Melbourne’s fashion loving A-List gather in Myer’s Mural Hall last night for their Autumn/Winter runway. Greeting everyone at the door was Myer CEO Bernie Brookes, which added a nice personal touch to the occasion.
The catwalk was lined with giant black and white images from Myer’s latest campaign, providing the perfect backdrop for the evening’s runway.
MATICEVSKI
There was no-one more perfect to open the show than Melbourne based designer Toni Maticevski. The leggy Alexandra Agoston was the first model out in Maticevski’s jaw-dropping Capture beaded evening gown in white, followed by models decked out in leather bustiers, beautiful luxe suits, tailored shirts and edgy leggings. The face of Myer, Jennifer Hawkins drew cheers from the crowd as she took to the runway in a beautiful leather bodice layered with a black beaded tank and long sheer skirt. Maticevski’s phenomenal Twilight inspired collection gave a new meaning to ‘killing it’.
Standout piece: EVERYTHING
MAGDALENA VELEVSKA
Magdalena Velevska’s collection featured delicate petal detailing which gave her pieces a 3-D feel. The snake tail detail added a unique twist to her well tailored pieces.
Standout piece: Press peral stripe coat with snake tales dress in black
BLAQ
Blaq presented form fitting menswear with a focus on navy and autumn tones.
Standout piece: Slim washed chino in wine and twill wool blend jacket in charcoal with crew colour block jumper in navy multi print
BASQUE
Basque based their collection around black and blue creating classic silhouettes perfect for the office. Peplums and fluted hems added an on-trend touch.
Standout piece: Bow belt multi stitch coat in blue with blue pant
NICOLA FINETTI
Digital prints, bold bomber jackets and bright floral prints were punctuated with black and pewters for Nicola Finetti’s street wear inspired Autumn/Winter collection.
Standout piece: Black and floral dress with black foil jacket
CUE
Checks and stripes were presented in classic black and white, in Cue’s perfect for the office collection.
Standout piece: Checkerboard shirt, leather harness, diamond coat and jacquard slim pant
WAYNE COOPER
Wayne Cooper presented a conservative collection punctuated with YSL inspired hats which added an element of mystery.
Standout piece: Silk tweed jacket and mini skirt in grey with black turtleneck
AUTONOMY
Perfect for the man who wants to add some colour to his wardrobe this Autumn/Winter, Autonomy’s collection mixed navy and black with some warm Autumn tones.
Standout piece: Canada red checked shirt, navy patch sweater, checked jacket and stretch chino in rust.
KATE SYLVESTER
Based on a palette of camel, blush, caramel and navy, Kate Sylvester’s collection will be great for layering when the weather gets colder.
Standout piece: Baba patchwork fur coat in camel, foxes in the roses grey t-shirt and lucka trousers in blush
MANNING CARTELL
Bronze sequin dresses, black and gold print matching jumper and pants, and boxy biker jackets from Manning Cartell will have you ready for day and night during Autumn/Winter.
Standout piece: Backless bronze sequin gown with black detailing.
TRENT NATHAN
Trent Nathan channeled the latest YSL collection with wide brim black hats and matching two piece suits.
Standout piece: Jaquard speckled check ponti dress in emerald and black
JAYSON BRUNSDON
Jayson Brunsdon’s collection presented an elegant range of gowns and cocktail dresses perfect for attending a winter wedding.
Standout piece: Pewter and black lace gown
AURELIO COSTARELLA
Black and charcoal were the palette of choice for Aurelio Costarella’s range of gowns and tailored skirts and jackets. Perfect for a winter wedding or special occasion.
Standout piece: Black v-neck gown with jeweled necklace
ARTHUR GALAN AG
Wide brim hats, wide sleeves and leather detailing all featured in Arthur Galan’s women’s collection, while the menswear featured well tailored jackets with a quirky trims and slim jeans.
Standout piece: Jennifer Hawkins in a daring v-neck white gown with thigh high split.
FLEUR WOOD
Fleur Wood’s boho inspired collection featured delicate lace detailing and floaty dresses.
Standout piece: Riding hood camel wrap coat with night walker white and black dress
LEONA EDMISTON
Leona Edmiston’s collection featured pretty floral prints and relaxed silhouettes, great for wearing with tights in Winter and ankle boots in Autumn.
Standout piece: Hazel burgundy hat print silk dress.
T.L WOOD
Bold floral prints and matched with beautiful day dresses were presented by T.L.Wood.
Standout piece: Appleby hood blue coat with waltz black floral dress
YB J’AIME
Yeojin Bae’s diffusion line stayed true to her aesthetic of elegantly simple, tailored silhouettes, great as investments pieces.
Standout piece: Wool tuxedo flared pant and suit jacket in ivory with ivory silk blouse
R&G
R&G showed a collection that was great for the rugged man. Cosy winter jackets matched with bottoms in warm Autumn colours.
Standout piece: Gimmerburn charcoal wool coat, hayes shirt in smoke, laingholm bay knit in port and indigo jean
KAREN WALKER
Karen Walker’s collection featured quirky prints, polka dots and cute collared jumpers.
Standout piece: Belted orion pants and night galactic top in navy
CHARLIE BROWN
Charlie Brown’s range was based on leather leggings, gold foiled jeans and camouflage cargo pants, mixed in with fleecy tunics and resigned bronze denim trench.
Standout piece: Nifty tailored leather pants with affinity one shoulder sequin top
MORRISON
Morrison’s collection was based on luxe leathers, tailored to fitted silhouettes and streamline jackets.
Standout piece: Costa cream leather dress
POLITIX
Politix put a new spin on formal wear with their velvet and denim collection.
Standout piece: Navy velvet blazer, rob roy white shirt and raven black denim pants.
SASS & BIDE
Fresh from their London Fashion Week show, sass & bide closed the show with their latest collection which featured their trademark sequins, silk organza, rise and fall silhouettes and delicate embellishments.
Standout piece: The bravado diamante dress with black train
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