Author: Gemma Watts
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…
SIMONE PERELE INTRODUCES ‘DIVA’
Simone Pérèle presents ‘Diva’, a new style from the SS|13 collection, crafted in Italian silk and Calais lace.…
BELINDA HAWKSBURN SALE
Isabel Marant, Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane, Philip Lim and Mary Katranztou…. names guaranteed to make any…
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…
SHANGHAI SUZY LIPSTICKS
I’ve always steered clear of a bright lip. Not for any particular reason other than that…
FREE PEOPLE LAUNCH EXPRESS SHIPPING IN AUS
An increase in demand from Australia for specialty retailer Free People has led the country to…
WEEKEND WAREHOUSE SALES – DION LEE & WILLOW
Iconic Australian labels, Dion Lee and Willow, will be simultaneously holding their individual Melbourne Warehouse sales…
SPORTSGIRL LAUNCHES ACTIVE WEAR
Sportsgirl launches its first active range “Work It Out” this month- a collection of neon-accented apparel,…
ZIMMERMANN RESORT SWIM 2014
Zimmermann jet sets to the British Virgin Islands for its latest swimwear campaign. On-the-rise fashion photographer…
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…
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…
ZIMMERMANN AT NYFW 2013
Captivated by the romance of performance, Zimmermann delved into the moody and enigmatic language of the…
BEHIND THE SEAMS: MEREDITH EAST POWELL OF SILKSTONEWOOD
We talk to Meredith East Powell, founder of online fashion retailer Silkstonewood about what inspires her,…
MSFW 2013 RESORT RUNWAY
As the days lengthen and temperatures rise, the time to embrace cool fabrics, bold colours and…
MSFW 2013 DESIGNER RUNWAY FOUR
Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Designer Runway Four featured elite design aesthetics and contemporary silhouettes from…
MSFW 2013: DESIGNER RUNWAY THREE
A celebration of Australia’s most iconic designers, Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Designer Runway Three featured pieces…
MSFW 2013: DESIGNER RUNWAY 2
After viewing a powerful contemporary ballet performance, guests at tonight’s Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Designer Runway…
SABA STYLE SERIES WITH ROMY FRYDMAN
SABA’s blogger activation launches tomorrow, which is the start of a series of nationwide blogger events…
MSFW DAVID JONES SPRING RACING RUNWAY
Australian mega-retailer and industry giant David Jones had the weather gods on their side for the…
HOUSE OF HOLLAND EYEWEAR CAMPAIGN RELEASE
Henry Holland’s brilliant sense of humour and uniquely irreverent aesthetic is once again perfectly reflected in…
KAREN WALKER RELEASES NEW EYEWEAR CAMPAIGN
Karen Walker Eyewear today releases its second summer 2013 collection. It represents the second chapter of…
CARLA ZAMPATTI & BIANCA SPENDER WINTER WAREHOUSE SALE
Carla Zampatti and Bianca Spender; two names synonymous with luxury Australian style. These women are pioneers…
BIGENI BASICS SS14
Spring summer sees a change in the air for Gary Bigeni’s contemporary line, Bigeni Basics. The…
GARY BIGENI SS14 : ALIGNMENT
Taking his cues from the inspiring women that surround him, Gary Bigeni’s Spring Summer collection Alignment captures the…
ROSHAMBO: PAPER SCISSORS BY FREE PEOPLE
Roshambo, a captivating fashion film trilogy by retailer Free People, heartfelt account of two lovers, played…
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…
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…
SAMBAG SPRING/SUMMER 2014 COLLECTION
Inspired by the nostalgia of her childhood in Asia and longing for a return trip this…
CARL KAPP SS14 – PRECISION
Reinvigorating the label for spring summer, in-demand designer Carl Kapp breaks away from his mastery of…
YB J’AIME SS13 – I SEE YOU
Daughter of Birkin, half-sister to Gainsbourg, actress and model; the unexpected musical talent Lou Doillon plays…
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…
FRIEND OF MINE SS13 – GYPSET
Friend of Mine’s Gypset collection takes form from the mavericks, bon vivants and free-spirits that designer…
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…
ZIMMERMANN CLASS OF 2013
High society and youth collide in Zimmermann’s dark yet playful collection Class Of 2013. Things are not…
SASS & BIDE RELAUNCH OPTICAL COLLECTION
Sunshades Eyewear, in collaboration with sass & bide, is thrilled to announce the re-launch of…
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.…
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…
ANU LAUNCHES BLOCK PRINT WITH SHINE BY THREE
Luxe Australian label and Couturing favourite Anu is set to release a pre-spring capsule collection…
COOPER ST – NEON NOMAD COLLECTION
Bringing the glamour of the world’s most fashionable cities together in one must-have high street label…
BEHIND THE SEAMS: MEEKA KAAN’S SHERWOOD TOWNER
Inspired by hypsies and global travellers, Meeka kaan presents a ‘move’ easy range of clothing with…
ANU COLLABORATES WITH QANTAS AIRWAYS
‘ This month sees Anu collaborate with Qantas Airways on an unique capsule collection of clothing. In…
ROOPA PEMMARJU ONLINE SAMPLE SALE
Roopa Pemmaraju, an ethical and fair trade womenswear label, are thrilled to be offering…
WEST 14TH WINTER 2013 COLLECTION
Allow us to introduce you to West 14th; based in Sydney, inspired by New York and…
RESORT 2014: CHRISTIAN DIOR
Raf Simons made a number of stylish choices this Resort season. First and foremost, showcasing the…
ANU AUTUMN/WINTER 2013- SOUNDS OF PALMS
Exotic, sensual and a feast for the senses; an apt description of both Australian label Anu’s…
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…
DAY 4 STREET STYLE
Images by Wanda Chin and Sabine Legrand
DAY 3 STREET STYLE
Images by Wanda Chin
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…
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…
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…
LONDON FASHION WEEK RUNWAY HIGHLIGHTS
SASS & BIDE Australian design royalty brought the sunny climes of the Land Down Under to…
LMFF 2013 DESIGNER RUNWAY 3: GRAZIA
The weather Gods were smiling on us at the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s 3rd Designer Runway…
MANNING CARTELL AW13 PREVIEW
Pallas Athene, the autumn winter 2013 collection of Australian design powerhouse Manning Cartell, is a unique…
MANUSCRIPT MAGAZINE’S FIRST ANNIVERSARY PARTY
12 December 2012 marked the first anniversary of Manuscript, a quarterly broadsheet publication launched in November…
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…
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…
LMFF 2013 CAMPAIGN LAUNCH PARTY
As most of us welcome Summer with open arms, Australia’s fash-pack are already casting their gaze…
MANNING CARTELL SYDNEY WAREHOUSE SALE
Just in time for a Summer wardrobe haul comes Manning Cartell’s Sydney Warehouse Sale. Cheryl, Vanessa…
CAMILLA AND MARC SYDNEY WAREHOUSE SALE
Treat yourself to a long weekend in fashion heaven with Camilla and Marc’s long awaited Sydney…
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…
LIFEwithBIRD MELBOURNE WAREHOUSE SALE
Just in time for a Summer wardrobe haul comes LIFEwithBIRD’s Melbourne Warehouse Sale. The divine Australian…
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…
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…
AZAELIA BANKS’ ‘FIERCE’ ASOS CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN
Following the success of ‘It Girls’ Charlotte Free and Ellie Goulding’s ASOS #BestNightEver Christmas campaigns comes…
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…
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…
ELLERY x MANIAMANIA POP UP SALE
Tucked away inside Melbourne’s beautiful and iconic GPO building on a bitterly cold Thursday evening, we…
CAMILLA AND MARC’S ‘RADICAL’ CRUISE COLLECTION
Camilla and Marc’s 2012 Resort collection, The Radicals, is understated luxury at its very best. …
INTERVIEW: LIFEwithBIRD – CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF STYLE
ince establishing the label in 2002, LIFEwithBIRD designers Bridget McCall and Nicholas Van Messner have translated…
PIC PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGING COLLEGE 2012 GRADUATE EXHIBITION
Australia’s foremost photography college, PIC Photographic Imaging College, is delighted to present their 2012 Graduate Exhibition.…
KYM ELLERY LAUNCHES L’AMERICA
Kym Ellery’s latest project, L’america, is perfect for balmy spring days and hot summer nights. As…
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,…
INTERVIEW: NICOLA REINDORF OF THE STANDARD STORE
Nicola and Orlando Reindorf, owners of Sydney’s The Standard Store, have built a reputation synonymous with…
KYLEE DAVIS SUMMER COLLECTION PRIVATE SHOWING
Inspiration can be found in the most abstract of places. Some designers draw on modern architecture.…
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…
BASSIKE HAWKSBURN OPENING BREAKFAST
We are greeted with croissants, apricot Danishes and fresh coffee upon arrival at Bassike Hawksburn’s launch breakfast- the…
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…
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…