As the doors opened to the Royal Exhibition Building last night, there was no denying the atmosphere had an essence of electric anticipation in it. Runway one presented by Vogue and supported by Priceline played host to a line-up of Australian innovators and design moguls. The music started and the audience was smacked by the […]
VAMFF presents David Jones AW19
Day two of VAMFF 2019 and it appears not only is the weather staying scorching hot, so are the fashions that have been curated so well for consumers, editors and buyers alike. Presented by David Jones and supported by Vogue Australia, Gala Runways 1 and 2 were held at the Royal Exhibition Building, showroom 1. […]
Gorman opens VAMFF for 2019 with flying colours
Melbourne designer Lisa Gorman presents ‘GORMAN’ 2019 at Virgin Australia Fashion Festival at the Heide Museum of Modern Art. All who attended were walked to the runway which took place outside within the garden. Prior to the showing, guests sipped their refreshing Gin cocktails whilst sitting under the red gums in the sunshine awaiting the […]
Ego Expo – Street Style and Lifestyle Expo
On the weekend of February 16th and 17th, I had been invited to join a panel discussion at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. I had been approached by Melissa Yu, the Founding Director of the Ego Expo, Australia’s largest streetwear and lifestyle expo for the urban, street culture scene. This Expo is designed and […]
Witchery – Autumn / Winter 2019 with Celebrity Stylist Lana Wilkinson
Witchery hosted its first exclusive showing of their Autumn/Winter 19 collection at their Chapel street store last Thursday evening. The runway was hosted by Melbourne renowned celebrity stylist Lana Wilkinson. Witchery is synonymous with superior luxury tailored elegance and remains as one of our favourite shopping destinations. Season AW/19 consists of sophisticated wearable pieces that […]
VAN HEUSEN ALL-STAR MENTORS – Billy Slater, Richard Roxburgh, Nazeem Hussain and Curtis Mc Grath
Van Heusen began as a small family business in 1881 in Pottsville Pennsylvania USA, owned and operated by the Phillips family. Van Heusen prides itself on attention to detail, producing practical and stylish menswear that remains timeless. About Van Heusen: The Van Heusen brand has been owned worldwide by PVH Corp. since 2001. Van Heusen […]
Karl Lagerfeld – A timeline of the forever timeless.
This past week has been one of great mourning and reflection for not only those within the fashion industry but for all who appreciate beauty, intelligence, craftsmanship and true creative genius. Karl Lagerfeld was more than the Creative Director of Chanel. Karl was a designer, illustrator, photographer, engineer, artist, visionary and contemporary. His soul food […]
The 2019 International Millinery Competition
The prices of fruit and vegetables in stores across Melbourne may be doubling due to the poor climate this season, but for the month of February, the collaborations and partnerships within Melbourne’s fashion industry have been harvesting ripening fruits. This month has proven Melbourne to be the hub of creative collaboration with the Melbourne International […]
Paris Fashion Week – Staring Melbourne Designer Alin Le’ Kal
Melbourne’s Alin Le’ Kal shows at Paris Fashion week and his signature style is in sync with the Parisian street style. Paris fashion week came straight off the back of Milan, and the two in comparison were like sweet and savoury, with the Milano street savvy embodying hues of orange. Those on the cobble stone […]
Vogue’s Fashion Queen ‘Anna Wintour’ arrives for Melbourne’s Australian Open 2019
On her very first trip to Australia, Dame Anna Wintour arrives for Melbourne’s 2019 Australian Open. Those in the fashion world look to her as the ‘Ultimate Style Queen’, since she became the editor in chief of Vogue in 1988. Anna says, “I’ve been at Vogue for more years than I can possibly remember, it’s […]