GET YOUR SKIN READY FOR SPRING
With Spring bringing the promise of warmer weather, for many of us, the cold weather has wreaked havoc on our skin. During the winter months our skin...
L’OREAL’S NEW POSTER BOY
Forget the cougar epidemic - say hello to the Silver Fox. The salt and pepper movement is on the rise in the fashion and beauty world,...
BOTTEGA PASTA MAKING CLASS
Eating with a twist Sometimes I wonder why I love Italian food so much. It’s not like I’m Italian or grew up with many Italian...
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...
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....
NIGHTMARES, TRUTHS AND SUCCESS IN SIBERIA
Bree Turner interviews Melbourne based film maker Adrian Goodman The Melbourne Underground Film Festival is an independent and non-profit...
NEON NAILS FOR SPRING
On the runway, nails are just as striking as the collections themselves, creating a higher emphasis on what we wear on our nails and how they can...
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...
THE MELBOURNE WRITER’S FESTIVAL
Who’s who in the fabulous world of words The Melbourne Writer's Festival will be building a bridge between avid readers and the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
GOING NUDE?
How to find the perfect shade of lipstick Finding the perfect shade of nude lipstick can be harder than first thought. Hit a wrong note,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
INTERVIEW: ANTOINETTE BEKOS
With lots of make-up brands on the market, it's difficult to find a product which will get you through each day and special events, without smudging...
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...
MBFWA 2012: NAIL ART WITH OPI
When at Fashion Week, it’s easy to get lost in the clothes, forgetting that make-up, hair and now nails(!) play an important part in bringing the...
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...
MSFW 2012: DAVID JONES MODEL CASTING
Tuesday saw the model casting for David Jones’ opening runway for Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. Set in a beautiful, well-lit indoor courtyard sat...
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...
REVIEW: WALLIS & ED
I’m all about the history of a venue and how I feel when I go into a place. So I was curious about the Wallis and Ed story. I knew that it used to...
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...
FALL 2012 HAUTE COUTURE FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE
Couturing picks the top looks from the streets at Fall Haute Couture Fashion...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
THE UNDERSTUDY LAUNCH
Through a concealed door off Exhibition St marked by flashing offset lights, stands 1806. I must’ve walked past it at least three times because to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
MBFWA 2012: CHRISTOPHER ESBER
With competitive sports, particularly fencing, listed as one of his inspirations for his collection this season, Christopher Esber brought...
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”,...
MBFWA 2012: ROOPA PEMMARAJU
Designers Roopa Pemmaraju and Sudhir Swain showcased their latest ethically produced luxury resort-wear collection inspired by Aboriginal artwork....
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...
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...
MBFWA 2012: LISA HO
Lisa Ho’s S/S 2013 collection is a perfect example of how you can be understated and simple as well as a complete showstopper. Lisa Ho presented a...
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...
MBFWA 2012: MARIANA HARDWICK
Inspired by elements of the Australian landscape, rocky outcrops and long horizons Mariana Hardwick's collection was an elegant display of her unique...
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...
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...
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...
SHU RESTAURANT LAUNCH
Couturing attended the launch of new Sichuan restaurant SHU. Founded by chef and restauranter Shu Liu, SHU promises to set a new standard in modern...
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...
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...
MBFWA 2012: BY JOHNNY
Classic shapes and bold lines teamed with simplistic prints dominated the By Johnny runway this afternoon at MBFWA. Shift dresses and peplums were a...
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...
MBFWA 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – LISA HO
Couturing take you behind the scenes at Lisa Ho's stunning MBFWA runway...
SWOON LIFESTYLE LAUNCH
Swoon – to be emotionally affected by something that one admires. Last night Couturing attended the opening night of...
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...
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...
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...
MBFWA 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – BEC & BRIDGE
Couturing cover behind the scenes at the Bec & Bridge runway show at MBFWA...
MBFWA 2012: BOWIE
A couture highlight of the week, there was much anticipation for the Bowie show to end Day 2 at MBFWA 2012. A thunderstorm opened the runway followed...
FASHION PALETTE 2012 FEATURING INTERVIEW WITH NICOLA FINETTI
Showcasing some of Australia's most exciting established and emerging designers, Fashion Palette 2012 is shaping up to be one of the biggest events...
KOOKAI A/W RUNWAY SHOW – HOTEL PARTICULIER – SOMEWHERE IN PARIS
Last night was the runway show for Kookai’s 2012 Autumn/Winter collection Hotel Particulier - Somewhere in Paris. Held at the beautiful Luminare...
MBFWA 2012: INTERVIEW WITH NIGEL STANILAUS
Make-up is one of the important elements which ties together a runway look during fashion week. Like fashion trends, there are key make-up looks each...
MBFWA 2012: RUNWAY TO REALITY – AN ODE TO NO ONE, BLESS’ED ARE THE MEEK, NUDE FOOTWEAR AND SKIN FOOTWEAR
With international brands such as Burberry and Proenza Schouler offering shoppers the chance to pre-order and buy pieces directly off the catwalk,...
SPRING/SUMMER COLLECTION PREVIEW: CAMILLA AND MARC, JOSH GOOT AND MANNING CARTELL
With Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia just around the corner, Couturing brings you a preview of the key pieces of camilla & marc, Josh Goot...
MBFWA 2012: INTERVIEW WITH SUE DI CHIO FROM SUBOO
Ahead of her debut at MBFWA, Couturing interview Suboo founder Sue Di Chio to find out what we can expect from her exciting 360 degree runway show...
MBFWA 2012: INTERVIEW WITH BEC & BRIDGE
Couturing were lucky enough to interview the talented duo behind Bec & Bridge, Becky Cooper and Bridget Yorston in the lead up to their much...
NAPOLEON PERDIS MASTERCLASS AT DAVID JONES
Since the opening of his first concept store in 1995, Napoleon has developed a reputation as one of Australia’s most successful make-up artist. A...
STREET STYLE: JAK & JIL BY TOMMY TON
With Tommy Ton visiting Australia for the Oroton Show for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Couturing picked some of our favourite street style snaps from...