Fashion

May 15, 2013

Events and Runways, Fashion, News

If you love all things vintage then this is the event for you. Take 2 Markets in collaboration with Circa presents Strictly Vintage, a boutique event of 40 carefully stalls for the discerning vintage...

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW

Jessica Bradley

May 15, 2013

Fashion, News

2013 is shaping up to be an interesting year, as fashion cognoscenti keep a watchful eye on the new creative directors of some of the most revered labels in the industry. The recent departures of Nicolas...

L’HEURE DU THE FUNDRAISER EVENT

May 14, 2013

Fashion, News

Couturing are proud to be media partners for a very special event. Presented by Le Style, L'heure du Thé Fundraiser Event is an afternoon of delicious pastries and fabulous entertainment all...

PROENZA SCHOULER FOR NET-A-PORTER

May 13, 2013

Fashion, News

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the brains behind Proenza Schouler have teamed up with Net-A-Porter to release an exclusive capsule collection based on their top selling styles loved by their...

JLH BY JENNIFER HAWKINS AW13 COLLECTION

Jax Cardona

May 9, 2013

Talk about a multi-talented model. Jennifer Hawkins, a former Miss Universe and current fashion ambassador for Myer, TV host and designer has launched her second collection of her JLH by Jennifer Hawkins...

HAIL TO THE NINETIES

May 8, 2013

Fashion, Trends

Depending on your age and gender during the final decade of the 20th Century, your memories may be of butterfly clips, jelly shoes, and Baby G watches, or perhaps of flannel shirts, piercings, and more than...

HONOUR AMONG THIEVES – CHAPEL STREET STORE LAUNCH

Jax Cardona

May 7, 2013

Chapel Street was animated with local trend setters last Thursday at the store launch of Roy Christou’s latest project, Honor Among Thieves. At the front of the store in the early evening, guests were...

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK RUSSIA FALL WINTER 2013-2014

Jax Cardona

May 6, 2013

Fashion, Fashion Week

Women were the face of Russian Fashion week in Moscow this year. Apparently men just don't seem to inspire Russian designers. Everything on the catwalk was for women, about women and in the name of women. But...

VANISHING ELEPHANT ZINE FIRST EDITION: WORKING

May 6, 2013

Campaigns, Fashion, News

Vanishing Elephant unveiled their latest project, a label Zine, at their inaugural Fashion Week Show this April. Free in-store now and also available to download, the first edition is titled “Working”...

TROPICANA: A CELEBRATION OF LILLY PULITZER

May 3, 2013

Fashion, Lookbooks

Think long relaxing days, strolling aimlessly down a sun-drenched beach, tropical colours, and the essence of heaven lingering in the summer breeze. Turn this dream into a pattern and presto! You have a...

BRAND SMART REVAMP- A MECCA FOR BARGAIN HUNTERS

Gemma Watts

May 2, 2013

Events and Runways, Fashion, Sale

In the heart of greater Melbourne's eastern 'burbs lies Nunawading. While the name may not be synonymous with style and glamour, it is the home of the recently revamped Brand Smart Factory Outlet- Melbourne's...

WINTER WONDERLAND

May 2, 2013

Fashion, Menswear, Trends

With winter settling in nicely in the southern hemisphere, Couturing looks to the north for some sartorial salvation from the cold. Layering is still prevailing, whilst mixing it with bright pieces to warm...

BURBERRY SPARK

May 1, 2013

Fashion, News

Iconic label Burberry once again supported upcoming talented when launching their new global campaign for Burberry Spark sunglasses, with emerging British musicians Coastal Cities, the Night VI and Broken...

BEHIND THE SEAMS: EMMA CAMILLERI, FOUNDER OF SUB ROSA COLLECTIONS

May 1, 2013

Author Name, Behind The Seams, Fashion

Sub Rosa Collections has defined itself as the latest destination for fashion jewellery and accessories. A Melbourne based business created by local girl Emma Camilleri (pictured), the collection is...

VIKTOR & ROLF RETURN TO COUTURE

April 30, 2013

Fashion, News, Paris Fashion Week

Fashion lovers rejoice! Dutch designer duo, Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren are returning to the world of haute couture after a whopping 13 years. Viktor & Rolf, renowned for their theatrical designs...

MAY 1: WHITE SHIRT DAY FOR OVARIAN CANCER

April 30, 2013

Charity, Fashion

Don a white shirt tomorrow in support of ovarian cancer. Launched in 2011, the annual Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) White Shirt Day invites all Australians to wear a white shirt to show support and...

BEHIND THE SEAMS: SONYA KRAAN

April 29, 2013

Author Name, Behind The Seams, Fashion

With her doe-eyed features and soft-spoken demeanor, you'd mistake Sonya Kraan for a shy young thing. But don't be fooled. Behind that graceful poise is a strongwilled woman - one who is making a name...

NAPOLEON PERDIS: LIFE.STYLE STORE

April 26, 2013

Events and Runways, Fashion, Store Guide

Makeup maestro Napoleon Perdis has launched a unique retail space in South Yarra that could be likened to a secret grotto. Brimming with luxury accessories, homewares and ready-to-wear design, the store...

GUSTO & ELAN SHOWCASES THE SPIRIT OF THE BLACK DRESS FINALISTS

April 26, 2013

Fashion, News

This year, Melbourne designer fashion boutique Gusto & Elan has partnered with The Spirit of the Black Dress, part of the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Cultural Program, and will be showcasing...

THE ULTIMATE POOL PARTY: HOUSE OF HOLLAND

April 25, 2013

Music festivals are a fun, sweaty and an eardrum blasting way to enjoy the hotter months. As we sit with mugs of coffee in hand to keep our fingers from falling off and as ugg boots begin to look somewhat...

CAMILLA & MARC WINTER WAREHOUSE SALE

April 24, 2013

Fashion, Sale

Sophistication and classic tailoring, with a splash of opulence epitomises the camilla & marc label, with designs from the brother-sister-duo coveted for their quality and inimitable style. The camilla...

SKIN AND THREADS: NEW STORE OPENING X SENSORY LAB POP UP

Jade Lynn Goh

April 23, 2013

The Melbourne lifestyle is demarcated by fine coffee and even finer clothing. That is why it was no surprise when premier Australian label, Skin and Threads teamed up with Sensory Lab to celebrate the opening...

SRETSIS A/W 2013 LAUNCH

April 22, 2013

Nestled off Flinders lane is the quaint shop front of Lady Petrova, the only stockist of Thai label Sretsis and the flower headband mecca. Thursday the 18th of April saw Lady Petrova host the launch of...

RACING SEASON: 7/11 PINK RIBBON CUP

April 19, 2013

Charity, Fashion, Insider, Spring Racing

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...

COACHELLA 2013 FASHION

Jade Lynn Goh

April 19, 2013

Fashion, Street Style and Style Icons

For those of you not in the know (or have been living under a rock since 1999), the Coachella Music and Art Festival has been the musical Mecca for celebrities and scenesters alike. Every year, more than...

AUBERRE A/W 2013

April 19, 2013

Luxury Neckwear label and Australian entity, Auberre, adds Mr Auberre to the lineup this season. From delightful print silk scarves for Mrs Auberre to debonair wool scarves and silk bow ties for Mr Auberre,...

MICKY IN THE VAN A/W 2013 PREVIEW

April 18, 2013

Monday night celebrated the preview of local Melbourne label, Micky In The Van's Autumn/Winter 2013 collection at The Provincial Hotel in Fitzroy. A fitting setting for the whimsical label, the antique,...

MISS LOUISE SALE

April 17, 2013

Fashion, News, Sale

Chanel your inner Carrie Bradshaw and head to the much anticipated Miss Louise sale to pick yourself up a designer bargain. Date: Thursday, 18th April to Sunday, 21st April,...

PAJAMA-CHIC: FALL 2013

April 17, 2013

Fashion, Trends

The luxury of rolling out of bed in your sleepwear attire and stepping outside without embarrassment is now becoming a possibility, with top designers leading the way. We saw fragments of it last year and now,...

LAUNCH: TRANSEASONAL 2013 COLLECTION BY SONYA KRAAN

April 17, 2013

Gusto - , noun - a keen appreciation, individual taste, zest, spirit Élan - , noun - combination of distinctive, stylish elegance and vigor Gusto & Élan is an exclusive fashion boutique which...

GPO SHAKES THINGS UP

April 16, 2013

Fashion

Melbourne has had ants in its fashionable pants in recent years, as our humble (awesome) city is slowly inundated with the labels that we fashion-obsessed used to have to fly to London or New York to...

RUSSIAN FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE

G W

April 16, 2013

Fashion, Fashion Week, Street Style and Style Icons

With the likes of Miroslava Duma and Ulyana Sergeenko leading the sartorial pack, Russia has firmly cemented its place as a power player in the games of street style. The contenders have been known to be more...

MBFWA 2013: ZAMBESI SS13/14

April 13, 2013

Lines were kept clean and simple for Zambesi's Spring/Summer collection. Fabrics and textures were front and center, with a new printed check design mixing materials, and beautiful tassel detailing a...

MBFWA 2013: THE INNOVATORS

April 13, 2013

One of the most anticipated shows of the week, The Innovators showcases the next generation of Australian fashion talent. This year's crop of emerging designers didn't disappoint, with strong...

MBFWA 2013: BLESS’ED ARE THE MEEK SS13/14

April 13, 2013

Wanderlust - SS13/14 Bless'ed Are the Meek showcased a tribal inspired collection at MBFWA 2013. Models took to the runway against a beautiful digitalised Australian landscape. Metallic accents, sequin...

MBFWA 2013: DAY 3 STREET STYLE

April 11, 2013

Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Street Style and Style Icons

Images: Amanda Wong for...

MBFWA 2013: BACKSTAGE AT LISA HO SS13/14

April 11, 2013

Behind The Scenes, Behind The Scenes, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA

Images by Amanda Wong for...

MBFWA 2013: BACKSTAGE AT MICHAEL LO SORDO SS13/14

April 11, 2013

Behind The Scenes, Behind The Scenes, Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Uncategorized

Image by Jennifer Estrada for...

MBFWA 2013: VANISHING ELEPHANT

April 11, 2013

Vanishing Elephant's debut at MBFWA featured a party like atmosphere, fitting for the brands tailored street aesthetic. Their Spring/Summer range centered around two broad ideas, one tailored in terms of...

MBFWA 2013: MICHAEL LO SORDO SS13/14

April 11, 2013

One of Australia's new breed of designers rising quickly up the ranks, Michael Lo Sordo presented a collection inspired by the idea of androgny. Carefully tailored garments combined masculine and feminine...

MBFWA 2013: HAN

April 11, 2013

Brisbane based design Khim Hang's Spring/Summer collection for his label Han, was a nod to his Cambodian heritage. Beautiful organics cottons were presented on the runway in classic whites. Tailoring was...

MBFWA 2013: SERPENT AND THE SWAN

April 11, 2013

Insecta Botanica - SS13/14 Serpent & the Swan's latest collection was inspired by the idea of growth and inherent relationship between plant and human life cycles. Designers Hayley and Lauri Smith...

MBFWA: CAMILLA SS13/14

April 11, 2013

Pachamama - SS13/14 At the end of the day the women scattered blossoms on the fields and the oldest man led the group in prayer. Blessing the tools, the seed, the earth and the children. This spirit of...

MBFWA 2013: ALICE MCCALL

April 10, 2013

Les Galleries de Poison - Cruise 13/14 Alice McCall's whimsical aesthetic was reflected in her ocean inspired Cruise collection. Fabrics moved fluidly against the body, with luminous metallics...

MBFWA 2013: LISA HO

April 10, 2013

Lisa Ho opened day 3 of MBFWA 2013 with a beautiful runway held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Ho's trademark fresh silhouettes and sport luxe aesthetic were presented in bold stripes, delicate...

MBFWA 2013: DAY 2 STREET STYLE

April 10, 2013

Fashion, Fashion Week, MBFWA, Street Style and Style Icons, Uncategorized

Images: Amanda Wong for...

MBFWA 2013: MANNING CARTELL SS13/14

Jayme O'Donoghue

April 4, 2013

Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Trend Report

They say all roads lead to one. And in the fashion world, that road is Paris. Paris Fashion Week encapsulates all that true fashion is about- drama, creativity, total luxury, lust and effortlessness. Despite...

BENDON LINGERIE SAMPLE SALE

Jayme O'Donoghue

March 26, 2013

To celebrate the launch of her latest collections, Hunter + Gatherer and The Bowerbird Collective, the stunning Samantha Wills hosted an evening at FortyFiveDownstairs, where guests could preview the latest...

MIMCO CALLS ALL THE LOVERS FOR NEW CAMPAIGN

March 25, 2013

“Arm yourself....the battleground has been set & the dance is about to begin” Mimco seems to have followed in the steps of George Orwell, creating their own take on a dystopic future. But with...

LMFF 2013: RED CARPET RUNWAY

March 25, 2013

Bridal, Events and Runways, Fashion, Fashion Week, LMFF, Red Carpet, Wedding Dresses, Wedding Hair and Makeup, Wedding Lifestyle

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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...

LIBERTY ROSS IS NET-A-PORTER’S NEW COVER STAR

Annabelle Macgugan

March 25, 2013

Fashion, News

In an insightful display of strength and confidence, model slash actress Liberty Ross reveals her style secrets, her acting endeavors, and her passion for fashion to Net-a-porters’ The Edit. Seen in the...

LMFF 2013 DESIGNER RUNWAY 07: FRANKIE MAGAZINE

March 25, 2013

Last night celebrated the final L'Oreal Paris runway as the final on-site runway day of L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival rolled forward. Presented by Australia's most successful independent magazine, Frankie...

LMFF 2013 INDEPENDENT RUNWAY

March 25, 2013

Presented by YEN Magazine and The Thousands, the Independent Runway was the final on-site runway show of the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival. Boasting a fusion of fashion, music and art, the final runway...

LMFF 2013 – MIMCO PARADISE BATTALION RUNWAY

March 24, 2013

“Make Love, Not War.” That’s the sentiment behind Mimco’s Paradise Battalion– a vamped-up, ultra-romantic collection with a futuristic, post-military aesthetic. Part of the L’Oreal...

GLASSONS EVERYDAY FUN

March 24, 2013

Glassons' first Sydney runway show was held last week in a basketball stadium in Sydney's CBD. The adventurous campaign was far from the ordinary, showing off Glassons' AW13 collection; the RUSSH Edit, in a...

LMFF: SPORTSGIRL NATIONAL GRADUATE SHOWCASE

March 24, 2013

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...

FAMOUS FOR FASHION RUNWAY: CHAPEL STREET EDITION

March 24, 2013

With a line up of labels including Alice McCall, Autonomy, Cylk and Gorman, the LMFF Famous for Fashion – Chapel Street Edition runway left crowds in no doubt of the reason for the precinct’s...

LMFF 2013 DESIGNER RUNWAY 06: COSMOPOLITAN

March 23, 2013

Melbourne's fashionistas returned to the Docklands on Friday night for LMFF's Runway 06, presented by Cosmopolitan Magazine. CLICK HERE FOR COUTURING'S COVERAGE OF THE COSMOPOLITAN RUNWAY BEAUTY...

LMFF 2013 DESIGNER RUNWAY 1: VOGUE.COM.AU

March 22, 2013

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...

TSENSORY EXHIBIT

March 22, 2013

Always looking for interesting ways to present his label Tsen, designer Adam Tsen took fashion and art to a whole new level with his exhibit Tsensory, showing as part of this year's L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion...

MUSE A/W EXHIBITION LAUNCH PARTY

March 21, 2013

The leading destination for contemporary fashion and culture, Melbourne’s GPO, celebrated the new season of autumn/winter collections last night in true style. Partnering with fashion’s most exclusive,...

IMOGEN POOTS FOR ASOS MAGAZINE

March 21, 2013

Fashion, News

Gracing the cover the of the ASOS Magazine's April issue is the vibrant and fun actress, Imogen Poots. The English beauty and rising star will be appearing in six films this year, including Jeff Buckley's...

LMFF 2013: DAY 1 STREET STYLE

March 20, 2013

Fashion, Fashion Week, LMFF, Street Style and Style Icons

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SEX & THE CITY- NEW YORK CITY STYLE COMES TO CHADSTONE

Gemma Watts

March 20, 2013

Chadstone, our very own fashion capital, has made a fitting host for 4 of the world's most iconic style icons. Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda- names synonymous with New York City Style and the...

COFFEE WITH CAGGIE: LAVAZZA LAUNCHES LMFF COLLAB WITH LIFEwithBIRD

Gemma Watts

March 17, 2013

House of Holland's widely anticipated second collection has been released as of March 2013, following the successful eyewear debut in 2012. Henry Holland fails to disappoint with the new collection, staying...

PARIS FASHION WEEK MEN’S STREETSTYLE

March 17, 2013

Fashion, Fashion Week, Men, Menswear, Paris Fashion Week, Trend Report

With the world turning its head to Paris for PFW, it was the Parisian Men’s turn to weigh in on the sartorial stakes. As we saw in London, New York and Milan, layering is key this year. The men of Paris...

LMFF 2013 MIMCO RUNWAY TICKET GIVEAWAY

March 16, 2013

Competition, Fashion, Fashion Week, LMFF

"Arm yourself...the battleground has been set and the dance is about to begin." To celebrate the launch of Mimco's latest collection 'Paradise Battalion', Couturing are giving away a double pass to see...

STEVE MADDEN AND NINE WEST AW13

March 15, 2013

Fashion

Streams of shoe-obsessed fashionistas graced the halls of the Nine West and Steve Madden office in South Yarra this month, eager for a first glimpse at the upcoming Autumn/Winter collections for the two...

PENTHOUSE MOUSE ’13 OPENING PARTY

Jade Lynn Goh

March 15, 2013

Events and Runways, Fashion, LMFF

Ever since their 2007 conception, Penthouse Mouse is arguably one of the most anticipated events of the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival. Less penthouse, more play ground, the event showcases some of...

BEHIND THE SEAMS: JODIE FOX, FOUNDER OF SHOES OF PREY

March 13, 2013

Behind The Seams, Fashion

Meet Jodie Fox, the angel sent down to Earth by the shoe gods above. When we cried over the wrong size, the wrong height or the wrong colour, Jodie listened. And now she has blessed our...

MAYBELLINE NEW YORK COLLABORATES WITH AUSSIE LABEL WE ARE HANDSOME FOR MBFWA