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SUIT YOURSELF WITH OSCAR HUNT

There’s a new standard in suiting at Oscar Hunt, and the bar for bespoke suits has been raised. In addition to their…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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SUMMER NOIR BY LE SPECS

Inspired by the intoxicating allure of neo noir femme fatales, Le Specs offers a collection for…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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MELBOURNE’S ULTIMATE VINTAGE GIRL

Searching the globe high and low, Nadia Barbaro has hand selected the most divine and modern…

By Kyah Bell · 4 min read

Fashion

BRIGHTEN UP YOUR WINTER WITH RAY BAN ICONS

True to its international iconic status, Ray-Ban is always distinctive in style while reinventing their look…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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WILLOW SYDNEY WAREHOUSE SALE

Iconic Australian label Willow will be holding their highly anticipated Sydney warehouse sale this weekend- just…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

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KATE MIDDLETON’S ZIMMERMANN DRESS HITS STORES

The infamous Zimmermann dress donned by Kate Middleton is in stores now. Zimmermann’s ‘Roamer Day Dress’,…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

CHARLOTTE RONSON COLLABORATES WITH VOGUE EYEWEAR

Celebrity designer Charlotte Ronson has been named as the participant for the 2014 Design Series for Vogue…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

GET YOUR WALLETS READY, THE JOSH GOOT SALE IS HERE

Ladies, get your wallets ready. The Josh Goot sale is coming. Selection from RESORT 2013, SPRING/SUMMER…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Behind The Seams

TALKING ALL THINGS FREE PEOPLE WITH KATHRYN O’CONNOR

Ahead of their first pop-up shop launching in Australia today, we catch up with Kathryn O’Connor,…

By Lisa Teh · 4 min read

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LIFEwithBIRD COLLABORATES WITH ERENSTO ARTILLO

Melbourne label LIFEwithBIRD has partnered with renowned Spanish artist Ernesto Artillo to create a mesmerizing blend…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Campaigns

THE NEXT LEVEL IN DENIM – LEVI’S REVEL JEANS

Welcome to a new level in denim with Levi’s Revel jeans. A revolution in shaping jeans,…

By Katherine Ng · 2 min read

Couturing TV

EMPORIUM MELBOURNE REIMAGINED

Emporium Melbourne fuses the old with the new, housing an impressive 225 local and international retailers (170…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

CONVERSE X MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA PART DEUX

After the incredible success of their last collaboration, Converse and French fashion powerhouse Maison Martin Margiela…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

Campaigns

DYLAN PENN IS THE NEW FACE OF BONDS

Bonds have signed upcoming model and emerging Hollywood actress, Dylan Penn to launch the new BONDS…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Campaigns

CONVERSE CELEBRATES THE ALL STAR CHUCK 70 COLLECTION WITH SNEAKERS CLASH WALL

As part of a series of artistic installations across the world, Converse Australia launched the Sneakers Clash Wall in…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

Fashion

FREE PEOPLE ARE POPPING UP IN AUSTRALIA

While Friday the thirteenth may be an unlucky day for some, for lovers of Free People, Friday…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

CONCEPT STORE DEDICATED TO SWEDISH FASHION LAUNCHES IN MELBOURNE

The Waiting Room team believe in passion, loving what you do, pursuing your dreams and the…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

FARFETCH X MUUSE CAPSULE COLLECTION

Two fashion stalwarts, Farfetch and MUUSE, have joined forces to launch an exclusive capsule collection- shoppable…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

GOTTA HAVE IT? STASHD IT!
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GOTTA HAVE IT? STASHD IT!

Jessica Wilson co creator of the new must-app, Stashd, has been so kind to take the…

By Kyah Bell · 2 min read

Behind The Seams

JOHN HARDY – LUXURY MEETS SUSTAINABILITY

It’s rare that a luxury company focuses it’s effort on sustainable practices and responsible business. John…

By Lisa Teh · 5 min read

Fashion

MR PORTER WELCOMES HENTSCH MAN AND AMI

MR PORTER welcome Hentsch Man and young Parisian label Ami to their stable of designer brand,…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

THE JOURNEY TO SUSTAINABLE LUXURY

One of the movie calendar’s most glamourous events of the year, Cannes Film Festival is just…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Editorial

MBFWA 2014: A TO Z

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Events and Runways

THOMAS SABO LANDS AT THE EMPORIUM

Thomas Sabo has long been a mainstay in luxury accessories, so what better place for their…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

SKIN & THREADS X REBECCA JUDD
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SKIN & THREADS X REBECCA JUDD

kin & Threads have collaborated with Melbourne style icon Rebecca Judd to launch an exclusive capsule…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

SIMONE PÉRÈLE X MARY MCCARTNEY
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SIMONE PÉRÈLE X MARY MCCARTNEY

Luxury lingerie label Simone Pérèle has collaborated with world-renown photographer and daughter of Beatles’ star Sir Paul…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

MOSS IS BOSS: KATE LAUNCHES LATEST COLLECTION FOR TOPSHOP
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MOSS IS BOSS: KATE LAUNCHES LATEST COLLECTION FOR TOPSHOP

Ladies, get your wallets ready. Kate Moss’ much anticipated latest collection for Topshop launches in store…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

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THE OUTNET TURNS 5 AND YOU GET THE PRESENTS!

To celebrate its 5th birthday, online fashion retailer The Outnet will launch a limited edition collection…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

CHANNEL YOUR INNER MODERN BOHEMIAN WITH SAMANTHA WILLS’ LUXE NOMADE COLLECTION

Luxe Nomade is the French translation of ‘nomadic luxe’. Like Paris, it is the juxtaposition of…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

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WOW YOUR MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY WITH SUNGLASS HUT

Sunglass Hut’s latest campaign celebrates one of the most important people in each of our lives,…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

GABRIELLE BROWN WINS THE TARGET GRADUATE DESIGN AWARD

Target have announced RMIT University fashion graduate, Gabrielle Brown, is the winner of the inaugural Target…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

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FEAST FOR THE SENSES: CAMILLA X GRINDERS

The fashion world would not turn without coffee, so a marriage between the two seems to…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

Fashion

ALEXANDER WANG TO COLLABORATE WITH H&M

Alexander Wang has announced his upcoming collaboration with H&M earlier today via his first ever Instagram…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Events and Runways

BEC & BRIDGE BLAZED A FASHIONABLE TRAIL WITH THEIR DUE NORTH COLLECTION AT MBFWA

She realised that there was no final destination, and with that epiphany, her journey really began.…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Campaigns

LIFE THROUGH WOOL: COUNTRY ROAD AND THE WOOLMARK COMPANY CELEBRATE AUSTRALIAN WOOL WITH ISABEL LUCAS

Stunning actress, Isabel Lucas has teamed up with two of Australia’s most iconic brands, Country Road…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Behind The Seams

GINGER & SMART TAKE ON MBFWA 2014

With MBFWA just around the corner, we caught up with talented Alexandra and Genevieve Smart, the…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

MISS SHOP HAS GOT YOUR AW14 FASHION COVERED

This Autumn/Winter, Miss Shop has all the hottest styles covered. Whether you want to jump on…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Events and Runways

HAVANA BROWN PARTIES AT SUNGLASS HUT

One of Australia’s hottest musical exports, DJ Havana Brown, was given the keys to Sunglass Hut…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Fashion

POP DOWN TO THE JOSH GOOT POP UP SALE

  Head down to the much-anticipated Melbourne Josh Goot pop-up sale to get your hands on…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Behind The Seams

TALKING ALL THINGS FASHION AND COFFEE WITH NICOLE WARNE, LAVAZZA STYLE CONSULTANT FOR 2014

One of the busiest fashion bloggers in the world today, Nicole Warne of Gary Pepper fame…

By Lisa Teh · 6 min read

Fashion

MICHELLE JANK WORKS HER MAGIC FOR THE STRAND

Talented Australian creative Michelle Jank, has leant her talents to The Strand Arcade, curating the second…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Campaigns

IMMORTALIA BY MANIAMANIA

Having developed a cult following for its signature brand of mystical adornment, Maniamania is creating alchemy…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Events and Runways

GET YOUR FASHION WEEK FIX WITH NORTHLAND

VAMFF is just around the corner and Couturing are excited to announce that we are one…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

AJAK DENG RETURNS TO VAMFF FOR RIVER ISLAND AND THE ICONIC

Launching on Friday 21st March at the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF), Australian shoppers can…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Behind The Seams

BY JASMIN INSPIRED BY THE ETERNAL WANDER

Fashion and travel blogger Jasmin Howell’s blog Friend In Fashion has taken her to all corners…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Fashion

NICOLE TRUNFIO HERALDS A NEW DIRECTION FOR QVB

Since winning the Australian version of Search for a Supermodel, Nicole Trunfio’s career has gone from…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

FASHION MEETS COFFEE: MICHAEL LO SORDO COLLABORATES WITH LAVAZZA

Melbourne is renown for it’s love of coffee so to celebrate the up-coming VAMFF, it seems…

By Lisa Teh · 5 min read

Events and Runways

CELEBRATE A SEASON OF STYLE WITH CHADSTONE

  It’s a big season of fashion for Chadstone, and what better way to celebrate than…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

H&M AUSTRALIA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Swedish giant H&M is the latest overseas retailer to come to our fashion loving shores. Launching…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Events and Runways

WIN TICKETS TO VAMFF 2014 WITH NORTHLAND SHOPPING CENTRE

Want to see some of Australia’s best designers on the runway at VAMFF? Northland Shopping Centre…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

THE FUTURE OF FASHION – VAMFF LAUNCH THE 2014 NATIONAL GRADUATE SHOWCASE

Gathered in South Yarra’s iconic and beautiful Como House Grand Ballroom, a selection of fashion media…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

DULUX AND VAMFF REVEAL COLLABORATION WITH GORMAN AND ROMANCE WAS BORN

As an Event Partner of the 2014 Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF), Dulux will activate…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Events and Runways

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL (VAMFF) FASHION FILM SERIES LAUNCH

On Thursday night on the rooftop of the Emerald Peacock bar, an assortment of Melbourne’s well-heeled…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

LE SPECS X ORACLE FOX

The enthusiasm of the 90s California grunge movement inspires a fiery effervescence that permeates Paradise, the…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Fashion

WHO IS THE BOY WONDER FROM DOWN UNDER?

At the age of only 27, with his attraction to industrial textiles and sharply structured tailoring, it seems…

By Kyah Bell · 2 min read

Campaigns

COUNTRY ROAD CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF MODERN AUSTRALIAN STYLE

This year Country Road celebrates 40 years of modern style as Australia’s most loved lifestyle brand.…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Arts & Entertainment

FOODIES REJOICE THE MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL IS HERE

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (28 February to 16 March 2014) now in its twenty…

By Phong Tran · 4 min read

Fashion

GIRL’S STAR ZOSIA MAMET COVERS ASOS MAG

Looking very un-Shoshanna like, Girls star Zosia Mamet fronts Asos Magazine’s January edition. Styling herself for…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

SAMBAG EXPANDS APPAREL RANGE FOR AUTUMN 2014

Sambag’s AW14 collection packs a sartorial punch, featuring easy elegant staples the brand is fast becoming…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

SARTORIAL SYNERGY – MAURIE & EVE TO JOIN GENERAL PANTS CO.

Celebrated Australian womenswear label, Maurie & Eve, are set to join the ever expanding portfolio of…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

RECORD ON A HIT SINGLE THANKS TO BEN SHERMAN AND ART VS SCIENCE

Ever wanted to record on a hit single with one of Australia’s most popular dance acts?…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

EVA LONGORIA TO ATTEND THE MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL WITH L’OREAL PARIS

Eva Longoria, actress, model and L’Oreal ambassador, will be attending this year’s Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Fashion

FASHION X ART : LE SPECS X CRAIG AND KARL

Looking left of centre, Le Specs explores the art world partnering with pop culture creatives Craig…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Events and Runways

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS – VAMFF LAUNCH THEIR 2014 FESTIVAL PROGRAM

An intimate gathering of Melbourne’s well-heeled fashion media found refuge from the banality of Monday morning…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

Fashion

UNITED BY STYLE – DULUX X VAMFF

Dulux is proud to announce the return of the ground-breaking ‘United by Style’ project that sees…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

Fashion

VAMFF ANNOUNCES THE FINALISTS FOR THE 2014 TIFFANY & CO. NATIONAL DESIGNER AWARD

The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival  is thrilled to announce Tiffany & Co. as Principal Partner…

By Gemma Watts · 3 min read

Fashion

BALMAIN HITS THE OUTNET.COM

THE OUTNET.COM has just received a drop of highly anticipated Balmain pieces- high end designer pieces at a fraction…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Fashion

BEAT THE BACK TO WORK BLUES WITH DAVID JONES

For many of us the holiday season is well and truly over. Despite the weather suggesting…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

HOUSE OF WARIS RARE X NET-A-PORTER
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HOUSE OF WARIS RARE X NET-A-PORTER

NET-A-PORTER.COM is set to unveil House of Waris RARE – a collection of handcrafted treasures from…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

RICCARDO TISCI X NIKE

Needing to get back into the gym, but uninspired with your workout options? Now you have…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

Fashion

BE A PART OF BEN SHERMAN X ART VS SCIENCE

Collaborations within fashion have always been welcome – Versace x H&M, Stella McCartney x Adidas, Christopher…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

Fashion

GAP DENIM- HOW DO YOU BLUE?

To celebrate 40 years as the global leader in denim, heritage brand Gap has launched the How…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Fashion

TOME ONLINE SALE

Infinite wearability, minimalism and clean lines- TOME is a Couturing favourite and an it-girl’s go-to. For all…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Fashion

PUMA X ASOS

After the success of two menswear capsule collections, cult favourite shopping site ASOS have collaborated with…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

Fashion

GUESS MENSWEAR LAUNCHES IN AUSTRALIA

For the first time, GUESS Mens collections will be available on GUESS.com in Australia, beginning with…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

2013 FASHION YEAR IN REVIEW

As we all are getting back into routine after celebrating the beginning of a new year,…

By Paige Richards · 3 min read

Fashion

RESORT STYLE WITH DAVID JONES

Summer is here, which means hot days and balmy nights. It’s the perfect excuse to don…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Fashion

VANISHING ELEPHANT SPRING/SUMMER SALE

The Christmas sales frenzy has just begun, and if your Christmas stocking was lacking something more…

By Kyah Bell · 1 min read

Fashion

PARTY STYLE WITH DAVID JONES

The party season is well and truly upon us and while you are working out how…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

RYAN STORER LAUNCHES ON NET-A-PORTER.COM
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RYAN STORER LAUNCHES ON NET-A-PORTER.COM

ustralia’s newest jewellery darling Ryan Storer has just landed at NET-A-PORTER.COM. Founded in 2012, Storer’s clean, crisp…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Fashion

KALLISTI BY MARIO SCHWAB FOR ASOS

Marios Schwab returns, empowering women through fashion in his Kallisti lingerie line for ASOS. It embodies…

By Lena Tuck · 1 min read

Fashion

THE BONDS ONESIE

  Iconic Australian brand BONDS has added a fashionable twist to Sleep with a range that…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Fashion

COUNTRY ROAD CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN

Christmas can often be a stressful time of the year. Not only do you have to…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

RUPERT SANDERSON FOR ANTONIO BERADI EXCLUSIVE TO NET-A-PORTER
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RUPERT SANDERSON FOR ANTONIO BERADI EXCLUSIVE TO NET-A-PORTER

he couturier Antonio Berardi and British shoe-maker Rupert Sanderson are proud to announce Rupert Sanderson for Antonio…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

LARA BINGLE X CO BY COTTON ON
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LARA BINGLE X CO BY COTTON ON

Quintessential Aussie babe Lara Bingle and Cotton On have teamed up for the latest CO by…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

Fashion

HOLIDAY DRESSING WITH J.CREW

The holiday season is almost here which means no more stuffy suits and boring workwear, you…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Fashion

FESTIVE SEASON STYLE WITH DAVID JONES

Christmas is just around the corner, which means two things to me, parties and present shopping! I…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

SPENCER OUTLET CENTRE LAUNCH
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SPENCER OUTLET CENTRE LAUNCH

Across from Southern Cross Station, the Spencer Outlet Centre boasts some of the CBD’s best shopping…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

Fashion

HOW TO TAKE AN OUTFIT FROM NOW TO WOW

Summer is the perfect time for new beginnings, resolutions and changes in lifestyle and sometimes apparel.…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

FASHION FOR A CAUSE

After being orphaned in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, brothers Rob and Paul Forkan were determined…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

Fashion

ANNA & BOY SYDNEY WAREHOUSE SALE

Australian swimwear label, Anna & Boy has become known as the go-to label for beach cool.…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Fashion

NEW YORK TURNS OUT FOR ZIMMERMANN’S NEW FLAGSHIP

Last week New York’s fashion elite turned out to celebrate Zimmermann’s new flagship store opening at…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

STEPH GILMORE HEAD ROXY’S “POP SURF” COLLECTION

  Aussie pioneers of women’s surf and swim style, ROXY, are back with ‘Pop Surf’, a…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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A MAKEOVER TO TRANSFORM A COMMUNITY

Australian not-for-profit vintage boutique, Dear Gladys, has set a target of raising $27, 000 to help…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

COUTURING X DAVID JONES

  With Christmas and summer just around the corner, Couturing are excited to announce that we…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

MELBOURNE CENTRAL ONE DAY SHOPPING EVENT

Christmas somehow manages to creep up on us every season, and it’s easy to leave shopping…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

SIMONE PERELE INTRODUCES ‘DIVA’
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SIMONE PERELE INTRODUCES ‘DIVA’

Simone Pérèle presents ‘Diva’, a new style from the SS|13 collection, crafted in Italian silk and Calais lace.…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Fashion

RAY-BAN ENVISION TOUR

One of the most recognised names in eyewear, Ray-Ban are getting into the spirit of summer…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

DISNEY X RICHARD NYLON FOR STAKES DAY

Spring racing season is all about headwear, and an incredibly unique collaboration between Disney and leading…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

Fashion

OLIVIA WELLS IS THE NEW FACE OF NOVO SUMMER 2013

Olivia Wells has been announced as the fresh face of Novo’s new Spring Summer Campaign. A…

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read