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 take the stress and pressure out of finding gifts for your loved ones, we've...
Van Gogh and The Seasons Exhibition presented by Mazda
Attention art lovers in Australia - this is your chance to see Van Gogh up close. Enough said. We all know Van Gogh and his work and the extreme value that his pieces hold and right now, the National...
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 tablets valued at $799. We received over 5,000 entries and knew that we had to do it all over again! After the...
YOUR NEXT WINERY GETAWAY IN VICTORIA
Image courtesy https://foodiewritings.wordpress.com/ We're a country full on winemakers and wine lovers. With locations plentiful of what's needed to create amazing wine, Australia is not short of amazing...
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. For the next few weeks, we are celebrating all things Summer with the best social superstars as we find out how they...
SEE #SUMMERMYWAY WITH COUTURING EDITOR, LISA TEH (VIDEO)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2qXabBkdT8 Summer is right around the corner, and when the sun shines – it’s time to celebrate. For the next few weeks, we are celebrating all things Summer with the...
SEE #SUMMERMYWAY WITH THE TIA FOX (VIDEO)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksZb5990AUM Summer is right around the corner, and when the sun shines - it's time to celebrate. For the next few weeks, we are celebrating all things Summer with the best...
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 exclusive interview with Lenovo CMO David...
TRAVEL DIARY: INVERLOCH, AUSTRALIA (WATCH)
Couturing Editor, Thom Whilton, adventures to Inverloch, Australia. Explore this wonderful part of Australia as we take a morning yoga session, bread baking class and enjoy all the local Victorian...
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, we are giving you the chance to win your very own Lenovo Yoga 2 10" Tablet as seen on Maticevski's...
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 has become a mainstay of the entertainment world - and for good reason. Their latest show, TOTEM, is no...
WHERE TO STAY IN TORQUAY: RACV TORQUAY RESORT
Forget what you know about the RACV. Not just for motoring enthusiast, and spanning resorts across Cape Schank, Hobart and Noosa, to name a few, this series of seven luxury hotels are not to be missed. The...
COUTURING COOKS: ZUCCHINI, FETA AND TOMATO PASTA
Looking for an easy to make recipe with maximum appeal? Try this light pasta recipe with a gluten free option ready in under 20 minutes. INGREDIENTS 375g Penne pasta (Couturing prefers this Gluten Free...
3 NEW LOOKS FOR YOUR BEDROOM
Looking to reinvent your bedroom? The silly season is over, and it's time to cosy in for a comfortable Autumn and Winter, which means plenty of time under the covers in the bedroom. With all those hours spent...
WIN A YEAR SUPPLY OF ADIDAS SNEAKERS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KadkoTpj5_g&feature=youtu.be Start making space in your wardrobe - this is your chance to win a year's supply of Adidas sneakers. The name everyone knows in fashion to...
COUTURING COOKS: BRUSCHETTA PASTA (VIDEO)
Everyone loves bruschetta and this Spring/Summer classic is now a pasta favourite. Enjoy bruschetta pasta this weekend with your favourite glass of white wine! INGREDIENTS 400g Capellini pasta (Couturing...
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) or your CF (current fling) on the most romantic night he/she will have all year. All that time an effort goes into...
STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL ARRIVES IN MELBOURNE
Based on the Australian classic film, Strictly Ballroom the Musical has arrived in Melbourne! After a Sydney season, the Baz Luhrmann production is now playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre and is not one to be...
HOW TO LOOK AFTER MALE SKIN
We've all been to large department stores and seen aisles for "her skincare" and "his skincare", believing there to be a great difference between the two. Just like clothing, accessories or shoes; our skin and...
SPORTSWEAR MEETS SPEEDPAINTING
For those of you who haven't read our article on The King of Trainers - JD Sports - you are yet to find out about one of the worlds leaders and most respected sources of sportswear for over 30 years. Recently...
WHY THE UK HAS THE MUST-HAVE SPORTSWEAR
Supplying the largest sportswear brands, JD Sports, has been in business for over 30 years. Nike, Adidas, Goi Goi, Converse and Lacoste are just some of the names that all proudly sit under it's stable. So why...
INTRODUCING: YOUR NEW FAVOURITE GADGETS
"These are the ultimate home entertainment devices." - Ashton Kutcher at the 2014 Lenovo Product Launch in London. Lenovo is the global #1 with over 20% market share, dominating the competition and selling...
ESCAPE ROOMS – THE NEW THRILL
Is this you? + Fan of horror movies, murder mysteries, crime fiction or puzzles? + You enjoy a challenge under pressure? + You want an experience unlike any other? If you said yes to one of the...
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 with one of our favourite menswear labels to help get your wardrobe ready. For a fresh...
GO WILD WITH QV FOR MSFW
QV Melbourne played host last Friday to the MSFW Curated Event showcasing the best of the QV retailers in stunning fashion. This is just the latest in a series of events as QV Melbourne builds upon their...
WHY WE LOVE MAINLINE MENSWEAR
Finding on-trend pieces online for men can be difficult (at the best of times) and when trying to get away from department stores with the same few brands, shopping for the men in your life can be even...
WHY DENHAM IS A MUST FOR DENIM
Internationally renowned denim expert, Jason Denham, has brought his jean's empire to Australia with the Denham pop-up store at The Emporium. Featuring a tried and true religion of "convention prevents...
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 of a custom perfume has been lost. Somewhere in between convenience and economy, the designer...
5 THINGS THAT MAKE A SHOE COMFORTABLE
Ever wanted to know what makes a comfortable shoe? Men - we are often under looked as needing comfort and style; "you're a man, have you ever tried wearing heels - you don't know this kind of...
WHY CHEMICAL FREE SKINCARE IS A MUST FOR MEN
In the past decade men have really started taking grooming seriously - I would love to attribute that to the rise of the metrosexual and the gift that was Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (2002)....
EDITOR’S TEST: CALVIN KLEIN JEANS RCKR KICK
It's official - the flare is back. Let's be honest - seeing Calvin Klein Jeans' new range featuring the style did leave me questioning how this would work. Being a style that I've never seen...
REMOTE CONTROL TOURIST IN MELBOURNE
Imagine being able to visit a location, before actually getting on a plane and jetsetting off. Sounds crazy right? Well, Tourism Victoria have made it possible to see every last part of Melbourne...
EDITOR’S DIARY: PENINSULA HOT SPRINGS
As with all of these Editor's tests, let me give a frank and honest summary of my experience: My visit to the Peninsula Hot Springs lasted 7 hours... If that doesn't say I loved my experience there, I...
PINOCCHIO’S – ITALIAN DINING AT ITS BEST
Let's start this Editor's Test, with the following: if you are looking for great Italian food with a great atmosphere and delightful staff, you must visit Pinocchio's. This...
OPSM EYEHUB SS12/13 SHOWING
I have always considered sunglasses the entry point for many into the world of luxury labels. For a few hundred dollars, say welcome to a fabulous pair of sunglasses that keep you on...
AMERICAN CREW HAIR RECOVERY
Let's get a few things straight before we launch into my review of some of the brand new American Crew products designed to help damaged hair in the winter. I have by nature, very oily hair -...
SKIN FOOTWEAR LAUNCHES NEW COLLECTION
The new Skin Footwear lookbook has just dropped and let me tell you - this is a must-share. The ladies footwear brand with the ethos that "nothing interesting ever happens before midnight" has...
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 past week or so. The last week has been such an (unexpected) dream after being given a brand new Honda CR-V to drive...
RACING SEASON: 7/11 PINK RIBBON CUP
The racing season isn't over yet and neither is the racing fashion! Tomorrow, Caulfield Racecourse will be transformed into a sea of pink with fashionable racegoers all turning it out for the 7-Eleven Pink...
LMFF 2013: RED CARPET RUNWAY
Dramatic. Bold. Evocative. The show everyone has been waiting for. The hype surrounding L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival's Red Carpet Runway has been outstanding. All week, all I have heard about is...
LMFF: SPORTSGIRL NATIONAL GRADUATE SHOWCASE
Saturday's National Graduate Showcase presented by Sportsgirl is always one of the most highly anticipated shows of the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Season. Twelve fashion graduates were handpicked from...
LMFF 2013 DESIGNER RUNWAY 1: VOGUE.COM.AU
The Designer Runways have begun! After a spectacular opening party and David Jones runway featuring heavyweight UK designer Mary Katrantzou and names such as Jessica Gomes opening the runway, the first of...
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 presented by guest Fashion Blogger, Jess Dempsey of locally renown, WHAT WOULD KARL...
ABSOLUT TRIBUTE
Woah - where can I start? As I'm sure everyone knows, Swedish House Mafia are touring the world on their ONE LAST TOUR (yes - the group is splitting up, but that's again old news), and what a tour it is....
FILM: ROSHAMBO BY FREE PEOPLE
Free People have announced the launch of their very first short film and it is very cute - just like their apparel. Starring Christopher Abbot from hit TV show 'Girls," this is definitely a great start to...
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
Happy New Years everybody! OK OK, so I am about a week late and it's getting a bit passe to wish a fantastic 2013 onto everyone however I am still buzzing about the start of the year. How fantastic - a new...
COUTURING AND CLOUD 9
There is exciting news we have been waiting to share with you all! Couturing most recently partnered with fabulous premium frozen yoghurt brand CLOUD 9 on a wonderful new initiative. Can you...
COMPETITION: MOËT AND CHANDON GOLDEN DIAMOND SUIT
Moët and Chandon are preparing for a very exciting announcement - the news of their fresh new Brand Ambassador for the Moët and Chandon line, and to celebrate Couturing and Moët and...
SUNGLASS HUT FLOATING STORE WITH GEORGIA MAY JAGGER
It was the party that got the country talking. Georgia May Jagger and Sunglass Hut collaborated to launch their second annual floating store last week to great success. From the moment Georgia touched down...
CURRENTLY OBSESSING OVER…
I'm somebody who gets.... attached to idea's quite easily. Yeah, let's say that. Here is a sneak peak into what's currently on my mind and images that are making me go crazy. Most of these are...
$1000 HOWARD SHOWERS GIVEAWAY
THANKS TO Howard Showers has just launched their online store and they want to treat you to a $1000 Wardrobe! Howard Showers 'fuses classic pieces with current',...
WELCOME TO THE NEW COUTURING
It has been a long time coming. From inception with Lisa in October of 2011 to our initial launch in February of 2012 to now - our re-launch. I wonder how many more we will have.... I assume that's the...
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. Circa played host this week to a fabulous luncheon featuring Melbourne’s own...
INTERVIEW: KAI AIYUB FOR MAGNOLIA SILVER JEWELRY
Kai Ayub has had fashion and style in his blood for as long as he can remember, and it sounds as though fashion was meant for him. From an early career in the fashion industry to a series of...
COUTURING INTERVIEW ON MISTER MODE
Thom and Lisa were fortunate enough to be interview by the lovely Tish Tambakau, the creative force behind Mister Mode. Check out the full...
BARKINS IS BACK
After what can be kindly-called a tumultuous few years for the Barkins name, they are well and truly back! And with great style I might add. The store, newly relocated from their Spencer Street DFO...
INTERVIEW: LISA TYLER – HEAD OF DESIGN AT REVIEW
Lisa Tyler What is your role with Review? I am the Head of Design. I look after the design team and the direction of the product each season. So there’s...
MBFWA 2012: BLESS’ED ARE THE MEEK
One of the more dramatic runway openings at MBFWA, Bless’ed Are The Meek put on a stunning laser light show to celebrate the launch and aesthetic of their new collection. Models looked like they...
MBFWA 2012: AN ODE TO NOONE
An Ode To No One wowed the crowd with bold digits, prints inspired by architecture, art-deco period buildings and the work of graphic artist M C Escher. Designer Adi has developed, in collaboration with...
MBFWA 2012: LISA HO
Lisa Ho’s S/S 2013 collection is a perfect example of how you can be understated and simple as well as a complete showstopper. Lisa Ho presented a range of pieces that has been inspired by the theatricality...
MBFWA 2012: MARIANA HARDWICK
Inspired by elements of the Australian landscape, rocky outcrops and long horizons Mariana Hardwick's collection was an elegant display of her unique style. The collection focused around metallic...
MBFWA 2012: OROTON
Luxury handbag and accessories label Oroton presented its first ever apparel collection at MBFWA 2012. Featuring a similar colour palette to past Oroton ranges, the new ready-to-wear range is an answer to...
MBFWA 2012: ALICE MCCALL
Alice McCall presented a fun and flirty collection with her trademark embroidery and twist on folk chic. Entitled 'Babooshka', McCall used Budapest's famous antiquated stain glass windows as a starting point...
MBFWA 2012: BY JOHNNY
Classic shapes and bold lines teamed with simplistic prints dominated the By Johnny runway this afternoon at MBFWA. Shift dresses and peplums were a key highlight with a matte satin trend also making a strong...
MBFWA 2012: TOI ET MOI
Toi et Moi presented a cute range very suited to it’s more commercial demographic. Opening with the designers daughter singing a divine french lullaby, the accessible and colourful basic collection had the...
MBFWA 2012: TALULAH
Pastels and prints were the order of the day at Talulah. The show was opened by Nicole Warne from Gary Pepper Vintage in a floral shirt and pants combo. Baseball caps were paired with floaty...
MBFWA 2012: DYLAN COOPER
After winning Project Runway Australia 2011, life has been all uphill for Dylan Cooper, and it looks like his premier collection was designed while relaxing on some picturesque hillside villa. Jumping straight...
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 presented by Harper’s Bazaar, glided down the catwalk with their slicked-back, wet-look hair adorned with pearls....
LMFF 2012: LMFF INDEPENDENT RUNWAY
So who would have thought the independent runway would have more colour than the commercial shows? It turns out that colours mixed with a casual black are the way to go this winter for the indie-concious. How...
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 to present a nutshell guide to their style and the Frankie runway was no exception - the was very Frankie Magazine! The...
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. Slicked back hair in high ponytails, flawless foundation, berry red lips and...
LMFF 2012: PENTHOUSE MOUSE OPENING PARTY
Penthouse Mouse has officially launched it's 2012 season. Started in 2007 it has now become the it schedule to follow for independant fashion designers. In association with LMFF and part of the...
INTERVIEW: ALEX PERRY FOR SPECSAVERS
Alex Perry has released his A/W 2012 range with Specsavers in a decadent Victorian themed launch party. With guests such as Megan Gale, Sarah Murdoch and Kerri-Anne Kennerley, we chat to this icon of...
MARAIS
There are only a few stores in Melbourne and Australia who do things the way Marais do. This exclusive store is definitely a hidden gem of Melbourne's fashion scene opening up eight years ago with no launch...
COUTURING IS LAUNCHING!
Couturing are excited to announce that Melbourne’s GPO, Belvedere and BlackBerry are the official sponsors for the launch of Couturing.com at the exclusive “Une affaire à la mode” party in early...
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 unstoppable fashion. Here is an exclusive look behind the scenes on what made this such a fabulous...
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 to share this unique event with you all. Whether you need to go shopping for a statement piece, have a...
OPSM SUNSHINE TOUR WITH COUTURING
Summer is coming up (as I'm sure you are aware) and what have you done to get yourself summer ready? You've bought a new Seafolly bikini, shelled out on a gorgeous Missoni towel and you're ready...
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.
NAJO RAPTURE LAUNCH
Whilst Couturing was up in Sydney on whirlwind press tour this week, we were delighted to visit the girls at Agent25 and be invited to a very imtimate launch with Najo - makers of some of the most divine...
DANIEL GAROFALI SOCIAL MEDIA SUPERMODEL LAUNCHES CALENDAR
Daniel Garofali, the Worlds first Social Media Supermodel, has launched a new calendar and shot by renowned Sydney photographer, James Demitri. Starting his career as a dancer, Daniel then signed to Australian...
ITALIAN COLLABORATION SAN PELLEGRINO X BULGARI
S.Pellegrino and Bulgari join forces to present the world a unique and beautifully designed bottle that truly represents their standing in design. S.Pellegrino has lent it's labels to Bulgari before to mark...
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 tweet asking us to come down to the opening of the Bondi Store. I think I literally died when I saw the...