Author: Thara Vidyaratne
MADE IN MELBOURNE BOUTIQUE FASHION MARKET
Have some last-minute shopping to do before you’ve ticked everyone off your Christmas gift list? Well tomorrow is your chance to snap…
FRED HATES FASHION FOR MSFW 2014
Fred Hates Fashion welcomed over 800 fashion haters and lovers to 524 Flinders St, and even…
DESIGNER RUNWAY ONE
For the first designer runway of MSFW, the couture-titled show’s overarching theme was definitely new romantic…
FASHION’S NEXT BIG THING – MEET CHATENYA MITTAL
First making waves at the 2012 London Fashion Week with his A/W collection ‘Amalgamation’, up-and-coming talent…
STREET STYLE AT PARIS HAUTE COUTURE FASHION WEEK 2014
From knee-highs to Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’,we bring you the top trends from Paris Haute Couture…
CAPTURE BEAUTY CAPTURE STYLE – VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE FINALIST AND WIN!
Voting has now begun for Gusto & Elan’s ‘Capture Beauty Capture Style’ Fashion Photography Competition! After…
TRIED & TESTED: BROWN SKIN SECRETS HYDRATING SYSTEM
Being a brown gal in a white-dominated culture such as Australia has its cons when it…
CAPTURE BEAUTY CAPTURE STYLE FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Calling all avid shutter-bugs! If you’ve got the knack of capturing the true essence of couture,…
MEN’S FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE GALLERY
Men’s fashion is about so much more than just suits. After a week dedicated to directional,…
VAMFF 2014: HAIR AND MAKEUP REVEAL
Leading beauty professionals from L’Oréal Paris and L’Oréal Professional flew into the L’Oréal Head Office on Thursday to…
INTERVIEW WITH BOYEUR
Melbourne boys Tim Ischia and Hugh Middleton blend classical music with modern hip-hop to bring you…
TOP BEAUTY GIFTS FOR HIM & HER THIS CHRISTMAS: THARA’S TOP PICKS
Couturing beauty writer, Thara gives us her list of Top Beauty gifts for men and women…
INTERVIEW WITH EUGENIE MEEKER OF !!!!!
The brain-child behind !!!!! (Five Exclamation Marks), Eugenie Meeker has already set herself as a name…
BEAUTY PREP FOR THE PARTY SEASON
As we emerge weary eyed from winter hibernation, the warm weather that greets us is a…
INTERVIEW WITH SQUARE HEART THE LABEL
Paying homage to natural landscapes and the female form, Square Heart is an up-and-coming, home-grown label…
HIGHPOINT’S COLOUR HUB EXPERTS GET YOU RACE READY
From Thursday 17 October to Sunday 20 October Highpoint customers were able to book an exclusive…
PARIS FASHION WEEK S/S 2014 – BEAUTY TRENDS
Paris Fashion Week exuded timeless looks in the field of beauty, with hair taking on both…
PARIS FASHION WEEK S/S 2014 STREET STYLE
Fashion week concluded with a dash of elegance as Paris streets filled to the brim with…
LONDON FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE SPRING 2014
London Fashion Week left the hearts of many fashionistas a flutter with the delectable offerings it…
BEHIND THE SEAMS: THE FASHION INSTITUTE’S BILAL FOUANI
Founded in 2010 by former publicist Sarah Stavrow, The Fashion Institute (TFI) has firmly stamped itself…
MILAN FASHION WEEK 2013: STREET STYLE
Milan proved to be a high contender in the string of fashion weeks this month, the…
MILAN FASHION WEEK S/S 2014 – BEAUTY TRENDS
Milan Fashion Week celebrated minimal chic in the beauty department, with hair taking on different forms…
LONDON FASHION WEEK S/S 2014 – BEAUTY TRENDS
From retro elegance to futuristic chic, London Fashion Week left no stone unturned in the field…
BRAND PROFILE: FRANK
If you’ve had your eyes peeled these past couple of months, you may have noticed a…
FRED HATES FASHION MSFW RUNWAY LAUNCH
On the night of August 30th, Hinny Tran and Dani Boudville collaborated to bring you Fred…
NYFW 2013 STREET STYLE
New York Fashion Week did not disappoint this year in the street style arena, with fashion…
NEW SUPER.GOO FOR A SUPER.COOL FINISH
For the man that’s on the run, hair may be the last thing on his agenda.…
HOMEGROWN TALENT AT ‘MADE IN MELBOURNE’
Melbourne’s style elite were treated to an inspiring night of local fashion at Made in Melbourne…
INTERVIEW: WE THE PEOPLE
Pictured left to right: Matthew Jennings (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Phillip Black (Bass, Vocals, Guitar), Jonathon Ferraro (Drums) and James…
MSFW STUDENT RUNWAY ONE
The MSFW Student Runway showcased a dynamic feast for the eyes, with young designers paving the…
BRAND PROFILE: LIME CRIME COSMETICS
“Beauty is not what’s natural, or even looks best; it’s what feels right at the moment!”…
KOOKAI SPRING/SUMMER 2013 COLLECTION LAUNCH
Tuesday the 20th of August saw Kookai officially launch their new Spring/Summer 2013 collection. As the…
BEHIND THE SEAMS: FRED HATES FASHION
Fred loves fashion so much he hates it. It frustrates him no end – the thing…
TRIED & TESTED: ELEVEN AUSTRALIA – MAKE ME SHINE SPRAY GLOSS AND I WANT BODY VOLUME FOAM
ELEVEN Australia, the hot new name in hair care, says it offers a fresh approach to…
GUSTO & ELAN: SALE
For 2 weeks only everything at Gusto & Elan is on SALE, in-store and online. G&E…
BRAND PROFILE: KORA ORGANICS BY MIRANDA KERR
“Remember: What you put on your skin – soaks in – use organic!” – Miranda…
MAN SPRING SUMMER 2013 COLLECTION
This black and white series is a first look at MAN’s Spring Summer 2013 collection Equinox; focusing on…
FRED HATES FASHION: MSFW RUNWAY LAUNCH EVENT
FRED HATES FASHION is a new concept annual runway event that combines runway with fashion film.…
AUDREY KITCHING: A CRUELTY FREE BEAUTY
“Ask the experimenters why they experiment on animals, and the answer is: ‘Because the animals are…
EVENT: FASHION MEETS ART AT GUSTO & ÉLAN
Imagine stepping into a crystal cave infused with opalite colours and dazzling patterns- that was the…
INTERVIEW: REEF IRELAND
Photo by Alex Vaughan Looking at the clean-cut young man before me, it’s hard to believe…
MEET THE SPORTSGIRL #THESLASHIES
Sportsgirl is excited to announce the sportsgirl #theslashies pinterest competition – celebrating a generation of girls…
WINTER BEAUTY SPECIAL: NAILS
Just like our skin and hair, nails will also bear the brunt of winter this year.…
WINTER BEAUTY SPECIAL: SPA TREATMENTS
This winter, take on a hibernation of sorts – one which involves a lot of TLC…
GIVEAWAY – KINI SWIMWEAR LAUNCHES FIRST AUS-BASED ‘DESIGN YOUR OWN’ SWIMSUIT WEBSITE
The age-old problem of uncomfortable, ill-fitting, unflattering swimwear is about to come to an end with…
HAWKEYE VINTAGE POP-UP STORE LAUNCH
Friday night found Greville St teeming with excitement. If the sweet beats of DJ Rominajé didn’t…
THARA’S TOP 3 BEAUTY GIFTS FOR MOTHER’S DAY
MAKE UP Napolean Perdis DeVine Goddess Lipstick Trio Mother’s Day gift set ($55) As a gorgeous Mother’s Day…
BEHIND THE SEAMS: EMMA CAMILLERI, FOUNDER OF SUB ROSA COLLECTIONS
Sub Rosa Collections has defined itself as the latest destination for fashion jewellery and accessories. A Melbourne…
BEHIND THE SEAMS: SONYA KRAAN
With her doe-eyed features and soft-spoken demeanor, you’d mistake Sonya Kraan for a shy young thing.…
GUSTO & ELAN SHOWCASES THE SPIRIT OF THE BLACK DRESS FINALISTS
This year, Melbourne designer fashion boutique Gusto & Elan has partnered with The Spirit of the…
LAUNCH: TRANSEASONAL 2013 COLLECTION BY SONYA KRAAN
Gusto – [guhs-toh], noun – a keen appreciation, individual taste, zest, spirit Élan – [ey-lahn, āˈlän;],…
NEW BEAUTY: SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR
For the first time in Australia, Shu Uemura brings new Shu Uemura Art Of Hair –…
GET THE LOOK: HAIR AT PARIS FASHION WEEK
Under the guidance of Guido Palau, Redken Global Styling Director, we bring you 5 signature looks…
LMFF 2013: THE BEAUTY LOOKS FROM RUNWAY 07
Runway 7 opted for a look reminiscent of the pin-up era, but with the personality of a…
LMFF 2013: THE BEAUTY LOOKS FROM RUNWAY 06
LMFF’s Runway 06, presented by Cosmopolitan Magazine, took on a 5th Element vibe with a Leeloo-esque…
MIMCO CALLS ALL THE LOVERS FOR NEW CAMPAIGN
“Arm yourself….the battleground has been set & the dance is about to begin” Mimco seems to have…
SWIMWEAR BY WE ARE HANDSOME
Blending fashion with art, We Are Handsome became the love child of fashion pioneers Indhra Chagoury and…
BRAND PROFILE: SHU UEMURA
“I absolutely have no idea why Miranda hired her” “Tell me about it. We were in…
BEHIND THE SEAMS: JODIE FOX, FOUNDER OF SHOES OF PREY
Meet Jodie Fox, the angel sent down to Earth by the shoe gods above. When…
THE BOHO BRIDE: PART III
THE BOHO BRIDE PART III – MAKEUP – In the third and final…
THE BOHO BRIDE: PART II
BOHO BRIDE PART II – HAIR- In our second installment of boho beauty inspiration for the bride-to-be,…
THE BOHO BRIDE: PART I
“Bohemianism; unconventional, musical, artistic, literary… those who are wanderers, adventurers, or vagabonds” THE BOHO BRIDE:…
INTERVIEW: SUE DI CHIO & SUBOO SPRING/SUMMER 2013
Sue Di Chio launched Suboo as a designer beach umbrella brand in 2007. Things snowballed from…
J.W.ANDERSON FOR TOPSHOP
Originally beginning in menswear, Jonathan William…
TOP 3 BEAUTY MUST-HAVES FOR THE TENNIS
For many of us this weekend, when we head to the tennis we won’t have the…
SKEEM’S NEW FRAGRANCE LAUNCH
You may remember Couturing’s interview with the co-founder of SKEEM, Suji Meswani, last year. We were given…
CHRISTMAS BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM & HER – THARA’S PICKS
Top 5 gifts for women 1. Pamper package ($380) at The Mansion Hotel & Spa Moroccan…
ACORELLE – LA BEAUTE AU NATUREL
Perfumes that make you feel good Keeping in line with Couturing’s focus on organic fragrances –…
KIEHL’S AROMATIC BLENDS
“Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best” – PHINEAS FLETCHER, Sicelides For the woman who aims…
FROM THE INSIDE OUT
A new generation of skincare is changing the way we think about our skin and the…
“THE HAND BOOK: A GUIDE TO NAIL ART” BOOK LAUNCH
If one happened to be traversing in East Brunswick last Friday, you may have found yourself…
INTERVIEW: SKIN & BONES
If you are guilty of overdosing on skincare products, maybe it’s time to detox and take…
INTERVIEW: SKEEM
Imagine leaving your computer for a moment and travelling to the other side of the world.…
L’OREAL’S NEW POSTER BOY
Forget the cougar epidemic – say hello to the Silver Fox. The salt and pepper movement…