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MBFWA 2018: STREET STYLE DAY 2
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MBFWA 2018: STREET STYLE DAY 2

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By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

MBFWA 2018: STREET STYLE DAY 1
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MBFWA 2018: STREET STYLE DAY 1

Imagery by Vienna Marie

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

MBFWA 2017: STREET STYLE DAY 3
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MBFWA 2017: STREET STYLE DAY 3

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By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

MBFWA 2017: STREET STYLE DAY 2
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MBFWA 2017: STREET STYLE DAY 2

Images shot by Vienna Marie

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

MBFWA 2017: STREET STYLE DAY 1
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MBFWA 2017: STREET STYLE DAY 1

Images shot by Vienna Marie

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

BEHIND THE INDUSTRY: FASHION With Macgraw
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BEHIND THE INDUSTRY: FASHION With Macgraw

  Sisters Beth and Tessa Macgraw are on the same page when it comes to fashion,…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

BEHIND MATICEVSKI EPISODE 5 (WATCH)
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BEHIND MATICEVSKI EPISODE 5 (WATCH)

It’s the day of the runway in our final episode of Behind Toni Maticevski. With mere…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

BEHIND THE INDUSTRY: FASHION WITH BIANCA SPENDER
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BEHIND THE INDUSTRY: FASHION WITH BIANCA SPENDER

Bianca Spender comes from one of Australia’s most fashionable families. With a deep appreciation for all…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

BEHIND MATICEVSKI EPISODE 4 (WATCH)
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BEHIND MATICEVSKI EPISODE 4 (WATCH)

  Mere days before his Resort 17 runway, Toni Maticevski invites us into his studio as…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

BEHIND THE INDUSTRY: FASHION WITH GINGER & SMART
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BEHIND THE INDUSTRY: FASHION WITH GINGER & SMART

Having founded their label in 2002, Genevieve and Alexandra Smart of Ginger & Smart know a…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

BEHIND MATICEVSKI EPISODE 3 (WATCH)
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BEHIND MATICEVSKI EPISODE 3 (WATCH)

In Episode 3 of our exclusive video series, Behind Toni Maticevski, we follow public relations manager…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

BEHIND THE INDUSTRY: FASHION WITH YEOJIN BAE
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BEHIND THE INDUSTRY: FASHION WITH YEOJIN BAE

  Yeojin Bae is undoubtedly one of the country’s womenswear masters, with her deep understanding for…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

BEHIND MATICEVSKI EPISODE 2 (WATCH)
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BEHIND MATICEVSKI EPISODE 2 (WATCH)

As one of Australia’s most celebrated talents, all eyes were on Toni Maticevski and his Resort…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

BEHIND THE INDUSTRY: FASHION WITH ALICE MCCALL
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BEHIND THE INDUSTRY: FASHION WITH ALICE MCCALL

  Growing up in the fashion industry cemented Alice McCall’s love for design, citing one of…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

MBFWA16 – BACKSTAGE BEAUTY – HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 4 & 5
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MBFWA16 – BACKSTAGE BEAUTY – HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 4 & 5

DANIEL AVAKIAN MAKEUP BY LANCOME Lancôme National Makeup Director, Lara Srokowski said “the makeup look designed…

By Katherine Ng · 4 min read

MBFWA16 – BACKSTAGE BEAUTY DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS
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MBFWA16 – BACKSTAGE BEAUTY DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS

BY JOHNNY MAKEUP BY MAYBELLINE NEW YORK The By Johnny beauty look is inspired by the…

By Katherine Ng · 6 min read

MBFWA16 BACKSTAGE BEAUTY – MATICEVSKI
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MBFWA16 BACKSTAGE BEAUTY – MATICEVSKI

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia 2016 kicked off with a bang today with Maticevski opening the…

By Katherine Ng · 2 min read

THE FROW – EPISODE 4 (WATCH)
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THE FROW – EPISODE 4 (WATCH)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH EPISODE 1 OF THE FROW CLICK HERE TO WATCH EPISODE 2 OF…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

WIN A LENOVO TABLET & MAYBELLINE PRIZE PACK WITH THE FROW
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WIN A LENOVO TABLET & MAYBELLINE PRIZE PACK WITH THE FROW

Get the look straight off Toni Maticevski’s MBFWA runway with Lenovo and Maybelline. Show us your…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

MBFWA: STEVIE MAY
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MBFWA: STEVIE MAY

Stevie May made its debut at MBFWA with a beautiful presentation in the Anna Schwartz Gallery in…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 5
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BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 5

ROMANCE WAS BORN Makeup by Maybelline New York Romance Was Born treated each of their 22…

By Amanda Wong · 5 min read

MBFWA 2015: TEN PIECES
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MBFWA 2015: TEN PIECES

One of the most rumoured shows at MBFWA was Ten Pieces, and unlike most shows, it…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015: DAILY WRAP UP DAY FIVE (WATCH)
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MBFWA 2015: DAILY WRAP UP DAY FIVE (WATCH)

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 BEAUTY WRAP UP DAY 4 – PART 2
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BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 BEAUTY WRAP UP DAY 4 – PART 2

We continue our coverage of the beauty looks from Day 4 at MBFWA 15. JENNIFER KATE…

By Katherine Ng · 4 min read

MBFWA 2015: CS EDIT x KIRRILY JOHNSTON
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MBFWA 2015: CS EDIT x KIRRILY JOHNSTON

Soft geometric prints in apricot hues and feminine silhouettes were the life force of the Cooper…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015: STREET STYLE DAY 4
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MBFWA 2015: STREET STYLE DAY 4

Images courtesy of Scott Barnes

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015: BIANCA SPENDER
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MBFWA 2015: BIANCA SPENDER

Bianca Spender never disappoints. Her SS15/16 collection once again features her signature feminine silhouettes, structured suiting…

By Joanna Zhang · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015 DAILY WRAP UP: DAY FOUR (WATCH)
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MBFWA 2015 DAILY WRAP UP: DAY FOUR (WATCH)

Video edited by Paige Richards

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 4 PART 1
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BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 4 PART 1

Beauty looks on Day 4 at MBFWA 15 saw bold lips, strong brows and the continuation…

By Katherine Ng · 7 min read

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 3 BEAUTY WRAP UP – PART 2
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BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 3 BEAUTY WRAP UP – PART 2

The rest of the Day 3 at MBFWA15 saw some inspired and innovative looks. Read below…

By Katherine Ng · 4 min read

MBFWA 2015: PHOENIX KEATING
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MBFWA 2015: PHOENIX KEATING

The box at MBFWA got transformed into a rave at Phoenix Keating – with the collection…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015: ALICE MCCALL
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MBFWA 2015: ALICE MCCALL

Alice McCALL got sheer and chic at her MBFWA presentation, with candy coloured play suits, cami…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015: MATICEVSKI FRONT ROW VIDEO (WATCH)
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MBFWA 2015: MATICEVSKI FRONT ROW VIDEO (WATCH)

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015: JAYSON BRUNSDON
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MBFWA 2015: JAYSON BRUNSDON

Jayson Brunsdon’s MBFWA presentation was an exercise in opposites. Mixing hard and soft – structured jackets…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015: MATICEVSKI
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MBFWA 2015: MATICEVSKI

He’s the first designer to be trending on Twitter during MBFWA and looking at Toni Maticevski’s…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

MBFWA 2015: WE ARE HANDSOME
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MBFWA 2015: WE ARE HANDSOME

Taking to the tennis court, husband-wife team We Are Handsome through one of MBFWA’s most interesting…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015: HAN
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MBFWA 2015: HAN

With standout ‘Parisian Monk” hair and a super blogger styling, HAN’s presentation at MBFWA was set…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015: GINGER AND SMART
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MBFWA 2015: GINGER AND SMART

Ginger and Smart have solidified themselves one of the leaders of print in Australian fashion, and…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015: FASHION MEET TECH AS MATICEVSKI COLLABORATES WITH LENOVO FOR FASHION WEEK
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MBFWA 2015: FASHION MEET TECH AS MATICEVSKI COLLABORATES WITH LENOVO FOR FASHION WEEK

Fashion and tech collide at Toni Maticevski’s breathtaking MBFWA show as models take to the runway…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: ELLERY AT MBFWA15
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BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: ELLERY AT MBFWA15

For their MBFWA show this year, Ellery kept things radiantly fresh and understated in the the…

By Amanda Wong · 2 min read

MBFWA 2015: SERPENT AND THE SWAN
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MBFWA 2015: SERPENT AND THE SWAN

At Serpent and The Swan’s MBFWA presentation, sheer, crisp, edgy looks for the look du jour…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

COUTURING’S EXCLUSIVE MBFWA WEBSERIES: THE FROW
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COUTURING’S EXCLUSIVE MBFWA WEBSERIES: THE FROW

After the success of their VAMFF First Person Fashion Festival Activation featuring some of Australia’s biggest…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

MBFWA 2015: GARY BIGENI
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MBFWA 2015: GARY BIGENI

Origami detailing and soft fabrications ruled the runway at Gary Bigeni’s MBFWA presentation. Tailored to perfection…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA 15 DAY 2 WRAP UP – PART 2
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BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA 15 DAY 2 WRAP UP – PART 2

What a day of Beauty. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week really kicked things off today with a…

By Katherine Ng · 6 min read

MBFWA 2015: MACGRAW
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MBFWA 2015: MACGRAW

It was all about monochrome and classic prints at Macgraw. We loved the tailored silhouettes and…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015: AJE
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MBFWA 2015: AJE

Aje has earned the title of one of Australia’s loved independent labels, and their MBFWA show…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 2 WRAP UP – PART 1
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BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 2 WRAP UP – PART 1

With more than 10 shows on at MBFWA Day 2, we wanted to bring you all…

By Katherine Ng · 6 min read

MBFWA 2015: STREET STYLE DAY 2
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MBFWA 2015: STREET STYLE DAY 2

Images by Vienna Marie

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015: STREET STYLE DAY 1
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MBFWA 2015: STREET STYLE DAY 1

Images by Scott Barnes

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015: DANIEL AVAKIAN
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MBFWA 2015: DANIEL AVAKIAN

Inspired by the chic Hamptons lifestyle, Daniel Avakian presented a sleek, minimal and refined collection, filled with The…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015: BEC & BRIDGE
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MBFWA 2015: BEC & BRIDGE

Luxe fabrications, slits and cut outs to show off summer skin and very sexy swimwear –…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015: BY JOHNNY
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MBFWA 2015: BY JOHNNY

By Johnny’s show melded the worlds of fashion and arcade games, from the bold line work…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

MBFWA 2015: TOME
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MBFWA 2015: TOME

Minimalist masters, Tome put forward an impressive collection for their homecoming showing, bringing a hint of…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

GINGER & SMART ON WHAT WE CAN EXPECT AT MBFWA
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GINGER & SMART ON WHAT WE CAN EXPECT AT MBFWA

Ginger & Smart are one of the most anticipated shows during MBFWA and we were lucky…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Editorial

MBFWA 2014: A TO Z

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Events and Runways

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…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Beauty

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA 2014 DAY 5 HIGHLIGHTS

The last day of MBFWA 2014, saw some beautiful and fun looks hit the runways. Couturing…

By Katherine Ng · 3 min read

Beauty

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA 2014 DAY 4 HIGHLIGHTS

Couturing brings you the Day 4 Beauty highlights from MBFWA 2014 including Jayson Brunsdon, Betty Tran,…

By Katherine Ng · 5 min read

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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…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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‘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…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Beauty

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 3 AT MBFWA

Ginger and Smart – Makeup by MAC, Hair by Redken Australia and Nails by essie Inspired…

By Katherine Ng · 6 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2014 DAY 3 STREET STYLE

Images by Wanda Chin.

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Events and Runways

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…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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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…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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MBFWA 2014 DAY 2 STREET STYLE

Images by Wanda Chin

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Events and Runways

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…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Beauty

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…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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CHRISTOPHER ESBER IS NAUTICAL BUT NICE AT MBFWA

A nautical infused collection by Christopher Esber put a modern twist on classic tailoring. Modern silhouettes…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

MATICEVSKI’S ORCHID METAMORPHESIS COLLECTION WOWS THE CROWDS AT FASHION WEEK
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MATICEVSKI’S ORCHID METAMORPHESIS COLLECTION WOWS THE CROWDS AT FASHION WEEK

Consider the idea, living in new untethered abandonment, what was once delicate is now fortified; a…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Events and Runways

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…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Beauty

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: HIGHLIGHTS FROM MBFWA DAY 2

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Day 2 was full of innovative hair and beauty looks, with some…

By Katherine Ng · 9 min read

Fashion

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…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Events and Runways

GINGER & SMART EXPLORE A SENSE OF DUALITY WITH THEIR SS14 COLLECTION

Genevieve and Alexandra Smart recognise that the Ginger & Smart woman is multilayered and spirited. She…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion Week

GET YOUR DRINK ON AT THE REKORDERLIG BAR AT MBFWA

The Rekorderlig bar is the place to be during MBFWA with the amazing range of Rekorderlig…

By Katherine Ng · 1 min read

Events and Runways

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…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2014: STREET STYLE DAY ONE

Images by Wanda Chin  

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Events and Runways

BEC & BRIDGE BLAZED A FASHIONABLE TRAIL WITH THEIR DUE NORTH COLLECTION AT MBFWA

She realised that there was no final destination, and with that epiphany, her journey really began.…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Events and Runways

STRATEAS.CARLUCCI MAKE MONOCHROME MAGIC AT MBFWA

Winners of this year’s Tiffany & Co. Designer Award, the strateas.carlucci boys have big shoes to…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Events and Runways

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…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Events and Runways

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…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Events and Runways

AURELIO COSTARELLA BRINGS A TOUCH OF PARISIENNE PUNK TO FASHION WEEK

Aurelio Costarella officially opened Day 2 of MBFWA with an explosion of colour and feathers. Inspired…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Beauty

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: CARLA ZAMPATTI AT MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK AUSTRALIA

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia kicked off in spectacular style with one of Australia’s iconic designers,…

By Katherine Ng · 3 min read

Events and Runways

CARLA ZAMPATTI OPENS MBFWA 2014

In a time where many Australian designers have fallen victim to the tough economic climate, Carla…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

REKORDERLIG AT AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK

Rejoice! It’s that time of year when the world’s eyes are on MBFWA starting this week…

By Katherine Ng · 1 min read

Behind The Seams

GINGER & SMART TAKE ON MBFWA 2014

With MBFWA just around the corner, we caught up with talented Alexandra and Genevieve Smart, the…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Behind The Scenes

VANISHING ELEPHANT x REDBULL BTS AT MBFWA

It seemed only natural for Vanishing Elephant to show their first runway this year at MBFWA.…

By Darby-Perrin Larner · 2 min read

Beauty

HELLO ELLE: ELLE AUSTRALIA LAUNCH AT MBFWA

Whoever once said ‘things end for something better to begin’ wasn’t kidding, with the launch of…

By Olivia Windsor · 3 min read

Beauty

MBFWA 2013: RUNWAY BEAUTY LOOKS FROM DAY 5

Christina Exie Models at Christina Exie stormed the runway wearing visors, which required the hair to…

By Amanda Wong · 4 min read

Beauty

MBFWA 2013: RUNWAY BEAUTY LOOKS FROM DAY 4

Suboo  Renya Xydis for Wella Professional wanted “to create something sexy and beautiful, like she’s an…

By Amanda Wong · 5 min read

Events and Runways

MBFWA 2013: ZAMBESI SS13/14

Lines were kept clean and simple for Zambesi’s Spring/Summer collection. Fabrics and textures were front and…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Events and Runways

MBFWA 2013: THE INNOVATORS

  One of the most anticipated shows of the week, The Innovators showcases the next generation…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Events and Runways

MBFWA 2013: BLESS’ED ARE THE MEEK SS13/14

Wanderlust – SS13/14 Bless’ed Are the Meek showcased a tribal inspired collection at MBFWA 2013. Models…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Beauty

MBFWA 2013: RUNWAY BEAUTY LOOKS FROM DAY 3

LISA HO Directed by Alan White for ghd, hair at Lisa Ho was inspired by Helmut…

By Amanda Wong · 7 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2013: DAY 3 STREET STYLE

  Images: Amanda Wong for Couturing

By Amanda Wong · 1 min read

Behind The Scenes

MBFWA 2013: BACKSTAGE AT LISA HO SS13/14

  Images by Amanda Wong for Couturing

By Amanda Wong · 1 min read

Behind The Scenes

MBFWA 2013: BACKSTAGE AT MICHAEL LO SORDO SS13/14

 

By Amanda Wong · 1 min read

Events and Runways

MBFWA 2013: VANISHING ELEPHANT

Vanishing Elephant’s debut at MBFWA featured a party like atmosphere, fitting for the brands tailored street…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Events and Runways

MBFWA 2013: MICHAEL LO SORDO SS13/14

One of Australia’s new breed of designers rising quickly up the ranks, Michael Lo Sordo presented…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Events and Runways

MBFWA 2013: HAN

Brisbane based design Khim Hang’s Spring/Summer collection for his label Han, was a nod to his…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Events and Runways

MBFWA 2013: SERPENT AND THE SWAN

Insecta Botanica – SS13/14 Serpent & the Swan’s latest collection was inspired by the idea of…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read