Fashion

In the tough world of fashion, a label has to be constantly challenging itself and growing. Elle Louise is the perfect example of this. We caught up with Elle Louise Creative Director Haley Niven to find out...

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....

The Birdcage was the place to see and be seen at this year’s Melbourne Cup. We bring you a round of up all the action at the top marquees. EMIRATES The highlights of the Emirates marquee, apart...

Luxury fashion house Gucci celebrated its equestrian heritage with fun and frivolity at the Gucci Private Suite on Derby Day. Gucci hosted VIP clients, media and special guests at the exclusive Gucci Private...

With her flawless skin and to-die for body, Gigi Hadid is our girl crush, fitspo and style icon all rolled into one. Channelling her inner showgirl with her custom pink Alex Perry dress and sparkly star...

Henry Holland is known for a lot of things; his iconic 'fashion groupie' tees that made the world pay attention, his cheeky, fun aesthetic, and of course, his famous quiff. That quiff has now made its way...

  The Birdcage was the place to see and be seen at this year's Derby Day. We bring you a round of up all the action at the top marquees. CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE STREET STYLE SHOTS FROM DERBY...

Despite the fickle Melbourne weather, the fashion and race loving crowd were our in force on the first official day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. With most sticking to the traditional dress code of black...

Aontinuing their tradition to celebrate fabulous destinations found on their flight route, Emirates have transformed their Spring Racing marquee into a celebration of all things Germany - complete with slap...

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...

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...

Cards on the table, I am the most unorganised person when it comes to planning outfits for events, and Spring Racing is no exception. Very  rarely do I have Luckily, if you're as unorganised as me,...

With the Spring Racing Carnival just days away, many men will be seeking style inspiration to ensure they have a winning look. Enter, Oscar Hunt Tailors; as Melbourne as the Carnival itself, the boys...

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...

You're getting married, you've found the perfect location and the guest list is sorted, but you can't bring yourself to leave out your personal style and step into the big white dress; what's a girl to do?...

MANIAMANIA have tapped up and coming model and musician Matilda Dods for their haunting Resort 2015 campaign. Lensed by photographer Bec Parsons, the latest collection takes inspiration from abstract thought,...

Solange Knowles is set to spin the decks as a special guest of Lavazza on Derby Day. Sister of megastar Beyonce, Solange is a music star and style icon in her own right. Known for her love of clashing prints...

We've teamed up with Emirates to give you the chance to win one of TEN double passes to this year's prestigious Crown Oaks Day on the 6th of November. One of the most exciting race days of the season, Crown...

When it comes to choosing the perfect spring racing headpiece, the process can be daunting. This season, if you are looking to stand out trackside and want to try something a little different, then a piece...

Summer is almost here, and aside from going in search of the perfect new season wardrobe, it's time to get our bodies out of the winter rut and back to being fit and healthy. If you're like me and lack...

Natalie Imbruglia was the it-girl of the 90's. Let's face it, who didn't want to be the doe-eye, flawless skinned ingénue with the hit album, rockstar boyfriend and blossoming acting career. Fast-forward 15...

One of Australia's top acting exports, Chris Hemsworth, will be returning to Australia as a guest of Johnnie Walker for this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival. Hemsworth will be bringing his rippling physique to...

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...

Take one It-Brit. Add one hit muso and what do you get? Potentially the coolest music collab of all time. Triple threat Cara Delevingne has already flexed her acting chops, in Anna Karenina and Face of an...

At the 2014 Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup last Saturday, Crown Golden Ale played host to 350 special guests in a custom built indoor/outdoor facility at the Caulfield racecourse. The exclusive facility...

This year's Yellowglen Terrance Ambassador Emma Clapham is gearing up for the Melbourne Cup Carnival, and we catch up with her to get the lowdown on her spring racing style tips, fashion faux pas to avoid and...

International style icon Margherita Maccapani Missoni will be returning to Australia as a guest of Lavazza for Derby Day. Recently here with the Missoni family to launch the successful Missoni for Target...

Kanye West may have asked, “What’s Gucci?” in his song “Ni**as in Paris” but there is no questioning the leading luxury fashion brand Gucci’s presence in the Melbourne CBD, as they bring a touch of...

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...

While countless fashion fiends flock to get a glimpse of Jean Paul Gaultier's exhibit at the National Gallery of Victoria, a pair of designers closer to home have been working on something special for the...

Taking inspiration from the fragility of natural beauty and merging it with the strength of man-made structures, Thurley founder and designer Helen O'Connor has put a luxurious spin on Resort fashion with her...

While Spring Racing has become synonymous with fashion, the beautiful spring weather means it’s become the perfect time to road test new beauty looks! However, finding the time trying to pick up the perfect...

Karen Walker Eyewear celebrated ten years of making faces with a huge birthday bash in Sydney. To mark the milestone, one style from each year have been recreated to make up Celebrate, a limited edition,...

The must-have accessory for women this season is not what you might think. Forgoing the traditional bag of the moment, of statement jewellery, women are flocking to get their hands on a standout timepiece to...

The National Gallery of Victoria celebrated the launch of Jean Paul Gaultier's much anticipated exhibit with a VIP gala launch on Thursday night. Some of the biggest names on the Australian social scene...

The premise behind the new Paspaley collection Touchstone, is the concept of everything precious. To celebrate the launch of Touchstone, Paspaley hosted 200 VIPs at the newly opened Stokehouse City in...

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...

Bendon, one of the world's leading intimate apparel companies have just announced an exciting new partnership with supermodel, super mogul, and Project Runway host Heidi Klum - appointing her as the Creative...

Coach has always been synonymous with luxury, leather goods since the brand's inception in 1941. But now, with the appointment of new creative director, Stuart Vevers, they're adding a little downtown...

Although a bit gloomy to start, Melbourne turned on the beautiful weather for the Caulfield Cup Carnival's Blue Sapphire Day. To celebrate the occasion, Caulfield Racecourse played host to over 400 guests at...

Racing and fashion took centre stage at this year's Catanach's Jewellers Blue Sapphire Day at Caulfield Racecourse. While Eloping took out the honours on the track, nudging out a determined Sultry Feeling at...

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...

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...

There couldn't be a more perfect backdrop that the cooler than cool suburbs of America for Shona Joy's SS15 campaign. Shot by and featuring the talented blogger, photographer and stylist Margaret Zhang of...

Gucci will be opening the doors of its newly refurbished Melbourne boutique tomorrow. Featuring both a women's and men's boutique in an interior designed by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini, the space is...

You'll know her designs immediately; the sleek, sexy, and fashion forward swimwear favourited by the style set, but now it's time to meet Jessika Allen. Design maven behind JETS, Jessika has turned her...

Finding the perfect wedding dress is almost as hard as finding the perfect partner! Particularly if you are not after a traditional design and want something a little more modern and clean there aren't many...

The fashion set have been buzzing with excitement since the Prada runway at Paris Fashion Week, and it’s all because of one woman. In case you’ve missed it (but really, how could you have), iconic...

Sally Spratt of The Lust List has quickly garnered a cult following for her beautiful illustrations of lust-worthy products, sure to be on every fashion and beauty lovers wish list. From Chanel bags and Hermes...

Former Neighbours' star and Wolf of Wall Street bombshell Margot Robbie is heading back to Australia as a guest of Swisse for Melbourne's Spring Racing Carnival. Robbie will be attending Emirate's Stakes Day...

International It-Girl Gigi Hadid is making her way to Australia as a guest of Emirates for the race that stops a nation. The top model and tabloid favourite is no stranger to this country after dating...

This spring racing season, everyone is on the hunt for the perfect accompaniment to their outfits. The perfect fascinator, an on-trend clutch, a bronze, not orange spray tan...but what about shoes you can...

Breast cancer is a cause close to a lot of people's hearts. Unfortunately, all too many of us have been touched by the disease is someway shape or form. Couturing are excited to get behind the United We Stand...

She's the go-to style icon for fashion obsessed women around the globe and for good reason. When it comes to putting an outfit together, no one does it better than Olivia Palermo. Nailing the knack for...

For fashion fiends, there's one name for haute Spring Racing pieces, and that's Mimco. Launching their lust-worthy range for the season - delightfully titled 'The Debutantes' - at their Chapel Street location,...

Mossman have welcomed the new season with a bold collection inspired by the magic of a European Summer. Lady-like silhouettes, relaxed striped shirt dresses and accordion pleat tops all conjure up relaxed,...

As the Simone Pérèle Curvy Couture Competition draws to a close for another year, Australia have picked their winner, with Alannah Keating taking out the honours. Alannah has not only won a 2 year contract...

Missoni madness descended upon the fashion loving crowd in Australia as the fashion giant officially launched its collaboration with Target today. Thousands swarmed to the 61 Target stores across the country...

Luxury fashion outlet e-tailer, THEOUTNET.COM and Temperley London have joined forces to create an exclusive, limited edition collection of 21 pieces, set to arrive at THE OUTNET.COM on Tuesday, October...

We have teamed up with Chadstone The Fashion Capital, official fashion partner for the Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup Carnival, to give you the chance to win the ultimate spring racing experience. Along...

More images have been released from Alexander Wang's upcoming collection for H&M and it's got us a little more than excited. The fashion wunderkid has tapped mega models Natasha Poly, Joan Smalls, Raquel...

Arguably one of the most divisive names in fashion today, the controversial John Galliano has been named as the new Creative Director of Maison Martin Margiela. After the notoriously reclusive Margiela retired...

A fashionable feminist march, countless FOMO-inducing Instagram posts from bloggers, and an oversaturation of Kardashians....it must be Paris Fashion Week! Once again, it's time to turn our attention to the...

Target Australia has partnered with iconic Italian design house, Missoni, to deliver its biggest-ever designer collaboration to Australian stores on October 8, 2014. An iconic fashion and lifestyle brand,...

When it comes to fashion, much like food, Italians do it the best. At Milan Fashion Week, hemlines were short, belts were abundant, and an icon gets re-imagined - get ready, we're counting down the top ten...

Flemington came alive on Saturday at The Turnbull Stakes Day presented by Yellowglen. Melbourne turned on the beautiful Spring weather and the who's who of the city's social scene stepped out in their...

Australia’s most iconic lifestyle brand is getting sporty. Launching the highly anticipated Country Road ACTIVE line, the brand has created a brilliant range of high-performance, technical activewear for...

Like the women she designs for, Samantha Wills is the ultimate bohemian goddess. Not only does the gorgeous designer have creativity radiating out of her, but the growing success of her jewellery business...

Kookai founders Rob Cromb and Danielle Vagner celebrated the launch of their new SS14/15 collection Tropeziens and their Spring Racing edit with a beautiful breakfast in Melbourne's picturesque Stables of...

We've been shown how the New Yorkers do it, but now it's time to see what trends the London set have shown on the runway. London Fashion Week took on what we should be wearing this Spring...all with the city's...

Needing to be a little more hedonistic in your life? Let us introduce you to the premier headwear store - The Eternal Headonist. Just in time for Spring Racing, Couturing was invited to celebrate the new...

If you're currently in a style rut, why not take some inspiration from style icon Jackie O, who once said "pearls are always appropriate." Now is the perfect time to inject some classic jewellery into your...

It's that time of year again! Spring Racing fever has taken over Melbourne and to celebrate, Yellowglen, Australia's premium sparkling, will offering racegoers a VIP experience in the decadently decked...

Ever dreamed of buying pieces straight off the runway? Well now you can. Burberry have teamed up with Sunglass Hut to give you the opportunity to order the newest Burberry Butterfly Shades straight off...

Beauties will line up for the fashion on the fields but foodies like myself will be lining up for some of the finest food in Melbourne during the Crown Golden Ale Caulfield Cup Carnival. I can attest that...

Chopard diamonds certainly are a girl's best friend. Just ask international style icon Poppy Delevingne who features in the brand's latest Happy Diamonds collection campaign. Shot and styled by talented...

Spring is upon us and what better way to celebrate the warmer weather than to get your wardrobe ready for all the hottest trends this season. We’ve teamed up with QV to help you navigate the best of the...

The who's who of Melbourne fashion pack piled into Bassike's new store off Rankins Lane to celebrate the launch of its newest venture. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE NEW BASSIKE...

To celebrate this year's Caulfield Cup Carnival, Caulfield Style Ambassador Nicole Warne has starred in a short film celebrating the Caulfield Journey. Created by De Republica, the film wanted to capture...

New York Fashion Week - what more can be said? For one glorious week, the city that never sleeps is taken over by some of the best designers and the fashion fiends that love them. So what was hot on the...

To celebrate their opening in Emporium Melbourne, and to celebrate the release of the collection shown at NYFW, Lacoste opened their doors to indulge in a party built around the theme of their latest...

Heidi Klum has long been a source of #fitspiration, and has combined her love of fashion and fitness into capsule collections with sportswear giant, New Balance. Inspired by an urban colour palate,...

  Every woman needs staple pieces in her wardrobe, and no one knows that more than Sophie Russo. As the design mind behind Staple The Label, she has dreamed up a stunning collection full of digital...

Simone Pérèle is brand that supports women of all shapes and sizes, so it only seems fitting that the brand is the proud founder and supporter of the Curvy Couture Model Search. This competition...

With the smell of Spring in the air and my beach holiday fast approaching, this only means one thing – Bikini season is once again here. The thought of beaches, BBQ’s, sunshine and vinos gets me excited,...

With MSFW finished for another year and NYFW wrapping up, fashion lovers may be suffering from a little runway fatigue, but General Pants have come up with just the thing to jolt your interest level. To show...

From a label that started out providing the perfect t-shirt, bassike has gone from strength to strength. With its minimalist approach to fashion, it has quickly garnered a cult following. After the success...

Country Road has never been quiet about its dedication to future Australian designers, and are continuing their support of fresh talent by collaborating with RMIT University on The Window...

Get ready for Spring with Autonomy Clothing and Couturing. To celebrate the change of season, we have teamed up with one of our favourite menswear labels to help get your wardrobe ready. For a fresh...

The name Furla is synonymous with luxury. The concept is not only present in its high-end leather goods, but it is carried through to the opulent interiors in its many stores around the globe. Nabbing a...

MSGM LIP PRINT STRAPLESS DRESS Want to know about the newest, latest haute club? Let us introduce you to Club 21, our new favourite online shopping destination. Couturing speak to marketing &...

LIFEwithBIRD’s Summer 2014/2015 collection, STILLS, embodies a memory seized and held tight. With the notion of life as and ever-moving force, a ‘still’ allows us to take the opportunity to pause and...

QV Melbourne played host last Friday to the MSFW Curated Event showcasing the best of the QV retailers in stunning fashion. This is just the latest in a series of events as QV Melbourne builds upon their...

Finding on-trend pieces online for men can be difficult (at the best of times) and when trying to get away from department stores with the same few brands, shopping for the men in your life can be even...

Crisp whites, coordinated sets, cobalts and chambray, and accents of tans and neutrals - this is Target's vision for this SS14.15. Taking over the MSFW Hub, the fresh, breezy take on the season was an...

Last night some of Australia's most talented designers hit the catwalk for Designer Runway 4 at MSFW. Bul Bul ruled the runway with a contrasting collection of flowing fabrics and structured sets,...

Brands traditionally associated with sophisticated and structured looks for the working woman, made collections a little bit more playful and up beat on this Spring Style MSFW catwalk hosted at the week's Hub....

Fred Hates Fashion welcomed over 800 fashion haters and lovers to 524 Flinders St, and even turned a blind eye to a large number of fence jumpers. Two hours after the line-up began the crowd were in the...

We scout the best street style from Designer runway 3 at MSFW; Can you spot yourself? Images courtesy of Jacob...

The third runway at Melbourne Spring Fashion Week was earthy, delicate and free spirited. The group of designers (helped by wonderful musicians) transported us into an exotic land filled with colour and...