Let’s just take a couple of deep, long moments to pause and appreciate Colombian designer, Johanna Ortiz and her dazzling array of flowy and feminine yet utterly striking tailored silhouettes – featuring unique ruffles, florals, metallics and off-the-shoulder looks so stunning we could quite literally stare at them for hours on end. One in every […]
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The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) Opening Night Gala, presented by David Jones, is always a divine affair, where Aussie fashionistas flock to the Royal Exhibition Buidling in Carlton. Many endeavour to snap or be snapped before the yellow glow of the sun subsides behind the gorgeous Melbourne monuments – the regal allure of […]
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As part of the VAMFF Fashion Weekend, presented by the City of Stonnington, a runway show was held at the beautiful Malvern Town Hall to launch the Autumn/Winter Fashion Season. Featuring designer collections from the precinct’s most sought after stores, the event opened with dynamic outfits from Diesel, including key trends of stripes, ruffled dresses, […]
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The VAMFF Fashion Weekend supported by City of Stonnington kicked off in South Yarra over the weekend, and PTPM’s Editor in Chief, Lara Antonelli-Leorke was lucky enough to enjoy the morning sunshine and a fun impromptu shoot with the amazing street style photographer, Libby Matson. Styling her outfit with the bold colours of Summer (however […]
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There is a shift happening in the luxury market of bespoke accessories, and it is not in favour of the big overseas companies. Melbourne-based A-ESQUE, owned by Amanda Briskin-Rettig (original founder of Mimco), has noted this shift towards quality, locally made leather bags, and her clientele are flocking to purchase a part of the A-ESQUE […]
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With strong yet feminine tailoring, clean lines and a soft palette coupled with high-quality materials and a modern yet ethereal glow to her creations, Melbourne based designer Kacey Devlin, has just been announced as the winner of the prestigious National Design Award (presented by David Jones and supported by Harper’s BAZAAR). There is an innocence […]
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Pen To Paper Media’s picks for the best dressed ladies at the 89th Academy Awards.
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Always up for a party, let alone one offering Rosé and plenty of pink themed fun, I headed to Manhattan’s Lower East Side for a soirée hosted by jewellery designer, Anna Sheffield. The belated Valentine’s Day event (thanks to New York’s blizzard the week prior), Ménage a Rosé, was held at 2 locations along Orchard […]
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The 2017 Grammy’s have come and gone in a flash of sequins, laser beams and ridiculously talented performances. Adele, the wonder that she is, displayed her genuine care for her music, and that of other artists, firstly by re-starting her tribute performance for George Michael and then by honoring Beyoncé when the Hello songstress won the Grammy […]
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Jenny Packham brought English femininity with a dash of edgy grunge, mixed with ladylike sparkle to the NYFW runway. Flowing tartans, figure-hugging sequins, embellished biker jackets and dramatic gowns – this show displayed Packham’s ability to bring glamour to every outfit. Images via jacqlh, elektrikhman and newyorkmodels.
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