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CONVERSE CREATE THE MUST HAVE FESTIVAL FOOTWEAR

Converse and music have always been intimately linked, and now, they’ve created the perfect shoe for winter music festivals; introducing the Fall 2014  Converse…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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ASHLEY HART HELPS MSFW CELEBRATE 20 YEARS

Wednesday morning, Lord Mayor Robert Doyle launched the 20th Melbourne Spring Fashion Week program and officially…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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SABA x ROGER DECKKER

Saba has long been a label that consistently turns out artful campaign imagery, and for their…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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CARRERA AND JIMMY CHOO LAUNCH CAPSULE MEN’S EYEWEAR COLLECTION

Carrera and Jimmy Choo have announced the launch of an exclusive capsule collection of Carrera by…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

VIKTORIA AND WOODS CREATE A ‘RAPTURE’ FOR SS14

Viktoria and Woods have shot their Rapture SS14 collection with emerging model Matilda Dodds, photographer Stephen…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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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…

By Thara Vidyaratne · 2 min read

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KEEPING TIME WITH SEIKO AND NOVAK DJOKOVIC

Last Monday, Novak Djokovic won his second Wimbledon title, and it also served as the debut…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

Events and Runways

A BLOGGERS BREAKFAST WELCOMES LULULEMON TO THE EMPORIUM

When Lululemon first opened its doors in Australia, the first store was right here in Melbourne and…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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BARED FOOTWEAR: A REVOLUTION IN FIT AND FUNCTION

  Anna Baird and her team at Bared Footwear (aptly titled after her very own surname)…

By James Ross · 2 min read

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ARE YOU THE NEXT FESTIVAL MUSE?

THE ICONIC has joined forces with cult festival fashion brand Hunter at this year’s Splendour in…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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LIFEWITHBIRD’S DIGITAL EDITION

During recent travels, LIFEwithBIRD designers Bridget McCall and Nicholas Van Messne discovered several perfumeries, and experienced the…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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BONDS LAUNCHES SUMMER WITH STUNNER KELLY GALE

Exotic beauty and international model Kelly Gale has signed up with BONDS as the brand’s Youth…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Behind The Scenes

MIRANDA KERR EMBODIES SWAROVKI’S MULTI FACETED WOMAN

Swarovski mixes light, sparkle, and glamour to create its signature style that is instantly covetable. A…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

GINGER & SMART SS14, A COLLECTION INSPIRED BY DUALITY

Dualism SS14 has a clear message: the Ginger & Smart woman is multilayered and spirited. This…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

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GET SCULPTURAL WITH DION LEE RESORT ’15

Since 2008,  Dion Lee has been continuously offering the fashion set amazing and intricate pieces, and his Resort…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

Fashion

MANIA MANIA LANDS STYLE ICON JULIA RESTOIN ROITFELD FOR THEIR LATEST CAMPAIGN

After the success of their last campaign featuring international modelling sensation Lindsey Wixson, Mania Mania have…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

GET DESIGNER ON A DIME WITH SWAYY

Classy to chic, stylish to sassy, gorgeous to glamorous. We all need a little designer something…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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IT-BRIT CARA DELEVINGE ANNOUNCED AS THE FACE OF JOHN HARDY

  She’s the hottest name in fashion, and fresh from fronting campaigns for YSL and Burberry,…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

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REFLECTIONS BY NOBODY DENIM

Nobody Denim’s 2014 spring collection has been described by its creators as “redefining the wardrobe with…

By Georgia Koumas · 2 min read

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GET READY FOR THE FESTIVAL SEASON WITH STYLEBOP

As the 2014 international music festival season gets underway, and locally is just around the corner,…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

Fashion

PHARRELL REVEALS NEW ECO FRIENDLY DENIM COLLECTION

G-Star Raw and Pharrell Williams. You can’t get a much cooler combination. Both known for being…

By Jayme O'Donoghue · 2 min read

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FASHION TRADE – UPDATE YOUR WARDROBE AND SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT

Country Road has once again teamed up with the Australian Red Cross for a unique campaign…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

LOVER BRINGS THEIR SALE TO MELBOURNE

One of Australia’s favourite labels Lover, is hosting a jumble sale in Melbourne. With up to 75%…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

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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…

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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THE BOWERBIRD POP UP SALE

Cancel your weekend plans. The Bowerbird is having a pop-up sale and nothing is over $50.…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

Fashion

MELINDA & NARINA NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

Luxe, modern tailoring, feminine detailing and exotic prints make up the label, Melinda & Narina, and…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

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HOW TO RULE A FASHION EMPIRE

Thessy Kouzoukas and Yiota Karalouka have always loved fashion. From chronicling their daily outfits on Instagram,…

By Paige Richards · 3 min read

Events and Runways

AJE LAUNCHES FIRST MELBOURNE BOUTIQUE

Chapel St has cemented its status as Melbourne’s premiere fashion hub, welcoming another celebrated Australian design…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

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

INTERVIEW: COLLECTIVE TEE, THE WORLD’S FIRST WEARABLE BLOG

Collective Tee is new on the fashion scene, making its mark with a new twist on…

By Katherine Ng · 4 min read

Events and Runways

#STANDFORSOMETHING WITH DR. MARTENS

Dr. Martens have long been at the forefront of music and fashion colliding, and are hosting…

By Paige Richards · 2 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

Fashion

FASHION FADES, YSL IS ETERNAL

Fashion fades, style is eternal. – Yves Saint Laurent The name Yves Saint Laurent is synonymous…

By Lisa Teh · 2 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

Fashion

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

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ESCAPE INTO SUMMER WITH VANISHING ELEPHANT

While winter is taking over and we are all clad in black, a glimpse of summer…

By Paige Richards · 1 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

TOME LAUNCHES FIRST RESORT COLLECTION

Ramon Martin and Ryan Lobo, the design duo behind TOME, are masters of clean lines and…

By Paige Richards · 1 min read

Fashion

ALICE MCCALL’S ANNUAL SAMPLE SALE IS HERE

If you are a fan of Alice McCall’s whimsical designs, you’ll be excited to know that…

By Lisa Teh · 1 min read

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QUALIA BY MARIPOSSA JEWELLERY

Australian jewellery label Maripossa, launches its highly anticipated new jewellery collection, Qualia. If you’re love getting…

By Gemma Watts · 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

Events and Runways

LIMEDROP PUTS A RING ON A PERMANENT CBD LOCATION

Cult favourite label Limedrop has had several successful pop up shops in both Melbourne and Sydney and…

By Paige Richards · 2 min read

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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

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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

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ALANNAH HILL WINTER 14 FEATURING DAMI IM

Alannah Hill has launched the second instalment of their Autumn/Winter 2014 campaign, fronted by The X…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

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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

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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

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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

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GET #STYLED WITH SABA EMPORIUM

SABA is an Australian fashion institution, so it seems only right that it has made its new…

By Paige Richards · 2 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

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ONE ELLE OF A COLLECTION

Supermodel, and goddess among women, Elle Macpherson has long established herself as an authority on sexy,…

By Paige Richards · 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

Events and Runways

STRUCTURE AND SOFTNESS AT BIANCA SPENDER MBFWA

Dubbed an undisputed fashion week highlight by those in attendance, Bianca Spender’s SS15 showing at Mercedes-Benz…

By Gemma Watts · 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

Events and Runways

STYLEBOP.COM HEADS TO THE DESERT FOR COACHELLA

It’s that time of year again, when music lovers and the very stylish flock deep into…

By Paige Richards · 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

Events and Runways

FROM TOKYO TO MELBOURNE: UNIQLO IS HERE

Lit in rainbow lights, with a traditional drum line welcoming the guests, Uniqlo‘s arrival in Melbourne…

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

ALICE MCCALL MAKES A RAINBOW CONNECTION AT MBFWA

A clean, white, three-dimensional sculpture hung from the rafters, as if suspended in mid-air, setting a…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Events and Runways

‘FACETS OF LIGHT’ BY SWAROVSKI AT MBFWA

With creativity lying at the heart of the Swarovski name, the crystal giant’s SS14/15 runway presentation…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2014 DAY 3 STREET STYLE

Images by Wanda Chin.

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Events and Runways

JAYSON BRUNSDON GOES TO RIO AT MBFWA

Inspired by summer in Rio, Jayson Brunsdon’s SS14/15 collection celebrates a culture clash and aims to…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Events and Runways

CAMEO CELEBRATE LOVE AND LIGHT AT MBFWA

Cameo celebrate all things bright and beautiful in their SS14/15 collection, shown this week at Mercedes-Benz…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2014 DAY 2 STREET STYLE

Images by Wanda Chin

By Gemma Watts · 1 min read

Events and Runways

DION LEE TAKES AN ‘ORGANIC APPROACH’ AT MBFWA

With a fresh collection filled to the brim with modern updates of wardrobe essentials, Dion Lee’s…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Beauty

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: HAIR BY REDKEN FOR DION LEE AT MBFWA

For a collection combining structure and slight androgyny, Head Case Hair’s Jon Pulitano created an organic-looking…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Events and Runways

CHRISTOPHER ESBER IS NAUTICAL BUT NICE AT MBFWA

A nautical infused collection by Christopher Esber put a modern twist on classic tailoring. Modern silhouettes…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

MATICEVSKI’S ORCHID METAMORPHESIS COLLECTION WOWS THE CROWDS AT FASHION WEEK
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MATICEVSKI’S ORCHID METAMORPHESIS COLLECTION WOWS THE CROWDS AT FASHION WEEK

Consider the idea, living in new untethered abandonment, what was once delicate is now fortified; a…

By Lisa Teh · 3 min read

Events and Runways

LEROY NGUYEN MESHES GEOMETRY WITH FEMININITY AT FASHION WEEK

Boxy silhouettes were given a feminine makeover at Leroy Nguyen’s SS14/15 runway at Mercedes Benz Fashion…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

FLUIDITY AND FREEDOM AT MICHAEL LO SORDO FOR MBFWA

Romantic minimalism was a motif that became evident as we worked through Michael Lo Sordo’s SS14/15…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Events and Runways

GINGER & SMART EXPLORE A SENSE OF DUALITY WITH THEIR SS14 COLLECTION

Genevieve and Alexandra Smart recognise that the Ginger & Smart woman is multilayered and spirited. She…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Events and Runways

KARLA SPETIC CREATES SHEER BLISS AT MBFWA

Expert craftsmanship and attention to detail drove Karla Spetic’s SS14/15 collection, as shown at Mercedes Benz…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Fashion

MBFWA 2014: STREET STYLE DAY ONE

Images by Wanda Chin  

By Lisa Teh · 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

Events and Runways

STRATEAS.CARLUCCI MAKE MONOCHROME MAGIC AT MBFWA

Winners of this year’s Tiffany & Co. Designer Award, the strateas.carlucci boys have big shoes to…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Events and Runways

ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO WALKS FOR ALEX PERRY AT MBFWA

A Victoria’s Secret Supermodel walking for Australia’s premiere couturier makes for the perfect fashion pairing. Guests…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Events and Runways

KAHLO FUSE LUXURY AND MINIMALISM AT MBFWA

With the 90s supermodel silhouette a clear and cohesive influence throughout the collection, Kahlo’s SS14/15 offering…

By Gemma Watts · 2 min read

Events and Runways

AURELIO COSTARELLA BRINGS A TOUCH OF PARISIENNE PUNK TO FASHION WEEK

Aurelio Costarella officially opened Day 2 of MBFWA with an explosion of colour and feathers. Inspired…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Events and Runways

CARLA ZAMPATTI OPENS MBFWA 2014

In a time where many Australian designers have fallen victim to the tough economic climate, Carla…

By Lisa Teh · 2 min read

Fashion

REKORDERLIG AT AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK

Rejoice! It’s that time of year when the world’s eyes are on MBFWA starting this week…

By Katherine Ng · 1 min read

Behind The Seams

BEHIND THE SEAMS WITH MATEA SAULE

Fashion is a tough industry. It’s particularly hard for emerging designers, trying to stand out amongst…

By Lisa Teh · 3 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

Events and Runways

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW – H&M LAUNCHES AT MELBOURNE’S GPO

As we walked through the doors of Melbourne’s iconic GPO for the launch of H&M Australia…

By Gemma Watts · 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