn by a French woman selling French produce to French inspired cafes and restaurants in Melbourne!  Napoleon would be proud!

Check out the Imports of France website for great mustards, vinegars, macarons and things digestibly French. Ask for Michelle - oui!