MANIA MANIA LANDS STYLE ICON JULIA RESTOIN ROITFELD FOR THEIR LATEST CAMPAIGN

Lisa Teh

July 8, 2014

Fashion, Lookbooks, News

After the success of their last campaign featuring international modelling sensation Lindsey Wixson, Mania Mania have cemented their status as the accessory brand to watch, by landing style icon Julia Restoin...

GET DESIGNER ON A DIME WITH SWAYY

Paige Richards

July 7, 2014

Fashion, Store Guide, Trends

Classy to chic, stylish to sassy, gorgeous to glamorous. We all need a little designer something in our wardrobes and now with the launch of SWAYY, Australia’s newest pre-owned luxury destination, it's...

IT-BRIT CARA DELEVINGE ANNOUNCED AS THE FACE OF JOHN HARDY

Lisa Teh

July 5, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, News

  She's the hottest name in fashion, and fresh from fronting campaigns for YSL and Burberry, IT-Brit Cara Delevinge has been announced as the new face of Bali-based sustainable brand John...

REFLECTIONS BY NOBODY DENIM

Georgia Koumas

July 3, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, News

Nobody Denim's 2014 spring collection has been described by its creators as “redefining the wardrobe with strong, clean silhouettes”. Reflections is the perfect balance of structure versus destruction,...

GET READY FOR THE FESTIVAL SEASON WITH STYLEBOP

Paige Richards

July 3, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, Lookbooks

As the 2014 international music festival season gets underway, and locally is just around the corner, stylebop.com has just unveiled their annual Festival Capsule Collection. Inspired by destination...

PHARRELL REVEALS NEW ECO FRIENDLY DENIM COLLECTION

Jayme O'Donoghue

July 2, 2014

Fashion, Lookbooks, Menswear, News, Uncategorized

G-Star Raw and Pharrell Williams. You can't get a much cooler combination. Both known for being on the edge of all things hip, modern and cutting edge, the brand and mega star...

FASHION TRADE – UPDATE YOUR WARDROBE AND SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT

Lisa Teh

July 1, 2014

Fashion, News

Country Road has once again teamed up with the Australian Red Cross for a unique campaign designed to reduce its impact on the environment. Launching today, the five day Donate Clothes to Win campaign is part...

LOVER BRINGS THEIR SALE TO MELBOURNE

Lisa Teh

June 30, 2014

Fashion, Sale

One of Australia's favourite labels Lover, is hosting a jumble sale in Melbourne. With up to 75% off its most popular collections, don't miss this must visit event to get your hands on some of Lover's...

SUIT YOURSELF WITH OSCAR HUNT

Paige Richards

June 30, 2014

Fashion, Lookbooks, News

There’s a new standard in suiting at Oscar Hunt, and the bar for bespoke suits has been raised. In addition to their classic silhouettes and tailor made fits, renowned French fabric manufacturer, Dormeuil...

SUMMER NOIR BY LE SPECS

Gemma Watts

June 30, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, Lookbooks, News

Inspired by the intoxicating allure of neo noir femme fatales, Le Specs offers a collection for Summer 2014 that celebrates feminine power and dark masculinity. It may be winter, but that...

THE BOWERBIRD POP UP SALE

Lisa Teh

June 26, 2014

Fashion, Sale

Cancel your weekend plans. The Bowerbird is having a pop-up sale and nothing is over $50. Pieces from Keepsake, Cameo, Finders Keepers, Evil Twin and Somedays Lovin are all heavily reduced so you'd be crazy...

MELINDA & NARINA NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

Paige Richards

June 26, 2014

Fashion, Store Guide

Luxe, modern tailoring, feminine detailing and exotic prints make up the label, Melinda & Narina, and after gaining a large following from an in store presence, can now be shopped online. Created by...

HOW TO RULE A FASHION EMPIRE

Paige Richards

June 24, 2014

Fashion, Interviews, Store Guide

Thessy Kouzoukas and Yiota Karalouka have always loved fashion. From chronicling their daily outfits on Instagram, beginning a blog, and now running one of the internet's most clickable online stores, Sabo...

AJE LAUNCHES FIRST MELBOURNE BOUTIQUE

Gemma Watts

June 23, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion

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...

MELBOURNE’S ULTIMATE VINTAGE GIRL

Kyah Bell

June 23, 2014

Fashion, News, Trends

Sarah Owen for Vintage Girls. Photography Zoe Barling. Styling Nadia Barbaro Searching the globe high and low, Nadia Barbaro has hand selected the most divine and modern women of all, and choreographed a...

INTERVIEW: COLLECTIVE TEE, THE WORLD’S FIRST WEARABLE BLOG

Katherine Ng

June 22, 2014

Fashion, Interviews

Collective Tee is new on the fashion scene, making its mark with a new twist on the humble T-shirt. We sat down with Jason Scully, Founder and Co-editor of Collective Tee, the World’s First Wearable...

#STANDFORSOMETHING WITH DR. MARTENS

Paige Richards

June 21, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion

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...

BRIGHTEN UP YOUR WINTER WITH RAY BAN ICONS

Paige Richards

June 20, 2014

Fashion, News

True to its international iconic status, Ray-Ban is always distinctive in style while reinventing their look collection after collection. This is no different for the fall-winter 2014/2015 collection,...

FASHION FADES, YSL IS ETERNAL

Lisa Teh

June 19, 2014

Fashion

Fashion fades, style is eternal. - Yves Saint Laurent The name Yves Saint Laurent is synonymous with fashion. Credited with changing the course of history by introducing the tuxedo for women with his...

WILLOW SYDNEY WAREHOUSE SALE

Gemma Watts

June 19, 2014

Fashion, News, Sale

Iconic Australian label Willow will be holding their highly anticipated Sydney warehouse sale this weekend- just in time to give your winter wardrobe a fresh overhaul. At the Willow Outlet store at 16...

KATE MIDDLETON’S ZIMMERMANN DRESS HITS STORES

Gemma Watts

June 18, 2014

Fashion, News, Uncategorized

The infamous Zimmermann dress donned by Kate Middleton is in stores now. Zimmermann's 'Roamer Day Dress', as worn by the Duchess of Cambridge during the Royal Tour of Australia in April, has hit...

ESCAPE INTO SUMMER WITH VANISHING ELEPHANT

Paige Richards

June 18, 2014

Fashion, Lookbooks, Store Guide

While winter is taking over and we are all clad in black, a glimpse of summer will soon be hitting stores, and Vanishing Elephant's SS14 collection is filling us up with dreams of warm weather and long...

CHARLOTTE RONSON COLLABORATES WITH VOGUE EYEWEAR

Lisa Teh

June 17, 2014

Fashion, News

Celebrity designer Charlotte Ronson has been named as the participant for the 2014 Design Series for Vogue Eyewear, collaborating with the brand and the Council of Fashion Designers of America to...

TOME LAUNCHES FIRST RESORT COLLECTION

Paige Richards

June 17, 2014

Fashion, Lookbooks, Trends

Ramon Martin and Ryan Lobo, the design duo behind TOME, are masters of clean lines and architectural aesthetics, and now have made the leap into resort wear. The first TOME Resort collection feels like a...

ALICE MCCALL’S ANNUAL SAMPLE SALE IS HERE

Lisa Teh

June 16, 2014

Fashion, Sale

If you are a fan of Alice McCall's whimsical designs, you'll be excited to know that her sample sale starts this week. Hurry in quick to grab yourself a piece of her much loved collections and some unique...

QUALIA BY MARIPOSSA JEWELLERY

Gemma Watts

June 16, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, Lookbooks

Australian jewellery label Maripossa, launches its highly anticipated new jewellery collection, Qualia. If you're love getting bejeweled, you may find it beneficial to redirect yourself here. Since...

GET YOUR WALLETS READY, THE JOSH GOOT SALE IS HERE

Lisa Teh

June 15, 2014

Fashion, News, Sale

Ladies, get your wallets ready. The Josh Goot sale is coming. Selection from RESORT 2013, SPRING/SUMMER 14 and limited edition pieces will all be available to purchase. Details Wednesday June 18th...

TALKING ALL THINGS FREE PEOPLE WITH KATHRYN O’CONNOR

Lisa Teh

June 12, 2014

Behind The Seams, Fashion, News

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...

LIFEwithBIRD COLLABORATES WITH ERENSTO ARTILLO

Gemma Watts

June 11, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, News

Melbourne label LIFEwithBIRD has partnered with renowned Spanish artist Ernesto Artillo to create a mesmerizing blend of art and fashion, realised through a series of collaborative...

LIMEDROP PUTS A RING ON A PERMANENT CBD LOCATION

Paige Richards

June 10, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Store Guide

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...

THE NEXT LEVEL IN DENIM – LEVI’S REVEL JEANS

Katherine Ng

June 5, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, News

Welcome to a new level in denim with Levi's Revel jeans. A revolution in shaping jeans, Levi's Revel range features Liquid Shaping Technology fused into the denim to provide hold and comfort, whilst giving...

EMPORIUM MELBOURNE REIMAGINED

Gemma Watts

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...

CONVERSE X MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA PART DEUX

Paige Richards

June 2, 2014

Fashion, News

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...

ALANNAH HILL WINTER 14 FEATURING DAMI IM

Gemma Watts

June 1, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, Lookbooks

Alannah Hill has launched the second instalment of their Autumn/Winter 2014 campaign, fronted by The X Factor Australia winner Dami Im. The new collection comprises three key design stories: Orient...

DYLAN PENN IS THE NEW FACE OF BONDS

Gemma Watts

May 29, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, News

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

Paige Richards

May 27, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, News

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

Lisa Teh

May 27, 2014

Fashion, News

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

Gemma Watts

May 22, 2014

Fashion, News

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

Gemma Watts

May 22, 2014

Fashion, Lookbooks, News

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!

Kyah Bell

May 20, 2014

Fashion, News

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

Lisa Teh

May 19, 2014

Behind The Seams, Fashion, News

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

Lisa Teh

May 17, 2014

Fashion, Menswear, News

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...

GET #STYLED WITH SABA EMPORIUM

Paige Richards

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...

THE JOURNEY TO SUSTAINABLE LUXURY

Lisa Teh

May 11, 2014

Fashion, News

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...

MBFWA 2014: A TO Z

Lisa Teh

May 4, 2014

Editorial, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, News

...

THOMAS SABO LANDS AT THE EMPORIUM

Paige Richards

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...

SKIN & THREADS X REBECCA JUDD

Lisa Teh

May 4, 2014

Fashion, Lookbooks, News

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

Lisa Teh

May 2, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, News

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...

ONE ELLE OF A COLLECTION

Paige Richards

April 28, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion

Supermodel, and goddess among women, Elle Macpherson has long established herself as an authority on sexy, sensual intimates, and now is launching an extension line of her Elle Macpherson Intimates, named...

MOSS IS BOSS: KATE LAUNCHES LATEST COLLECTION FOR TOPSHOP

Lisa Teh

April 27, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, Lookbooks, News

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...

THE OUTNET TURNS 5 AND YOU GET THE PRESENTS!

Lisa Teh

April 26, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, Lookbooks, News

To celebrate its 5th birthday, online fashion retailer The Outnet will launch a limited edition collection featuring re-issued, most-loved pieces from 17 of the world's top designers including Alexander...

CHANNEL YOUR INNER MODERN BOHEMIAN WITH SAMANTHA WILLS’ LUXE NOMADE COLLECTION

Lisa Teh

April 26, 2014

Fashion, Lookbooks, News

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'...

STRUCTURE AND SOFTNESS AT BIANCA SPENDER MBFWA

Gemma Watts

April 24, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA

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...

WOW YOUR MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY WITH SUNGLASS HUT

Lisa Teh

April 17, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, News

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...

STYLEBOP.COM HEADS TO THE DESERT FOR COACHELLA

Paige Richards

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...

GABRIELLE BROWN WINS THE TARGET GRADUATE DESIGN AWARD

Gemma Watts

April 17, 2014

Fashion, Fashion Week, News, VAMFF

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

Paige Richards

April 16, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, News

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...

FROM TOKYO TO MELBOURNE: UNIQLO IS HERE

Paige Richards

April 16, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Store Guide

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...

ALEXANDER WANG TO COLLABORATE WITH H&M

Gemma Watts

April 13, 2014

Fashion, News

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...

ALICE MCCALL MAKES A RAINBOW CONNECTION AT MBFWA

Gemma Watts

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

Gemma Watts

April 10, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA

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...

MBFWA 2014 DAY 3 STREET STYLE

Gemma Watts

April 9, 2014

Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Street Style and Style Icons

Images by Wanda...

JAYSON BRUNSDON GOES TO RIO AT MBFWA

Gemma Watts

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

Gemma Watts

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...

MBFWA 2014 DAY 2 STREET STYLE

Gemma Watts

April 9, 2014

Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Street Style and Style Icons

Images by Wanda...

DION LEE TAKES AN ‘ORGANIC APPROACH’ AT MBFWA

Gemma Watts

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

Gemma Watts

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

Gemma Watts

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

Lisa Teh

April 8, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA

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

Gemma Watts

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...

FLUIDITY AND FREEDOM AT MICHAEL LO SORDO FOR MBFWA

Gemma Watts

April 8, 2014

Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA

Romantic minimalism was a motif that became evident as we worked through Michael Lo Sordo's SS14/15 collection at MBFWA. A geometric set served as a contrasting backdrop for a fluid collection. Although layers...

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

Lisa Teh

April 8, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA

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

Gemma Watts

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...

MBFWA 2014: STREET STYLE DAY ONE

Lisa Teh

April 7, 2014

Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Street Style and Style Icons

Images by Wanda...

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

Lisa Teh

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

Gemma Watts

April 7, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA

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

Gemma Watts

April 7, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA

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

Gemma Watts

April 7, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA

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

Lisa Teh

April 7, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA

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

Lisa Teh

April 7, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA

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...

REKORDERLIG AT AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK

Katherine Ng

April 6, 2014

Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA

Rejoice! It's that time of year when the world's eyes are on MBFWA starting this week in Sydney! To celebrate the week, Rekorderlig Cider, the exclusive cider sponsor of Australian Fashion week has designed...

BEHIND THE SEAMS WITH MATEA SAULE

Lisa Teh

April 4, 2014

Behind The Seams, Fashion, Interviews

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...

LIFE THROUGH WOOL: COUNTRY ROAD AND THE WOOLMARK COMPANY CELEBRATE AUSTRALIAN WOOL WITH ISABEL LUCAS

Lisa Teh

April 4, 2014

Campaigns, Fashion, News

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...

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

Gemma Watts

April 3, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion

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...

GINGER & SMART TAKE ON MBFWA 2014

Lisa Teh

April 1, 2014

Behind The Seams, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, News

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...

SISTERS DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES

Paige Richards

April 1, 2014

Fashion, Interviews

There's always something special when family creates together, and that's no exception when it comes to Melinda&Narina. The eponymous line is created by sister duo Melinda and Narina Janian, which...

MISS SHOP HAS GOT YOUR AW14 FASHION COVERED

Lisa Teh

March 29, 2014

Fashion, News, Trends

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

Lisa Teh

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...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 6 PRESENTED BY HARPER’S BAZAAR

Katherine Ng

March 25, 2014

Beauty, Beauty Event, Behind The Scenes, VAMFF

VAMFF Runway 6 presented by Harper's Bazaar showcased luxury in all forms. The high-end runway showcased luxurious and intricate designs by Ellery, Alex Perry, Arthur Galan, Yeojin Bae, Lui Hon and Carla...

VIKTORIA + WOODS x LINDY KLIM CAPSULE COLLECTION

Hande Cerkez

March 25, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion

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

Paige Richards

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...

POP DOWN TO THE JOSH GOOT POP UP SALE

Lisa Teh

March 23, 2014

Fashion, News

  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....

VAMFF 2014 PREMIUM RUNWAY 6 PRESENTED BY HARPER’S BAZAAR

Gemma Watts

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 DAY 5 STREET STYLE

Gemma Watts

March 22, 2014

Fashion, Fashion Week, Street Style and Style Icons, VAMFF

Images by Marshal...

VAMFF 2014 PREMIUM RUNWAY 4 PRESENTED BY ELLE AUSTRALIA

Gemma Watts

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

Paige Richards

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 DAY 4 STREET STYLE

Gemma Watts

March 20, 2014

Fashion, Fashion Week, Street Style and Style Icons, VAMFF

Images by Marshal...

VAMFF 2014 CAMILLA GRAND SHOWCASE

Gemma Watts

March 20, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, VAMFF

"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

Gemma Watts

March 20, 2014

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, VAMFF

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

Paige Richards

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....