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Author: Lisa Teh

Lisa Teh is the Editor-in-chief of Couturing.com, one of Australia's top fashion, beauty and lifestyle resources. She has worked on campaigns with brands including David Jones, Myer, Mecca Cosmetica, Simone Perele, Lenovo and L'Oreal. She recently appeared in Couturing's exclusive Australian Fashion Week reality web series, The Frow, alongside top industry names including Toni Maticevski and Maybelline Creative Director Nigel Stanislaus.
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COUTURING FOR MELBOURNE, MOSSMAN AND ME

To celebrate the launch of their amazing new collection Neon Nemisis, Mossman ask 9 Melbourne bloggers to self style a Neon Nemesis…

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

Fashion

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

Events and Runways

PUMA X HUSSEIN CHALAYAN LAUNCH AT MARAIS

On Thursday one of Melbourne’s best kept hidden secrets, Marais held a launch for the Puma x Hussein…

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

Beauty

MBFWA 2012: INTERVIEW WITH NIGEL STANILAUS

Make-up is one of the important elements which ties together a runway look during fashion week.…

By Lisa Teh · 4 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

SPRING/SUMMER COLLECTION PREVIEW: CAMILLA AND MARC, JOSH GOOT AND MANNING CARTELL

With Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia just around the corner, Couturing brings you a preview of the…

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

Beauty

NAPOLEON PERDIS MASTERCLASS AT DAVID JONES

Since the opening of his first concept store in 1995, Napoleon has developed a reputation as one of…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

STREET STYLE: JAK & JIL BY TOMMY TON

With Tommy Ton visiting Australia for the Oroton Show for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Couturing picked…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: WOLDY REYES

Fashion is portrayed as being a glamourous industry however, after movies such as the Devil Wears…

By Lisa Teh · 7 min read

THE TALENTED MR MATICEVSKI – INTERVIEW: TONI MATICEVSKI
Fashion

THE TALENTED MR MATICEVSKI – INTERVIEW: TONI MATICEVSKI

Fresh from his standout solo show at L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, designer Toni Maticevski is gearing…

By Lisa Teh · 6 min read

Fashion

NOTHING COMES BETWEEN ME AND MY CALVINS

It’s been 12 years since a 15 year old Brooke Shields controversially declared that nothing came…

By Lisa Teh · 2 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

LIMEDROP CONCEPT STORE OPENING AT MELBOURNE’S GPO

Fresh from the success of their showing in the Frankie Runway show at this year’s LMFF, Limedrop launched their AW12 The…

By Lisa Teh · 1 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

THE RED CARPET PROJECT

Couturing caught up with designer Georgia McCorkill, founder of The Red Carpet Project which is an…

By Lisa Teh · 1 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

Events and Runways

CHEAP THRILLS LAUNCH

Last Thursday marked the launch of Cheap Thrills with a music, art and fashion-fuelled party at…

By Lisa Teh · 1 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

Fashion Week

MILAN FASHION WEEK AW/12 STREET STYLE

Couturing bring you some of their favourite looks from the streets of Milan during AW/12 runway…

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 Week

LONDON FASHION WEEK A/W12: STREET STYLE

This season’s fashion on the streets of London is all about print and colour. Bold florals,…

By Lisa Teh · 1 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: 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

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

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: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 2 PRESENTED BY INSTYLE

The LMFF designer runway presented by InStyle showcased some of Australia’s most exciting designers.   First…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

MARION HUME TALKS ABOUT THE PAST 25 YEARS OF FASHION

Anyone one would think getting fired from Vogue and getting criticised by Karl Lagerfeld for writing…

By Lisa Teh · 3 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 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

Fashion

LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 5

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

WHAT STEVIE DID NEXT: SHOP GHOST
Fashion

WHAT STEVIE DID NEXT: SHOP GHOST

t’s safe to say I’ve lost hours, probably months in total trawling online shops. Net-A-Porter, Asos,…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion Week

LMFF 2012: CULTURAL PROGRAM LAUNCH

This year’s LMFF Cultural Program really proves that fashion isn’t just about runway shows. With a…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

MYER AUTUMN/WINTER 12 RUNWAY

To celebrate the launch of the new Autumn/Winter collections dropping in stores, Myer hosted an intimate…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

CATHLEEN JIA AUTUMN/WINTER 2012 LAUNCH

Over the weekend, emerging designer Cathleen Tan launched her latest collection Première for her label Cathleen Jia at…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Events and Runways

STEVE MADDEN BOURKE STREET STORE OPENING

Starting with $1,100 in the bank in 1990, Steve Madden decided to follow his intuition and create a…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

STEVIE DANCE FOR MELBOURNE’S GPO

Couturing were lucky enough to go behind the scenes at Stevie Dance’s latest collaboration with Melbourne’s GPO for their Autumn/Winter…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: NO HOME

No Home 12 showcases the talents of some of Australia’s most exciting designers and filmmakers. Showing…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

THANK YOU – COUTURING LAUNCH GIFTBAGS

  Couturing were lucky enough to have some fantastic giftbag sponsor for their recent launch event.…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Fashion

BEHIND THE SCENES: PRINT FUSION EDITORIAL

Couturing takes you behind the scenes of their latest editorial Print Fusion. Collaborating with stylist Leeyong Soo, photographer Georgia Wiggs,…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MELBOURNE’S GPO CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF COUTURING.COM

To celebrate the launch of Couturing.com, an installation featuring some of Australia’s top designers has been…

By Lisa Teh · 3 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

Fashion

FASHION TORQUE 2012

Australia’s only live fashion show is back for 2012 with an all new set up. Hosted…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

COUTURING’S LAST MINUTE VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT IDEAS!

  Are you struggling to find a gift this Valentines day with a difference? Need something…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

Events and Runways

SO:ME SPACE – VALENTINE’S DAY NOIR

For some people, Valentines Day is not a day filled with romance, love and flowers. In…

By Lisa Teh · 2 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

Fashion Week

LMFF 2012: PROGRAM

With L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) only a month away, this is your chance to be…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Fashion

COUTURING LAUNCH – THANK YOU SPONSORS

On February 8th 2012, Couturing held their official launch party, with thanks to some amazing sponsors.…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

COUTURING.COM LAUNCH EVENT

Last night was the official launch of Couturing.com. Held at Melbourne’s GPO. The event was not only a…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: PHOEBE GARLAND

Described as an ‘Industry Figurehead’ by Sacha Strebe, editor of Fashion Exposed, Phoebe Garland is a…

By Lisa Teh · 8 min read

Beauty

LMFF 2012: HAIR AND MAKE-UP TRIALS

Couturing were invited to preview the hair and make up trials for the upcoming L’Oreal Melbourne…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Events and Runways

2011/12 CHANEL AUTUMN/WINTER MELBOURNE RUNWAY

Amongst a runway lined with smoking lava and clouds of dry ice, Chanel presented a selection…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

JASON WU FOR TARGET – HIT OR MISS?

Fresh from the success of its collaboration with Missoni, Target is gearing up for the 5…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

PARIS, MILAN AND LONDON SS12 RUNWAY SHOW STREET STYLE

During fashion week, the style on the streets is almost more interesting than what’s on the…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: RICHARD NYLON

After spending a morning with one of Australia’s top milliners Richard Nylon and his lovely assistant Ann, and…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

Fashion

TREND REPORT: SPRING/SUMMER 2011/12

Couturing help you navigate the fashion world by picking the key trends for Spring/Summer 2012 season.…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: GWENDOLYNNE BURKIN

Sewing since the age of 6, Melbourne based designer Gwendolynne Burkin has managed to create a…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

Events and Runways

2011 FAIR@SQUARE RUNWAY SHOW FOR MORAL FAIRGROUND

Since its inception 3 years ago Moral Fairground has become Australia’s largest fair-trade and ethical festival. The growth…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: AMY SMILOVIC FROM TIBI

Couturing recently looked at New York label Tibi which has been making waves in the fashion world since…

By Lisa Teh · 7 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: JONATHAN COHEN

On a recent trip to New York, Couturing caught up with the brains behind up-and-coming label Jonathan…

By Lisa Teh · 8 min read

Editorial

FEATURE: A VERY COUTURING CHRISTMAS

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Editorial

FEATURE: MADE FOR ROMANCE

Couturing have teamed up with up-and-coming label Cathleen Jia to shoot a new year’s eve theme editorial. Modelled by…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

News

COUTURING FOR THE VINE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

When we were asked to prepare a list of Christmas gift ideas for online Entertainment, music…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

2011 HENRI BENDEL HOLIDAY WINDOW OPENING – NEW YORK

On a recent visit to the states, thanks to the lovely JC and Dean from Madam Virtue,…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

TOPSHOP MELBOURNE LAUNCH PARTY

  Last night, Australia welcomed its first Topshop in the Jam Factory building on Chapel Street, Melbourne. TOPSHOP…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

SPOTLIGHT ON: TIBI

New York based label, Tibi was founded by designer Amy Smilovic in 1997 after spending 3 years in…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

OPSM SUNSHINE TOUR 2012

When OPSM suggested to Couturing that we should be part of their Sunshine Tour (an ice…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: LEEYONG SOO FOR FAIR@SQUARE

There once was a time when the term ‘ethical fashion’ conjured up images of hessian sacks…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Fashion

FASHION TORQUE’S FIRST BIRTHDAY

To celebrate the first birthday of Fashion Torque, Australia’s only live fashion chat show, stylist Philip Boon…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

Fashion

JOSH GOOT FOR GREEN WITH ENVY

To the celebrate Australian designer Josh Goot’s new SS11/12 collection, Green With Envyhosted an evening for VIP clients…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

MSFW 2012: MIMCO

During Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, one of the things I was most looking forward to was…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

INTERVIEW: STEVIE DANCE – MELBOURNE GPO FASHION AMBASSADOR
Fashion

INTERVIEW: STEVIE DANCE – MELBOURNE GPO FASHION AMBASSADOR

If you have been to Melbourne and not visited the GPO, I don’t think we can be friends.…

By Lisa Teh · 5 min read

Fashion

CAMPAIGN SUMMARY: SPRING/SUMMER 12/13

The new year has brought a wave of SS12 campaigns featuring a range of familiar faces…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read