KX PILATES
A new year usually means a new fitness resolution for me, and this year has been no different. Vowing to get fit and tone up, I was on the lookout for an exercise class which would be challenging but also fun....
LMFF 2013: TSENSORY
One of Australia's top independent labels, Tsen, has teamed up with some of Melbourne's emerging fashion icons, bloggers and personalities to create a unique sensory exhibit which will be displayed in...
LES PLUS DORES
Les Plus Dores - For the Most Golden Why should sports fans have all the fun? Those clever people at les plus dorés have created a range of t-shirts which pay tribute to some of the top designers in the...
HOTTEST BAGS FOR 2013
With 2013 ticking over, that means time for a new bag! Couturing does the hard work for you, picking the must have bags for this...
INTRODUCING DYLAN KAIN
Proportion and control, an attractive temper, a feeling of electricity, a pulse within reach. This is the philosophy Bonnie Davis, the Creative Director of Dylan Kain/Love St.Studio designs by. Launched in...
RACHEL GILBERT’S FALL 2013 BRIDAL COLLECTION
Famous for her heavily embellished dresses, Rachel Gilbert has now added a couture bridal service to her label. Recently married to TV presenter Tom WIlliams, Gilbert has created a series of stunning designs...
COMME DES GARCONS POCKET SHOP LAUNCH
"The only thing important to me is making clothes." - Rei Kawakubo Created by eccentric designer Rei Kawakubo in 1969, Comme des Garçons (french for "like the boys") has grown into one of the world's...
LATEST NAIL TRENDS FOR SPRING/SUMMER
When looking to update your look this season, don't forget about your nails! Couturing brings you the top nails trends to try this Spring/Summer. LEATHER NAILS Seen on Alexa Chung at the British...
QT SYDNEY HOTEL
Last week Thom and I were lucky enough to travel to Sydney for Ray Ban's 75th Anniversary party at the new QT Sydney Hotel. Set in the heritage listed Gowings department store and State Theatre in the center...
ROLAND MOURET LAUNCHES BRIDAL COLLECTION
Roland Mouret is a man who knows how to dress a woman. His infamous galaxy dress, labeled by many as the 'dress of the season' was worn by almost every celebrity when it was first released. His beautifully...
ALEXANDER WANG JOINS BALENCIAGA
It's official! In a somewhat controversial decision, Alexander Wang has been named as the new Creative Director of revived fashion house Balenciaga. The New York based designer has big shoes to fill replacing...
FOLLOW THE MO – THE FINAL INSTALLMENT
There are nine English words for moustache, whilst the Albanian language has 27. Upon learning this I was immediately stung by a sharp pang of jealousy that I had been duped in choice of language. It made me...
BOND: DRINKS AND DESTINATIONS
Martini, shaken, not stirred. James Bond has become just as famous for his drink choice as well as the bevy of beauties hanging of his arm, but with the release of Skyfall today, Bond seems to have...
JAPAN MAGIC
After spending two weeks in Japan, I fell well and truly under the spell of this beautiful country. The perfect mix of historical and modern sites, Japan has something for...
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA FOR H&M – A CLOSE UP LOOK
Maison Martin Margiela much anticipated collection for H&M launch globally yesterday and Couturing brings you a close up look at this beautifully tailored collection. Fans queued throughout the night to...
TURNING JAPANESE
I'm currently visiting Japan for the first time and it's easy to see why people fall in love with the country. The Japanese people are all so lovely and there is always so many things to do. It's hard to...
INTERVIEW: TEISHA LOWRY FROM INDAH ORGANICS
Founder of INDA Organics, Teisha Lowry is more than a pretty face. After starting out as a model, Lowry soon turned her passion for natural ingredients into a business, creating her own line of certified...
IS PINK THE NEW WHITE?
Jessica Biel's much anticipated dress for her wedding to Justin Timberlake has been revealed and she hasn't disappointed. While chosing a traditional princess style silhouette, the new Mrs Timberlake shied...
HEADPIECES
I love headpieces, and not only just for the Spring Racing Carnival. I'd wear a headpiece every day if I could! I think it's the perfect way to finish off an outfit, and a unique headpiece is always a great...
INTERVIEW: JENNIFER HAWKINS
It would be easy to be threatened by Jennifer Hawkins. The former Miss Universe, has proven to be more than just a pretty face successfully developing a career as a designer, entrepreneur, model and TV Host....
GOING NUDE
Inspired by Couturing beauty writer Georgia Walsh's post on nude lips, I decided to try this trend for spring. I personally prefer lip pencils for adding a bit a colour. Starting with a base of Elizabeth Arden...
THE LANEWAY
After having the same hairstyle for over 15 years, on Saturday, Thom and I visited the amazing Paula Kelso at Brighton East hair boutique, The Laneway. We were treated to a hair makeover by Paula who has been...
SLEEP’N ROUND LAUNCH
When you think of PJ’s, the obvious daggy flannel ones spring to mind. The team behind Sleep’n Round have aimed to change that with their street style inspired PJ’s, good enough to wear...
MIRANDA KERR FOR T MAGAZINE
If Orlando Bloom decided to give up acting, it looks like he could have a pretty successful career on the other side of the lense if these pictures of wife Miranda Kerr are anything to go by! Bloom captured...
C&M CAMILLA & MARC SPRING/SUMMER 2012/13 LOOKBOOK
Joining the increasing number of designers introducing diffusion lines, Australian design duo Camilla & Marc have introduced C&M Camilla and Marc, a more relaxed and youthful aesthetic compared to...
MIU MIU CULTE SUNGLASSES
Miu Miu’s new Culte sunglasses have been seen on the face of style icons Miranda Kerr, Rihanna, Diana Agron and Leighton Meester, all with good reason too! The Culte’s introduce a new...
MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY: COUTURING’S TOP FIVE MEXICAN EXPERIENCES AROUND MELBOURNE
Hola! Fellow Couturing compadres! It’s that time of the year again; time to dust off those ponchos and pull out the good tequila, because its El Grito tiiime! Mexican Independence Day is this Sunday the...
SWOON LIFESTYLE SPRING BUYING EVENT
With the Spring Racing season almost upon us, Melbourne Boutique Swoon opened its doors for a Spring Carnival inspired buying event. After launching in May this year, Swoon has become a must visit shop for...
MADAM VIRTUE & CO ACMI LANVIN WINDOW
Melbourne fashion institution Madam Virtue & Co have collaborated with ACMI to design a Lanvin inspired windor to celebrate the new 'Deep In Vogue' Fashion Film Program at ACMI in partnership with...
THURLEY SPRING/SUMMER 2012/13 LOOKBOOK
Kristel Glynn fronts Thurley's new seaside Spring/Summer 2012/13 campaign. Shot by photographer David Mandleberg, the new collection is based on a palette of gelato colours, perfect for the upcoming warmer...
ALICE EUPHEMIA 16TH BIRTHDAY X ROMANCE WAS BORN PRE COLLECTION LAUNCH: ‘THE MIRACULOUS MUNDANE’
Alice Euphemia is the little shop with the big personality. Stocking the best fashion from Australia and New Zealand, Alice Euphemia has quickly become a must visit shopping destination for fashion die-hards....
CHARLOTTE CASIRAGHI FOR GUCCI – FOREVER NOW CAMPAIGN
Gucci is a brand, well known for its association with horse riding. With horsebit detailing featuring on many of its classic designs, it only seems appropriate that the brand once again features Monaco royal...
MIRANDA KERR FOR DAVID JONES SPRING/SUMMER
Spring is almost upon us, and if you are looking for some wardrobe inspiration, look no further than David Jones' new Spring Summer campaign, modelled by the amazing Miranda Kerr. Featuring stand out pieces...
SASS & BIDE X MYER
Sass & bide have launched an exclusive, new lingerie collection for retail giant Myer. One of Australia’s top models, Jess Hart fronts the campaign, shot in the beautiful South African savannahs. The...
KINGS OF CARNABY – BRUNSWICK STREET STORE LAUNCH
Melbourne based fashion label, Kings of Carnaby, has once again expanded their presence on the Melbourne fashion scene and have blessed Brunswick St with their brand new retail...
DAVID JONES SPRING/SUMMER 12/13 RED CARPET
Last night David Jones' showcased the hottest spring/summer styles from their talented stable of Australian designers. While there was lots to look at on the runway, including the stunning Miranda Kerr...
PLEASURE STATE – MY FIT – HOLD MY OWN
If your chest is more cup half full than cup runneth over, Pleasure State has created the perfect bra for you. Utilising the technology and design that Pleasure State My Fit is famous for, Hold My Own is a...
PHILLIP LIM – KILL THE NIGHT
Designer Phillip Lim has taken inspiration from his latest comic book themed collection and released an exclusive graphic novel entitled Kill The Night. With the heroines of the novel wearing Lim's latest...
PEEPTOE CHADSTONE STORE LAUNCH
With its signature purple sole, PeepToe shoes have quickly become popular with the fashion crowd. Last week Couturing attended the launch of the brands Chadstone store, which was filled to the roof with...
THE WEDDING COLLECTIVE – TONI MATICEVSKI INTERVIEW
Finding a wedding dress is for most women, the hardest things about planning a wedding. Events such as The Wedding Collective make this process a little easier by showcasing stunning gowns from a range of...
L’HEURE DU THE 2012
Held at the beautiful Sofitel on Collins in Melbourne, this year’s L’Heure du Thé was a wonderful event. Creator of the high tea, Sha Anderson of Le Style, created the event to bring the spirit of France...
RAY-BAN’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Rarely does a sunglass brand manage to transcend decades and stay on trend. The name Ray-Ban has not only become synonymous with sunglasses and style, but the company, who is celebrating its 75th anniversary...
INTERVIEW: ANTOINETTE BEKOS
With lots of make-up brands on the market, it's difficult to find a product which will get you through each day and special events, without smudging and making you look flat. What better product to turn to...
MBFWA 2012: NAIL ART WITH OPI
When at Fashion Week, it’s easy to get lost in the clothes, forgetting that make-up, hair and now nails(!) play an important part in bringing the whole look together. You’d be forgiven for thinking that...
A/W 2012/13 CAMPAIGN SUMMARY PART 1
You know you're in trouble when you get your latest issue of Vogue in the mail, you flip open the first few pages and you see all of the new Autumn/ Winter campaigns. Don't get me wrong, they're all a delight...
INTERVIEW: NICK TOLOGLOU FROM KINGS OF CARNABY
Ahead of the opening of Kings of Carnaby's new Brunswick Street store, Couturing were fortunate enough to interview one half of this cult label, Nick Tologlou to find out more about how Kings of Carnaby came...
SEAFOLLY S/S 12/13 PARIS RUNWAY SHOW
Australia’s own Seafolly, the number 1 swimwear label worldwide, has opened the swimwear show at Mode City, the largest international swimwear and lingerie trade show in Paris over the weekend. Boasting...
MULBERRY TOKYO STORE LAUNCH
Last week British brand Mulberry launched its newest store in Tokyo, Japan. Following the theme of its latest Autumn/Winter campaign, the store installations were inspired by the children's classic book, Where...
FALL 2012 HAUTE COUTURE FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE
Couturing picks the top looks from the streets at Fall Haute Couture Fashion...
VOGUE MAN SPRING/SUMMER 12/13 LAUNCH
With the celebrities in town for Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, Vogue Man picked the perfect time to launch their Spring/Summer 12/13 collection. Jude Law, the new ambassador for Vogue Man eyewear was in...
INTERVIEW: FRITH HUCKS FROM BAY & FYFE
Amazing fashion can often be thought of as art, Frith Hucks has taken this concept to a new level with her label Bay & Fyfe. Taking her love for art and combining it with her love for fashion, Hucks...
INTERVIEW: KINGS OF CARNABY
Ahead of the opening of Kings of Carnaby's new Brunswick Street store, Couturing were fortunate enough to interview one half of this cult label, Nick Tologlou to find out more about how Kings of Carnaby came...
INTERVIEW: BRENDA BRIAND FROM BENAH
Couturing interview the talented Brenda Briand, designer of accessories label Benah to find out the inspiration behind her latest collection, embracing digital marketing and what she has planned for...
FALL 2012 HAUTE COUTURE SHOW ROUND-UP PART 2
Couturing rounds out the coverage of Couture week featuring a summary of the runway shows from Givenchy, Iris Van Herpen, Jean Paul Gaultier, Maison Martin Margiela, Stephane Rolland, Valentino and...
ADIDAS ORIGINALS x OPENING CEREMONY
If you aren’t one of the 200,000 athletes expected at the London Olympics, never fear. You can get into the spirit (and fashionably too!) with Opening Ceremony’s FW12 capsule collection with adidas...
COUTURING STREET STYLE
There's something intriguing about how people put outfits together. It's great seeing how people interpret trends and express their personal style. Couturing photographers Wanda Chin and Jay Parker bring...
BURBERRY AUTUMN/WINTER 2012/13 CAMPAIGN
Burberry have released images and behind the scenes shots from their Autumn/Winter 2012/13 campaign, shot by the amazing Mario Testino. The cinematic images are reminiscent of the film noir movies of the 1940s...
INTERVIEW: BOWIE WONG
One of the highlight shows at 2012 MBFWA, Bowie Wong's couture runway showcased his unique approach to design. Combining his overseas experience with his work in top-class musicals Bowie has create a stunning...
LOUIS VUITTON X YAYOI KUSAMA
Ever since Marc Jacobs took the creative helm of Louis Vuitton, the luxury brand has found itself collaborating with quirky, artistic talents to modernise the historic label. LV’s first drop of their latest...
WHITE MAGICK: LOVER’S BRIDAL CAPSULE COLLECTION
Finding the perfect wedding dress can almost be as difficult as finding the perfect man to marry. Particularly for brides not looking for a traditional princess style dress, it is hard to find something...
GIDEON GIVINGSHOES
The wonderful people at Gideon, makers of ethically made shoes have a new addition to their family! The GivingShoe is a canvas capsule collection made from organic cotton and natural rubbers. As well as being...
BELLECHASSE’S LINGERIE 1ST BIRTHDAY
With a name that translates into “beautiful hunt”, Bellechasse’s 1st birthday was set to be an exciting affair. One of Australia’s premiere lingerie destinations, Bellechasse has created a luxurious...
TOPMAN FRIDAY
On Friday, Topman hosted their first Australian ‘Fashion Friday’ in-store event. Made popular in the UK, Fashion Friday was created to showcase the new season collections. Complimentary...
MBFWA 2012: TREND REPORT
Christopher Esber Carl Kapp Ellery Bec & Bridge Bec & Bridge We Are...
MBFWA 2012: CARL KAPP
Inspired by the erotically charged images of Amazonian women by photographer Helmut Newton, Carl Kapp’s Spring/Summer 2012/13 collection entitled ‘Collision’ was a stunning display of the tailoring Kapp...
MBFWA 2012: AKIRA
Akira presented a stunning collection of dresses and gowns perfectly demonstrating the masterful skill which has made him one of Australia’s most successful designers. Dividing his installation...
MBFWA 2012: CHRISTOPHER ESBER
With competitive sports, particularly fencing, listed as one of his inspirations for his collection this season, Christopher Esber brought minimalistic chic to a whole new level. Presented on a runway lined...
MBFWA 2012: JENNY KEE
Australian Fashion icon Jenny Kee presented a collection of new work, archival pieces and re-issues, entitled “The Art of the Scarf 1980 - 2012”, which celebrated her career which has spanned more than 30...
MBFWA 2012: ROOPA PEMMARAJU
Designers Roopa Pemmaraju and Sudhir Swain showcased their latest ethically produced luxury resort-wear collection inspired by Aboriginal artwork. Pemmaraju worked with artists from the Coee Art Gallery,...
MBFWA 2012: WE ARE HANDSOME
We Are Handsome are changing the face of swimwear with their wild digital prints bringing the fun back to bathers. In their MBFWA debut, models stormed the zebra print covered runway in We Are Handsom bikinis...
MBFWA 2012: ELLERY
Titled ‘Delicatessen’, Kym Ellery’s Spring/Summer 2012 Collection was one of the most hyped shows on the MBFWA 2012 calendar and the collection certainly lived up to...
MBFWA 2012: FERNANDO FRISONI CLOSING PARTY
What better way to finish an amazing MBFWA 2012 than a Masquerade Party hosted by Fernando Frisoni. Held in the plush Stanford Hotel, sponsors such as Pentax, Campari, Napoleon, Canadian Club, Skyy Vodka,...
MBFWA 2012: THE INNOVATORS
This year’s graduates of the Sydney Institute of Fashion Design Studio selected for The Innovators runway show at MBFWA, each presented a 12 piece collection to showcase the culmination of their years of...
MBFWA 2012: BEC & BRIDGE
Bec & Bridge’s Spring/Summer 2012/13 collection entitled Paradiso Bianco was a depature from the pairs usually style, still maintaining Bec & Bridge’s clean and stylish aesthetic, while bringing...
SHU RESTAURANT LAUNCH
Couturing attended the launch of new Sichuan restaurant SHU. Founded by chef and restauranter Shu Liu, SHU promises to set a new standard in modern dining. With recipes passed down from Liu’s mother,...
BURBERRY LAUNCHES SUMMER 2012 EYEWEAR CAMPAIGN – FOUR CITIES/FOUR BANDS/FOUR NIGHTS
Burberry is the master of classic iconic style - redefined. So how does one of the world largest fashion houses celebrate the new season campaign of it’s eyewear? With a worldwide party of...
MBFWA 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – CHRISTOPHER ESBER
Couturing goes backstage after the Christopher Esber 2012 MBFWA runway...
KATE MOSS FOR VOGUE EYEWEAR SPRING/SUMMER 2012
Since the 70s, Vogue Eyewear has dedicated its sun and optical collections to young, dynamic and curious women who love fashion and want to experiment with different styles. Who more perfect to front their...
MBFWA 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – LISA HO
Couturing take you behind the scenes at Lisa Ho's stunning MBFWA runway...
MBFWA 2012: MATICEVSKI
With one of the most anticipated shows of MBFWA, Toni Maticevski’s ready-to-wear collection, did not disappoint. The sultry voice of Lana Del Rey set a haunting tone for the show. Models walked the runway...
SWOON LIFESTYLE LAUNCH
Swoon – to be emotionally affected by something that one admires. Last night Couturing attended the opening night of one of Melbourne’s newest boutiques, Swoon, and it was...
MBFWA 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – WE ARE HANDSOME
Couturing cover all the action after the We Are Handsome runway...
MBFWA 2012: GINGER & SMART
Ginger & Smart celebrated their 10th birthday in style with a colourful display in their MBFWA runway show held in David Jones in Sydney’s city centre. Models walked the runway with brightly coloured...
MISTER MODE NIGHT MARKET
There is something slightly more exotic about trawling through vintage clothing and accessories under cover of darkness. The recent Mister Mode Fashion Night Market in Collingwood was no exception to this...