Behind The Seams

Actress Olympia Valance is the new face of Voodoo MUSE  range and appears in the new campaign alongside fellow actress Jodi Gordon. To celebrate her new role as the face of Voodoo MUSE, we sat down with...

You can say that fashion was always destined to be a part of designer, Danielle Vagner's life, and with Kookai very much a family affair with son Viktor, daughter Bianca and their father, Rob all a part of...

Dannii Minogue was one of the original slashies. The multi-talented actress, singer and dancer launched her career on soapies Skyways and The Sullivans at the tender age of 7. She then landed successful...

As Cotton On's denim buyer, Leah Summers has to be on top of every trend from the streets to the runway, so it's no wonder she was the go-to girl to curate The Wanted - Cotton On's new staple range of denim....

Silvana wears the Delice Push Up in Moonlight from Simone Pérèle She's got one of the best bods in the business and is one of Australia's top models, so decided to go under the covers with beautiful...

Fashion and travel has always been an important part of Gail Elliott's life. From starting her career as a top model (travelling the world alongside friends and colleagues  Cindy Crawford and Yasmin Le Bon)...

We are Handsome need no introduction. Their iconic swimwear are on the top of every summer must have list, and now, are moving to inject their signature prints into activewear. We speak to the design minds...

It stands to reason that Chris Judd is a prodigious multi-tasker. He's an AFL Legend, father of two, husband, media personality and businessman. Judd is also putting his years of experience as a professional...

LIFEwithBIRD was born from a fortuitous meeting between McCall and Van Messner at good friend's birthday. "We just really hit it off, and it just so happened that at that time, our paths were destined to go...

Ole Lynggaard is synonymous with luxurious, innovative design and with the release of their latest collection, the legacy built since 1963 lives on. We speak to Charlotte Lynggaard, daughter of founder, Ole...

In the tough world of fashion, a label has to be constantly challenging itself and growing. Elle Louise is the perfect example of this. We caught up with Elle Louise Creative Director Haley Niven to find out...

As the Simone Pérèle Curvy Couture Competition draws to a close for another year, Australia have picked their winner, with Alannah Keating taking out the honours. Alannah has not only won a 2 year contract...

Like the women she designs for, Samantha Wills is the ultimate bohemian goddess. Not only does the gorgeous designer have creativity radiating out of her, but the growing success of her jewellery business...

Simone Pérèle is brand that supports women of all shapes and sizes, so it only seems fitting that the brand is the proud founder and supporter of the Curvy Couture Model Search. This competition...

Counting style icons Poppy Delevigne, Sienna Miller and Elle MacPherson as fans, Coco Ribbon is the bohemian label everyone is falling in love with. We caught up with founder Alison Chow to find out about...

Yeojin Bae has landed the talented Emma Booth as the face of her latest SS14 campaign Timeless Sensuality. Fresh from shooting Gods of Egypt with Geoffrey Rush, Bryan Brown and Abbey Lee Kershaw, Booth's...

When it comes to womenswear, Madam Virtue have you sorted. Stocking a unique range of designer, archival and vintage pieces, as well as their own eponymous in-house label, they have dressed some of the...

First making waves at the 2012 London Fashion Week with his A/W collection 'Amalgamation', up-and-coming talent Chatenya Mittal is a name to watch on the designer scene. His work has been described as...

Ahead of their first pop-up shop launching in Australia today, we catch up with Kathryn O’Connor, Director of Marketing, PR and Engagement for Free People, to find out what we can expect from this exciting...

It's rare that a luxury company focuses it's effort on sustainable practices and responsible business. John Hardy isn't one of those companies. The popular luxury label, stocked at some of the biggest stores...

Fashion is a tough industry. It's particularly hard for emerging designers, trying to stand out amongst all the hopefuls. There is no doubt up-and-coming designer Matea Saule has the dedication and work...

With MBFWA just around the corner, we caught up with talented Alexandra and Genevieve Smart, the brains behind one of Australia's most loved labels, Ginger & Smart. After the success of their show last...

One of the busiest fashion bloggers in the world today, Nicole Warne of Gary Pepper fame can now add Lavazza Style Consultant to her already over flowing resume after she officially took on the role for 2014....

Fashion and travel blogger Jasmin Howell's blog Friend In Fashion has taken her to all corners of the globe. From the sunny islands of Greece, to the coat of Rio De Janerio and the bustling streets of New...

The brain-child behind !!!!! (Five Exclamation Marks), Eugenie Meeker has already set herself as a name to watch in the Melbourne fashion scene. Meshing psychedelic fantasy with a sprinkle of unicorn...

Paying homage to natural landscapes and the female form, Square Heart is an up-and-coming, home-grown label that is set to take the world by storm. Couturing writer Thara Vidyaratne sits downs with...

Petrova wears 'Kingdom Come' jumpsuit, and Frida headdress from Lady Petrova. Walking into Lady Petrova's Flinders Lane store is like being inside a real life doll house. From the whimsical staircase in the...

 Vibrant and chirpy, polished and pop; fashion is fun for label Chip Chop. Drawing on her graphic design background, designer Hannah Chipkin blends typography and sleek design into her ultimately chic...

Colourful, whimsical and essentially feminine, the Cameo aesthetic celebrates the joie de vivre. “Cameo prints are always unique and can be inspired by anything from the brushstroke of a painting, to the...

Founded in 2010 by former publicist Sarah Stavrow, The Fashion Institute (TFI) has firmly stamped itself as Sydney’s leading tertiary fashion business college. Originally from a small country town,...

You would think it would be hard to stand out if you were married to Academy Award Winning Actor Colin Firth, but Livia Firth does just fine. Well more than fine. Not only has Livia hit the genetic jackpot...

Laura Wells is not your typical model. Sure the brunette head-turner has curves in all the right places, a luscious mane of hair and sparkling blue-green eyes, but what sets her apart from her peers is her...

Planning a wedding can be a tough gig and not just for the bride! Picking out bridesmaids' dresses can be a difficult task which can often cause a lot more problems than it should. Couturing chat to Rebecca...

  We talk to Meredith East Powell, founder of online fashion retailer Silkstonewood about what inspires her, why sourcing ethically made labels is so important and what she thinks keeps online...

Fred loves fashion so much he hates it. It frustrates him no end - the thing he loves most is the one thing he will never be able to figure out, to categorize and box into one moniker. You've seen his...

An emphasis on conceptualism and minimalism is what Jamie Ashkar saw missing in between the seams of our fashion industry. His designs aim to challenge the conventional notions of dress making by merging an...

Inspired by hypsies and global travellers, Meeka kaan presents a 'move' easy range of clothing with their Sayama Carnival 2013 collection. Featuring natural cottons, silk, hemp and vintage Hill Tribe...

He’s one of Australia’s leading and most innovative and intuitive stylists. Now, Philip Boon is bringing his celebrity style finesse to Chapel Street for a very special masterclass on style. In...

Sub Rosa Collections has defined itself as the latest destination for fashion jewellery and accessories. A Melbourne based business created by local girl Emma Camilleri (pictured), the collection is...

With her doe-eyed features and soft-spoken demeanor, you'd mistake Sonya Kraan for a shy young thing. But don't be fooled. Behind that graceful poise is a strongwilled woman - one who is making a name...

The Spirit of the Black Dress has recently celebrated its fifth year as a not-for-profit project that has been exhibiting in L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival's Cultural Program. While working to increase...

  Meet Jodie Fox, the angel sent down to Earth by the shoe gods above. When we cried over the wrong size, the wrong height or the wrong colour, Jodie listened. And now she has blessed our...

It is a commonly held assumption that bridesmaids’ dresses will be a monstrosity of tulle and taffeta. However, future bridesmaids fear not. The new Manning Cartell ‘Always the Bridesmaid’ collection...

Rachel with husband Tom Williams, Image courtesy of Rachel Gilbert Instagram   Inspired by her wedding research, newly wed designer Rachel Gilbert has launched her own couture bridal range....

Here are a few behind the scenes images from our latest editorial Desert Sun. I love the bold colours of Moroccan interiors and they are the perfect inspiration for any outfit or house....

‘Foam to wheat, a glitter of seas.’ Ariel, Sylvia Plath Ariel is arguably one of Sylvia Plath’s most provocative, contentious poems – a rather impressive achievement given Plath’s preferred...

DCI Corporation, a Melbourne-based company is poised at the edge of global lingerie domination following the successful launch of Von Follies by Dita Von Teese in the UK and Europe. Von Follies Lingerie...

The sleazy French pop of Sebastien Tellier and th­e Virgin Galactic space centre in New Mexico were the unlikely inspirations for Shayli Harrison’s debut collection at Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, which...

Christmas lunch with the family- your mid-season tan is glowing, you've bought a beautiful summer dress and have found a pair shoes to match. Just when you think you've got it all sorted, you're faced with...

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