‘High Fashion High Tea’ from Fashionista’s Australia
'High Fashion High Tea', presented by Fashionista's Australia, was a gathering of Melbourne’s fashion insiders and lovers alike. Hosted at the stylish Park Hyatt, guests were offered a rare opportunity to chat with local designers, as well as a snag a first look at some of their latest collections, writes Brittany Stewart.
Wardrobe Weekender
The VIP launch of Wardrobe Weekender was an evening filled with chatter, bargains, buttons, bubbly and of course fashion, writes Brittany Stewart. It's not too late to get involved this weekend and snap up some new (and sustainable) additions for your wardrobe...
The Woodsfolk
It’s been open for less than a day but you’d find it difficult to walk down Church Street, Hawthorn and not be distracted by The Woodsfolk. Brittany Stewart was there as the new store launched last night - a welcome addition to Hawthorn's local shopping strip.
Vintage Tee Day
On Friday 22 March Australia’s largest charity recycler, Salvos Stores, will be hosting the country’s first ever Vintage Tee Day, designed to promote and support sustainable fashion by encouraging everyone to wear a vintage or second hand t-shirt.
The Spirit of the Black Dress
The Spirit of the Black Dress, an independent and non-for-profit fashion concept that promotes the work of sustainable Australian fashion design, has returned to Melbourne this month, now as an official event on the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival program.
A Twist on Retail at LMFF
A number of fantastic events are packed into the Cultural Program at LMFF, writes Brittany Stewart. Wardrobe Weekender - a swap shop, vintage dress hire, local pop-up boutique and bar all rolled into one - looks to be one of the best.
Colour Box Studio’s Fashion Month…
Over a five week period, which coincides with L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Week, the Colour Box Studio Fashion Program will be showcasing Melbourne’s Fashion Creatives and focusing on the SELF (Sustainable Ethical Local Fashion) theme.
L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2013 Launch
Over 47 designers will be participating in this year’s L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, with a welcome return from Sass & Bide, Easton Pearson and Willow, together with many more newcomers. Sarah Kempson was at the launch.
2013 Jeep Portsea Polo
The sunshine came to Portsea on Saturday, together with the shortest of dresses and shorts, low cut tops and a generous serving of neon. Sarah Kempson reflects on her first visit to the Jeep Portsea Polo - promised a Flemington-esque day on the green, did it deliver?
Fashionista’s Australia Night of Style
The first Fashionista's Australia Night of Style was held at Megan Park last week. The evenings are hosted by Emily Power and Antonia Acott (co-editors of the Fashionista's Guide to Shopping in Melbourne) and include a presentation of key new collection pieces and a discount for all guests.
Fair@Square Ethical Fashion Show
Flocks of the fabulous, fashionable and ethically savvy will be making their way down to Federation Square this Friday to enjoy the Fair@Square Ethical Fashion Show as apart of Australia’s largest ethical and fair trade festival, writes Aneeka Simonis.
The Australian Edit – A Fashion Space
The Australian Edit - A Fashion Space will showcase fifteen selected rising stars of the fashion industry. This spectacular event will be held in the historic barn on the grounds of the property home to the popular Yarra Valley Farmer’s Market.
