MSFW 2012: INTERVIEW – NEO DIA
Greatness can occur at any moment in time. For Becky Chau and Gavin Lowes it was running late to the first day of uni and forced to sit in the front row of the lecture hall. Fashion history was made. Ever...
MSFW 2012: DESIGNER SERIES RUNWAY 3
The third of the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week designer series runway shows showcased yet another set of innovative, inspiring design and creativity. With an ensemble of Melbourne based designers, the runway...
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...
GAP AND GRAZIA’S EXCLUSIVE SPRING SHOPPING EVENT
Spring has finally arrived! And to kick off the new Spring/Summer collections The Gap teamed up with Grazia to celebrate the launch of Gap’s ‘Modern Icon’ range on Friday...
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...
ANNA CAMPBELL ARMADALE STORE LAUNCH
Last Friday night saw the launch of talented young designer Anna Campbell's second boutique in the bridal haven of High Street, Armadale. Campbell’s designs are soft and...
LADY PETROVA SPRING/SUMMER 2012/13 LAUNCH
A vision in beaded lilac chiffon, Petrova Hammond was the pretty-in-pastel princess of the Lady Petrova palace on Thursday, as she celebrated her new collection and boutique renovations with sparkling wine...
SWOON LIFESTYLE SPRING BUYING EVENT
With the Spring Racing season almost upon us, Melbourne Boutique Swoon opened its doors for a Spring Carnival inspired buying event. After launching in May this year, Swoon has become a must visit shop for...
THE LEOPARD PRINT SHOE – A NEW SPIN ON AN OLD TREND
Fashion is all about the details, and a statement shoe can truly make or break an outfit. Starting with accessories is a near foolproof way of easing yourself into a difficult-to-master...
MISTER MODE FASHION NIGHT MARKET: 25 AUGUST 2012
Tucked behind an unassuming red brick wall merely a hop, skip and a jump from Melbourne’s CBD, is a hidden mecca for the fashion forward. The air is icy and the sun ever so gingerly pokes its’ head out...
PRAHRAN MISSION CHARITY LUNCHEON AT CIRCA FEATURING MADAM VIRTUE & CO.
JC Lloyd-Southwell d'Anvers and Dean Hewitt from Madam Virtue & Co. showing off their wonderful collection. Circa played host this week to a fabulous luncheon featuring Melbourne’s own...
TAKE 2 MARKETS
Enter into a world of fabulous vintage fashion. The Take 2 Markets, held periodically throughout the year, opened its doors at Northcote Town Hall on Sunday 26th August. These markets present the opportunity...
MADAM VIRTUE & CO ACMI LANVIN WINDOW
Melbourne fashion institution Madam Virtue & Co have collaborated with ACMI to design a Lanvin inspired windor to celebrate the new 'Deep In Vogue' Fashion Film Program at ACMI in partnership with...
FORM AND FUNCTION: THE NEW FACE OF MENSWEAR
After a reboot of menswear in the past few years, the Spring/Summer collections have once again shone a ray of light on looks. In a refreshing update on menswear, Spring/Summer 2013 is another step forward for...
THURLEY SPRING/SUMMER 2012/13 LOOKBOOK
Kristel Glynn fronts Thurley's new seaside Spring/Summer 2012/13 campaign. Shot by photographer David Mandleberg, the new collection is based on a palette of gelato colours, perfect for the upcoming warmer...
ALICE EUPHEMIA 16TH BIRTHDAY X ROMANCE WAS BORN PRE COLLECTION LAUNCH: ‘THE MIRACULOUS MUNDANE’
Alice Euphemia is the little shop with the big personality. Stocking the best fashion from Australia and New Zealand, Alice Euphemia has quickly become a must visit shopping destination for fashion die-hards....
BACKSTAGE AT MYER’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FASHIONS ON THE FIELD WITH KEVIN.MURPHY AND YVES SAINT LAURENT
Couturing takes you behind the scenes of Myer Fashions on the Field runway show, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the event with High Tea at Mural Hall. With hair...
THE WESTFIELD ELECTRIC LOUNGE
Westfield Partners With Fashion Bloggers For Spring/Summer 2012 Westfield launched the Spring/Summer fashion season in style by partnering with five leading fashion bloggers to create the funky ‘The...
CHARLOTTE CASIRAGHI FOR GUCCI – FOREVER NOW CAMPAIGN
Gucci is a brand, well known for its association with horse riding. With horsebit detailing featuring on many of its classic designs, it only seems appropriate that the brand once again features Monaco royal...
MIRANDA KERR FOR DAVID JONES SPRING/SUMMER
Spring is almost upon us, and if you are looking for some wardrobe inspiration, look no further than David Jones' new Spring Summer campaign, modelled by the amazing Miranda Kerr. Featuring stand out pieces...
SASS & BIDE X MYER
Sass & bide have launched an exclusive, new lingerie collection for retail giant Myer. One of Australia’s top models, Jess Hart fronts the campaign, shot in the beautiful South African savannahs. The...
KINGS OF CARNABY – BRUNSWICK STREET STORE LAUNCH
Melbourne based fashion label, Kings of Carnaby, has once again expanded their presence on the Melbourne fashion scene and have blessed Brunswick St with their brand new retail...
DAVID JONES SPRING/SUMMER 12/13 RED CARPET
Last night David Jones' showcased the hottest spring/summer styles from their talented stable of Australian designers. While there was lots to look at on the runway, including the stunning Miranda Kerr...
PLEASURE STATE – MY FIT – HOLD MY OWN
If your chest is more cup half full than cup runneth over, Pleasure State has created the perfect bra for you. Utilising the technology and design that Pleasure State My Fit is famous for, Hold My Own is a...
PHILLIP LIM – KILL THE NIGHT
Designer Phillip Lim has taken inspiration from his latest comic book themed collection and released an exclusive graphic novel entitled Kill The Night. With the heroines of the novel wearing Lim's latest...
PEEPTOE CHADSTONE STORE LAUNCH
With its signature purple sole, PeepToe shoes have quickly become popular with the fashion crowd. Last week Couturing attended the launch of the brands Chadstone store, which was filled to the roof with...
A.L.I ALEXANDER MEDIA EVENT AT LORD COCONUT
Five bloggers, a PR rep, a jewellery designer, two boutique owners and a tonne of modelling wax in a room set atop the fourth floor of the Carlow House in Melbourne. This was no ordinary night. A very...
ZARA CHADSTONE STORE LAUNCH
Early Wednesday morning, Couturing attended the launch of Zara’s fourth store nationwide at Chadstone Shopping Centre. Coffee and mini macaroons on arrival and a personalised guided tour of the two-storey...
ANNALISE by ANNALISE BRAAKENSIEK
The years have been kind to Annalise Braakensiek. Not only does the down to earth leggy blonde still have a figure of a 20 year old, she still keeps those blonde tresses looking like she just stepped out of a...
THE WEDDING COLLECTIVE – TONI MATICEVSKI INTERVIEW
Finding a wedding dress is for most women, the hardest things about planning a wedding. Events such as The Wedding Collective make this process a little easier by showcasing stunning gowns from a range of...
L’HEURE DU THE 2012
Held at the beautiful Sofitel on Collins in Melbourne, this year’s L’Heure du Thé was a wonderful event. Creator of the high tea, Sha Anderson of Le Style, created the event to bring the spirit of France...
RAY-BAN’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Rarely does a sunglass brand manage to transcend decades and stay on trend. The name Ray-Ban has not only become synonymous with sunglasses and style, but the company, who is celebrating its 75th anniversary...
INTERVIEW: KAI AIYUB FOR MAGNOLIA SILVER JEWELRY
Kai Ayub has had fashion and style in his blood for as long as he can remember, and it sounds as though fashion was meant for him. From an early career in the fashion industry to a series of...
A/W 2012/13 CAMPAIGN SUMMARY PART 1
You know you're in trouble when you get your latest issue of Vogue in the mail, you flip open the first few pages and you see all of the new Autumn/ Winter campaigns. Don't get me wrong, they're all a delight...
INTERVIEW: NICK TOLOGLOU FROM KINGS OF CARNABY
Ahead of the opening of Kings of Carnaby's new Brunswick Street store, Couturing were fortunate enough to interview one half of this cult label, Nick Tologlou to find out more about how Kings of Carnaby came...
SEAFOLLY S/S 12/13 PARIS RUNWAY SHOW
Australia’s own Seafolly, the number 1 swimwear label worldwide, has opened the swimwear show at Mode City, the largest international swimwear and lingerie trade show in Paris over the weekend. Boasting...
MULBERRY TOKYO STORE LAUNCH
Last week British brand Mulberry launched its newest store in Tokyo, Japan. Following the theme of its latest Autumn/Winter campaign, the store installations were inspired by the children's classic book, Where...
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...
VOGUE MAN SPRING/SUMMER 12/13 LAUNCH
With the celebrities in town for Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, Vogue Man picked the perfect time to launch their Spring/Summer 12/13 collection. Jude Law, the new ambassador for Vogue Man eyewear was in...
MISSONI X HAVAIANAS
Don't get me wrong, I love all that winter brings - textures, layers, the ultimate hot chocolate, but there comes a point where I can't help but yearn for the warmth of summer; to see people clad in bright...
INTERVIEW: FRITH HUCKS FROM BAY & FYFE
Amazing fashion can often be thought of as art, Frith Hucks has taken this concept to a new level with her label Bay & Fyfe. Taking her love for art and combining it with her love for fashion, Hucks...
INTERVIEW: KINGS OF CARNABY
Ahead of the opening of Kings of Carnaby's new Brunswick Street store, Couturing were fortunate enough to interview one half of this cult label, Nick Tologlou to find out more about how Kings of Carnaby came...
INTERVIEW: BRENDA BRIAND FROM BENAH
Couturing interview the talented Brenda Briand, designer of accessories label Benah to find out the inspiration behind her latest collection, embracing digital marketing and what she has planned for...
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...
ADIDAS ORIGINALS x OPENING CEREMONY
If you aren’t one of the 200,000 athletes expected at the London Olympics, never fear. You can get into the spirit (and fashionably too!) with Opening Ceremony’s FW12 capsule collection with adidas...
A[WEAR] FASHION EVENT
A was fashion with a mission. Leave the labeling to the designers, they say – reserve the labels for the clothes, not the people. A wonderful collaboration between Prahran Mission 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...
JACKI ANDERSON LAUNCH
The angelic tones of Florence Welch and Marina & the Diamonds regaled attendees at the launch of Jacki Anderson’s debut handbag collection this week. For a collection designed as homage to strong,...
‘INFINITE LOOP’ BY CALVIN KLEIN
When the world of art and the world of fashion join forces to plan an event, nothing less than greatness is expected. On the 24th of May, one of the world’s most renowned fashion houses, Calvin Klein, Inc....
BURBERRY AUTUMN/WINTER 2012/13 CAMPAIGN
Burberry have released images and behind the scenes shots from their Autumn/Winter 2012/13 campaign, shot by the amazing Mario Testino. The cinematic images are reminiscent of the film noir movies of the 1940s...
MATCHO SUBA AW/12 LAUNCH
Shock-king Matcho Suba launched his AW12/13 collection “Chernobyl” in surreal style tonight. Decadently macabre, Suba’s collection is based around the 1986 nuclear disaster in the Ukraine; a historical...
BARKINS IS BACK
After what can be kindly-called a tumultuous few years for the Barkins name, they are well and truly back! And with great style I might add. The store, newly relocated from their Spencer Street DFO...
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...
LOUIS VUITTON X YAYOI KUSAMA
Ever since Marc Jacobs took the creative helm of Louis Vuitton, the luxury brand has found itself collaborating with quirky, artistic talents to modernise the historic label. LV’s first drop of their latest...
WHITE MAGICK: LOVER’S BRIDAL CAPSULE COLLECTION
Finding the perfect wedding dress can almost be as difficult as finding the perfect man to marry. Particularly for brides not looking for a traditional princess style dress, it is hard to find something...
GIDEON GIVINGSHOES
The wonderful people at Gideon, makers of ethically made shoes have a new addition to their family! The GivingShoe is a canvas capsule collection made from organic cotton and natural rubbers. As well as being...
BELLECHASSE’S LINGERIE 1ST BIRTHDAY
With a name that translates into “beautiful hunt”, Bellechasse’s 1st birthday was set to be an exciting affair. One of Australia’s premiere lingerie destinations, Bellechasse has created a luxurious...
TOPMAN FRIDAY
On Friday, Topman hosted their first Australian ‘Fashion Friday’ in-store event. Made popular in the UK, Fashion Friday was created to showcase the new season collections. Complimentary...
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...
INTERVIEW: LISA TYLER – HEAD OF DESIGN AT REVIEW
Lisa Tyler What is your role with Review? I am the Head of Design. I look after the design team and the direction of the product each season. So there’s...
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: 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: 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...
KATE MOSS FOR VOGUE EYEWEAR SPRING/SUMMER 2012
Since the 70s, Vogue Eyewear has dedicated its sun and optical collections to young, dynamic and curious women who love fashion and want to experiment with different styles. Who more perfect to front their...
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: 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...
SWOON LIFESTYLE LAUNCH
Swoon – to be emotionally affected by something that one admires. Last night Couturing attended the opening night of one of Melbourne’s newest boutiques, Swoon, and it was...
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...
MISTER MODE NIGHT MARKET
There is something slightly more exotic about trawling through vintage clothing and accessories under cover of darkness. The recent Mister Mode Fashion Night Market in Collingwood was no exception to this...
COUTURING FOR MELBOURNE, MOSSMAN AND ME
To celebrate the launch of their amazing new collection Neon Nemisis, Mossman ask 9 Melbourne bloggers to self style a Neon Nemesis piece. I was lucky enough to be involved in amazing campaign, shot by the...
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...