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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Runway 2 of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival was an electric show of smoking hot black and white creations from Alice McCall, Bec & Bridge, Bianca Spender, Life With Bird, Macgraw and Manning Cartell. ALICE MCCALL What a knock out combination of iconic floral motifs, puffed sleeves, cinched waists, two-toned lace and thigh-high PVC […]
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The entire Melbourne fashion elite was out in force on the opening evening of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival on Monday. There was an incredible atmosphere outside the Royal Exhibition Building (otherwise known as the Festival Plaza, the square between the REB and Melbourne Museum) where pop-up pods from Diesel, Samsung, Priceline, Lavazza and BNKR have […]
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Deep scarlet hues, sheer black lace, seductive lips and slick parted hair transformed Oscar De La Renta’s models into fiery roses – all sensual beauty coupled with sharp confidence. With clear Spanish influence, the gowns cascaded in tango layers, embroidered with flowery appliqué or intricate skin draping lace. Boleros in red scratched silk slung over […]
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We’ve fallen head over pink stiletto’d heels in love with the latest Carolina Herrera Spring collection from New York Fashion Week. Consisting of a beautiful palette spectrum of pale blush to electric fuchsia, models floated down the Frick Museum catwalk in frothy silks, cascading frills and striking peek-a-boo pleats. Taking ‘pretty in pink’ to the next […]
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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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Matcho Suba is refreshingly startling, exciting and daring. Snapping the fashion crowd awake from their monochrome daze, Suba’s collection strutted onto the catwalk with a bang. Waist hugging mesh skirts and striped crop tops; electric red embossed leather fringed skirts; orange and black panelled dresses with tulle; and rose gold sleeved shift dresses – the outfits screamed […]
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Alice McCall’s graphic prints of lipstick laden pouts, embellished manicures and skiers have become a cult fashion item. With boxed shapes coupled with satin and lace shorts or sexy crop tops and high waisted skirts, the look is colourful, playful, sassy and unique.
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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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As though it were conjured from the pages of a glittering sassy fairytale, Anaessia’s sugary sweet concoctions floated onto the runway. Yet in the midst of these delicate and frothy designs was housed a slight mystically malefic undertone that was brilliantly fun to witness. The tutu outfits, encrusted with flowers and wrapped in ribbons were […]
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