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EMPORIO ARMANI NATIONAL ART SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE EXHIBITION 2013

As well as being one of the top designers in the world today, Giorgio Armani is a keen patron of the arts.…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

SUMMER DENIM – WEAR IT YOUR WAY

Nothing signifies the beginning of the warmer months like the appearance of denim shorts, however the…

By Annabelle Macgugan · 2 min read

Events and Runways

KARA BAKER BEACH COLLECTION LAUNCH

The unique designs of Kara Barker are once again available for public consumption with the launch…

By Annabelle Macgugan · 3 min read

Events and Runways

AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF DESIGN GRADUATE RUNWAY WITH SPECIAL GUEST YEOJIN BAE

Sitting front row, bearing witness to the future of Australian fashion design was nothing short of…

By Gemma Watts · 5 min read

Events and Runways

THE WHITEHOUSE INSTITUTE OF DESIGN 2012 GRADUATE EXHIBITION AND PARADE

The Whitehouse Institute of Design displayed the sheer genius and style of their students, whilst celebrating…

By Annabelle Macgugan · 3 min read

Fashion

MANNING CARTELL SYDNEY WAREHOUSE SALE

Just in time for a Summer wardrobe haul comes Manning Cartell’s Sydney Warehouse Sale. Cheryl, Vanessa…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Fashion

ASOS WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN FEATURING CHARLOTTE FREE

British born online shopping haven, ASOS have released their upcoming women’s Christmas Campaign ‘#BestNightEver’ with model,…

By Anne Hasegawa · 1 min read

Competition

$1000 HOWARD SHOWERS GIVEAWAY

    THANKS TO   Howard Showers has just launched their online store and they want…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Events and Runways

ONE THOUSAND CRANES + STYLE ME 365 LAUNCH

In support of the future of unique Australian fashion, One Thousand Cranes launched their opening exhibition…

By taylahkleid · 2 min read

Arts & Entertainment

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEMI-PERMANENT DESIGN FESTIVAL

Sceptics of design festivals feel that events like Semi-Permanent have become void now that the work…

By Hannah Bambra · 6 min read

Fashion

AUSSIES EN ROUTE TO LFW 2012

London Fashion Week 2012 showcased designer talent from all around the globe. Famous high-end labels such…

By Sarah Kensington · 4 min read

Fashion

MSFW 2012: RMIT STUDENT EXHIBITION

Tucked away in 1000£ Bend is the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Emerging Designers series’ RMIT Student…

By Darby-Perrin Larner · 2 min read

Behind The Scenes

FASHION CONNECT EVENT SEPTEMBER 2012

Set against the exotic backdrop of the Hasti Bala Bar in the Carlton Club, Fashion Connect…

By Claire Story · 3 min read

Events and Runways

BMW CAULFIELD CUP RACING SEASON LAUNCH

The racing season exploded in an array of lights and colour as Carousel welcomed guests to the launch…

By Darby-Perrin Larner · 2 min read

Fashion

MSFW 2012: DESIGNER SERIES RUNWAY 3

The third of the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week designer series runway shows showcased yet another set…

By Anne Hasegawa · 3 min read

Face Behind The Space

NIGHTMARES, TRUTHS AND SUCCESS IN SIBERIA

Bree Turner interviews Melbourne based film maker Adrian Goodman The Melbourne Underground Film Festival is an independent and…

By Bree Turner · 7 min read

Beauty

BACKSTAGE AT MYER’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FASHIONS ON THE FIELD WITH KEVIN.MURPHY AND YVES SAINT LAURENT

Couturing takes you behind the scenes of Myer Fashions on the Field runway show, celebrating the 50th anniversary of…

By Amanda Wong · 4 min read

Fashion

BEHIND THE SCENES: CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE SHOW 2012

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Beauty

MBFWA 2012: NAIL ART WITH OPI

When at Fashion Week, it’s easy to get lost in the clothes, forgetting that make-up, hair…

By Lisa Teh · 5 min read

Fashion

COUTURING STREET STYLE

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MILAN MENSWEAR STREET STYLE

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Campaigns

BURBERRY AUTUMN/WINTER 2012/13 CAMPAIGN

Burberry have released images and behind the scenes shots from their Autumn/Winter 2012/13 campaign, shot by…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: TREND REPORT

Christopher Esber   Carl Kapp   Ellery   Bec & Bridge     Bec & Bridge…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 4

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 5

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: AKIRA

Akira presented a stunning collection of dresses and gowns perfectly demonstrating the masterful skill which has…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: STYLE HONG KONG

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

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MBFWA 2012: CHRISTOPHER ESBER

With competitive sports, particularly fencing, listed as one of his inspirations for his collection this season,…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: BLESS’ED ARE THE MEEK

One of the more dramatic runway openings at MBFWA, Bless’ed Are The Meek put on a…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: JENNY KEE

Australian Fashion icon Jenny Kee presented a collection of new work, archival pieces and re-issues, entitled…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: ROOPA PEMMARAJU

Designers Roopa Pemmaraju and Sudhir Swain showcased their latest ethically produced luxury resort-wear collection inspired by…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

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MBFWA 2012: WE ARE HANDSOME

We Are Handsome are changing the face of swimwear with their wild digital prints bringing the…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: ELLERY

Titled ‘Delicatessen’, Kym Ellery’s Spring/Summer 2012 Collection was one of the most hyped shows on the…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: AN ODE TO NOONE

An Ode To No One wowed the crowd with bold digits, prints inspired by architecture, art-deco…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion Week

MBFWA 2012: LISA HO

Lisa Ho’s S/S 2013 collection is a perfect example of how you can be understated and…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 3

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion Week

MBFWA 2012: MARIANA HARDWICK

Inspired by elements of the Australian landscape, rocky outcrops and long horizons Mariana Hardwick’s collection was…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 1

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

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MBFWA 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 2

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: THE INNOVATORS

This year’s graduates of the Sydney Institute of Fashion Design Studio selected for The Innovators runway…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: OROTON

Luxury handbag and accessories label Oroton presented its first ever apparel collection at MBFWA 2012. Featuring a similar…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: BEC & BRIDGE

Bec & Bridge’s Spring/Summer 2012/13 collection entitled Paradiso Bianco was a depature from the pairs usually…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: ALICE MCCALL

Alice McCall presented a fun and flirty collection with her trademark embroidery and twist on folk chic.…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

BURBERRY LAUNCHES SUMMER 2012 EYEWEAR CAMPAIGN – FOUR CITIES/FOUR BANDS/FOUR NIGHTS

Burberry is the master of classic iconic style – redefined. So how does one of the…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – CHRISTOPHER ESBER

Couturing goes backstage after the Christopher Esber 2012 MBFWA runway show.            …

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion Week

MBFWA 2012: BY JOHNNY

Classic shapes and bold lines teamed with simplistic prints dominated the By Johnny runway this afternoon…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: TOI ET MOI

Toi et Moi presented a cute range very suited to it’s more commercial demographic. Opening with…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion Week

MBFWA 2012: TALULAH

Pastels and prints were the order of the day at Talulah. The show was opened by Nicole…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: GINGER & SMART

Ginger & Smart celebrated their 10th birthday in style with a colourful display in their MBFWA…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Campaigns

COUTURING FOR MELBOURNE, MOSSMAN AND ME

To celebrate the launch of their amazing new collection Neon Nemisis, Mossman ask 9 Melbourne bloggers…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: AURELIO COSTARELLA

Aurelio Costarella presented his ready-to-wear collection in front of a captive audience in The Tent at MBFWA.…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: CAMILLA

Camilla’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection was a bright and eclectic welcome to what promises to be a…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Beauty

MBFWA 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – BEC & BRIDGE

Couturing cover behind the scenes at the Bec & Bridge runway show at MBFWA 2012.      …

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

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MBFWA 2012: BOWIE

A couture highlight of the week, there was much anticipation for the Bowie show to end…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: WHITNEY EVE

The buzz surrounding this show has been like no other during day one – celebrity appeal…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

FASHION PALETTE 2012 FEATURING INTERVIEW WITH NICOLA FINETTI

Showcasing some of Australia’s most exciting established and emerging designers, Fashion Palette 2012 is shaping up…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Events and Runways

KOOKAI A/W RUNWAY SHOW – HOTEL PARTICULIER – SOMEWHERE IN PARIS

Last night was the runway show for Kookai’s 2012 Autumn/Winter collection Hotel Particulier – Somewhere in Paris. Held…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: RUNWAY TO REALITY – AN ODE TO NO ONE, BLESS’ED ARE THE MEEK, NUDE FOOTWEAR AND SKIN FOOTWEAR

With international brands such as Burberry and Proenza Schouler offering shoppers the chance to pre-order and…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: INTERVIEW WITH SUE DI CHIO FROM SUBOO

Ahead of her debut at MBFWA, Couturing interview Suboo founder Sue Di Chio to find out what we…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: INTERVIEW WITH BEC & BRIDGE

Couturing were lucky enough to interview the talented duo behind Bec & Bridge, Becky Cooper and Bridget…

By Lisa Teh · 5 min read

Fashion

TSEN AUTUMN/WINTER 12 LAUNCH

Last night was the official launch of Tsen’s new Autumn/Winter 12 collection, hosted by designer Adam Tsen at…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

DRESSED FOR SUMMER 2012 ACMI SCREENING

Sometimes fashion people have the tendency to take themselves too seriously, which is why it was…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 7 PRESENTED BY HARPER’S BAZAAR

Inspired by the recent underwater themed Chanel runway show, the models at Runway 7 at LMFF…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Events and Runways

SPIRIT OF THE BLACK DRESS 2012

  Spirit of the Black Dress is a fantastic fashion and sustainability initiative supported by a group…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: MIMCO RUNWAY

Mimco has a knack for presenting amazing shows season after season with a completely different result…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Beauty

BEHIND THE SCENES: MYER A/W 2012 RUNWAY SHOW

Couturing takes you behind the scenes at the the recent Myer AW12 runway show featuring make-up…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Events and Runways

2011 WHITEHOUSE INSTITUTE OF DESIGN, AUSTRALIA BACHELOR OF DESIGN GRADUATE EXHIBITION AND RUNWAY SHOW

After attending the Whitehouse Institute of Design Graduate Exhibition and Parade, it’s safe to say we should all…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 5 PRESENTED BY COSMOPOLITAN

LMFF Paris runway 5 presented by Cosmopolitan showcased an exciting range of funky ready-to-wear labels with…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: TONI MATECEVSKI – RED CARPET RUNWAY

A winner of Melbourne Fashion Festival’s new designer award 10 years ago, it seemed fitting that…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: LMFF INDEPENDENT RUNWAY

So who would have thought the independent runway would have more colour than the commercial shows?…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: PENTHOUSE MOUSE 2012 RUNWAY

The Penthouse Mouse 2012 series opened last Friday with a spectacular opening party (if you didn’t…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Behind The Scenes

LMFF 2012: NATIONAL GRADUATE SHOWCASE RUNWAY – BEHIND THE SCENES

Couturing takes you behind the scenes at the National Graduate Showcase runway show. Loving the delicate…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion Week

LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 3 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE MAGAZINE

What we love about seeing these L’Oreal Paris Runways is that every magazine has a chance…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Behind The Scenes

LMFF 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – ALEX PERRY

Couturing takes you behind the scenes at the recent Alex Perry runway show at the 2012…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion Week

LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 6 PRESENTED BY MADISON

L’Oreal Paris Fashion Runway 6 presented by Madison brought together some of Australia’s most exciting designers.…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: VON FOLLIES BY DITA VON TEESE FOR TARGET AUSTRALIA

Last night in a world exclusive, superstar Dita Von Teese presented her latest lingerie range Von…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 1 PRESENTED BY GRAZIA

The runways have started! Last night was the first official show of the L’Oreal Paris Runway series and…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 4

  Images by Wanda Chin for Couturing

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 8

  Street style photographer for vogue.com.au and Xxsat, Xiaohan Shen   Photographer Jess Shoppee from WGSN    …

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion Week

LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 2

  Images by Wanda Chin

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion Week

LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 1

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS PRESENTS THE ALEX PERRY RUNWAY SHOW

Last night Alex Perry presented an exclusive preview of his beautiful Spring/Summer 2012/13 Ready to Wear collection. The…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 7

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion Week

LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 3

  Images by Wanda Chin and Sabine Legrand for Couturing

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: OPENING NIGHT DAVID JONES RUNWAY

Last night marked the official opening of the 2012 L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF). 3,000 industry…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Events and Runways

LMFF 2012: PENTHOUSE MOUSE OPENING PARTY

  Penthouse Mouse has officially launched it’s 2012 season. Started in 2007 it has now become the…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 5

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 6

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion Week

LMFF 2012: Male Model Casting

With LMFF just around the corner, casting was held for male models at The GPT Group’s…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read