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WEEKEND WAREHOUSE SALES – DION LEE & WILLOW

Iconic Australian labels, Dion Lee and Willow, will be simultaneously holding their individual Melbourne Warehouse sales on Chapel St this weekend- just…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Fashion

HIGHPOINT’S COLOUR HUB EXPERTS GET YOU RACE READY

From Thursday 17 October to Sunday 20 October Highpoint customers were able to  book an exclusive…

By Thara Vidyaratne · 9 min read

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CERRONE LAUNCHES FOURTH STORE IN SYDNEY

Following the successes of of their existing stores, luxury Australian jewellery brand, Cerrone have recently opened…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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FAREWELL TO MARC JACOBS AT LOUIS VUITTON

For sixteen iconic years, Marc Jacobs has been the mastermind behind the success of luxury label Louis…

By Lena Tuck · 3 min read

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SPORTSGIRL LAUNCHES ACTIVE WEAR

Sportsgirl launches its first active range “Work It Out” this month- a collection of neon-accented apparel,…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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SABA X MANUSCRIPT

Saba have once again teamed up with menswear journal Manuscript to celebrate the launch of the label’s…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

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ALICE MCCALL CELEBRATES CHAPEL STREET BOUTIQUE’S FIRST BIRTHDAY

If there is anything that people unanimously love, it’s discounts and cake. The wonderful team at…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

NAOMI CAMPBELL IS NET-A-PORTER’S LATEST COVER STAR
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NAOMI CAMPBELL IS NET-A-PORTER’S LATEST COVER STAR

n the latest issue of net-a-porter’s digital magazine, supermodel Naomi Campbell talks candidly about life in…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

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COUNTRY ROAD: SUMMER BY REQUEST

Country Road is celebrating this season by bringing back the classics. The Summer By Request campaign…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

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ANN TAYLOR

When it comes to online shopping, there are so many options to chose from it can…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Fashion

GINGER & SMART SS13/14 ACCESSORIES

Despite being known for their beautifully tailored clothes and custom prints, you may be surprised to…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Fashion

LFW 2013: MY WARDROBE X AMERICAN EXPRESS

To celebrate London Fashion Week 2013, online retailer my-wardrobe.com has collaborated with American Express to create…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

DAVID JONES MALVERN CENTRAL STORE OPENING

Despite the tough economic climate, David Jones is bucking the trend of stores closing by opening…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Campaigns

VOGUE EYEWEAR CAMPAIGN FEATURING EVA MENDES

Some women have all the luck. First Eva Mendes lands one of the most covetable roles…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

COUNTRY ROAD X RMIT

Country Road has partnered up with the RMIT Diploma of Visual Merchandising program for the 6th…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

NET-A-PORTER & MR PORTER X SYDNEY CONTEMPORARY
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NET-A-PORTER & MR PORTER X SYDNEY CONTEMPORARY

uxe online stores Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter have been announced as the official style partners of…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

SIMONE PERELE & BGM MODELS ‘CURVY COUTURE MODEL SEARCH’
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SIMONE PERELE & BGM MODELS ‘CURVY COUTURE MODEL SEARCH’

Iconic French lingerie house Simone Pérèle has once again partnered with Australia’s leading curvy model agency, BGM…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Campaigns

SABA STYLE SERIES WITH ROMY FRYDMAN

SABA’s blogger activation launches tomorrow, which is the start of a series of nationwide blogger events…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Fashion

CARLA ZAMPATTI & BIANCA SPENDER WINTER WAREHOUSE SALE

Carla Zampatti and Bianca Spender; two names synonymous with luxury Australian style. These women are pioneers…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Fashion

ROSHAMBO: PAPER SCISSORS BY FREE PEOPLE

Roshambo, a captivating fashion film trilogy by retailer Free People, heartfelt account of two lovers, played…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

GUSTO & ELAN: SALE

For 2 weeks only everything at Gusto & Elan is on SALE, in-store and online. G&E…

By Thara Vidyaratne · 2 min read

Fashion

MARY-KATE AND ASHLEY LAUNCH HIGH STREET COLLECTION WITH BIK BOK

The Olsen twins are expanding their fashion empire by launching a new capsule collection. Mary-Kate and…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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BRIT MARLING FOR ASOS MAGAZINE’S SEPTEMBER ISSUE

The ever-talented Brit Marling is the latest star to land the cover of ASOS Magazine’s latest…

By Zara McDonald · 1 min read

Behind The Scenes

OPSM EYEHUB SS12/13 SHOWING

    I have always considered sunglasses the entry point for many into the world of…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Fashion

VANISHING ELEPHANT SYDNEY STORE OPENS

Felix, Huw and Aaran are finally getting their homecoming for Vanishing Elephant. August sees the locals…

By Darby-Perrin Larner · 2 min read

Fashion

FASHION CONNECT 2013

Only 36 sleeps until Spring, which can only mean one thing, Spring Fashion Week is upon…

By Jessica Cusmano · 1 min read

Campaigns

FASHION FOR A CAUSE – JEANS FOR GENES DAY’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Denim; it’s our unofficial uniform. A good pair of jeans can take you anywhere and make…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Campaigns

MAN SPRING SUMMER 2013 COLLECTION

This black and white series is a first look at MAN’s Spring Summer 2013 collection Equinox; focusing on…

By Thara Vidyaratne · 2 min read

ESTEBAN CORTAZAR’S SECOND COLLECTION UNVEILED ON NET-A-PORTER.COM
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ESTEBAN CORTAZAR’S SECOND COLLECTION UNVEILED ON NET-A-PORTER.COM

Net-A-Porter, the world’s premier online luxury fashion retailer, today announced that it is the exclusive global…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

NET-A-PORTER LAUNCHES THE KARL LAGERFELD LIMITED EDITION TOKIDOKI COLLECTION
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NET-A-PORTER LAUNCHES THE KARL LAGERFELD LIMITED EDITION TOKIDOKI COLLECTION

ET-A-PORTER.COM is thrilled to announce the exclusive online launch of the tokidoki x KARL LAGERFELD capsule collection.…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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2013 CDFA WOMENSWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR: PROENZA SCHOULER

Just over ten years ago, while studying at Parson’s School of Design in New York, Jack…

By Jessica Bradley · 2 min read

Fashion

ANU COLLABORATES WITH QANTAS AIRWAYS

‘ This month sees Anu collaborate with Qantas Airways on an unique capsule collection of clothing. In…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Fashion

LOUIS VUITTON’S DINOSAUR DISPLAYS

It seems like Jurassic Park could be experiencing a revival if Louis Vuitton has anything to…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Campaigns

ISABEL MARANT X H&M

H&M has named its latest collaborator and it’s none other than the queen of cool Isabel…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

ROOPA PEMMARJU ONLINE SAMPLE SALE

    Roopa Pemmaraju, an ethical and fair trade womenswear label, are thrilled to be offering…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Fashion

GIVEAWAY – KINI SWIMWEAR LAUNCHES FIRST AUS-BASED ‘DESIGN YOUR OWN’ SWIMSUIT WEBSITE

The age-old problem of uncomfortable, ill-fitting, unflattering swimwear is about to come to an end with…

By Thara Vidyaratne · 2 min read

ZIMMERMANN X NET-A-PORTER
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ZIMMERMANN X NET-A-PORTER

oard-shorts aren’t generally thought of as fashion items, but Australian cult label Zimmermann has collaborated with…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY DOES NET-A-PORTER
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ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY DOES NET-A-PORTER

hose legs, that sandy blonde hair and that unmistakable pout, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has become one of…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

KIDS & FASHION: PETITE-A-PORTER LAUNCHES
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KIDS & FASHION: PETITE-A-PORTER LAUNCHES

ollowing the announcement by Net-A-Porter of a children’s wear site, Couturing asks where do we draw…

By Darby-Perrin Larner · 2 min read

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MELBOURNE CENTRAL – ONE DAY SHOPPING FESTIVAL

Beat the winter chill with Melbourne Central’s ‘One Day Shopping Festival’ on Thursday 23 May. With…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

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A PAIR AND A SPARE X TONY BIANCO

DIY queen, Geneva Vanderzeil of blog A Pair and A Spare has collaborated with Tony Bianco…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

THE ROAD TO COACHELLA – KATE BOSWORTH x TOPSHOP

Topshop have teamed up with style icon Kate Bosworth to create a whole festival collection that…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Events and Runways

HAWKEYE VINTAGE POP-UP STORE LAUNCH

Friday night found Greville St teeming with excitement. If the sweet beats of DJ Rominajé didn’t…

By Thara Vidyaratne · 3 min read

Campaigns

CHRISTY TURLINGTON FOR CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR

Calvin Klein recently revealed supermodel Christy Turlington-Burns as the new face of the brand’s Fall 2013…

By Jade Lynn Goh · 1 min read

Fashion

FREE PEOPLE – ROSHAMBO: ROCK

It’s becoming increasingly common for labels to turn to the art of film to showcase their…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Events and Runways

TAKE 2 MARKETS: STRICTLY VINTAGE

If you love all things vintage then this is the event for you. Take 2 Markets…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW

2013 is shaping up to be an interesting year, as fashion cognoscenti keep a watchful eye…

By Jessica Bradley · 4 min read

Fashion

L’HEURE DU THE FUNDRAISER EVENT

  Couturing are proud to be media partners for a very special event. Presented by Le…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

PROENZA SCHOULER FOR NET-A-PORTER
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PROENZA SCHOULER FOR NET-A-PORTER

ack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the brains behind Proenza Schouler have teamed up with Net-A-Porter to…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

BURBERRY SPARK

Iconic label Burberry once again supported upcoming talented when launching their new global campaign for Burberry Spark…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

VIKTOR & ROLF RETURN TO COUTURE

Fashion lovers rejoice! Dutch designer duo, Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren are returning to the world…

By Anne Hasegawa · 2 min read

Fashion

GUSTO & ELAN SHOWCASES THE SPIRIT OF THE BLACK DRESS FINALISTS

This year, Melbourne designer fashion boutique Gusto & Elan has partnered with The Spirit of the…

By Thara Vidyaratne · 3 min read

Fashion

MISS LOUISE SALE

Chanel your inner Carrie Bradshaw and head to the much anticipated Miss Louise sale to pick…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2013: PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO x MEN IN THIS TOWN

In an exciting and stylish collaboration, renown menswear blog Men In This Town is collaborating with…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

PERSOL SUNGLASSES LAUNCH ‘PERSOL REFLEX EDITION’
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PERSOL SUNGLASSES LAUNCH ‘PERSOL REFLEX EDITION’

  Persol, a brand name which has always been a hallmark of class and the very…

By Jax Cardona · 3 min read

Fashion

CAMILLA & MARC – CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN FASHION

In an industry where trends come and go, and fashion labels are hot one minute and…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

LIBERTY ROSS IS NET-A-PORTER’S NEW COVER STAR
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LIBERTY ROSS IS NET-A-PORTER’S NEW COVER STAR

n an insightful display of strength and confidence, model slash actress Liberty Ross reveals her style…

By Annabelle Macgugan · 2 min read

Fashion

IMOGEN POOTS FOR ASOS MAGAZINE

Gracing the cover the of the ASOS Magazine’s April issue is the vibrant and fun actress,…

By Anna Carli · 2 min read

SARAH JESSICA PARKER FOR NET-A-PORTER
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SARAH JESSICA PARKER FOR NET-A-PORTER

The latest issue of NET-A-PORTER’s The Edit, packs a sartorial punch with everyone’s favourite shoe queen…

By G W · 2 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2013: DEEPER IN VOGUE SERIES AT ACMI

During L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, there is plenty to do and see around the city. One…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Arts & Entertainment

LMFF 2013 PREVIEW

With Fall/Winter fashion weeks wrapping up for another year and Sydney being the last leg of…

By Darby-Perrin Larner · 2 min read

Arts & Entertainment

DONKEY SKIN COLLECTION LAUNCH PRESENTED BY JESS DEMPSEY

Melbourne Central’s fashion boutique, Fame Agenda, celebrates the launch of their 2013 Resort Collection Donkey Skin…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Fashion

TOPSHOP PARTNERS WITH GOOGLE+ ON THE FUTURE OF FASHION

“We have always prided ourselves on being first to market with the latest trends and product…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

ASOS FASHION UP

Everyone’s favourite four-letter online store now delivers style straight to your portable device, with the innovative…

By Camille Gower · 1 min read

Fashion

THE WAY TO EMERALD CITY: PANTONE’S 2013 COLOUR OF THE YEAR

Standing side on in front of a wall of pretty flowers in full bloom – her…

By G W · 3 min read

Fashion

FILM: ROSHAMBO BY FREE PEOPLE

Free People have announced the launch of their very first short film and it is very…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

PRADA GOES GATSBY

Gatsby’s world has always been one of extravagance and excess, and if there’s one thing that…

By G W · 2 min read

Fashion

ISRAEL VS THE FASHION INDUSTRY

In an attempt to thwart the problem of unhealthy body image and the rise of eating…

By G W · 2 min read

Campaigns

COCO ROCHA FOR SASS & BIDE

In their bid for global fashion dominance, Aussie label sass & bide have landed a major deal,…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

KAREN WALKER CANDY BAR

A traveling Candy Bar might sound like something from your childhood, but Karen Walker’s Candy Bar…

By Darby-Perrin Larner · 2 min read

Fashion

WRANGLER’S HYDRATING JEANS

Pulling together a cohesive and stylish ensemble before work, school or play each day can be…

By Camille Gower · 3 min read

Fashion

WORLD’S FIRST FASHION COMIC BOOK

Gucci creative director, Frida Giannini collaborates with Japanese Manga artist, Hirohiko Araki to produce the very…

By Jade Lynn Goh · 2 min read

Fashion

TOP 10 AUSTRALIAN LABELS TO WATCH IN 2013

As the new year starts to roll in and with L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival just peeking…

By Khoa Nguyen · 4 min read

Fashion

A GLANCE AT THE YEAR AHEAD

The hype of the New Year has died down and, one week in to 2013, we…

By Camille Gower · 3 min read

Fashion

LES PLUS DORES

Les Plus Dores – For the Most Golden Why should sports fans have all the fun?…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MICK JAGGER EXCLUSIVELY WEARS JBRAND

“Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.” Mick Jagger’s pout and skintight escapades epitomized the unapologetic decadence…

By Jade Lynn Goh · 2 min read

Fashion

FASHION GOES DIGITAL: PRADA’S IL PALAZZO

The convergence of fashion and technology is not an idea that is new in a designers…

By G W · 3 min read

Fashion

TOP 10 BOND GIRLS

In celebration of the new James Bond flick out today in cinemas across Australia, Couturing gives…

By Anne Hasegawa · 3 min read

Fashion

SPORTSGIRL’S FLAVOURLICIOUS VAN: FASHION FOR YOUR SWEET TOOTH

A fusion of digital and human interaction, Sportsgirl’s Flavourlicious Van is bringing shopaholics, bloggers and those…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

Fashion

HIGH END FASHION ON A HIGH STREET BUDGET

Accessible fashion for the pay-cheque conscious Recessionistas, op-shoppers, sale rack trawlers and bargain bin divers. As…

By Gemma Watts · 6 min read

Fashion

I WEAR MY SUNGLASSES AT NIGHT

In the light of the recurring rays of sunshine and gusts of warm wind, I recently…

By Anne Hasegawa · 2 min read

Campaigns

ENDLESS SUMMER

Australian label, Natasha, gives you a taste of what’s to come with their Spring/Summer 13 resort…

By Anne Hasegawa · 2 min read

Beauty

SILVANA LOVIN BACKSTAGE AT MYER

  Couturing were delighted to run into the gorgeous Silvana Lovin backstage at the Myer 50th anniversary…

By Amanda Wong · 1 min read

Fashion

MIRANDA KERR FOR T MAGAZINE

If Orlando Bloom decided to give up acting, it looks like he could have a pretty…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

THE HUB INITIATIVE: SUPPORTING SME’S SINCE 2012

Last week I got a chance to have a chat with Julia Haselhorst, the Strategic Manager of…

By Khoa Nguyen · 7 min read

Fashion

STEVIE DANCE X MELBOURNE’S GPO

Stevie Dance is shaking things up at Melbourne’s GPO once again, weaving her magic within the…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

PHILLIP LIM – KILL THE NIGHT

Designer Phillip Lim has taken inspiration from his latest comic book themed collection and released an…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Events and Runways

ZARA CHADSTONE STORE LAUNCH

Early Wednesday morning, Couturing attended the launch of Zara’s fourth store nationwide at Chadstone Shopping Centre.…

By Anne Hasegawa · 2 min read

Fashion

RAY-BAN’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY

Rarely does a sunglass brand manage to transcend decades and stay on trend. The name Ray-Ban…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

SEAFOLLY S/S 12/13 PARIS RUNWAY SHOW

Australia’s own Seafolly, the number 1 swimwear label worldwide, has opened the swimwear show at Mode…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

VOGUE MAN SPRING/SUMMER 12/13 LAUNCH

With the celebrities in town for Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, Vogue Man picked the perfect…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MISSONI X HAVAIANAS

Don’t get me wrong, I love all that winter brings – textures, layers, the ultimate hot…

By Nicole Tj · 2 min read

Fashion

ADIDAS ORIGINALS x OPENING CEREMONY

If you aren’t one of the 200,000 athletes expected at the London Olympics, never fear. You…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Events and Runways

‘INFINITE LOOP’ BY CALVIN KLEIN

When the world of art and the world of fashion join forces to plan an event,…

By Khoa Nguyen · 2 min read

Fashion

THE RED CARPET PROJECT

Couturing caught up with designer Georgia McCorkill, founder of The Red Carpet Project which is an…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: ALEX PERRY FOR SPECSAVERS

Alex Perry has released his A/W 2012 range with Specsavers in a decadent Victorian themed launch…

By Thom Whilton · 3 min read

Fashion

2011 HENRI BENDEL HOLIDAY WINDOW OPENING – NEW YORK

On a recent visit to the states, thanks to the lovely JC and Dean from Madam Virtue,…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

OPSM SUNSHINE TOUR WITH COUTURING

  Summer is coming up (as I’m sure you are aware) and what have you done…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Fashion

ITALIAN COLLABORATION SAN PELLEGRINO X BULGARI

S.Pellegrino and Bulgari join forces to present the world a unique and beautifully designed bottle that…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read