Author Gemma Watts

November 13, 2013

Fashion, News

Simone Pérèle presents 'Diva', a new style from the SS|13 collection, crafted in Italian silk and Calais lace. Exquisite Calais lace and luxurious silk imprinted with a pearl design gives Diva its...

BELINDA HAWKSBURN SALE

November 12, 2013

Fashion, Sale

Isabel Marant, Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane, Philip Lim and Mary Katranztou.... names guaranteed to make any fashionista swoon. And 'sale'? Another word to make said fashionista stop whatever it is that...

OLIVIA WELLS IS THE NEW FACE OF NOVO SUMMER 2013

November 7, 2013

Fashion, Lookbooks, News

Olivia Wells has been announced as the fresh face of Novo’s new Spring Summer Campaign. A name you’ll want to remember, Wells is the newly crowned Miss Universe Australia who is also studying to become...

SHANGHAI SUZY LIPSTICKS

November 6, 2013

Author Name, Fashion Team Diary

I've always steered clear of a bright lip. Not for any particular reason other than that I've always been more of a "smokey eye" girl. I think, perhaps, 18 years of dancing has led me to associate a bold...

FREE PEOPLE LAUNCH EXPRESS SHIPPING IN AUS

November 4, 2013

Fashion, News

An increase in demand from Australia for specialty retailer Free People has led the country to quickly become one of the fastest growing markets for the brand's online business. To celebrate this dedicated...

WEEKEND WAREHOUSE SALES – DION LEE & WILLOW

October 29, 2013

Fashion, News, Sale

Iconic Australian labels, Dion Lee and Willow, will be simultaneously holding their individual Melbourne Warehouse sales on Chapel St this weekend- just in time for the Melbourne Cup Carnival. At 368...

SPORTSGIRL LAUNCHES ACTIVE WEAR

October 16, 2013

Fashion, News

Sportsgirl launches its first active range "Work It Out" this month- a collection of neon-accented apparel, accessories and essential gear to brighten up your workout. The range includes 10 active wear...

ZIMMERMANN RESORT SWIM 2014

October 15, 2013

Zimmermann jet sets to the British Virgin Islands for its latest swimwear campaign. On-the-rise fashion photographer Darren McDonald lends his innocently sensual style to the brand and the result is...

NAOMI CAMPBELL IS NET-A-PORTER’S LATEST COVER STAR

October 7, 2013

Fashion, News

In the latest issue of net-a-porter's digital magazine, supermodel Naomi Campbell talks candidly about life in the spotlight while dressed in finery by Oscar de la Renta, Gucci and Saint Laurent. In an...

DION LEE AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK 2013

September 17, 2013

Fashion, Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week

Entitled 'Four Seasons', Dion Lee's Spring Summer Collection was the perfect first foray into New York Fashion Week for the Australian based designer. A tran-seasonal collection, Four Seasons is...

ZIMMERMANN AT NYFW 2013

September 16, 2013

Fashion, Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week

Captivated by the romance of performance, Zimmermann delved into the moody and enigmatic language of the circus. Exuding a sultry strength, the presentation walked a tightrope between the whimsy of an...

BEHIND THE SEAMS: MEREDITH EAST POWELL OF SILKSTONEWOOD

September 11, 2013

Behind The Seams, Fashion

We talk to Meredith East Powell, founder of online fashion retailer Silkstonewood about what inspires her, why sourcing ethically made labels is so important and what she thinks keeps online...

MSFW 2013 RESORT RUNWAY

September 8, 2013

As the days lengthen and temperatures rise, the time to embrace cool fabrics, bold colours and clever cut-outs is upon us. MSFW Resort celebrated high summer with the latest in resort design and swimwear for...

MSFW 2013 DESIGNER RUNWAY FOUR

September 8, 2013

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Designer Runway Four featured elite design aesthetics and contemporary silhouettes from a selection of well-loved local and national design legends. With a sultry...

MSFW 2013: DESIGNER RUNWAY THREE

September 6, 2013

A celebration of Australia's most iconic designers, Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Designer Runway Three featured pieces selected from some of the fashion industry's best, plus the latest designer menswear...

MSFW 2013: DESIGNER RUNWAY 2

September 5, 2013

After viewing a powerful contemporary ballet performance, guests at tonight's Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Designer Runway 2 were presented with the word "In Melbourne, fashion is all around us"; a motif that...

SABA STYLE SERIES WITH ROMY FRYDMAN

September 4, 2013

Campaigns, Fashion, News

SABA's blogger activation launches tomorrow, which is the start of a series of nationwide blogger events during which SABA will provide customers with personal style advice from local industry experts. The...

MSFW DAVID JONES SPRING RACING RUNWAY

September 3, 2013

Australian mega-retailer and industry giant David Jones had the weather gods on their side for the first MSFW Hub runway of the year. Spring has well and truly sprung, and what better way to ring in a...

HOUSE OF HOLLAND EYEWEAR CAMPAIGN RELEASE

August 30, 2013

Campaigns, Fashion, Lookbooks

Henry Holland's brilliant sense of humour and uniquely irreverent aesthetic is once again perfectly reflected in his latest eyewear offering for House of Holland, which will hit stores in August...

KAREN WALKER RELEASES NEW EYEWEAR CAMPAIGN

August 30, 2013

Karen Walker Eyewear today releases its second summer 2013 collection. It represents the second chapter of the collection originally shot by Ari Seth Cohen – a now infamous campaign featuring models...

CARLA ZAMPATTI & BIANCA SPENDER WINTER WAREHOUSE SALE

August 29, 2013

Fashion, News, Sale

Carla Zampatti and Bianca Spender; two names synonymous with luxury Australian style. These women are pioneers of understated elegance and relaxed femininity. As the Carla Zampatti & Bianca Spender...

BIGENI BASICS SS14

August 23, 2013

Spring summer sees a change in the air for Gary Bigeni’s contemporary line, Bigeni Basics. The in-demand designer translates his maverick personal style of calculated chaos into the new offering which...

GARY BIGENI SS14 : ALIGNMENT

August 21, 2013

Taking his cues from the inspiring women that surround him, Gary Bigeni’s Spring Summer collection Alignment captures the timeless style and confidence of the kind of woman with mesmerising...

ROSHAMBO: PAPER SCISSORS BY FREE PEOPLE

August 20, 2013

Fashion, News

Roshambo, a captivating fashion film trilogy by retailer Free People, heartfelt account of two lovers, played by Girls star Christopher Abbott and Spanish model Sheila Marquez, in a developing relationship...

MARY-KATE AND ASHLEY LAUNCH HIGH STREET COLLECTION WITH BIK BOK

August 15, 2013

Fashion, News

The Olsen twins are expanding their fashion empire by launching a new capsule collection. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have collaborated with Scandinavian retailer Bik Bok to create a high street...

SIMONE PERELE LINGERIE WINTER 2013 COLLECTION

August 13, 2013

Glamour meets rock'n'roll in Simone Perele's winter 2013 collection with juxtapositions that captivate the senses: light and dark laces, matte and sheen embroidery, and silhouettes that are both geometric...

SAMBAG SPRING/SUMMER 2014 COLLECTION

August 8, 2013

Inspired by the nostalgia of her childhood in Asia and longing for a return trip this year, SAMBAG designer Sam Wagner explores the colour and texture found within her physical and temporal environment to...

CARL KAPP SS14 – PRECISION

August 2, 2013

Reinvigorating the label for spring summer, in-demand designer Carl Kapp breaks away from his mastery of breathtakingly modern evening wear and introduces a focus on ready-to-wear. Continuing to embrace...

YB J’AIME SS13 – I SEE YOU

August 2, 2013

Daughter of Birkin, half-sister to Gainsbourg, actress and model; the unexpected musical talent Lou Doillon plays a pivotal role to designer Yeojin Bae’s inspiration for spring summer. Drawn to her...

FASHION FOR A CAUSE – JEANS FOR GENES DAY’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

July 31, 2013

Campaigns, Charity, Fashion, News

Denim; it's our unofficial uniform. A good pair of jeans can take you anywhere and make you feel incredible. Jeans for Genes day is more than an excuse to wear your favourite pair of jeans (like we needed...

FRIEND OF MINE SS13 – GYPSET

July 30, 2013

Friend of Mine's Gypset collection takes form from the mavericks, bon vivants and free-spirits that designer Teale Talbot has crossed paths with in her many travels. The fusion of the nomadic wiles of a...

ESTEBAN CORTAZAR’S SECOND COLLECTION UNVEILED ON NET-A-PORTER.COM

July 23, 2013

Fashion, Lookbooks, News

Net-A-Porter, the world’s premier online luxury fashion retailer, today announced that it is the exclusive global online stockist for Esteban Cortazar’s anticipated second collection - consisting of 23...

ZIMMERMANN CLASS OF 2013

July 16, 2013

Campaigns, Fashion, Lookbooks

High society and youth collide in Zimmermann’s dark yet playful collection Class Of 2013. Things are not as they appear, with designer Nicky Zimmermann revealing the subversive, eccentric and salacious...

SASS & BIDE RELAUNCH OPTICAL COLLECTION

July 11, 2013

Sunshades Eyewear, in collaboration with sass & bide, is thrilled to announce the re-launch of the sass & bide optical collection. With a focus on distinctive hardware, signature acetates...

NET-A-PORTER LAUNCHES THE KARL LAGERFELD LIMITED EDITION TOKIDOKI COLLECTION

July 11, 2013

Fashion, Lookbooks, News

NET-A-PORTER.COM is thrilled to announce the exclusive online launch of the tokidoki x KARL LAGERFELD capsule collection. The collection will be sold exclusively online at NET-A-PORTER.COM and the KARL...

FRIEND OF MINE SS13 GYPSET BEHIND THE SCENES

July 10, 2013

Behind The Scenes, Fashion, Lookbooks

Friend of Mine's Spring/Summer 2013 collection, Gypset, takes form from the mavericks, bon vivants and free-spirits that designer Teale Talbot has crossed paths with in her many travels. The fusion of the...

ANU LAUNCHES BLOCK PRINT WITH SHINE BY THREE

July 9, 2013

Luxe Australian label and Couturing favourite Anu is set to release a pre-spring capsule collection later this month, and has collaborated with Australian blogger Margaret Zhang of Shine by Three...

COOPER ST – NEON NOMAD COLLECTION

July 4, 2013

Bringing the glamour of the world’s most fashionable cities together in one must-have high street label with a distinctly Australian flavour is Cooper St. The label's ethos is that "fashion is...

BEHIND THE SEAMS: MEEKA KAAN’S SHERWOOD TOWNER

June 26, 2013

Behind The Seams, Fashion, Lookbooks

Inspired by hypsies and global travellers, Meeka kaan presents a 'move' easy range of clothing with their Sayama Carnival 2013 collection. Featuring natural cottons, silk, hemp and vintage Hill Tribe...

ANU COLLABORATES WITH QANTAS AIRWAYS

June 25, 2013

Fashion, News

' This month sees Anu collaborate with Qantas Airways on an unique capsule collection of clothing. In addition to designer Anita Ben’s globe-trotting influences on her brand, anu has collaborated with...

ROOPA PEMMARJU ONLINE SAMPLE SALE

June 5, 2013

Fashion, News, Sale

Roopa Pemmaraju, an ethical and fair trade womenswear label, are thrilled to be offering up to 70% off their luxury ready-to-wear collections from Thursday June 6 to Sunday June 9. The...

WEST 14TH WINTER 2013 COLLECTION

June 4, 2013

Allow us to introduce you to West 14th; based in Sydney, inspired by New York and featuring the most luxurious, buttery soft leather you'll come across. Every garment tells a story. It gives you energy and...

RESORT 2014: CHRISTIAN DIOR

May 22, 2013

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week

Raf Simons made a number of stylish choices this Resort season. First and foremost, showcasing the collection in Monaco payed utterly classy homage to the Dior house's heritage, given it was here that...

ANU AUTUMN/WINTER 2013- SOUNDS OF PALMS

May 21, 2013

Exotic, sensual and a feast for the senses; an apt description of both Australian label Anu's Autumn/Winter 2013 'Sounds of Palms' collection and designer Anita Ben's recent excursion to Jaipur, India....

BRAND SMART REVAMP- A MECCA FOR BARGAIN HUNTERS

May 2, 2013

Events and Runways, Fashion, Sale

In the heart of greater Melbourne's eastern 'burbs lies Nunawading. While the name may not be synonymous with style and glamour, it is the home of the recently revamped Brand Smart Factory Outlet- Melbourne's...

DAY 4 STREET STYLE

March 27, 2013

Images by Wanda Chin and Sabine...

DAY 3 STREET STYLE

March 26, 2013

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, LMFF, Street Style and Style Icons

Images by Wanda...

LMFF DESIGNER RUNWAY 5: HARPER’S BAZAAR

March 26, 2013

The well-heeled crowd was awash with colour on Friday evening as LMFF devotees took over Melbourne’s Docklands precinct. L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s fifth designer runway for the season proved...

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

March 20, 2013

Chadstone, our very own fashion capital, has made a fitting host for 4 of the world's most iconic style icons. Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda- names synonymous with New York City Style and the...

COFFEE WITH CAGGIE: LAVAZZA LAUNCHES LMFF COLLAB WITH LIFEwithBIRD

March 20, 2013

In a L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival first, festival partner Lavazza have teamed up with Melbourne based LIFEwithBIRD designers Bridget McCall and Nicholas Van Messner to create a unique...

LONDON FASHION WEEK RUNWAY HIGHLIGHTS

March 9, 2013

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Trend Report, Uncategorized

SASS & BIDE Australian design royalty brought the sunny climes of the Land Down Under to the icy runways of the north in an explosion of daffodil yellow, jumping from a palette of Sass &...

LMFF 2013 DESIGNER RUNWAY 3: GRAZIA

March 5, 2013

The weather Gods were smiling on us at the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival's 3rd Designer Runway for the season. After hours of the kind of weather that doesn't sit well with open toed shoes, out came...

MANNING CARTELL AW13 PREVIEW

January 21, 2013

Pallas Athene, the autumn winter 2013 collection of Australian design powerhouse Manning Cartell, is a unique fusion of luxury and wearability. Pallas Athene is the goddess of wisdom, courage,...

MANUSCRIPT MAGAZINE’S FIRST ANNIVERSARY PARTY

December 22, 2012

12 December 2012 marked the first anniversary of Manuscript, a quarterly broadsheet publication launched in November 2011 for a new generation of creative, forward-thinking men. To mark the launch of the...

AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF DESIGN GRADUATE RUNWAY WITH SPECIAL GUEST YEOJIN BAE

December 11, 2012

Sitting front row, bearing witness to the future of Australian fashion design was nothing short of inspiring. The 15 graduating fashion students of the Australian Academy of Design each presented their debut...

BEHIND THE SEAMS: CHARLOTTE DAWSON ON WHAT IS CLEAVAGELY CORRECT

December 11, 2012

Behind The Seams, Fashion, Insider

Christmas lunch with the family- your mid-season tan is glowing, you've bought a beautiful summer dress and have found a pair shoes to match. Just when you think you've got it all sorted, you're faced with...

LMFF 2013 CAMPAIGN LAUNCH PARTY

December 6, 2012

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, LMFF, People & Parties

As most of us welcome Summer with open arms, Australia's fash-pack are already casting their gaze towards Autumn/Winter 2013. Aptly situated within the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne's...

MANNING CARTELL SYDNEY WAREHOUSE SALE

November 30, 2012

Fashion, Sale

Just in time for a Summer wardrobe haul comes Manning Cartell's Sydney Warehouse Sale. Cheryl, Vanessa and Gabrielle Manning, the sisters behind the Australian design house, are bringing highly reduced...

CAMILLA AND MARC SYDNEY WAREHOUSE SALE

November 30, 2012

Fashion

Treat yourself to a long weekend in fashion heaven with Camilla and Marc's long awaited Sydney Warehouse Sale. Just in time for a Summer wardrobe facelift, the Australian design duo are bringing heavily...

THE SEARCH FOR THE NEW FACE OF QUIRKY CIRCUS BY MINKPINK

November 21, 2012

Competition, Fashion

Quirky Circus by MINKPINK have launched their search for their next brand ambassador — and it could be you. Quirky Circus, exclusive to Myer, is all about off-beat, feminine pieces at affordable prices....

LIFEwithBIRD MELBOURNE WAREHOUSE SALE

November 20, 2012

Fashion, Sale

Just in time for a Summer wardrobe haul comes LIFEwithBIRD's Melbourne Warehouse Sale. The divine Australian designers are bringing heavily reduced styles from Spring '12, as well as past season samples and...

5 HOT SUMMER TRENDS TO KEEP YOU LOOKING COOL

November 20, 2012

Fashion, Trends

Summer can be one of the most difficult seasons to navigate on the fashion calendar. With the fashion capitals of the world dressed in Burberry trenches, embellished Miu Miu booties and Chanel quilted leather...

SPORTSGIRL’S FLAVOURLICIOUS VAN: FASHION FOR YOUR SWEET TOOTH

November 20, 2012

Fashion, News, News

A fusion of digital and human interaction, Sportsgirl's Flavourlicious Van is bringing shopaholics, bloggers and those of us with a raging sweet tooth together for an utterly unique and colourful social...

AZAELIA BANKS’ ‘FIERCE’ ASOS CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN

November 16, 2012

Campaigns, Fashion, News

Following the success of ‘It Girls’ Charlotte Free and Ellie Goulding’s ASOS #BestNightEver Christmas campaigns comes the exclusive online release of UK rapper Azaelia Banks’ new single...

COUTURING INTERVIEWS CALVIN KLEIN CREATIVE DIRECTOR KEVIN CARRIGAN

November 8, 2012

Fashion, Insider, Interviews

The Calvin Klein name is synonymous with effortless sex appeal, timelessness and wearability. Since the label’s inception in 1968, the design house has been responsible for turning Brooke Shields into a...

HIGH END FASHION ON A HIGH STREET BUDGET

October 31, 2012

Fashion, News

Accessible fashion for the pay-cheque conscious Recessionistas, op-shoppers, sale rack trawlers and bargain bin divers. As those of us without a disposable income readily available to us know, looking runway...

ELLERY x MANIAMANIA POP UP SALE

October 26, 2012

Fashion, Sale

Tucked away inside Melbourne’s beautiful and iconic GPO building on a bitterly cold Thursday evening, we find the crème de la crème of pop up sales. Tempted in from the chill with bowlfuls of liquorice...

CAMILLA AND MARC’S ‘RADICAL’ CRUISE COLLECTION

October 23, 2012

Camilla and Marc’s 2012 Resort collection, The Radicals, is understated luxury at its very best. The collection by brother/sister duo Camilla Freeman-Topper and Marc Freeman features an edit...

INTERVIEW: LIFEwithBIRD – CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF STYLE

October 19, 2012

Fashion, Insider, Interviews

Since establishing the label in 2002, LIFEwithBIRD designers Bridget McCall and Nicholas Van Messner have translated conceptual ideas into versatile pieces of wearable art. Celebrating 10 years of working...

PIC PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGING COLLEGE 2012 GRADUATE EXHIBITION

October 16, 2012

Australia’s foremost photography college, PIC Photographic Imaging College, is delighted to present their 2012 Graduate Exhibition. The Melbourne based college houses some of the Southern...

KYM ELLERY LAUNCHES L’AMERICA

October 16, 2012

Kym Ellery's latest project, L’america, is perfect for balmy spring days and hot summer nights. As creative director of the new line, Kym has created a line of festival ready fashion for a...

ALBER ELBAZ & LANVIN – A DECADE OF EXCELLENCE

October 12, 2012

Fashion, News

”Style is the only thing you can’t buy. It’s not in a shopping bag, a label, or a price tag. It’s something reflected from our soul to the outside world. An emotion.” - Alber...

INTERVIEW: NICOLA REINDORF OF THE STANDARD STORE

October 5, 2012

Fashion, Insider, Interviews, News

Nicola and Orlando Reindorf, owners of Sydney’s The Standard Store, have built a reputation synonymous with wearable luxury in only one short year. In the post-first-birthday wind down, Gemma Watts had a...

KYLEE DAVIS SUMMER COLLECTION PRIVATE SHOWING

September 20, 2012

Fashion, Insider

Inspiration can be found in the most abstract of places. Some designers draw on modern architecture. Others find it in science and nature. For New Zealand based knitwear designer Kylee Davis, the inspiration...

INTERVIEW: NAOMI TETTMANN AND ELKE DOUST OF TETTMANN.DOUST

September 12, 2012

Fashion, Fashion Week, Insider, Interviews, MSFW

The collections of Melbourne based tettmann.doust are infused with scientific influences, using the finest natural fabrics to create breathtaking pieces of wearable art. Naomi Tettmann’s is truly a master...

BASSIKE HAWKSBURN OPENING BREAKFAST

September 10, 2012

Fashion, Insider, People & Parties

We are greeted with croissants, apricot Danishes and fresh coffee upon arrival at Bassike Hawksburn’s launch breakfast- the perfect beginning to a lazy Saturday. Bassike’s very first...

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

August 28, 2012

Fashion, Street Style and Style Icons

Fashion is all about the details, and a statement shoe can truly make or break an outfit. Starting with accessories is a near foolproof way of easing yourself into a difficult-to-master...

MISTER MODE FASHION NIGHT MARKET: 25 AUGUST 2012