The dapper lads of Melbourne and abroad were out in force on Friday night to celebrate the GQ Menswear Runway at VAMFF. It is always so much fun to see the boys on the catwalk and dominating the front row; it bears witness to the fact that dressing up in tailored suits is not a […]
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The Yarra Valley in Victoria, Australia (61km East of Melbourne) is renowned for its illustrious produce that sustains a remarkable array of wineries, cellar doors, restaurants and accommodation. It is also a favourite spot for couples to tie the knot, with its expansive backdrops of green pastures and lush vineyards, overseen by an equally sprawling […]
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1. HOW DID YOU BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY INTO PHOTOGRAPHY AND WHO WAS THE VERY FIRST PERSON YOU EVER TOOK A PHOTO OF IN YOUR CAREER AS A RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER? My dad taught me how to develop and print my own images when I was 12. So that was over 45 years ago. I never […]
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1. WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN PHOTOGRAPHY? Honestly, I can’t really remember. But I know that I had a very creative childhood and that I was always looking for an outlet that felt right. When I was 14, I took a class in photography and that was it. From then on I’ve been obsessed. […]
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1. YOU MOVED TO NEW YORK CITY IN THE EARLY SEVENTIES. WHAT INSPIRED YOU ABOUT THE CITY BACK THEN? I came to New York as an explorer. I didn’t know much about the city. I didn’t speak the language, didn’t know the culture or the fashion. I didn’t know about the sunny cold winters or […]
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This exceptional show featured the following designers: Carla Zampatti (celebrating 50 years in the industry), Alex Perry, Martin Grant, Yeojin Bae and Christopher Esber. Not only was this show the only one I chose to attend to this year (mainly due to an early start time and being 4 months pregnant), but these designers are […]
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Colourful power suiting and petite collared dresses dominated Yeojin Bae’s YB J’Aime collection. It was pretty yet dynamic, feminine yet bold with clean lines and punchy prints throughout. Cobalt, peach, cherry and orange popped onto the catwalk. Another gorgeous exhibition from an equally gorgeous designer.
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Georges Chakra’s Edition was much more than a collection of simple and elegant gowns. At closer glance the immense detailing brought with it a definite charm. Off the shoulder dresses with ribbed detailing and delicate sequins. Dresses of flowing chiffon with criss-cross and square cut-outs across bejeweled décolletages. Full length pieces of glamorous silk and […]
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The Adidas by Stella McCartney Barricade launch was nothing short of extraordinary. It took place in a huge middle-of-nowhere warehouse on the outskirts of Melbourne’s CBD – a perfectly deceptive locale that cleverly hid the wonder housed within. In a world-first, superstar female tennis players Caroline Wozniacki (DEN), Maria Kirilenko (RUS) and Laura Robson (UK) […]
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The absolute latest direct from the exclusive designer shows of New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011/12 from the Maybelline Insiders, Amanda Fordyce and Lara Antonelli. Anna Sui‘s highly anticipated show was so colourful and fun. With models adorned with floral turbines, super red lips, bright popping colours and her signature 40’s meets 70’s style glamour. […]
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