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Gemma Watts has worked in the fashion media industry since 2012, writing for and being headhunted by some of the country's leading fashion and beauty companies. With a Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing and a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) under her belt, Gemma is able to combine her two greatest passions as Couturing's Fashion Editor- fashion and writing.
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PETITE GRAND JEWELLERY ‘BLAME MY GYPSY SOUL’ COLLECTION

Petite Grand’s ‘Blame My Gypsy Soul’ collection has that elusive ability to appeal to just about every woman. Rich in its simplicity…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

SIMONE PERELE INTRODUCES ‘DIVA’
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SIMONE PERELE INTRODUCES ‘DIVA’

Simone Pérèle presents ‘Diva’, a new style from the SS|13 collection, crafted in Italian silk and Calais lace.…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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BELINDA HAWKSBURN SALE

Isabel Marant, Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane, Philip Lim and Mary Katranztou…. names guaranteed to make any…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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OLIVIA WELLS IS THE NEW FACE OF NOVO SUMMER 2013

Olivia Wells has been announced as the fresh face of Novo’s new Spring Summer Campaign. A…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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SHANGHAI SUZY LIPSTICKS

I’ve always steered clear of a bright lip. Not for any particular reason other than that…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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FREE PEOPLE LAUNCH EXPRESS SHIPPING IN AUS

An increase in demand from Australia for specialty retailer Free People has led the country to…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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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…

By Gemma Watts · 1 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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ZIMMERMANN RESORT SWIM 2014

Zimmermann jet sets to the British Virgin Islands for its latest swimwear campaign. On-the-rise fashion photographer…

By Gemma Watts · 2 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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DION LEE AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK 2013

Entitled ‘Four Seasons’, Dion Lee’s Spring Summer Collection was the perfect first foray into New York…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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ZIMMERMANN AT NYFW 2013

Captivated by the romance of performance, Zimmermann delved into the moody and enigmatic language of the…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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BEHIND THE SEAMS: MEREDITH EAST POWELL OF SILKSTONEWOOD

  We talk to Meredith East Powell, founder of online fashion retailer Silkstonewood about what inspires her,…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

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MSFW 2013 RESORT RUNWAY

As the days lengthen and temperatures rise, the time to embrace cool fabrics, bold colours and…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

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MSFW 2013 DESIGNER RUNWAY FOUR

  Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Designer Runway Four featured elite design aesthetics and contemporary silhouettes from…

By Gemma Watts · 4 min read

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MSFW 2013: DESIGNER RUNWAY THREE

A celebration of Australia’s most iconic designers, Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Designer Runway Three featured pieces…

By Gemma Watts · 4 min read

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MSFW 2013: DESIGNER RUNWAY 2

After viewing a powerful contemporary ballet performance, guests at tonight’s Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Designer Runway…

By Gemma Watts · 4 min read

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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

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MSFW DAVID JONES SPRING RACING RUNWAY

Australian mega-retailer and industry giant David Jones had the weather gods on their side for the…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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HOUSE OF HOLLAND EYEWEAR CAMPAIGN RELEASE

Henry Holland’s brilliant sense of humour and uniquely irreverent aesthetic is once again perfectly reflected in…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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KAREN WALKER RELEASES NEW EYEWEAR CAMPAIGN

Karen Walker Eyewear today releases its second summer 2013 collection. It represents the second chapter of…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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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

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BIGENI BASICS SS14

Spring summer sees a change in the air for Gary Bigeni’s contemporary line, Bigeni Basics. The…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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GARY BIGENI SS14 : ALIGNMENT

Taking his cues from the inspiring women that surround him, Gary Bigeni’s Spring Summer collection Alignment captures the…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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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

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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

SIMONE PERELE LINGERIE WINTER 2013 COLLECTION
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SIMONE PERELE LINGERIE WINTER 2013 COLLECTION

Glamour meets rock’n’roll in Simone Perele’s winter 2013 collection with juxtapositions that captivate the senses: light…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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SAMBAG SPRING/SUMMER 2014 COLLECTION

Inspired by the nostalgia of her childhood in Asia and longing for a return trip this…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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CARL KAPP SS14 – PRECISION

Reinvigorating the label for spring summer, in-demand designer Carl Kapp breaks away from his mastery of…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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YB J’AIME SS13 – I SEE YOU

Daughter of Birkin, half-sister to Gainsbourg, actress and model; the unexpected musical talent Lou Doillon plays…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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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

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FRIEND OF MINE SS13 – GYPSET

Friend of Mine’s Gypset collection takes form from the mavericks, bon vivants and free-spirits that designer…

By Gemma Watts · 1 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

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ZIMMERMANN CLASS OF 2013

High society and youth collide in Zimmermann’s dark yet playful collection Class Of 2013. Things are not…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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SASS & BIDE RELAUNCH OPTICAL COLLECTION

  Sunshades Eyewear, in collaboration with sass & bide, is thrilled to announce the re-launch of…

By Gemma Watts · 1 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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FRIEND OF MINE SS13 GYPSET BEHIND THE SCENES

Friend of Mine’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection, Gypset, takes form from the mavericks, bon vivants and free-spirits…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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ANU LAUNCHES BLOCK PRINT WITH SHINE BY THREE

  Luxe Australian label and Couturing favourite Anu is set to release a pre-spring capsule collection…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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COOPER ST – NEON NOMAD COLLECTION

Bringing the glamour of the world’s most fashionable cities together in one must-have high street label…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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BEHIND THE SEAMS: MEEKA KAAN’S SHERWOOD TOWNER

Inspired by hypsies and global travellers, Meeka kaan presents a ‘move’ easy range of clothing with…

By Gemma Watts · 4 min read

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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

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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

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WEST 14TH WINTER 2013 COLLECTION

Allow us to introduce you to West 14th; based in Sydney, inspired by New York and…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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RESORT 2014: CHRISTIAN DIOR

Raf Simons made a number of stylish choices this Resort season. First and foremost, showcasing the…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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ANU AUTUMN/WINTER 2013- SOUNDS OF PALMS

Exotic, sensual and a feast for the senses; an apt description of both Australian label Anu’s…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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BRAND SMART REVAMP- A MECCA FOR BARGAIN HUNTERS

In the heart of greater Melbourne’s eastern ‘burbs lies Nunawading. While the name may not be…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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DAY 4 STREET STYLE

Images by Wanda Chin and Sabine Legrand  

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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DAY 3 STREET STYLE

  Images by Wanda Chin

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Events and Runways

LMFF DESIGNER RUNWAY 5: HARPER’S BAZAAR

The well-heeled crowd was awash with colour on Friday evening as LMFF devotees took over Melbourne’s…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Events and Runways

SEX & THE CITY- NEW YORK CITY STYLE COMES TO CHADSTONE

Chadstone, our very own fashion capital, has made a fitting host for 4 of the world’s…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Events and Runways

COFFEE WITH CAGGIE: LAVAZZA LAUNCHES LMFF COLLAB WITH LIFEwithBIRD

  In a L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival first, festival partner Lavazza have teamed up with Melbourne…

By Gemma Watts · 4 min read

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LONDON FASHION WEEK RUNWAY HIGHLIGHTS

SASS & BIDE Australian design royalty brought the sunny climes of the Land Down Under to…

By Gemma Watts · 4 min read

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LMFF 2013 DESIGNER RUNWAY 3: GRAZIA

The weather Gods were smiling on us at the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s 3rd Designer Runway…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

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MANNING CARTELL AW13 PREVIEW

Pallas Athene, the autumn winter 2013 collection of Australian design powerhouse Manning Cartell, is a unique…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Events and Runways

MANUSCRIPT MAGAZINE’S FIRST ANNIVERSARY PARTY

12 December 2012 marked the first anniversary of Manuscript, a quarterly broadsheet publication launched in November…

By Gemma Watts · 2 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

Behind The Seams

BEHIND THE SEAMS: CHARLOTTE DAWSON ON WHAT IS CLEAVAGELY CORRECT

Christmas lunch with the family- your mid-season tan is glowing, you’ve bought a beautiful summer dress…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

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LMFF 2013 CAMPAIGN LAUNCH PARTY

As most of us welcome Summer with open arms, Australia’s fash-pack are already casting their gaze…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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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

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CAMILLA AND MARC SYDNEY WAREHOUSE SALE

Treat yourself to a long weekend in fashion heaven with Camilla and Marc’s long awaited Sydney…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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THE SEARCH FOR THE NEW FACE OF QUIRKY CIRCUS BY MINKPINK

Quirky Circus by MINKPINK have launched their search for their next brand ambassador — and it…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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LIFEwithBIRD MELBOURNE WAREHOUSE SALE

Just in time for a Summer wardrobe haul comes LIFEwithBIRD’s Melbourne Warehouse Sale. The divine Australian…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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5 HOT SUMMER TRENDS TO KEEP YOU LOOKING COOL

Summer can be one of the most difficult seasons to navigate on the fashion calendar. With…

By Gemma Watts · 4 min read

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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

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AZAELIA BANKS’ ‘FIERCE’ ASOS CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN

Following the success of ‘It Girls’ Charlotte Free and Ellie Goulding’s ASOS #BestNightEver Christmas campaigns comes…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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COUTURING INTERVIEWS CALVIN KLEIN CREATIVE DIRECTOR KEVIN CARRIGAN

The Calvin Klein name is synonymous with effortless sex appeal, timelessness and wearability. Since the label’s…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

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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

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ELLERY x MANIAMANIA POP UP SALE

Tucked away inside Melbourne’s beautiful and iconic GPO building on a bitterly cold Thursday evening, we…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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CAMILLA AND MARC’S ‘RADICAL’ CRUISE COLLECTION

Camilla and Marc’s 2012 Resort collection, The Radicals, is understated luxury at its very best.  …

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

INTERVIEW: LIFEwithBIRD – CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF STYLE
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INTERVIEW: LIFEwithBIRD – CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF STYLE

ince establishing the label in 2002, LIFEwithBIRD designers Bridget McCall and Nicholas Van Messner have translated…

By Gemma Watts · 4 min read

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PIC PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGING COLLEGE 2012 GRADUATE EXHIBITION

Australia’s foremost photography college, PIC Photographic Imaging College, is delighted to present their 2012 Graduate Exhibition.…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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KYM ELLERY LAUNCHES L’AMERICA

Kym Ellery’s latest project, L’america, is perfect for balmy spring days and hot summer nights.   As…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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ALBER ELBAZ & LANVIN – A DECADE OF EXCELLENCE

”Style is the only thing you can’t buy. It’s not in a shopping bag, a label,…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

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INTERVIEW: NICOLA REINDORF OF THE STANDARD STORE

Nicola and Orlando Reindorf, owners of Sydney’s The Standard Store, have built a reputation synonymous with…

By Gemma Watts · 9 min read

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KYLEE DAVIS SUMMER COLLECTION PRIVATE SHOWING

Inspiration can be found in the most abstract of places. Some designers draw on modern architecture.…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

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INTERVIEW: NAOMI TETTMANN AND ELKE DOUST OF TETTMANN.DOUST

The collections of Melbourne based tettmann.doust are infused with scientific influences, using the finest natural fabrics to create…

By Gemma Watts · 5 min read

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BASSIKE HAWKSBURN OPENING BREAKFAST

We are greeted with croissants, apricot Danishes and fresh coffee upon arrival at Bassike Hawksburn’s launch breakfast- the…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

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THE LEOPARD PRINT SHOE – A NEW SPIN ON AN OLD TREND

    Fashion is all about the details, and a statement shoe can truly make or…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

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MISTER MODE FASHION NIGHT MARKET: 25 AUGUST 2012

Tucked behind an unassuming red brick wall merely a hop, skip and a jump from Melbourne’s…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read