Events and Runways

October 20, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, News

While countless fashion fiends flock to get a glimpse of Jean Paul Gaultier's exhibit at the National Gallery of Victoria, a pair of designers closer to home have been working on something special for the...

KAREN WALKER EYEWEAR CELEBRATES 10 YEARS

Melody Ho

October 19, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, News, People & Parties

Karen Walker Eyewear celebrated ten years of making faces with a huge birthday bash in Sydney. To mark the milestone, one style from each year have been recreated to make up Celebrate, a limited edition,...

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER NGV EXHIBIT RED CARPET

October 18, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, People & Parties, Red Carpet

The National Gallery of Victoria celebrated the launch of Jean Paul Gaultier's much anticipated exhibit with a VIP gala launch on Thursday night. Some of the biggest names on the Australian social scene...

EVERYTHING PRECIOUS – PASPALEY LAUNCHES NEW TOUCHSTONE COLLECTION

October 17, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, People & Parties

The premise behind the new Paspaley collection Touchstone, is the concept of everything precious. To celebrate the launch of Touchstone, Paspaley hosted 200 VIPs at the newly opened Stokehouse City in...

IN CONVERSATION WITH JEAN PAUL GAULTIER

October 17, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, Interviews

As far as couturier's go, there are few more prolific than Jean Paul Gaultier. The Couturing editorial team were honoured to listen to the fashion icon himself prior to the opening of the Australian leg of...

GETTING DOWNTOWN CHIC WITH COACH FALL 2014

October 17, 2014

Coach has always been synonymous with luxury, leather goods since the brand's inception in 1941. But now, with the appointment of new creative director, Stuart Vevers, they're adding a little downtown...

BLUE SAPPHIRE LADIES LUNCHEON STREET STYLE

October 16, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, News, People & Parties, Spring Racing, Street Style and Style Icons

Although a bit gloomy to start, Melbourne turned on the beautiful weather for the Caulfield Cup Carnival's Blue Sapphire Day. To celebrate the occasion, Caulfield Racecourse played host to over 400 guests at...

FASHION TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT BLUE SAPPHIRE DAY

October 16, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, Spring Racing

Racing and fashion took centre stage at this year's Catanach's Jewellers Blue Sapphire Day at Caulfield Racecourse. While Eloping took out the honours on the track, nudging out a determined Sultry Feeling at...

CAULFIELD GUINEAS BEST DRESSED

October 15, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, Spring Racing

Colour reigned supreme on track at Caulfield Guineas Day this weekend as Team Couturing wined and dined in the exclusive Champagne Pommery Pegasus Marquee. As we lounged on plush pink couches and...

SHE’S BACK: GEMMA WARD IS COUNTRY ROAD’S SUMMER WONDER

October 13, 2014

Campaigns, Events and Runways, Fashion, Features

The fashion set have been buzzing with excitement since the Prada runway at Paris Fashion Week, and it’s all because of one woman. In case you’ve missed it (but really, how could you have), iconic...

THE BARED ESSENTIALS

October 12, 2014

Campaigns, Events and Runways, Fashion

This spring racing season, everyone is on the hunt for the perfect accompaniment to their outfits. The perfect fascinator, an on-trend clutch, a bronze, not orange spray tan...but what about shoes you can...

MIMCO’S DEBUTANTES ARE SPRING RACING READY

October 10, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, People & Parties, Spring Racing, Store Guide

For fashion fiends, there's one name for haute Spring Racing pieces, and that's Mimco. Launching their lust-worthy range for the season - delightfully titled 'The Debutantes' - at their Chapel Street location,...

MISSONI MADNESS AS FASHION GIANT LAUNCHES COLLABORATION WITH TARGET

October 8, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, News

Missoni madness descended upon the fashion loving crowd in Australia as the fashion giant officially launched its collaboration with Target today. Thousands swarmed to the 61 Target stores across the country...

WIN THE ULTIMATE SPRING RACING EXPERIENCE WITH CHADSTONE AND COUTURING

October 7, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, News, Spring Racing

We have teamed up with Chadstone The Fashion Capital, official fashion partner for the Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup Carnival, to give you the chance to win the ultimate spring racing experience. Along...

THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL KICKS OFF AT THE YELLOWGLEN TERRACE

Katherine Ng

October 6, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, People & Parties, Spring Racing

Flemington came alive on Saturday at The Turnbull Stakes Day presented by Yellowglen. Melbourne turned on the beautiful Spring weather and the who's who of the city's social scene stepped out in their...

KOOKAI SPRING RACING PREVIEW

October 3, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, People & Parties, Spring Racing

Kookai founders Rob Cromb and Danielle Vagner celebrated the launch of their new SS14/15 collection Tropeziens and their Spring Racing edit with a beautiful breakfast in Melbourne's picturesque Stables of...

THE NEW BASSIKE

September 22, 2014

The who's who of Melbourne fashion pack piled into Bassike's new store off Rankins Lane to celebrate the launch of its newest venture. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE NEW BASSIKE...

A BEAUTIFUL PARTY AT LACOSTE

September 21, 2014

Campaigns, Events and Runways, Fashion, People & Parties

To celebrate their opening in Emporium Melbourne, and to celebrate the release of the collection shown at NYFW, Lacoste opened their doors to indulge in a party built around the theme of their latest...

GO WILD WITH QV FOR MSFW

Thom Whilton

September 9, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MSFW, Uncategorized

QV Melbourne played host last Friday to the MSFW Curated Event showcasing the best of the QV retailers in stunning fashion. This is just the latest in a series of events as QV Melbourne builds upon their...

TARGET RUNWAY AT THE MSFW HUB

September 7, 2014

Crisp whites, coordinated sets, cobalts and chambray, and accents of tans and neutrals - this is Target's vision for this SS14.15. Taking over the MSFW Hub, the fresh, breezy take on the season was an...

MSFW 2014: DESIGNER RUNWAY 4

Georgia Koumas

September 7, 2014

Last night some of Australia's most talented designers hit the catwalk for Designer Runway 4 at MSFW. Bul Bul ruled the runway with a contrasting collection of flowing fabrics and structured sets,...

SPRING STYLE ON THE HIGH STREET

September 7, 2014

Brands traditionally associated with sophisticated and structured looks for the working woman, made collections a little bit more playful and up beat on this Spring Style MSFW catwalk hosted at the week's Hub....

FRED HATES FASHION FOR MSFW 2014

September 7, 2014

Fred Hates Fashion welcomed over 800 fashion haters and lovers to 524 Flinders St, and even turned a blind eye to a large number of fence jumpers. Two hours after the line-up began the crowd were in the...

STREET STYLE AT MSFW RUNWAY 3

September 6, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, Street Style and Style Icons

We scout the best street style from Designer runway 3 at MSFW; Can you spot yourself? Images courtesy of Jacob...

MSFW DESIGNER RUNWAY 3

Bella Grabowsky

September 6, 2014

The third runway at Melbourne Spring Fashion Week was earthy, delicate and free spirited. The group of designers (helped by wonderful musicians) transported us into an exotic land filled with colour and...

MELISSA SHOES LAUNCHES THEIR SS14 COLLECTION AT QV’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY

September 4, 2014

A beautiful luxe forrest oasis nestled in the depths of the city, the QV Hideaway formed the perfect backdrop for Melissa Shoes to launch their Spring/Summer14 collection. This quirky shoe company not only has...

MSFW TAKING SHAPE RUNWAY

September 4, 2014

Confidence, empowerment and standing out from a crowd were the ideas behind the Taking Shape Runway at Melbourne Spring Fashion Week yesterday. TS14 Plus put on a fun and buoyant show, celebrating and...

MSFW NIKE RUNWAY AT THE HUB

Bella Grabowsky

September 4, 2014

Nike’s ultra cool street styled inspired runway was filled with bold colours and daring styling. The street theme was emphasised by the beats of Banoffee and smooth street clad music of Melbourne based up...

STREET STYLE FROM MSFW DESIGNER RUNWAY 1

September 3, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, MSFW, Street Style and Style Icons

We scout the best street style from Designer runway 1 at MSFW; Can you spot yourself? Images courtesy of Jacob...

FITSPO HEAVEN AT LULULEMON’S RUNWAY

September 3, 2014

The collection was full of fashion forward patterns and fabrications, summer brights, all with the classic Lululemon style. Breaking the runway presentation into studio, street, and cardio, the runway offered...

DESIGNER RUNWAY ONE

September 3, 2014

For the first designer runway of MSFW, the couture-titled show's overarching theme was definitely new romantic (even down to the music, with Joy Division's Love Will Tear Us Apart serving as the finale...

MAKING TIME WITH KARL LAGERFELD AND WSI

September 2, 2014

Proving that there is not much (if anything) he can't do, Karl Lagerfeld has expanded his fashion empire into stunning timepieces, and earlier this week, the brand new WSI store in Emporium Melbourne...

CHADSTONE LAUNCHES SS14 WITH A RUNWAY SHOW EXCLUSIVELY STYLED BY OLIVIA PALERMO

August 31, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, News, Trends

SS14 at Chadstone officially launched with a grand runway in the shopping centre's luxury precinct on Thursday night, curated by style icon Olivia Palermo. Known for a wardrobe that mixes designer and high...

OLIVIA PALERMO AND JOHANNES HUEBL ON CHADSTONE, FASHION AND THE SECRET TO MAKING THEIR RELATIONSHIP WORK

August 31, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, News, Trends

Arguably the most fashionable couple in the world today (sorry Posh and Becks), newly weds Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl flew into town as part of Chadstone's SS14 launch and Icons of Style Campaign. If...

QV BUILDS A FOREST SANCTUARY IN THE MELBOURNE CBD

August 29, 2014

Arts & Entertainment, Events and Runways, Fashion, News, News, People & Parties

In a Melbourne first, QV Melbourne, has stayed true to its unique and eclectic style by building the QV Melbourne Hideaway – an enchanting woodland sanctuary complete with lofty trees, vibrant tulips, an...

A FASHIONABLE FEAST WITH MR PORTER

August 27, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Menswear

International designer shopping destination MrPorter.com is always synonymous with luxury, and during the annual, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, showed why when partnered with the Charles Heidsieck...

CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR UNZIPS ITS NEW STORE AT EMPORIUM MELBOURNE

August 21, 2014

Emporium Melbourne is quickly becoming the ultimate destination for shopping in the CBD, so it only feels right that iconic brand, Calvin Klein have opened their largest Calvin Klein Underwear store within...

SEE RIRI, KARL, GHESQUIERE AND ELLERY AT MSFW 2014

August 17, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MSFW, News

One of the highlights of the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (MSFW) Calendar is ACMI's Fashion on Film series which features a selection of exclusively curated movies which celebrate the spirit of...

UNIQLO LANDS IN SYDNEY

August 13, 2014

For those that live close by to the Macquaire Centre in North Ryde, Sydney, expect jealousy to come your way. Japanese retailer phenomenon, UNIQLO, has announced it plans to make the shopping centre its first...

CHADSTONE BRING STYLE ICONS OLIVIA PALERMO AND JOHANNES HUEBL TO TOWN

August 10, 2014

The world's most genetically blessed couple, Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl are coming to town as part of Chadstone's SS14 Icons of Style Campaign. The newly married duo will be sharing their top style tips...

CONVERSE CREATE THE MUST HAVE FESTIVAL FOOTWEAR

July 28, 2014

Campaigns, Events and Runways, Fashion, News

Converse and music have always been intimately linked, and now, they've created the perfect shoe for winter music festivals; introducing the Fall 2014 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Rubber! Made for...

ASHLEY HART HELPS MSFW CELEBRATE 20 YEARS

July 27, 2014

Wednesday morning, Lord Mayor Robert Doyle launched the 20th Melbourne Spring Fashion Week program and officially welcomed the MSFW ambassador for 2014, internationally acclaimed, Melbourne-born...

A BLOGGERS BREAKFAST WELCOMES LULULEMON TO THE EMPORIUM

July 21, 2014

When Lululemon first opened its doors in Australia, the first store was right here in Melbourne and now, the cult favourite yoga/workout label is the latest brand to move into the fantastic Emporium...

AJE LAUNCHES FIRST MELBOURNE BOUTIQUE

June 23, 2014

Chapel St has cemented its status as Melbourne's premiere fashion hub, welcoming another celebrated Australian design team to its ever-growing retail precinct. Cult Australian fashion label Aje almost...

#STANDFORSOMETHING WITH DR. MARTENS

June 21, 2014

Dr. Martens have long been at the forefront of music and fashion colliding, and are hosting an exclusive pop up store from today, with one night stands from some of Australia's best bands leading up to the...

LIMEDROP PUTS A RING ON A PERMANENT CBD LOCATION

June 10, 2014

Cult favourite label Limedrop has had several successful pop up shops in both Melbourne and Sydney and now, in their words, "is putting a ring on the lovely permanent flagship store" in the incredibly...

EMPORIUM MELBOURNE REIMAGINED

June 3, 2014

Couturing TV, Events and Runways, News

Emporium Melbourne fuses the old with the new, housing an impressive 225 local and international retailers (170 of which opened yesterday) within the walls of what was formerly the Myer Emporium...

GET #STYLED WITH SABA EMPORIUM

May 15, 2014

Campaigns, Events and Runways, Fashion, Store Guide

SABA is an Australian fashion institution, so it seems only right that it has made its new home in Melbourne's extravagant Emporium. Last week, guests and media were invited to view the store, shop the latest...

THOMAS SABO LANDS AT THE EMPORIUM

May 4, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, News

Thomas Sabo has long been a mainstay in luxury accessories, so what better place for their 8th flagship store than Melbourne's luxurious new shopping mecca, The Emporium? At an intimate evening Tuesday...

STRUCTURE AND SOFTNESS AT BIANCA SPENDER MBFWA

April 24, 2014

Dubbed an undisputed fashion week highlight by those in attendance, Bianca Spender's SS15 showing at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia fused structure and softness. An impressive runway presentation, taking...

STYLEBOP.COM HEADS TO THE DESERT FOR COACHELLA

April 17, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Trends

It’s that time of year again, when music lovers and the very stylish flock deep into the Californian desert for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. To add further excitement, Stylebop.com added to...

FROM TOKYO TO MELBOURNE: UNIQLO IS HERE

April 16, 2014

Lit in rainbow lights, with a traditional drum line welcoming the guests, Uniqlo's arrival in Melbourne was not a quiet one. Melding their signature lifewear with the culture that birthed it, the night was...

ALICE MCCALL MAKES A RAINBOW CONNECTION AT MBFWA

April 10, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Uncategorized

A clean, white, three-dimensional sculpture hung from the rafters, as if suspended in mid-air, setting a mood of whimsy and childlike delight as we took our seats for this morning's Alice McCall showcase....

‘FACETS OF LIGHT’ BY SWAROVSKI AT MBFWA

April 10, 2014

With creativity lying at the heart of the Swarovski name, the crystal giant's SS14/15 runway presentation at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia celebrated luxury and opulence. Swarovski's 'Facets of...

JAYSON BRUNSDON GOES TO RIO AT MBFWA

April 9, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Uncategorized

Inspired by summer in Rio, Jayson Brunsdon's SS14/15 collection celebrates a culture clash and aims to question what is glamorous NOW. "Ultimately this collection is a discussion about glamour," says...

CAMEO CELEBRATE LOVE AND LIGHT AT MBFWA

April 9, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Uncategorized

Cameo celebrate all things bright and beautiful in their SS14/15 collection, shown this week at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. In a collection inspired by light, Cameo's summer offering is a lesson in...

DION LEE TAKES AN ‘ORGANIC APPROACH’ AT MBFWA

April 9, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Uncategorized

With a fresh collection filled to the brim with modern updates of wardrobe essentials, Dion Lee's highly anticipated Line II runway at MBFWA exceeded expectations. Slightly less structured than Dion Lee's...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: HAIR BY REDKEN FOR DION LEE AT MBFWA

April 9, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Uncategorized

For a collection combining structure and slight androgyny, Head Case Hair's Jon Pulitano created an organic-looking hair style for Dion Lee's Line II runway at MBFWA for Redken. For a style that appears...

CHRISTOPHER ESBER IS NAUTICAL BUT NICE AT MBFWA

April 8, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Uncategorized

A nautical infused collection by Christopher Esber put a modern twist on classic tailoring. Modern silhouettes were created with classic textures, and vice versa. Croc embossed navy leather formed an...

MATICEVSKI’S ORCHID METAMORPHESIS COLLECTION WOWS THE CROWDS AT FASHION WEEK

April 8, 2014

Consider the idea, living in new untethered abandonment, what was once delicate is now fortified; a woman cast in a robotic matrix. A flower fed artificial nutrients, morphing into abstract man like...

LEROY NGUYEN MESHES GEOMETRY WITH FEMININITY AT FASHION WEEK

April 8, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Uncategorized

Boxy silhouettes were given a feminine makeover at Leroy Nguyen's SS14/15 runway at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA). Opening with a line of sleek black pieces, we saw the collection take shape in...

GINGER & SMART EXPLORE A SENSE OF DUALITY WITH THEIR SS14 COLLECTION

April 8, 2014

Genevieve and Alexandra Smart recognise that the Ginger & Smart woman is multilayered and spirited. She is complex and alluring, and there is so much more to her than what you see on the surface. Their...

KARLA SPETIC CREATES SHEER BLISS AT MBFWA

April 8, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Uncategorized

Expert craftsmanship and attention to detail drove Karla Spetic's SS14/15 collection, as shown at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) last night. Working in an almost strictly monochrome colour...

BEC & BRIDGE BLAZED A FASHIONABLE TRAIL WITH THEIR DUE NORTH COLLECTION AT MBFWA

April 7, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, News

She realised that there was no final destination, and with that epiphany, her journey really began. Blazing a trail across continents, both those of her heart and the earth, she took her time, invoking the...

STRATEAS.CARLUCCI MAKE MONOCHROME MAGIC AT MBFWA

April 7, 2014

Winners of this year's Tiffany & Co. Designer Award, the strateas.carlucci boys have big shoes to fill. The anticipation surrounding their MBFWA showing was entirely justified- their SS14/15 collection is...

ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO WALKS FOR ALEX PERRY AT MBFWA

April 7, 2014

A Victoria's Secret Supermodel walking for Australia's premiere couturier makes for the perfect fashion pairing. Guests at Alex Perry's SS14/15 runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA)...

KAHLO FUSE LUXURY AND MINIMALISM AT MBFWA

April 7, 2014

With the 90s supermodel silhouette a clear and cohesive influence throughout the collection, Kahlo's SS14/15 offering was feminine and powerful. Working in palette dominant in blacks, silvers and moss...

AURELIO COSTARELLA BRINGS A TOUCH OF PARISIENNE PUNK TO FASHION WEEK

April 7, 2014

Aurelio Costarella officially opened Day 2 of MBFWA with an explosion of colour and feathers. Inspired by the work of photographer MAN RAY and his diverse range of muses Kiki de Montaprneasse, Tamara de...

CARLA ZAMPATTI OPENS MBFWA 2014

April 7, 2014

In a time where many Australian designers have fallen victim to the tough economic climate, Carla Zampatti showed why she has continued to be one of the major players in the fashion industry. Officially...

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW – H&M LAUNCHES AT MELBOURNE’S GPO

April 3, 2014

As we walked through the doors of Melbourne's iconic GPO for the launch of H&M Australia this evening, our deepest fears were vanquished. Many a Melbournian had worried about the fate of this heritage...

HAVANA BROWN PARTIES AT SUNGLASS HUT

March 26, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, News

One of Australia's hottest musical exports, DJ Havana Brown, was given the keys to Sunglass Hut for a very special night time party. Rather than head out for a night on the town, Havana grabbed some of her...

VIKTORIA + WOODS x LINDY KLIM CAPSULE COLLECTION

Hande Cerkez

March 25, 2014

Showcasing the Lindy Klim capsule collection at their High Street pop-up store, Viktoria + Woods stayed true to their effortless contemporary style. The collection was a collaboration of both soft...

VAMFF INDEPENDENT RUNWAY PRESENTED BY YEN

March 24, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, VAMFF

Some of the best fashion is born from independent labels, and at the VAMFF Independent Runway, a selection of the best designers walked their unique visions for Autumn/Winter under the strobing lights. In...

VAMFF 2014 PREMIUM RUNWAY 6 PRESENTED BY HARPER’S BAZAAR

March 22, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, Uncategorized, VAMFF

A careful curation of 7 of Australia's most recognised fashion houses, presented by Australia's premier fashion magazine? Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) Premium Runway 6 was simply...

VAMFF 2014 PREMIUM RUNWAY 4 PRESENTED BY ELLE AUSTRALIA

March 21, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, Uncategorized, VAMFF

A combination of structure and fluidity defined Premium Runway 4 at the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF). The runway, presented by Elle Australia, featured a handful of local luxury...

VAMFF PREMIUM RUNWAY 5 PRESENTED BY COSMOPOLITAN

March 21, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, VAMFF

To sum up VAMFF's runway 5 in one word? Bold. Some of Australia's favourite labels, namely FINDERS KEEPERS, Cameo, Jaggar, Talulah, Rodeo Show, and Wild Horses, came together to show the eager crowd how...

VAMFF 2014 CAMILLA GRAND SHOWCASE

March 20, 2014

"To all the women with a little bit of crazy… This is where I come from. This is who I am. Layer upon layer. This is for all the women who share this essence. The beauty. The vulnerability. The...

VAMFF 2014 PREMIUM RUNWAY 3 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE MAGAZINE

March 20, 2014

A selection of Australia's freshest contemporary fashion designers joined forced with Frankie Magazine to present Premium Runway 3 on day 3 of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF). With a...

MIMCO PRESENTS MEMOIRS OF A FICTIONATRIX

March 20, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion Week, VAMFF

Never one to shy away from a luxe setting, Australian fashion icon Mimco took over Docklands Studios to transport their audience for their A/W 14 runway into a vintage-filter ready world of the fictionatrix....

VAMFF 2014 PREMIUM RUNWAY 1 SUPPORTED BY MISS VOGUE

March 19, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, Uncategorized, VAMFF

A carefully curated handful of Australian designers made for a show of modern classics last night. A common theme? Luxury minimalism. Day 2 of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) brought...

STRATEAS CARLUCCI WIN THE TIFFANY & CO. NATIONAL DESIGNER AWARD AT VAMFF

March 18, 2014

The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) yesterday announced Peter Strateas and Mario-Luca Carlucci of Victorian based label, STRATEAS.CARLUCCI as the winner of Australia’s most prestigious...

VAMFF 2014 DAVID JONES OPENING RUNWAY SUPPORTED BY VOGUE AUSTRALIA

March 18, 2014

The opening night of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival always brings with it palpitating excitement. As Melbourne's fashion elite mix with A listers and consumers alike, no one is ever quite sure...

LIFE WITH STYLE – CHADSTONE PRESENTS THE HOTTEST AW14 TRENDS

March 17, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Trends

As the cooler weather approaches it's time to get your wardrobe sorted. To help get you nail the trends this season, Chadstone the Fashion Capital are presenting a series of fashion events designed to...

SHOW YOUR COLOURS

March 16, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, Trends, VAMFF

Ahead of the official start of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Week , the city has been ramping up with lead in events and for the very first time, Melbourne's west has been added to the extensive...

CAPTURE BEAUTY CAPTURE STYLE – VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE FINALIST AND WIN!

March 13, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, VAMFF

Voting has now begun for Gusto & Elan's 'Capture Beauty Capture Style' Fashion Photography Competition! After much deliberation, the top 9 finalists have been chosen, and it is now up to you - our...

GET YOUR DRINK ON AT THE REKORDERLIG LOUNGE AT VIRGIN AUSTRALIAN MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL

Katherine Ng

March 13, 2014

Events and Runways, Food & Drink, VAMFF

The most fashionable place to be seen outside of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival is the Rekorderlig Fashion Lounge at Central Pier, Docklands from 17-23 March 2014. Drawing on...

GET YOUR FASHION WEEK FIX WITH NORTHLAND

March 12, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, News, VAMFF

VAMFF is just around the corner and Couturing are excited to announce that we are one of the fashion commentators teaming up with Northland Shopping Centre, official supporting partner of VAMFF to bring you...

CELEBRATE A SEASON OF STYLE WITH CHADSTONE

March 8, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, News

It's a big season of fashion for Chadstone, and what better way to celebrate than with a series of runways, designer forums, workshops and VIP events. After the success of its previous campaign...

WIN TICKETS TO VAMFF 2014 WITH NORTHLAND SHOPPING CENTRE

March 7, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, News, VAMFF

Want to see some of Australia's best designers on the runway at VAMFF? Northland Shopping Centre are giving you a once in a lifetime chance to win tickets to the VAMFF David Jones Opening Event supported by...

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL (VAMFF) FASHION FILM SERIES LAUNCH

March 5, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, News, VAMFF

On Thursday night on the rooftop of the Emerald Peacock bar, an assortment of Melbourne's well-heeled fashion collective mingled with creatives and film makers to celebrate the launch of the Virgin...

BOO WHO? BOOHOO!

February 24, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Store Guide, Trends

Do you have a clue about Boohoo? Since launching in 2006, the self-proclaimed '24-7' fashion hotspot has fast become every well-dressed woman's best friend (and man's best friend, with menswear launching...

MYER AW14 WHAT THE STARS WORE

February 23, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Red Carpet

The stars came out to celebrate the launch of Myer's AW14 runway show on Thursday in Melbourne's Mural Hall. CLICK HERE TO SEE COUTURING'S MYER AW14 RUNWAY COVERAGE CLICK HERE FOR A BEHIND THE SCENES...

NYFW14 THE TRENDS YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW

February 21, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week

This year New York Fashion Week was set amongst the cold, blizzards and artic freeze temperatures. Yet, the fashion elite were still on cue, never wavering from looking like they stepped straight out from...

CAPTURE BEAUTY CAPTURE STYLE FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

February 18, 2014

Calling all avid shutter-bugs! If you've got the knack of capturing the true essence of couture, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Gusto and Elan are launching their annual fashion photography...

BODY MAPPED ART: THE NIKE TIGHT OF THE MOMENT

February 7, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Trends

Nike has always strived to be innovators in mixing fashion to their performance wear, and have taken it to the next level with their Nike Tight of The Moment collaboration with Japanese artist Yuko Kanatani....

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS – VAMFF LAUNCH THEIR 2014 FESTIVAL PROGRAM

February 4, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, News, Uncategorized, VAMFF

An intimate gathering of Melbourne's well-heeled fashion media found refuge from the banality of Monday morning at Cumulus Up. Sipping coffee and nibbling on danishes, Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion...

VAMFF 2014: MODEL CASTINGS

Lena Tuck

January 27, 2014

Behind The Scenes, Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, VAMFF

Fresh, new and exciting is how CEO Graeme Lewsey explained the new model talent at the annual runway model castings. 11am at Malvern Town Hall welcomed over 150 hopeful models lined up in eagerness to be...

VAMFF 2014: HAIR AND MAKEUP REVEAL

January 20, 2014

Behind The Scenes, Events and Runways, Fashion, VAMFF

Leading beauty professionals from L’Oréal Paris and L’Oréal Professional flew into the L’Oréal Head Office on Thursday to reveal the hair and make-up looks set to appear on the Virgin...

CRUSH 2014 WITH MARIA SHARAPOVA AND NIKE

January 9, 2014