When Dusk Calls…
Wear nothing but a gorgeous dress. Pop on some heels. Gather your friends. Pin your hair up. Get ready for dancing. Watch that blustering wind. Gloss your lips. Dusk is calling...
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.
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.
Sailing World Cup
How does a sport which is not naturally a spectator sport market itself so that it becomes the hottest ticket in town? By turning on the sun, laughs, champagne and style. Kait O'Callahan and Sarah Kempson head to the Sailing World Cup in Sandringham, Melbourne to find out the difference between a hull and ahoy....
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
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.
Designer Series Runway Show 3 – Work and Play
MSFW’s Runway Show 3, Work and Play, definitely made the ladies swoon, and featured designs by Ristefsky Macheda, Bettina Liano, Autonomy, Alexi Freeman, Thom Finch, Jack London, White Suede, Leopold and more. Sarah Kempson reports.
Designer Series Runway Show 2 – Boutique
MSFW’s Runway Show 2, Boutique was a kaleidoscope of colour, and featured designs by Obus, Gorman, Leonard Street, Kings of Carnaby, Nevenka, Dhini, LIFEwithBIRD, Green With Envy, Megan Park and more. Sarah Kempson reports.
Designer Series Runway Show 1 – Gala
MSFW's opening night parade, Gala was a celebration of high fashion, and featured designs by Nicolangela, Arthur Galan, Yeojin Bae, Dom Bagnato, Thurley, Gwendolynne, Aurelio Costarella, Rachel Gilbert and more. Sarah Kempson reports.
On The Countdown…
Celebrating its 17th year, MSFW runs from Monday September 5th to Sunday September 11th and looks set to deliver a jam packed week of fashion, style and design to the people of Melbourne.
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.
Hello, Spring Fashion!
I know, I know – you’ve just worked out how to rock your faux fur vest, your knee-high boots have softened and stopped giving you blisters, you’ve finally convinced your boyfriend to love you in spite of your Gaga-inspired shoulder pad fetish, and BAM, Mr. Sunshine shows his big bright face and those trends are...
