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Author: Thom Whilton

Thom Whilton is co-Founder and current Creative Director of Couturing.com. He has been published in a variety of publications for his written and styling work. Thom has been featured in Vogue.com.au, Weekend Weekly, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, M Magazine, The Vine and Everguide to name just a few. Thom was also Ambassador for the City of Melbourne (2012) has styled for Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (2012) and his work has featured in Couturing and MX Magazine. He has also styled celebrities such as Delilah (Warner Music, supported Prince in tour), Nadia Coppolino and Silvana Lovin-Philoppousis.
2017 CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
Features

2017 CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

With less than two weeks before Christmas, if you haven’t started your Christmas shopping, now is the time to get going! To…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Van Gogh and The Seasons Exhibition presented by Mazda
Features

Van Gogh and The Seasons Exhibition presented by Mazda

Attention art lovers in Australia – this is your chance to see Van Gogh up close.…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

WIN: A MATICEVSKI YOGA TAB 3 PRO WITH LENOVO (LAST CHANCE)
Fashion

WIN: A MATICEVSKI YOGA TAB 3 PRO WITH LENOVO (LAST CHANCE)

We recently offered a competition where we gave away one of the exlclusive Maticevski X Lenovo…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

YOUR NEXT WINERY GETAWAY IN VICTORIA
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YOUR NEXT WINERY GETAWAY IN VICTORIA

We’re a country full on winemakers and wine lovers. With locations plentiful of what’s needed to…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

WIN A LENOVO YOGA TAB 3 PRO (value $799)
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WIN A LENOVO YOGA TAB 3 PRO (value $799)

Summer is right around the corner, and when the sun shines – it’s time to celebrate.…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

SEE #SUMMERMYWAY WITH COUTURING EDITOR, LISA TEH (VIDEO)
Couturing TV

SEE #SUMMERMYWAY WITH COUTURING EDITOR, LISA TEH (VIDEO)

Summer is right around the corner, and when the sun shines – it’s time to celebrate.…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

SEE #SUMMERMYWAY WITH THE TIA FOX (VIDEO)
Fashion

SEE #SUMMERMYWAY WITH THE TIA FOX (VIDEO)

Summer is right around the corner, and when the sun shines – it’s time to celebrate.…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM LENOVO TECH WORLD (WATCH)
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM LENOVO TECH WORLD (WATCH)

We wrap up all the highlights and must-see new technology from Lenovo Tech World including our…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

TRAVEL DIARY: INVERLOCH, AUSTRALIA (WATCH)
Lifestyle

TRAVEL DIARY: INVERLOCH, AUSTRALIA (WATCH)

Couturing Editor, Thom Whilton, adventures to Inverloch, Australia. Explore this wonderful part of Australia as we…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

THE FROW GIVEAWAY: WIN YOUR OWN LENOVO TABLET 2 10″
Features

THE FROW GIVEAWAY: WIN YOUR OWN LENOVO TABLET 2 10″

To celebrate the launch of The Frow, an exclusive webseries created by Couturing.com supported by Lenovo,…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

THE FROW: EPISODE 1 (WATCH)
Features

THE FROW: EPISODE 1 (WATCH)

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

WHY YOU NEED TO SEE CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S LATEST SHOW
Lifestyle

WHY YOU NEED TO SEE CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S LATEST SHOW

As much a part of the Australian theatre landscape as our domestic musicals, Cirque du Soliel…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

WHERE TO STAY IN TORQUAY: RACV TORQUAY RESORT
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WHERE TO STAY IN TORQUAY: RACV TORQUAY RESORT

Forget what you know about the RACV. Not just for motoring enthusiast, and spanning resorts across…

By Thom Whilton · 3 min read

COUTURING COOKS: ZUCCHINI, FETA AND TOMATO PASTA
Food & Drink

COUTURING COOKS: ZUCCHINI, FETA AND TOMATO PASTA

Looking for an easy to make recipe with maximum appeal? Try this light pasta recipe with…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

3 NEW LOOKS FOR YOUR BEDROOM
Interiors

3 NEW LOOKS FOR YOUR BEDROOM

Looking to reinvent your bedroom? The silly season is over, and it’s time to cosy in…

By Thom Whilton · 3 min read

WIN A YEAR SUPPLY OF ADIDAS SNEAKERS
Competition

WIN A YEAR SUPPLY OF ADIDAS SNEAKERS

Start making space in your wardrobe – this is your chance to win a year’s supply…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

COUTURING COOKS: BRUSCHETTA PASTA (VIDEO)
Features

COUTURING COOKS: BRUSCHETTA PASTA (VIDEO)

Everyone loves bruschetta and this Spring/Summer classic is now a pasta favourite. Enjoy bruschetta pasta this…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

TOP 5 MENSWEAR LOOKS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
Fashion

TOP 5 MENSWEAR LOOKS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

Gentlemen, that time of year has come around when it’s time to take your OTL (one-true-love)…

By Thom Whilton · 3 min read

STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL ARRIVES IN MELBOURNE
Arts & Entertainment

STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL ARRIVES IN MELBOURNE

Based on the Australian classic film, Strictly Ballroom the Musical has arrived in Melbourne! After a…

By Thom Whilton · 3 min read

HOW TO LOOK AFTER MALE SKIN
Beauty

HOW TO LOOK AFTER MALE SKIN

We’ve all been to large department stores and seen aisles for “her skincare” and “his skincare”,…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

SPORTSWEAR MEETS SPEEDPAINTING
Fashion

SPORTSWEAR MEETS SPEEDPAINTING

For those of you who haven’t read our article on The King of Trainers – JD…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

WHY THE UK HAS THE MUST-HAVE SPORTSWEAR
Fashion

WHY THE UK HAS THE MUST-HAVE SPORTSWEAR

upplying the largest sportswear brands, JD Sports, has been in business for over 30 years. Nike,…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

INTRODUCING: YOUR NEW FAVOURITE GADGETS
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INTRODUCING: YOUR NEW FAVOURITE GADGETS

“These are the ultimate home entertainment devices.” – Ashton Kutcher at the 2014 Lenovo Product Launch…

By Thom Whilton · 3 min read

ESCAPE ROOMS – THE NEW THRILL
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ESCAPE ROOMS – THE NEW THRILL

Is this you? + Fan of horror movies, murder mysteries, crime fiction or puzzles? + You…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

WIN 1 OF 5 SHIRTS FROM AUTONOMY CLOTHING
Competition

WIN 1 OF 5 SHIRTS FROM AUTONOMY CLOTHING

Get ready for Spring with Autonomy Clothing and Couturing. To celebrate the change of season, we have teamed up…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

GO WILD WITH QV FOR MSFW
Events and Runways

GO WILD WITH QV FOR MSFW

QV Melbourne played host last Friday to the MSFW Curated Event showcasing the best of the…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

WHY WE LOVE MAINLINE MENSWEAR
Fashion

WHY WE LOVE MAINLINE MENSWEAR

Finding on-trend pieces online for men can be difficult (at the best of times) and when…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Campaigns

WHY DENHAM IS A MUST FOR DENIM

Internationally renowned denim expert, Jason Denham, has brought his jean’s empire to Australia with the Denham…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Beauty

WHY WOULDN’T YOU WANT TO HAVE YOUR OWN UNIQUE SCENT?

It’s a simple question and yet, bottle after bottle, celebrity fragrance after celebrity fragrance, the art…

By Thom Whilton · 3 min read

Fashion

5 THINGS THAT MAKE A SHOE COMFORTABLE

  Ever wanted to know what makes a comfortable shoe? Men – we are often under…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

WHY CHEMICAL FREE SKINCARE IS A MUST FOR MEN
Beauty

WHY CHEMICAL FREE SKINCARE IS A MUST FOR MEN

  In the past decade men have really started taking grooming seriously – I would love…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Campaigns

EDITOR’S TEST: CALVIN KLEIN JEANS RCKR KICK

  It’s official – the flare is back. Let’s be honest – seeing Calvin Klein Jeans’…

By Thom Whilton · 3 min read

Arts & Entertainment

REMOTE CONTROL TOURIST IN MELBOURNE

  Imagine being able to visit a location, before actually getting on a plane and jetsetting…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

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EDITOR’S DIARY: PENINSULA HOT SPRINGS

As with all of these Editor’s tests, let me give a frank and honest summary of…

By Thom Whilton · 3 min read

Food & Drink

PINOCCHIO’S – ITALIAN DINING AT ITS BEST

    Let’s start this Editor’s Test, with the following: if you are looking for great…

By Thom Whilton · 3 min read

Behind The Scenes

OPSM EYEHUB SS12/13 SHOWING

    I have always considered sunglasses the entry point for many into the world of…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Uncategorized

AMERICAN CREW HAIR RECOVERY

  Let’s get a few things straight before we launch into my review of some of…

By Thom Whilton · 4 min read

Campaigns

SKIN FOOTWEAR LAUNCHES NEW COLLECTION

  The new Skin Footwear lookbook has just dropped and let me tell you – this…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Uncategorized

MY WEEKEND AWAY WITH THE ALL NEW HONDA CR-V

Good afternoon everybody. I just wanted to share with you what I’ve been doing over the…

By Thom Whilton · 3 min read

Charity

RACING SEASON: 7/11 PINK RIBBON CUP

The racing season isn’t over yet and neither is the racing fashion! Tomorrow, Caulfield Racecourse will…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

LMFF 2013: RED CARPET RUNWAY
Bridal

LMFF 2013: RED CARPET RUNWAY

Dramatic. Bold. Evocative. The show everyone has been waiting for. The hype surrounding L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Events and Runways

LMFF: SPORTSGIRL NATIONAL GRADUATE SHOWCASE

Saturday’s National Graduate Showcase presented by Sportsgirl is always one of the most highly anticipated shows…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Events and Runways

LMFF 2013 DESIGNER RUNWAY 1: VOGUE.COM.AU

The Designer Runways have begun! After a spectacular opening party and David Jones runway featuring heavyweight…

By Thom Whilton · 3 min read

Arts & Entertainment

DONKEY SKIN COLLECTION LAUNCH PRESENTED BY JESS DEMPSEY

Melbourne Central’s fashion boutique, Fame Agenda, celebrates the launch of their 2013 Resort Collection Donkey Skin…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Uncategorized

ABSOLUT TRIBUTE

Woah – where can I start? As I’m sure everyone knows, Swedish House Mafia are touring…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Fashion

FILM: ROSHAMBO BY FREE PEOPLE

Free People have announced the launch of their very first short film and it is very…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Uncategorized

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS

Happy New Years everybody! OK OK, so I am about a week late and it’s getting…

By Thom Whilton · 7 min read

Fashion

COUTURING AND CLOUD 9

  There is exciting news we have been waiting to share with you all! Couturing most…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Competition

COMPETITION: MOËT AND CHANDON GOLDEN DIAMOND SUIT

    Moët and Chandon are preparing for a very exciting announcement – the news of…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Competition

HOWARD SHOWERS $1000 COMPETITION GIVEAWAY RESULTS

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Events and Runways

SUNGLASS HUT FLOATING STORE WITH GEORGIA MAY JAGGER

It was the party that got the country talking. Georgia May Jagger and Sunglass Hut collaborated…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Uncategorized

CURRENTLY OBSESSING OVER…

  I’m somebody who gets…. attached to idea’s quite easily. Yeah, let’s say that. Here is…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Competition

$1000 HOWARD SHOWERS GIVEAWAY

    THANKS TO   Howard Showers has just launched their online store and they want…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Uncategorized

WELCOME TO THE NEW COUTURING

It has been a long time coming. From inception with Lisa in October of 2011 to…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Behind The Scenes

COUTURINGTV: INTERVIEW WITH CLAIRE LILLE FROM ILLAMASQUA

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Behind The Scenes

COUTURINGTV: BEHIND THE SCENES OF SWIMSIDE

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Couturing TV

COUTURINGTV: STEVE MADDEN BOURKE ST OPENING

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Couturing TV

COUTURINGTV: LMFF OPENING PARTY

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Couturing TV

LMFF 2012: COUTURINGTV @ VON FOLLIES BY DITA VON TEESE

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Couturing TV

LMFF 2012: COUTURINGTV @ GRAZIA RUNWAY

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Behind The Scenes

COUTURINGTV: BEHIND THE SCENES – NICK LEN IN OUR JUNE EDITORIAL

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Couturing TV

LMFF 2012: COUTURINGTV @ ALEX PERRY S/S 2012/2013

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Behind The Scenes

COUTURINGTV: BEHIND THE SCENES AT MADAM VIRTUE & CO. x STRUGNELLCOLE PHOTOSHOOT

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Events and Runways

PRAHRAN MISSION CHARITY LUNCHEON AT CIRCA FEATURING MADAM VIRTUE & CO.

JC Lloyd-Southwell d’Anvers and Dean Hewitt from Madam Virtue & Co. showing off their wonderful collection.…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: KAI AIYUB FOR MAGNOLIA SILVER JEWELRY

  Kai Ayub has had fashion and style in his blood for as long as he…

By Thom Whilton · 6 min read

Press

COUTURING INTERVIEW ON MISTER MODE

Thom and Lisa were fortunate enough to be interview by the lovely Tish Tambakau, the creative…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Events and Runways

BARKINS IS BACK

  After what can be kindly-called a tumultuous few years for the Barkins name, they are well and…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 4

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: LISA TYLER – HEAD OF DESIGN AT REVIEW

    Lisa Tyler     What is your role with Review? I am the Head…

By Thom Whilton · 4 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: BLESS’ED ARE THE MEEK

One of the more dramatic runway openings at MBFWA, Bless’ed Are The Meek put on a…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: AN ODE TO NOONE

An Ode To No One wowed the crowd with bold digits, prints inspired by architecture, art-deco…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion Week

MBFWA 2012: LISA HO

Lisa Ho’s S/S 2013 collection is a perfect example of how you can be understated and…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Fashion Week

MBFWA 2012: MARIANA HARDWICK

Inspired by elements of the Australian landscape, rocky outcrops and long horizons Mariana Hardwick’s collection was…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: OROTON

Luxury handbag and accessories label Oroton presented its first ever apparel collection at MBFWA 2012. Featuring a similar…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: ALICE MCCALL

Alice McCall presented a fun and flirty collection with her trademark embroidery and twist on folk chic.…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion Week

MBFWA 2012: BY JOHNNY

Classic shapes and bold lines teamed with simplistic prints dominated the By Johnny runway this afternoon…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: TOI ET MOI

Toi et Moi presented a cute range very suited to it’s more commercial demographic. Opening with…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion Week

MBFWA 2012: TALULAH

Pastels and prints were the order of the day at Talulah. The show was opened by Nicole…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: DYLAN COOPER

After winning Project Runway Australia 2011, life has been all uphill for Dylan Cooper, and it…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2012: HIGHLIGHTS BY PENTAX K-01 DAY 2

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By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 7 PRESENTED BY HARPER’S BAZAAR

Inspired by the recent underwater themed Chanel runway show, the models at Runway 7 at LMFF…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: LMFF INDEPENDENT RUNWAY

So who would have thought the independent runway would have more colour than the commercial shows?…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion Week

LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 3 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE MAGAZINE

What we love about seeing these L’Oreal Paris Runways is that every magazine has a chance…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion Week

LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 6 PRESENTED BY MADISON

L’Oreal Paris Fashion Runway 6 presented by Madison brought together some of Australia’s most exciting designers.…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 7

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Events and Runways

LMFF 2012: PENTHOUSE MOUSE OPENING PARTY

  Penthouse Mouse has officially launched it’s 2012 season. Started in 2007 it has now become the…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Fashion

LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 6

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: ALEX PERRY FOR SPECSAVERS

Alex Perry has released his A/W 2012 range with Specsavers in a decadent Victorian themed launch…

By Thom Whilton · 3 min read

MARAIS
Fashion

MARAIS

There are only a few stores in Melbourne and Australia who do things the way Marais do. This…

By Thom Whilton · 3 min read

Events and Runways

COUTURING IS LAUNCHING!

Couturing are excited to announce that Melbourne’s GPO, Belvedere and BlackBerry are the official sponsors for…

By Thom Whilton · 3 min read

Behind The Scenes

JAKARTA FASHION WEEK 2011: DEWI FASHION KNIGHTS – BEHIND THE SCENES

We recently wrote about the spectacular Dewi Fashion Knights show at Jakarta Fashion Week and the…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

INTERVIEW: TISH TAMBAKAU FOUND OF MISTER MODE FASHION NIGHT MARKET

We at Couturing have known about the Mister Mode Fashion Night Markets for some time and we had…

By Thom Whilton · 5 min read

Fashion

OPSM SUNSHINE TOUR WITH COUTURING

  Summer is coming up (as I’m sure you are aware) and what have you done…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

Fashion

MELBOURNE GPO SUMMER ESSENTIALS – STYLED BY STEVIE DANCE

Go behind the scenes at Melbourne GPO\'s latest summer campaign, styled by Fashion Icon Stevie Dance.

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Events and Runways

NAJO RAPTURE LAUNCH

Whilst Couturing was up in Sydney on whirlwind press tour this week, we were delighted to…

By Thom Whilton · 2 min read

News

DANIEL GAROFALI SOCIAL MEDIA SUPERMODEL LAUNCHES CALENDAR

Daniel Garofali, the Worlds first Social Media Supermodel, has launched a new calendar and shot by…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

Fashion

ITALIAN COLLABORATION SAN PELLEGRINO X BULGARI

S.Pellegrino and Bulgari join forces to present the world a unique and beautifully designed bottle that…

By Thom Whilton · 1 min read

INTERVIEW: RUPERT NOFFS FROM GIDEON SHOES
Fashion

INTERVIEW: RUPERT NOFFS FROM GIDEON SHOES

So I have been dying over Gideon shoes since the very man himself, Rupert Noffs sent me a little…

By Thom Whilton · 8 min read