MBFWA

Pachamama - SS13/14 At the end of the day the women scattered blossoms on the fields and the oldest man led the group in prayer. Blessing the tools, the seed, the earth and the children. This spirit of...

Les Galleries de Poison - Cruise 13/14 Alice McCall's whimsical aesthetic was reflected in her ocean inspired Cruise collection. Fabrics moved fluidly against the body, with luminous metallics...

Lisa Ho opened day 3 of MBFWA 2013 with a beautiful runway held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Ho's trademark fresh silhouettes and sport luxe aesthetic were presented in bold stripes, delicate...

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Major beauty sponsors of MBFWA, Redken and Maybelline, have set up two fantastic spots at Carriageworks in Sydney, the site of Australian Fashion Week for 2013.   Attendees of MBFWA can get their...

KARLA SPETIC Hair at Karla Spetic took the same inspiration as the collection, the themes of national dress and tradition. Sophie Roberts for ghd said, "we wanted to find a hairstyle that paid homage to...

Fate & Chance - SS13/14 Manning Cartell's Spring Summer 13/14 collection, Fate & Chance, continued the brand's easy and chic aesthetic with their signature use of prints and luxe fabrics. The...

The Tomboy Heiress - SS13/14 Within all smiling faces and sparking eyes are quiet mournful moments we all remember. One of the most packed out shows of MBFWA so far, Toni Maticevski had the crowd...

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In an exciting and stylish collaboration, renown menswear blog Men In This Town is collaborating with Peroni Nastro Azzurro Australia, the official beer sponsor of MBFWA, to not only capture street style,...

Jayson Brunsdon celebrated his 10 years in fashion with a collection that proves why he's still an eminent designer on the Australian fashion scene. The Spring Summer 13/14 collection, Obsession, showcased...

Shapeshifter SS13/14 Opening day 2 of MBFWA, Ginger & Smart presented a beautiful collection of luxe separates and tailored dresses in bold graphic prints, bright cobalt blue, hot pink and what Ginger...

The Group Swim event reminded us that post winter 2013, we have much to look forward to when we hit the beach for Summer 2014. The four headline labels for this show: SKYE & staghorn, maidenlove, Gypsea,...

ROOPA PEMMARAJU Hair by Redken was "ridiculously simple and achievable", said hair director Philip Barwick. Barwick's tip is to get "the products to work harder" with "lots of twisting and scrunching...

Mushroom Magic - SS13/14 One of the most anticipated shows of the week, Romance Was Born's Spring/Summer collection did not disappoint. The tone was set with the haunting voice of Paz Lenchantin filling...

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  Aurelio Costarella celebrates 30 years in the fashion industry with a display of his expert craftsmanship in his MBFWA show. Adding to the sensory experience, singer Grace Woodroofe performed...

With the who’s who of the fashion world piling in to Sydney this week for the annual Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia, some designers have previewed their newest collections in preparation for...

Chromaluxe - Spring/Summer 13/14   Bec & Bridge's S/S 13/14 collection centered around a palette of white, ice blue, maroon, navy and black. Inspired by the shapes of the 90's and a dive...

Concentri - Spring/Summer 2013/14 Camilla & Marc celebrated their tenth birthday in style, opening this year's Australian Fashion Week with a beautiful collection of garments made from opulent...

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia begins next week and so begins the frenetic process of preparing to attend one of the most important weeks in Australia for the Fashion and Beauty scene.   We...

In their first Australian design collaboration, Maybelline New York has joined forces with We Are Handsome, the Aussie label known for its sassy and dramatic swimwear. We Are Handsome's "The Crossing"...

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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

One of the more dramatic runway openings at MBFWA, Bless’ed Are The Meek put on a stunning laser light show to celebrate the launch and aesthetic of their new collection.   Models looked like they...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

An Ode To No One wowed the crowd with bold digits, prints inspired by architecture, art-deco period buildings and the work of graphic artist M C Escher. Designer Adi has developed, in collaboration with...

Lisa Ho’s S/S 2013 collection is a perfect example of how you can be understated and simple as well as a complete showstopper. Lisa Ho presented a range of pieces that has been inspired by the theatricality...

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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,...

Inspired by elements of the Australian landscape, rocky outcrops and long horizons Mariana Hardwick's collection was an elegant display of her unique style.   The collection focused around metallic...

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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...

Luxury handbag and accessories label Oroton presented its first ever apparel collection at MBFWA 2012. Featuring a similar colour palette to past Oroton ranges, the new ready-to-wear range is an answer to...

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...

Alice McCall presented a fun and flirty collection with her trademark embroidery and twist on folk chic. Entitled 'Babooshka', McCall used Budapest's famous antiquated stain glass windows as a starting point...

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...

Classic shapes and bold lines teamed with simplistic prints dominated the By Johnny runway this afternoon at MBFWA. Shift dresses and peplums were a key highlight with a matte satin trend also making a strong...

Toi et Moi presented a cute range very suited to it’s more commercial demographic. Opening with the designers daughter singing a divine french lullaby, the accessible and colourful basic collection had the...

Couturing take you behind the scenes at Lisa Ho's stunning MBFWA runway...

Pastels and prints were the order of the day at Talulah. The show was opened by Nicole Warne from Gary Pepper Vintage in a floral shirt and pants combo.   Baseball caps were paired with floaty...

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...

Couturing cover all the action after the We Are Handsome runway...

Aurelio Costarella presented his ready-to-wear collection in front of a captive audience in The Tent at MBFWA. The show opened with 2 dramatic couture style gowns, accented with dramatic headpieces. The music...

After winning Project Runway Australia 2011, life has been all uphill for Dylan Cooper, and it looks like his premier collection was designed while relaxing on some picturesque hillside villa. Jumping straight...

Camilla’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection was a bright and eclectic welcome to what promises to be a very neon summer. Camilla - generally a fan of colour, mixes in neon to create some of the most vivid prints...

Couturing cover behind the scenes at the Bec & Bridge runway show at MBFWA...

The buzz surrounding this show has been like no other during day one - celebrity appeal goes a long way. Whitney Port from TV shows The Hills and The City presents two fantastic lines, Whitney Eve and her...

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Make-up is one of the important elements which ties together a runway look during fashion week. Like fashion trends, there are key make-up looks each season. Couturing interviews Maybelline NY Make-Up...

Ahead of her debut at MBFWA, Couturing interview Suboo founder Sue Di Chio to find out what we can expect from her exciting 360 degree runway show at The Summit, why she decided to start Suboo and what her...

Couturing were lucky enough to interview the talented duo behind Bec & Bridge, Becky Cooper and Bridget Yorston in the lead up to their much anticipated MBFWA runway show. Since creating their label in...

Fresh from his standout solo show at L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, designer Toni Maticevski is gearing up for his much anticipated Spring/Summer 2012 runway show in Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia....