EMPORIUM MELBOURNE REIMAGINED
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...
CONVERSE X MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA PART DEUX
After the incredible success of their last collaboration, Converse and French fashion powerhouse Maison Martin Margiela have launched their latest second sneaker collection. The newest Converse Maison Martin...
DYLAN PENN IS THE NEW FACE OF BONDS
Bonds have signed upcoming model and emerging Hollywood actress, Dylan Penn to launch the new BONDS LACIES collection this May. Billed as the “One to Watch” by UK Vogue, the new LACIES...
CONVERSE CELEBRATES THE ALL STAR CHUCK 70 COLLECTION WITH SNEAKERS CLASH WALL
As part of a series of artistic installations across the world, Converse Australia launched the Sneakers Clash Wall in Fremantle. Designed to disrupt and clash against a grey world, Sneakers Clash Wall...
FREE PEOPLE ARE POPPING UP IN AUSTRALIA
While Friday the thirteenth may be an unlucky day for some, for lovers of Free People, Friday the 13th of June marks the day when all your prayers have been answered. Free People is coming to Australia...
CONCEPT STORE DEDICATED TO SWEDISH FASHION LAUNCHES IN MELBOURNE
The Waiting Room team believe in passion, loving what you do, pursuing your dreams and the notion that anything is possible. In celebration of this mindset, they've taken the next step in the journey to...
FARFETCH X MUUSE CAPSULE COLLECTION
Two fashion stalwarts, Farfetch and MUUSE, have joined forces to launch an exclusive capsule collection- shoppable worldwide. With a knack for discovering hidden gems of great design and new talent,...
GOTTA HAVE IT? STASHD IT!
Jessica Wilson co creator of the new must-app, Stashd, has been so kind to take the time to answer some questions for the Couturing Team. While galavanting between Australia and New York, where she produces...
JOHN HARDY – LUXURY MEETS SUSTAINABILITY
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...
MR PORTER WELCOMES HENTSCH MAN AND AMI
MR PORTER welcome Hentsch Man and young Parisian label Ami to their stable of designer brand, joining the likes of J.W. Anderson, Christopher Raeburn, Kilgour, Thom Sweeney and WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie...
THE JOURNEY TO SUSTAINABLE LUXURY
One of the movie calendar's most glamourous events of the year, Cannes Film Festival is just as well known for its red carpet style as it is for its films. This year, world famous jewellery house and official...
THOMAS SABO LANDS AT THE EMPORIUM
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...
SKIN & THREADS X REBECCA JUDD
Skin & Threads have collaborated with Melbourne style icon Rebecca Judd to launch an exclusive capsule collection full of great winter basics which will keep you warm this season. After being a long...
SIMONE PÉRÈLE X MARY MCCARTNEY
Luxury lingerie label Simone Pérèle has collaborated with world-renown photographer and daughter of Beatles' star Sir Paul McCartney, Mary McCartney to capture the style and grace of their latest SS14...
MOSS IS BOSS: KATE LAUNCHES LATEST COLLECTION FOR TOPSHOP
Ladies, get your wallets ready. Kate Moss' much anticipated latest collection for Topshop launches in store on the 29th of April. After almost 4 years since her last collection for the retail giant, Moss...
CHANNEL YOUR INNER MODERN BOHEMIAN WITH SAMANTHA WILLS’ LUXE NOMADE COLLECTION
Luxe Nomade is the French translation of 'nomadic luxe'. Like Paris, it is the juxtaposition of a bohemian soul with a cosmopolitan existence. For the second chapter of her 'La Boheme Chasseresse'...
WOW YOUR MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY WITH SUNGLASS HUT
Sunglass Hut's latest campaign celebrates one of the most important people in each of our lives, our mums. The WOW MUM campaign stars gorgeous mother and daughter duo Jerry Hall and Sunglass Hut Ambassador...
GABRIELLE BROWN WINS THE TARGET GRADUATE DESIGN AWARD
Target have announced RMIT University fashion graduate, Gabrielle Brown, is the winner of the inaugural Target Graduate Design Award - one of the most lucrative fashion prizes in Australia. Target...
FEAST FOR THE SENSES: CAMILLA X GRINDERS
The fashion world would not turn without coffee, so a marriage between the two seems to be a perfect match. Grinders Coffee has partnered with Camilla Franks to create a collectible, limited edition range...
ALEXANDER WANG TO COLLABORATE WITH H&M
Alexander Wang has announced his upcoming collaboration with H&M earlier today via his first ever Instagram post at midnight EST. An Instagram video showing the countdown clock of a basketball...
BEC & BRIDGE BLAZED A FASHIONABLE TRAIL WITH THEIR DUE NORTH COLLECTION AT MBFWA
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...
LIFE THROUGH WOOL: COUNTRY ROAD AND THE WOOLMARK COMPANY CELEBRATE AUSTRALIAN WOOL WITH ISABEL LUCAS
Stunning actress, Isabel Lucas has teamed up with two of Australia's most iconic brands, Country Road and the The Woolmark Company, to celebrate the Australian wool industry. The short film entitled 'Life...
GINGER & SMART TAKE ON MBFWA 2014
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...
MISS SHOP HAS GOT YOUR AW14 FASHION COVERED
This Autumn/Winter, Miss Shop has all the hottest styles covered. Whether you want to jump on board the 90's grunge revival, or take on the feminine silhouettes of the 50's and 60's, Miss Shop has it all....
HAVANA BROWN PARTIES AT SUNGLASS HUT
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...
POP DOWN TO THE JOSH GOOT POP UP SALE
Head down to the much-anticipated Melbourne Josh Goot pop-up sale to get your hands on limited edition pieces and samples. Selected pieces from SS13 and AW13 will also be available to purchase....
TALKING ALL THINGS FASHION AND COFFEE WITH NICOLE WARNE, LAVAZZA STYLE CONSULTANT FOR 2014
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....
MICHELLE JANK WORKS HER MAGIC FOR THE STRAND
Talented Australian creative Michelle Jank, has leant her talents to The Strand Arcade, curating the second edition of their 1891 seasonal paper. Featuring one of the hottest models of the moment,...
IMMORTALIA BY MANIAMANIA
Having developed a cult following for its signature brand of mystical adornment, Maniamania is creating alchemy with its magical touch to fine jewellery. Immortalia by Maniamania reveals a new...
GET YOUR FASHION WEEK FIX WITH NORTHLAND
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...
AJAK DENG RETURNS TO VAMFF FOR RIVER ISLAND AND THE ICONIC
Launching on Friday 21st March at the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF), Australian shoppers can experience River Island brand like never before. A Melbourne first, the innovative...
BY JASMIN INSPIRED BY THE ETERNAL WANDER
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...
NICOLE TRUNFIO HERALDS A NEW DIRECTION FOR QVB
Since winning the Australian version of Search for a Supermodel, Nicole Trunfio's career has gone from strength to strength. Modelling for some of the world's most recognisable fashion brands such as...
FASHION MEETS COFFEE: MICHAEL LO SORDO COLLABORATES WITH LAVAZZA
Melbourne is renown for it's love of coffee so to celebrate the up-coming VAMFF, it seems only fitting that sponsor Lavazza teams up with one of Australia's most exciting fashion designers, Michael Lo...
CELEBRATE A SEASON OF STYLE WITH CHADSTONE
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...
H&M AUSTRALIA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Swedish giant H&M is the latest overseas retailer to come to our fashion loving shores. Launching in April in Melbourne followed by Sydney in 18 months, H&M is also bringing with it, its COS brand....
WIN TICKETS TO VAMFF 2014 WITH NORTHLAND SHOPPING CENTRE
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...
THE FUTURE OF FASHION – VAMFF LAUNCH THE 2014 NATIONAL GRADUATE SHOWCASE
Gathered in South Yarra’s iconic and beautiful Como House Grand Ballroom, a selection of fashion media and emerging designers are shrouded in both beauty and history. Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion...
DULUX AND VAMFF REVEAL COLLABORATION WITH GORMAN AND ROMANCE WAS BORN
As an Event Partner of the 2014 Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF), Dulux will activate on-site at Central Pier, Docklands with an appearance by the official Dulux dog from March 17-23 and the...
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL (VAMFF) FASHION FILM SERIES LAUNCH
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...
LE SPECS X ORACLE FOX
The enthusiasm of the 90s California grunge movement inspires a fiery effervescence that permeates Paradise, the autumn winter 2014 collection from Le Specs. Tasked with softening the...
WHO IS THE BOY WONDER FROM DOWN UNDER?
At the age of only 27, with his attraction to industrial textiles and sharply structured tailoring, it seems a certain designer has the fashion world in a frenzy. Dion Lee has been continuously thrilling...
COUNTRY ROAD CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF MODERN AUSTRALIAN STYLE
This year Country Road celebrates 40 years of modern style as Australia’s most loved lifestyle brand. Since opening its doors in 1974 the brand has stayed true to the values from which it was...
FOODIES REJOICE THE MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL IS HERE
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (28 February to 16 March 2014) now in its twenty second year is considered the premier culinary event of the year with activities and events featuring some of...
GIRL’S STAR ZOSIA MAMET COVERS ASOS MAG
Looking very un-Shoshanna like, Girls star Zosia Mamet fronts Asos Magazine's January edition. Styling herself for the editorial, Mamet's personal style seems to be the opposite of the prim and proper...
SAMBAG EXPANDS APPAREL RANGE FOR AUTUMN 2014
Sambag's AW14 collection packs a sartorial punch, featuring easy elegant staples the brand is fast becoming known for. Designer Sam Wagner has imbued each piece with a sense of effortless luxury,...
SARTORIAL SYNERGY – MAURIE & EVE TO JOIN GENERAL PANTS CO.
Celebrated Australian womenswear label, Maurie & Eve, are set to join the ever expanding portfolio of brands on offer at General Pants Co- the perfect fashion fusion. Revered for their selection of...
RECORD ON A HIT SINGLE THANKS TO BEN SHERMAN AND ART VS SCIENCE
Ever wanted to record on a hit single with one of Australia’s most popular dance acts? We thought so. Open Studio presented by Ben Sherman is a fully functional recording studio in the heart of...
EVA LONGORIA TO ATTEND THE MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL WITH L’OREAL PARIS
Eva Longoria, actress, model and L'Oreal ambassador, will be attending this year's Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) as a guest of L'Oreal Paris. Longoria will attend the festival in...
FASHION X ART : LE SPECS X CRAIG AND KARL
Looking left of centre, Le Specs explores the art world partnering with pop culture creatives Craig & Karl for an exhilarating collaborative collection. Like-minded willingness to push...
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS – VAMFF LAUNCH THEIR 2014 FESTIVAL PROGRAM
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...
UNITED BY STYLE – DULUX X VAMFF
Dulux is proud to announce the return of the ground-breaking ‘United by Style’ project that sees Australia’s leading paint specialist partner with fresh and innovative Australian fashion design...
VAMFF ANNOUNCES THE FINALISTS FOR THE 2014 TIFFANY & CO. NATIONAL DESIGNER AWARD
The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival is thrilled to announce Tiffany & Co. as Principal Partner of the nation’s most prestigious and highly regarded award for emerging talent in...
BALMAIN HITS THE OUTNET.COM
THE OUTNET.COM has just received a drop of highly anticipated Balmain pieces- high end designer pieces at a fraction of the price. Under the creative control of Olivier Rousteing, Balmain has become...
BEAT THE BACK TO WORK BLUES WITH DAVID JONES
For many of us the holiday season is well and truly over. Despite the weather suggesting we should be at the beach rather than sitting behind a desk, the unfortunately reality is, many of us are stuck in...
HOUSE OF WARIS RARE X NET-A-PORTER
NET-A-PORTER.COM is set to unveil House of Waris RARE - a collection of handcrafted treasures from around the world curated by the brand’s Global Explorer, Waris Ahluwalia. The collection will be...
RICCARDO TISCI X NIKE
Needing to get back into the gym, but uninspired with your workout options? Now you have no excuses. Givenchy creative director and style savant, Riccardo Ticsi has just announced he will be collaborating...
BE A PART OF BEN SHERMAN X ART VS SCIENCE
Collaborations within fashion have always been welcome - Versace x H&M, Stella McCartney x Adidas, Christopher Kane for Topshop - but for the first time, you can be involved in shaping the...
GAP DENIM- HOW DO YOU BLUE?
To celebrate 40 years as the global leader in denim, heritage brand Gap has launched the How Do You Blue competition. How Do You Blue is about being you truest self and comfortable in your own...
TOME ONLINE SALE
Infinite wearability, minimalism and clean lines- TOME is a Couturing favourite and an it-girl's go-to. For all those looking to spend that little bit of left over Christmas money they have, the perfect...
PUMA X ASOS
After the success of two menswear capsule collections, cult favourite shopping site ASOS have collaborated with heritage sportswear label PUMA to create their first womenswear collection launching this...
GUESS MENSWEAR LAUNCHES IN AUSTRALIA
For the first time, GUESS Mens collections will be available on GUESS.com in Australia, beginning with the release of the Fall “Vintage Americana” collection this month. Established in...
2013 FASHION YEAR IN REVIEW
L to R: Cara Delevingne, Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton A/W 2013 , Saint Laurent A/W 2014 As we all are getting back into routine after celebrating the beginning of a new year, it seems appropriate to look...
RESORT STYLE WITH DAVID JONES
Summer is here, which means hot days and balmy nights. It’s the perfect excuse to don flowy dresses with relaxed silhouettes, which will have you feeling comfortable and stylish in the heat. This season,...
VANISHING ELEPHANT SPRING/SUMMER SALE
The Christmas sales frenzy has just begun, and if your Christmas stocking was lacking something more unique this year, Vanishing Elephant is offering a sale on all pieces from their Spring/Summer 2013...
PARTY STYLE WITH DAVID JONES
The party season is well and truly upon us and while you are working out how to balance your social calendar and be in two places at once, one of the hardest things to work out is what to wear to each...
RYAN STORER LAUNCHES ON NET-A-PORTER.COM
Australia’s newest jewellery darling Ryan Storer has just landed at NET-A-PORTER.COM. Founded in 2012, Storer’s clean, crisp aesthetic has effortlessly captured the zeitgeist of fashion’s current...
KALLISTI BY MARIO SCHWAB FOR ASOS
Marios Schwab returns, empowering women through fashion in his Kallisti lingerie line for ASOS. It embodies the essence of the classic beauty merged with the modern woman, as illustrated throughout the...
THE BONDS ONESIE
Iconic Australian brand BONDS has added a fashionable twist to Sleep with a range that works across the whole family. Fun, comfortable and stylish, this 40-piece range is best showcased by BONDS very...
COUNTRY ROAD CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN
Christmas can often be a stressful time of the year. Not only do you have to run around to events, but you have to work out what to buy for friends and loved ones. This year, not only do Country Road...
RUPERT SANDERSON FOR ANTONIO BERADI EXCLUSIVE TO NET-A-PORTER
The couturier Antonio Berardi and British shoe-maker Rupert Sanderson are proud to announce Rupert Sanderson for Antonio Berardi – a collection of 3 evening wear shoes exclusively available...
LARA BINGLE X CO BY COTTON ON
Quintessential Aussie babe Lara Bingle and Cotton On have teamed up for the latest CO by Cotton On collection. The diffusion line, creating more fashion forward pieces, launched online last week and the...
HOLIDAY DRESSING WITH J.CREW
The holiday season is almost here which means no more stuffy suits and boring workwear, you can dress like everyday is the weekend! To help get you through the festive season, we have teamed up with J.Crew...
FESTIVE SEASON STYLE WITH DAVID JONES
Christmas is just around the corner, which means two things to me, parties and present shopping! I don't know about you, even though I have a wardrobe overflowing with clothes, there never seems to be...
SPENCER OUTLET CENTRE LAUNCH
Across from Southern Cross Station, the Spencer Outlet Centre boasts some of the CBD's best shopping on a budget, and this past Thursday celebrated their relaunch under new management, and new additions...
HOW TO TAKE AN OUTFIT FROM NOW TO WOW
Summer is the perfect time for new beginnings, resolutions and changes in lifestyle and sometimes apparel. The easiest way to switch it up this summer is with the aid of some fabulous statement accessories....
FASHION FOR A CAUSE
After being orphaned in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, brothers Rob and Paul Forkan were determined to find a positive lining to their tragedy and to honour their parents. Launching Gandys 18 months ago,...
ANNA & BOY SYDNEY WAREHOUSE SALE
Australian swimwear label, Anna & Boy has become known as the go-to label for beach cool. Providing vibrant and refreshing designer swimwear for both men and women in an always eclectic array of signature...
NEW YORK TURNS OUT FOR ZIMMERMANN’S NEW FLAGSHIP
Last week New York’s fashion elite turned out to celebrate Zimmermann’s new flagship store opening at 55 Mercer Street, in the heart of Soho. Leandra Medine of Man Repeller and fellow bloggers...
STEPH GILMORE HEAD ROXY’S “POP SURF” COLLECTION
Aussie pioneers of women’s surf and swim style, ROXY, are back with ‘Pop Surf’, a capsule collection of beautiful, wearable, fashion-forward pieces that represent a fun, youthful and unique...
A MAKEOVER TO TRANSFORM A COMMUNITY
Australian not-for-profit vintage boutique, Dear Gladys, has set a target of raising $27, 000 to help restore and upgrade the store, ultimately aiming to provide further financial support for...
COUTURING X DAVID JONES
With Christmas and summer just around the corner, Couturing are excited to announce that we are teaming up with one of Australia's most popular and prestigious department stores, David Jones....
MELBOURNE CENTRAL ONE DAY SHOPPING EVENT
Christmas somehow manages to creep up on us every season, and it's easy to leave shopping for friends and family to the last minute. This year, why not beat the rush and the crowds and head to the much...
SIMONE PERELE INTRODUCES ‘DIVA’
Simone Pérèle presents 'Diva', a new style from the SS|13 collection, crafted in Italian silk and Calais lace. Exquisite Calais lace and luxurious silk imprinted with a pearl design gives Diva its...
RAY-BAN ENVISION TOUR
One of the most recognised names in eyewear, Ray-Ban are getting into the spirit of summer by hosting a series of musical performances around Australian. Joining the tour will be a customised Ray-Ban store...
DISNEY X RICHARD NYLON FOR STAKES DAY
Spring racing season is all about headwear, and an incredibly unique collaboration between Disney and leading Australian milliner, Richard Nylon, is celebrating this by creating two one-of-a-kind couture...
OLIVIA WELLS IS THE NEW FACE OF NOVO SUMMER 2013
Olivia Wells has been announced as the fresh face of Novo’s new Spring Summer Campaign. A name you’ll want to remember, Wells is the newly crowned Miss Universe Australia who is also studying to become...
FREE PEOPLE LAUNCH EXPRESS SHIPPING IN AUS
An increase in demand from Australia for specialty retailer Free People has led the country to quickly become one of the fastest growing markets for the brand's online business. To celebrate this dedicated...
WEEKEND WAREHOUSE SALES – DION LEE & WILLOW
Iconic Australian labels, Dion Lee and Willow, will be simultaneously holding their individual Melbourne Warehouse sales on Chapel St this weekend- just in time for the Melbourne Cup Carnival. At 368...
HIGHPOINT’S COLOUR HUB EXPERTS GET YOU RACE READY
From Thursday 17 October to Sunday 20 October Highpoint customers were able to book an exclusive free one-on-one styling session at the shopping centre's Spring Racing Colour Hub, where Melbourne’s...
CERRONE LAUNCHES FOURTH STORE IN SYDNEY
Following the successes of of their existing stores, luxury Australian jewellery brand, Cerrone have recently opened their fourth store in prime position at Sydney Airport's international departures...
FAREWELL TO MARC JACOBS AT LOUIS VUITTON
For sixteen iconic years, Marc Jacobs has been the mastermind behind the success of luxury label Louis Vuitton, but after showcasing the Spring 2014 collection at Paris Fashion Week, Jacobs announced that...
SPORTSGIRL LAUNCHES ACTIVE WEAR
Sportsgirl launches its first active range "Work It Out" this month- a collection of neon-accented apparel, accessories and essential gear to brighten up your workout. The range includes 10 active wear...
SABA X MANUSCRIPT
Saba have once again teamed up with menswear journal Manuscript to celebrate the launch of the label's new Spring/Summer collection. After the success of their first collaboration which saw Manuscript...
ALICE MCCALL CELEBRATES CHAPEL STREET BOUTIQUE’S FIRST BIRTHDAY
If there is anything that people unanimously love, it’s discounts and cake. The wonderful team at Alice McCALL know this all too well, and are providing both to celebrate the first birthday of their Chapel...
NAOMI CAMPBELL IS NET-A-PORTER’S LATEST COVER STAR
In the latest issue of net-a-porter's digital magazine, supermodel Naomi Campbell talks candidly about life in the spotlight while dressed in finery by Oscar de la Renta, Gucci and Saint Laurent. In an...
COUNTRY ROAD: SUMMER BY REQUEST
Country Road is celebrating this season by bringing back the classics. The Summer By Request campaign has given Country Road fans the chance to vote for their favourite designs from Country Road's archives on...
ANN TAYLOR
When it comes to online shopping, there are so many options to chose from it can be easy to get lost in a sea of online stores. With so many sites, it can be easy to fall into the trap of buying cheap,...