MSFW 2012: CITY SQUARE WITTNER RUNWAY SHOW
Spring Brings a Splash of Colour Day two of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week burst with colour at the City Square Wittner Runway Show. Although the focus was on the shoes, there was no denying the...
INTERVIEW: JAMES NOLEN – FILM PROGRAMMER FOR ACMI
ACMI’s James Nolen; the man behind the magic that is the Deep in Vogue: Fashion on Film series talks to Couturing’s Lena Tuck MSFW is due to start tomorrow, and one of the must...
INTERVIEW: LIMEDROP
After meeting in the Northern Territory and studying together at university in Queensland, Clea Garrick and Nathan Price moved to Melbourne and joined forces to create innovative fashion label Limedrop in...
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...
MSFW 2012: DAVID JONES MODEL CASTING
Tuesday saw the model casting for David Jones’ opening runway for Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. Set in a beautiful, well-lit indoor courtyard sat 200 models on pristine white leather chairs awaiting the...
FALL 2012 HAUTE COUTURE FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE
Couturing picks the top looks from the streets at Fall Haute Couture Fashion...
MILAN FASHION WEEK: MENSWEAR SUMMARY
I will admit, when the word ‘Spring’ first came to mind, my initial thought was floral prints, a bright colour palette (cliché, I know) and hayfever. It was very pleasing to see that most designers did...
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...
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...
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...
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: BLESS’ED ARE THE MEEK
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...
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: AN ODE TO NOONE
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...
MBFWA 2012: LISA HO
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...
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: MARIANA HARDWICK
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...
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: OROTON
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...
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...
MBFWA 2012: ALICE MCCALL
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 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...
MBFWA 2012: BY JOHNNY
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...
MBFWA 2012: TOI ET MOI
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...
MBFWA 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – LISA HO
Couturing take you behind the scenes at Lisa Ho's stunning MBFWA runway...
MBFWA 2012: TALULAH
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...
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...
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...
MBFWA 2012: AURELIO COSTARELLA
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...
MBFWA 2012: DYLAN COOPER
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...
MBFWA 2012: CAMILLA
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...
MBFWA 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – BEC & BRIDGE
Couturing cover behind the scenes at the Bec & Bridge runway show at MBFWA...
MBFWA 2012: BOWIE
A couture highlight of the week, there was much anticipation for the Bowie show to end Day 2 at MBFWA 2012. A thunderstorm opened the runway followed by chorus of birds - beauty after the storm. Models...
MBFWA 2012: WHITNEY EVE
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...
MBFWA 2012: INTERVIEW WITH NIGEL STANILAUS
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...
MBFWA 2012: INTERVIEW WITH SUE DI CHIO FROM SUBOO
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...
MBFWA 2012: INTERVIEW WITH BEC & BRIDGE
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...
THE TALENTED MR MATICEVSKI – INTERVIEW: TONI MATICEVSKI
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....
THE RED CARPET PROJECT
Couturing caught up with designer Georgia McCorkill, founder of The Red Carpet Project which is an initiative designed to promote fashion and sustainability. The Red Carpet Project is designed to promote...
LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 7 PRESENTED BY HARPER’S BAZAAR
Inspired by the recent underwater themed Chanel runway show, the models at Runway 7 at LMFF presented by Harper’s Bazaar, glided down the catwalk with their slicked-back, wet-look hair adorned with pearls....
SPIRIT OF THE BLACK DRESS 2012
Spirit of the Black Dress is a fantastic fashion and sustainability initiative supported by a group of some of Australia’s most well known fashion industry figures, including Jane...
LMFF 2012: MIMCO RUNWAY
Mimco has a knack for presenting amazing shows season after season with a completely different result -last seasons foray into colour blocking and bold prints is confidently juxtaposed in the Mimco A/W 2012...
MILAN FASHION WEEK AW/12 STREET STYLE
Couturing bring you some of their favourite looks from the streets of Milan during AW/12 runway shows. Images courtesy of Style.com and Harper's...
2011 WHITEHOUSE INSTITUTE OF DESIGN, AUSTRALIA BACHELOR OF DESIGN GRADUATE EXHIBITION AND RUNWAY SHOW
After attending the Whitehouse Institute of Design Graduate Exhibition and Parade, it’s safe to say we should all be excited by the future of fashion, styling and design in...
LONDON FASHION WEEK A/W12: STREET STYLE
This season's fashion on the streets of London is all about print and colour. Bold florals, tribal inspired patterns and bright stockings have been spotted outside the major shows. Couturing brings you a...
LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 5 PRESENTED BY COSMOPOLITAN
LMFF Paris runway 5 presented by Cosmopolitan showcased an exciting range of funky ready-to-wear labels with standout trends being flowing silhouettes, rugged outback style, fringing and Navaho print. Make-up...
LMFF 2012: TONI MATECEVSKI – RED CARPET RUNWAY
A winner of Melbourne Fashion Festival’s new designer award 10 years ago, it seemed fitting that designer Toni Maticevski closed this year’s festival with a Red Carpet Runway featuring 50 gown solo show....
LMFF 2012: LMFF INDEPENDENT RUNWAY
So who would have thought the independent runway would have more colour than the commercial shows? It turns out that colours mixed with a casual black are the way to go this winter for the indie-concious. How...
LMFF 2012: PENTHOUSE MOUSE 2012 RUNWAY
The Penthouse Mouse 2012 series opened last Friday with a spectacular opening party (if you didn't see it you can check it out here) and closed last Friday with an even more spectacular closing party and...
LMFF 2012: NATIONAL GRADUATE SHOWCASE RUNWAY – BEHIND THE SCENES
Couturing takes you behind the scenes at the National Graduate Showcase runway show. Loving the delicate gold and silverleaf detailing in the models'...
LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 3 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE MAGAZINE
What we love about seeing these L'Oreal Paris Runways is that every magazine has a chance to present a nutshell guide to their style and the Frankie runway was no exception - the was very Frankie Magazine! The...
LMFF 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – ALEX PERRY
Couturing takes you behind the scenes at the recent Alex Perry runway show at the 2012...
LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 6 PRESENTED BY MADISON
L’Oreal Paris Fashion Runway 6 presented by Madison brought together some of Australia’s most exciting designers. Slicked back hair in high ponytails, flawless foundation, berry red lips and...
LMFF 2012: VON FOLLIES BY DITA VON TEESE FOR TARGET AUSTRALIA
Last night in a world exclusive, superstar Dita Von Teese presented her latest lingerie range Von Follies, in collaboration with Target, to a captive audience at LMFF, and she didn’t disappoint. The lady of...
LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 1 PRESENTED BY GRAZIA
The runways have started! Last night was the first official show of the L'Oreal Paris Runway series and was an interesting way to start. Presented by Grazia, this was the magazines showcase of current talent...
LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 4
Images by Wanda Chin for...
LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 2 PRESENTED BY INSTYLE
The LMFF designer runway presented by InStyle showcased some of Australia’s most exciting designers. First up Bianca Spender took the runway. Her chic, tailored pieces featured a lot of bright...
LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 8
Street style photographer for vogue.com.au and Xxsat, Xiaohan Shen Photographer Jess Shoppee...
LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 2
Images by Wanda...
LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS PRESENTS THE ALEX PERRY RUNWAY SHOW
Last night Alex Perry presented an exclusive preview of his beautiful Spring/Summer 2012/13 Ready to Wear collection. The runway music created a party like atmosphere which was perfect for Alex’s glamazon...
LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 3
Images by Wanda Chin and Sabine Legrand for...
LMFF 2012: OPENING NIGHT DAVID JONES RUNWAY
Last night marked the official opening of the 2012 L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF). 3,000 industry and guests celebrated the launch in style at an open aired block party in Central Pier in...
LMFF 2012: PENTHOUSE MOUSE OPENING PARTY
Penthouse Mouse has officially launched it's 2012 season. Started in 2007 it has now become the it schedule to follow for independant fashion designers. In association with LMFF and part of the...
LMFF 2012: CULTURAL PROGRAM LAUNCH
This year’s LMFF Cultural Program really proves that fashion isn’t just about runway shows. With a program full of amazing activities from fashion movies at ACMI, to a live fashion chat show hosted by...
LMFF 2012: NO HOME
No Home 12 showcases the talents of some of Australia’s most exciting designers and filmmakers. Showing at ACMI during this years LMFF, No Home strives to further express and explain an artists’ creative...
LMFF 2012: MALE MODEL CASTING
With LMFF just around the corner, casting was held for male models at The GPT Group's Link Bridge 'Kitchen Garden in Melbourne Central. Couturing was there to check out some of the talent. Tickets are...
LMFF 2012: Male Model Casting
With LMFF just around the corner, casting was held for male models at The GPT Group's Link Bridge 'Kitchen Garden in Melbourne Central. Couturing was there to check out some of the...
LMFF 2012: PROGRAM
With L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) only a month away, this is your chance to be a part of the magic of fashion week. Unlike Australian Fashion Week which has an industry focus, LMFF encourages...
LMFF 2012: HAIR AND MAKE-UP TRIALS
Couturing were invited to preview the hair and make up trials for the upcoming L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF). LMFF Head of Creative & Designer Resources, Yolanda Finch. Together with official...
PARIS, MILAN AND LONDON SS12 RUNWAY SHOW STREET STYLE
During fashion week, the style on the streets is almost more interesting than what’s on the runway! There is something intriguing about looking at the way people put outfits together and interpret trends in...
TREND REPORT: SPRING/SUMMER 2011/12
Couturing help you navigate the fashion world by picking the key trends for Spring/Summer 2012 season. DIGITAL PRINTS Digital prints were popular on the runway this season, with designers from...
JAKARTA FASHION WEEK 2011: DEWI FASHION KNIGHTS – BEHIND THE SCENES
We recently wrote about the spectacular Dewi Fashion Knights show at Jakarta Fashion Week and the unstoppable fashion. Here is an exclusive look behind the scenes on what made this such a fabulous...
MSFW 2012: MIMCO
During Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, one of the things I was most looking forward to was the Mimco Spring/Summer runway and then the after party and celebrations of their 15th birthday! For now we will...