CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH BONDS
No matter where you’re from, Christmas is a time to celebrate with friends and family. It’s a season of fun, festivity, giving and sharing. This Christmas, Bonds launches their first ever Christmas...
SEEN AT EMIRATES STAKES DAY
All eyes were on Wolf of Wall Street star Margot Robbie as she returned home for Emirates Stakes Day. Media and VIPs started their day with a Multivitamin Shot in the Swisse Marquee- a welcome (and much...
BEST DRESSED AT CROWN OAKS DAY
Femininity was the word of the day as women ruled the trackside style stakes at Crown Oaks Day- traditionally, Ladies Day. A more relaxed atmosphere descended upon the Flemington Birdcage somewhere between...
BEST DRESSED AT THE 2014 MELBOURNE CUP
In keeping with Melbourne Cup tradition, colour reigned supreme trackside yesterday. Well heeled Birdcage patrons opted for classic racewear silhouettes in modern textures and fresh colour palettes....
CAN I BORROW THAT? THE TIP THAT WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU DRESS
We've all been there. Months of planning, searching for the perfect outfit, scouring every department store, boutique and bargain bin, then FINALLY- the perfect dress. We find the shoes, the the clutch, the...
THE LIGHT RIOT – ZIMMERMANN RESORT 2015
A memory that shines with the scorching glare of happiness, recalls echoes of laughter and fondly preserves the best days of summer like they were yesterday. Designer Nicky Zimmermann accesses this...
CHEYENNE TOZZI IN WANTED SHOES’ 35TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN
Fashion leading shoe brand Wanted Shoes will celebrate their 35th anniversary by releasing their debut capsule collection designed and produced under the Wanted label. “We were excited to put our own...
FARFETCH: GAME ON JAPAN
Inspired by Japan’s homegrown Manga art form, the film combines live action with animation, creating a visually stunning spectacle. Visit farfetch.com and chose your own protagonist, change their looks...
CAULFIELD CUP BEST DRESSED
Longer hemlines, feminine silhouettes and modern textures were the order of the day at this weekend's Caulfield Cup, with the country's best dressed fillies putting a contemporary spin on traditional race...
IN CONVERSATION WITH JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
As far as couturier's go, there are few more prolific than Jean Paul Gaultier. The Couturing editorial team were honoured to listen to the fashion icon himself prior to the opening of the Australian leg of...
CAULFIELD GUINEAS BEST DRESSED
Colour reigned supreme on track at Caulfield Guineas Day this weekend as Team Couturing wined and dined in the exclusive Champagne Pommery Pegasus Marquee. As we lounged on plush pink couches and...
FOREVER 21 ANNOUNCE FIRST AUSTRALIAN LOCATION
Sydney's Macquarie Centre revealed Forever 21 is the fifth international high street store to take residency at the centre. This will be the American fashion brand’s first Sydney store and will open its...
ERIN HEATHERTON AND JORDAN STENMARK SNUGGLE UP FOR 189
The Strand Arcade unveil the latest volume of their beloved paper 1891, to launch Spring/Summer 2014 and honour the remarkable retailers whose expertise and authentic know-how has been a signature of...
VICTORIA BECKHAM TO SELL 600 ITEMS OF HER OWN CLOTHING
Victoria Beckham and THE OUTNET.COM have partnered to sell more than 600 items of her clothing in aid of the charity, mothers2mothers. THE OUTNET.COM, with the support of Christie’s who valued the...
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE DHL FASHION SCHOLARSHIP
DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, has revealed the finalists of its career-catapulting DHL Fashion Export Scholarship, taking three up-and-coming Australian designers a stitch closer to winning...
ALEXANDER WANG DESIGNS SURFBOARDS FOR HAYDENSHAPES
The latest Cage installation at Alexander Wang’s Soho flagship store features five marble print surfboards, exclusively created by leading Australian surfboard brand Haydenshapes for this...
MIDNIGHT BLOOM BY MAY THE LABEL
MAY The Label encapsulates the beauty of flowers that flourish in the night with the Spring 14 collection ‘Midnight Bloom’. Draping silks in the ‘Jasmine’ and ‘Tangled’ styles are...
MISSONI FOR TARGET TO LAUNCH OCTOBER 8
Target Australia has announced it is partnering with iconic Italian design house, Missoni, to deliver its biggest-ever designer collaboration to Australian stores on October 8, 2014. The...
CARRERA AND JIMMY CHOO LAUNCH CAPSULE MEN’S EYEWEAR COLLECTION
Carrera and Jimmy Choo have announced the launch of an exclusive capsule collection of Carrera by Jimmy Choo sunglasses for Men, following the success of the Carrera by Jimmy Choo Women’s capsule...
VIKTORIA AND WOODS CREATE A ‘RAPTURE’ FOR SS14
Viktoria and Woods have shot their Rapture SS14 collection with emerging model Matilda Dodds, photographer Stephen Ward and styling by Mark Vassalo. The label has been going from strength to strength,...
ARE YOU THE NEXT FESTIVAL MUSE?
THE ICONIC has joined forces with cult festival fashion brand Hunter at this year’s Splendour in the Grass. A first for both brands in Australia, festivalgoers will be able to pre-order a pair of...
BONDS LAUNCHES SUMMER WITH STUNNER KELLY GALE
Exotic beauty and international model Kelly Gale has signed up with BONDS as the brand’s Youth Ambassador and face of Hi Bikini for Summer 2015. The iconic brands new ‘Hi-Bikini’ range...
MIRANDA KERR EMBODIES SWAROVKI’S MULTI FACETED WOMAN
Swarovski mixes light, sparkle, and glamour to create its signature style that is instantly covetable. A brand synonymous with modernity, Swarovski caters for today’s multifaceted woman who always wants...
SUMMER NOIR BY LE SPECS
Inspired by the intoxicating allure of neo noir femme fatales, Le Specs offers a collection for Summer 2014 that celebrates feminine power and dark masculinity. It may be winter, but that...
AJE LAUNCHES FIRST MELBOURNE BOUTIQUE
Chapel St has cemented its status as Melbourne's premiere fashion hub, welcoming another celebrated Australian design team to its ever-growing retail precinct. Cult Australian fashion label Aje almost...
WILLOW SYDNEY WAREHOUSE SALE
Iconic Australian label Willow will be holding their highly anticipated Sydney warehouse sale this weekend- just in time to give your winter wardrobe a fresh overhaul. At the Willow Outlet store at 16...
KATE MIDDLETON’S ZIMMERMANN DRESS HITS STORES
The infamous Zimmermann dress donned by Kate Middleton is in stores now. Zimmermann's 'Roamer Day Dress', as worn by the Duchess of Cambridge during the Royal Tour of Australia in April, has hit...
QUALIA BY MARIPOSSA JEWELLERY
Australian jewellery label Maripossa, launches its highly anticipated new jewellery collection, Qualia. If you're love getting bejeweled, you may find it beneficial to redirect yourself here. Since...
LIFEwithBIRD COLLABORATES WITH ERENSTO ARTILLO
Melbourne label LIFEwithBIRD has partnered with renowned Spanish artist Ernesto Artillo to create a mesmerizing blend of art and fashion, realised through a series of collaborative...
EMPORIUM MELBOURNE REIMAGINED
Emporium Melbourne fuses the old with the new, housing an impressive 225 local and international retailers (170 of which opened yesterday) within the walls of what was formerly the Myer Emporium...
ALANNAH HILL WINTER 14 FEATURING DAMI IM
Alannah Hill has launched the second instalment of their Autumn/Winter 2014 campaign, fronted by The X Factor Australia winner Dami Im. The new collection comprises three key design stories: Orient...
DYLAN PENN IS THE NEW FACE OF BONDS
Bonds have signed upcoming model and emerging Hollywood actress, Dylan Penn to launch the new BONDS LACIES collection this May. Billed as the “One to Watch” by UK Vogue, the new LACIES...
CONCEPT STORE DEDICATED TO SWEDISH FASHION LAUNCHES IN MELBOURNE
The Waiting Room team believe in passion, loving what you do, pursuing your dreams and the notion that anything is possible. In celebration of this mindset, they've taken the next step in the journey to...
FARFETCH X MUUSE CAPSULE COLLECTION
Two fashion stalwarts, Farfetch and MUUSE, have joined forces to launch an exclusive capsule collection- shoppable worldwide. With a knack for discovering hidden gems of great design and new talent,...
STRUCTURE AND SOFTNESS AT BIANCA SPENDER MBFWA
Dubbed an undisputed fashion week highlight by those in attendance, Bianca Spender's SS15 showing at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia fused structure and softness. An impressive runway presentation, taking...
GABRIELLE BROWN WINS THE TARGET GRADUATE DESIGN AWARD
Target have announced RMIT University fashion graduate, Gabrielle Brown, is the winner of the inaugural Target Graduate Design Award - one of the most lucrative fashion prizes in Australia. Target...
ALEXANDER WANG TO COLLABORATE WITH H&M
Alexander Wang has announced his upcoming collaboration with H&M earlier today via his first ever Instagram post at midnight EST. An Instagram video showing the countdown clock of a basketball...
ALICE MCCALL MAKES A RAINBOW CONNECTION AT MBFWA
A clean, white, three-dimensional sculpture hung from the rafters, as if suspended in mid-air, setting a mood of whimsy and childlike delight as we took our seats for this morning's Alice McCall showcase....
‘FACETS OF LIGHT’ BY SWAROVSKI AT MBFWA
With creativity lying at the heart of the Swarovski name, the crystal giant's SS14/15 runway presentation at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia celebrated luxury and opulence. Swarovski's 'Facets of...
MBFWA 2014 DAY 3 STREET STYLE
Images by Wanda...
JAYSON BRUNSDON GOES TO RIO AT MBFWA
Inspired by summer in Rio, Jayson Brunsdon's SS14/15 collection celebrates a culture clash and aims to question what is glamorous NOW. "Ultimately this collection is a discussion about glamour," says...
CAMEO CELEBRATE LOVE AND LIGHT AT MBFWA
Cameo celebrate all things bright and beautiful in their SS14/15 collection, shown this week at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. In a collection inspired by light, Cameo's summer offering is a lesson in...
MBFWA 2014 DAY 2 STREET STYLE
Images by Wanda...
DION LEE TAKES AN ‘ORGANIC APPROACH’ AT MBFWA
With a fresh collection filled to the brim with modern updates of wardrobe essentials, Dion Lee's highly anticipated Line II runway at MBFWA exceeded expectations. Slightly less structured than Dion Lee's...
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: HAIR BY REDKEN FOR DION LEE AT MBFWA
For a collection combining structure and slight androgyny, Head Case Hair's Jon Pulitano created an organic-looking hair style for Dion Lee's Line II runway at MBFWA for Redken. For a style that appears...
CHRISTOPHER ESBER IS NAUTICAL BUT NICE AT MBFWA
A nautical infused collection by Christopher Esber put a modern twist on classic tailoring. Modern silhouettes were created with classic textures, and vice versa. Croc embossed navy leather formed an...
LEROY NGUYEN MESHES GEOMETRY WITH FEMININITY AT FASHION WEEK
Boxy silhouettes were given a feminine makeover at Leroy Nguyen's SS14/15 runway at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA). Opening with a line of sleek black pieces, we saw the collection take shape in...
FLUIDITY AND FREEDOM AT MICHAEL LO SORDO FOR MBFWA
Romantic minimalism was a motif that became evident as we worked through Michael Lo Sordo's SS14/15 collection at MBFWA. A geometric set served as a contrasting backdrop for a fluid collection. Although layers...
KARLA SPETIC CREATES SHEER BLISS AT MBFWA
Expert craftsmanship and attention to detail drove Karla Spetic's SS14/15 collection, as shown at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) last night. Working in an almost strictly monochrome colour...
STRATEAS.CARLUCCI MAKE MONOCHROME MAGIC AT MBFWA
Winners of this year's Tiffany & Co. Designer Award, the strateas.carlucci boys have big shoes to fill. The anticipation surrounding their MBFWA showing was entirely justified- their SS14/15 collection is...
ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO WALKS FOR ALEX PERRY AT MBFWA
A Victoria's Secret Supermodel walking for Australia's premiere couturier makes for the perfect fashion pairing. Guests at Alex Perry's SS14/15 runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA)...
KAHLO FUSE LUXURY AND MINIMALISM AT MBFWA
With the 90s supermodel silhouette a clear and cohesive influence throughout the collection, Kahlo's SS14/15 offering was feminine and powerful. Working in palette dominant in blacks, silvers and moss...
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW – H&M LAUNCHES AT MELBOURNE’S GPO
As we walked through the doors of Melbourne's iconic GPO for the launch of H&M Australia this evening, our deepest fears were vanquished. Many a Melbournian had worried about the fate of this heritage...
VAMFF 2014 PREMIUM RUNWAY 6 PRESENTED BY HARPER’S BAZAAR
A careful curation of 7 of Australia's most recognised fashion houses, presented by Australia's premier fashion magazine? Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) Premium Runway 6 was simply...
VAMFF 2014 DAY 5 STREET STYLE
Images by Marshal...
VAMFF 2014 PREMIUM RUNWAY 4 PRESENTED BY ELLE AUSTRALIA
A combination of structure and fluidity defined Premium Runway 4 at the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF). The runway, presented by Elle Australia, featured a handful of local luxury...
VAMFF 2014 DAY 4 STREET STYLE
Images by Marshal...
VAMFF 2014 CAMILLA GRAND SHOWCASE
"To all the women with a little bit of crazy… This is where I come from. This is who I am. Layer upon layer. This is for all the women who share this essence. The beauty. The vulnerability. The...
VAMFF 2014 PREMIUM RUNWAY 3 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE MAGAZINE
A selection of Australia's freshest contemporary fashion designers joined forced with Frankie Magazine to present Premium Runway 3 on day 3 of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF). With a...
VAMFF 2014 PREMIUM RUNWAY 1 SUPPORTED BY MISS VOGUE
A carefully curated handful of Australian designers made for a show of modern classics last night. A common theme? Luxury minimalism. Day 2 of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) brought...
VAMFF 2014 DAY 2 STREET STYLE
Images by Jacob...
STRATEAS CARLUCCI WIN THE TIFFANY & CO. NATIONAL DESIGNER AWARD AT VAMFF
The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) yesterday announced Peter Strateas and Mario-Luca Carlucci of Victorian based label, STRATEAS.CARLUCCI as the winner of Australia’s most prestigious...
VAMFF 2014 DAVID JONES OPENING RUNWAY SUPPORTED BY VOGUE AUSTRALIA
The opening night of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival always brings with it palpitating excitement. As Melbourne's fashion elite mix with A listers and consumers alike, no one is ever quite sure...
VAMFF 2014 DAY 1 STREET STYLE
Images by Wanda Chin and Jacob...
IMMORTALIA BY MANIAMANIA
Having developed a cult following for its signature brand of mystical adornment, Maniamania is creating alchemy with its magical touch to fine jewellery. Immortalia by Maniamania reveals a new...
AJAK DENG RETURNS TO VAMFF FOR RIVER ISLAND AND THE ICONIC
Launching on Friday 21st March at the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF), Australian shoppers can experience River Island brand like never before. A Melbourne first, the innovative...
THE FUTURE OF FASHION – VAMFF LAUNCH THE 2014 NATIONAL GRADUATE SHOWCASE
Gathered in South Yarra’s iconic and beautiful Como House Grand Ballroom, a selection of fashion media and emerging designers are shrouded in both beauty and history. Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion...
DULUX AND VAMFF REVEAL COLLABORATION WITH GORMAN AND ROMANCE WAS BORN
As an Event Partner of the 2014 Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF), Dulux will activate on-site at Central Pier, Docklands with an appearance by the official Dulux dog from March 17-23 and the...
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL (VAMFF) FASHION FILM SERIES LAUNCH
On Thursday night on the rooftop of the Emerald Peacock bar, an assortment of Melbourne's well-heeled fashion collective mingled with creatives and film makers to celebrate the launch of the Virgin...
LE SPECS X ORACLE FOX
The enthusiasm of the 90s California grunge movement inspires a fiery effervescence that permeates Paradise, the autumn winter 2014 collection from Le Specs. Tasked with softening the...
COUNTRY ROAD CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF MODERN AUSTRALIAN STYLE
This year Country Road celebrates 40 years of modern style as Australia’s most loved lifestyle brand. Since opening its doors in 1974 the brand has stayed true to the values from which it was...
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE – MAN AW14
Inspired by the romance of Russia, MAN presents a bold and opulent collection for autumn winter 2014. Channelling the innate style of the federation’s fashion new guard, From Russia with Love is...
SAMBAG EXPANDS APPAREL RANGE FOR AUTUMN 2014
Sambag's AW14 collection packs a sartorial punch, featuring easy elegant staples the brand is fast becoming known for. Designer Sam Wagner has imbued each piece with a sense of effortless luxury,...
SARTORIAL SYNERGY – MAURIE & EVE TO JOIN GENERAL PANTS CO.
Celebrated Australian womenswear label, Maurie & Eve, are set to join the ever expanding portfolio of brands on offer at General Pants Co- the perfect fashion fusion. Revered for their selection of...
ROSES ARE RED VIOLETS ARE BLUE… OUR VALENTINE’S DAY EDIT HAS SOMETHING FOR YOU
Single, taken or "complicated", we fashion junkies see Valentine's Day as the closest holiday on the calendar to Christmas. We're happy with flowers and we're partial to a choccie, but the Couturing...
RECORD ON A HIT SINGLE THANKS TO BEN SHERMAN AND ART VS SCIENCE
Ever wanted to record on a hit single with one of Australia’s most popular dance acts? We thought so. Open Studio presented by Ben Sherman is a fully functional recording studio in the heart of...
EVA LONGORIA TO ATTEND THE MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL WITH L’OREAL PARIS
Eva Longoria, actress, model and L'Oreal ambassador, will be attending this year's Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) as a guest of L'Oreal Paris. Longoria will attend the festival in...
FASHION X ART : LE SPECS X CRAIG AND KARL
Looking left of centre, Le Specs explores the art world partnering with pop culture creatives Craig & Karl for an exhilarating collaborative collection. Like-minded willingness to push...
FASHION FOR A CAUSE: KAREN WALKER TEAMS UP WITH THE UNITED NATIONS
Karen Walker Visible is a new campaign that aims to highlight, celebrate and acknowledge. This season, Karen Walker is working with the United Nations’ ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative to create...
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS – VAMFF LAUNCH THEIR 2014 FESTIVAL PROGRAM
An intimate gathering of Melbourne's well-heeled fashion media found refuge from the banality of Monday morning at Cumulus Up. Sipping coffee and nibbling on danishes, Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion...
UNITED BY STYLE – DULUX X VAMFF
Dulux is proud to announce the return of the ground-breaking ‘United by Style’ project that sees Australia’s leading paint specialist partner with fresh and innovative Australian fashion design...
VAMFF ANNOUNCES THE FINALISTS FOR THE 2014 TIFFANY & CO. NATIONAL DESIGNER AWARD
The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival is thrilled to announce Tiffany & Co. as Principal Partner of the nation’s most prestigious and highly regarded award for emerging talent in...
BALMAIN HITS THE OUTNET.COM
THE OUTNET.COM has just received a drop of highly anticipated Balmain pieces- high end designer pieces at a fraction of the price. Under the creative control of Olivier Rousteing, Balmain has become...
HOUSE OF WARIS RARE X NET-A-PORTER
NET-A-PORTER.COM is set to unveil House of Waris RARE - a collection of handcrafted treasures from around the world curated by the brand’s Global Explorer, Waris Ahluwalia. The collection will be...
ELLERY PRE FALL 2014 LOOKBOOK
Kym Ellery's debut pre fall line is luxe on every level. In a lookbook starring IMG's Astrid Holler, we see unexpected volume in trumpet sleeves, a deep purple maxi and an oversized mauve coat. We see...
GAP DENIM- HOW DO YOU BLUE?
To celebrate 40 years as the global leader in denim, heritage brand Gap has launched the How Do You Blue competition. How Do You Blue is about being you truest self and comfortable in your own...
TOME ONLINE SALE
Infinite wearability, minimalism and clean lines- TOME is a Couturing favourite and an it-girl's go-to. For all those looking to spend that little bit of left over Christmas money they have, the perfect...
MARA & MINE FOOTWEAR
For shoes with substance, style and a fun-loving personality, Mara & Mine is the ultimate collection of wearable, on-trend shoes for the modern day Imelda. Fashionable, unique, stylish and...
SASS & BIDE PRE FALL 14
Pitting modernity against naturalism, Sass & Bide's debut pre fall offering screams cosmopolitan chic - fitting, given the Australian designer duo have recently opened their first international...
GUESS MENSWEAR LAUNCHES IN AUSTRALIA
For the first time, GUESS Mens collections will be available on GUESS.com in Australia, beginning with the release of the Fall “Vintage Americana” collection this month. Established in...
RYAN STORER LAUNCHES ON NET-A-PORTER.COM
Australia’s newest jewellery darling Ryan Storer has just landed at NET-A-PORTER.COM. Founded in 2012, Storer’s clean, crisp aesthetic has effortlessly captured the zeitgeist of fashion’s current...
UNDERWEAR AS OUTERWEAR – A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE
Let's talk about underwear. My dad calls them brassieres and underpants because he knows both of those terms bother me. I call them lingerie. Even if I'm wearing seam free flesh coloured undergarments built...
THE BONDS ONESIE
Iconic Australian brand BONDS has added a fashionable twist to Sleep with a range that works across the whole family. Fun, comfortable and stylish, this 40-piece range is best showcased by BONDS very...
LAND’S END STORE SYDNEY SALE
LAND'S END STORE will be holding their end of year sale, starting this Saturday. Details are as follows:LAND'S END STORE SALE ALL CURRENT SEASON STOCK UP TO 50% DESIGNERS INCLUDE BALMAIN, CELINE,...
RUPERT SANDERSON FOR ANTONIO BERADI EXCLUSIVE TO NET-A-PORTER
The couturier Antonio Berardi and British shoe-maker Rupert Sanderson are proud to announce Rupert Sanderson for Antonio Berardi – a collection of 3 evening wear shoes exclusively available...
ANNA & BOY SYDNEY WAREHOUSE SALE
Australian swimwear label, Anna & Boy has become known as the go-to label for beach cool. Providing vibrant and refreshing designer swimwear for both men and women in an always eclectic array of signature...
NEW YORK TURNS OUT FOR ZIMMERMANN’S NEW FLAGSHIP
Last week New York’s fashion elite turned out to celebrate Zimmermann’s new flagship store opening at 55 Mercer Street, in the heart of Soho. Leandra Medine of Man Repeller and fellow bloggers...
STEPH GILMORE HEAD ROXY’S “POP SURF” COLLECTION
Aussie pioneers of women’s surf and swim style, ROXY, are back with ‘Pop Surf’, a capsule collection of beautiful, wearable, fashion-forward pieces that represent a fun, youthful and unique...
A MAKEOVER TO TRANSFORM A COMMUNITY
Australian not-for-profit vintage boutique, Dear Gladys, has set a target of raising $27, 000 to help restore and upgrade the store, ultimately aiming to provide further financial support for...