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Prospect 360 Fashion Media Seminar

Prospect 360 Fashion Media Seminar

Jade Rose Leopoldo went along to Propsect 360’s Fashion Media Seminar on Wednesday night with no expectations whatsoever. She left, however, with a desire and drive to succeed more than ever before.
LMFF: Runway 2

LMFF: Runway 2

Jade Rose Leopoldo was more than happy to part with her usual Saturday night regime of taxi hopping, red wine sipping (and sometimes pyjama chilling) for a dash of glamour at LMFF Runway 2.
The Spirit Of The Black Dress

The Spirit Of The Black Dress

The Sprit of the Black Dress is an annual fashion/photography exhibition that also extends to a runway show and fashion film, showcasing ten of Australia’s most innovative, emerging designers. Jade Rose Leopoldo reports for 2012.
My 2011: Jade Rose Leopoldo

My 2011: Jade Rose Leopoldo

Jade Rose Leopoldo reflects on 2011 - a year of missing trains, running the length of Albert Park Lake and developing a green thumb.
Lydra – Fashioning Accessories for Individuality

Lydra – Fashioning Accessories for Individuality

Not one to follow the crowd, Lydra is an innovative brand born out of a need for greater individuality in a world of increasing mass production and disregard for nature. Jade Rose Leopoldo chats to the Melbourne-based designer.
Men’s Shopping – No Shirting Around It

Men’s Shopping – No Shirting Around It

Launched earlier this year, Workshirty is an easy to navigate online store targeted at young professionals in search of quality, without having to spend a sizeable chunk of their weekly wage in order to look good in the office.
Designer Series Runway Show 4 – Senso Uniquo

Designer Series Runway Show 4 – Senso Uniquo

There was no interpretive dance, burly male models or fur flying courtesy of PETA on Friday night; Runway Show 4 was relatively drama free. That’s not to say the show was boring however, quite the contrary in fact. Friday night was all about the idiosyncratic Melbourne aesthetic, clean lines, and understated minimalism.

Young Republic: Australian Online Shopping’s New Dawn

Meet Young Republic - Australia’s first secure and stylish online marketplace for Australian fashion, jewellery, art and lifestyle products from homegrown designers. Great designers at an affordable price? Thanks for the tip, Jade Rose Leopoldo.

Mission 65 Fashion – Philanthropy Is The New Black

A selection of Melbourne's most accomplished design talent are coming together to celebrate 65 years of community support for the Prahran Mission, by presenting a fabulous evening of 1940s glamour. Jade Rose Leopoldo reports.

Urban in Nature, Ruffian at Heart

Six years ago, brothers Sam and Jono Cottee were making t-shirts in the garage of their family backyard. Now, they run the menswear label Vanguard - stocked across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the USA.

Chambord Seduces Aussie Designers

Now running in its fourth year, and continuing to celebrate Australian fashion and foster emerging designers, the Chambord Shine Awards will this year proudly partner with Seduce. Jade Rose Leopoldo reports.

Urban Upbringing – The Review

Jade Rose Leopoldo reviews Urban Upbringing - the first in a series of fashion events from La Carte Blanche - a celebration of Melbourne, black, leather and the fashionably late.