STREET STYLE FROM LENOVO’S TECH WORLD, BEIJING
Couturing have been reporting live from Lenovo's Tech World in Beijing and we've rounded up some of our favourite street style looks from the...
Q&A WITH TARGET’S NEWEST DESIGNER, RACHAEL ZHENG
It's not every day that a major retailer offers you your own capsule collection, but for Sydney graduate Rachael Zheng, that's reality. The recipient of Australia’s most lucrative student fashion...
Q&A WITH TARGET’S NEW WOMENSWEAR AMBASSADOR, JESSICA MAUBOY
Singer, actress, fashion star...there's not a lot that Jessica Mauboy can't do, and if her resume wasn't already impressively long, she's adding ambassador to her CV. Joining forces with Target, Jess is the...
TRUFFLE MANIA TAKES OVER PRAHRAN MARKET 20-21 JUNE
Over two days in June, Prahran Market is set to experience truffle-mania when prestigious Australian food festival, Truffle Melbourne, transforms the food lover’s market into a fungi haven, complete...
H&M’S DECADE OF DESIGNER COLLABORATIONS
In 2004, H&M launched their first collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld as a one-off designer collection. Now, over a decade later, the brand have partnered with Balmain, adding the French powerhouse to...
THE FROW – EPISODE 4 (WATCH)
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WIN A LENOVO TABLET & MAYBELLINE PRIZE PACK WITH THE FROW
Get the look straight off Toni Maticevski's MBFWA runway with Lenovo and Maybelline. Show us your favourite accessory you use to finish off an outfit to WIN a fabulous fashion essentials pack worth over $649...
SPORTSCRAFT X LIBERTY LONDON. WIN A PRIZE PACK FROM THE LIMITED EDITION CAPSULE COLLECTION
Iconic Australian brand, Sportscraft, has collaborated on a limited edition range with one of England's quintessential brands, Liberty of London. The limited edition capsule campaign features the current...
ALL THE PICTURES FROM THE CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN MELBOURNE STORE OPENING
Christian Louboutin celebrated the launch of their flagship boutique in Melbourne in style, with the who's who of the social scene flocking to the Paris End of Collins Street to welcome the iconic Parisian...
RUNWAY TO REAL LIFE: WINTER WHITES
In celebration of the One Day Shopping Festival, we've been bringing you the best lust-have trends from the runways of Fashion month and together with Melbourne Central, showed how to bring them into your...
FOOD NEWS: KERRIE HESS X LADUREE, FETTLE FLECKS, WOODY.P AND T2 MATCHA
KERRIE HESS X LADUREE Celebrated Australian illustrator Kerrie Hess has lent her hand to this sweet project for luxury French macaron house, Ladurée. Available now, a unique Kerrie...
WAS TAYLOR SWIFT’S BAD BLOOD MUSIC VIDEO WORTH THE WAIT? WATCH NOW
Taylor Swift has been teasing us with the music video clip for her latest single Bad Blood which was released today at the American Billboard Awards. So was it worth the wait? Definitely. Featuring cameos...
THE FROW – EPISODE 3 (WATCH)
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THE BEST LOOKS FROM DAY 2 OF CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2015
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE BEST LOOKS FROM DAY 1 OF CANNES Images courtesy of Marie...
WIN YOUR OWN LENOVO TABLET
Do you want to own your own piece of fashion week history and get your hands on a Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 10" as seen on the Maticevski runway? All you need to do is: 1. Share a picture of your favourite...
RUNWAY TO REAL LIFE: TONAL TEXTURES
Fashion month has come to an end and has given us plenty of outfit inspo, but now the hard part starts – how do you take your new favourite, lust-have trend from the runway to real life? Enter, Melbourne...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN OPENS ITS FIRST MELBOURNE STORE
Shoe lovers rejoice. Christian Louboutin has arrived in Melbourne with the launch of its new flagship Boutique at the "Paris End" of Collins Street. Taking inspiration from the historic beauty of its new...
INTERVIEW WITH NEW KAILIS AMBASSADOR GRACE HUANG
As one of the most prestigious jewellery brands in the world, Kailis Australian Pearls has always focused on being a brand for inspirational women. Its latest ambassador, Grace Huang is the perfect new face...
TALKING BEAUTY WITH YVES SAINT LAURENT INTERNATIONAL MAKEUP DIRECTOR LLOYD SIMMONDS
Last month Yves Saint Laurent international makeup director, Lloyd Simmonds, visited our shores as part of the launch of YSL Fusion Ink foundation. Responsible for Cara Delevingne's makeup looks and YSL beauty...
WHY TAYLOR SWIFT’S BAD BLOOD VIDEO IS GOING TO BE THE BIGGEST CLIP OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift has called on some of her high profile to feature in her much anticipated video clip for her latest single Bad Blood. We know that Taylor rolls with some of the biggest names in the business and...
BIBELOT, A SWEET TOOTH’S ULTIMATE DESTINATION
Melbourne's newest destination of desire opened over the weekend in South Melbourne. Bibelot, opened by the masterminds at Chez Dre, is your new destination for beautiful, luxurious and delicious...
THE FROW – EPISODE 2 (WATCH)
Click here to win your own Lenovo tablet as seen on the runway at MBFWA Click here to watch Episode 1 of The...
A FASHIONABLE FAMILY AFFAIR: INTERVIEW WITH DANIELLE AND BIANCA OF KOOKAI
You can say that fashion was always destined to be a part of designer, Danielle Vagner's life, and with Kookai very much a family affair with son Viktor, daughter Bianca and their father, Rob all a part of...
RUNWAY TO REAL LIFE: THE NEW MILITARY
Fashion month has come to an end and has given us plenty of outfit inspo, but now the hard part starts – how do you take your new favourite, lust-have trend from the runway to real life? Enter, Melbourne...
COTTON ON COLLABORATES WITH DESIGNER MARK TUCKEY
Iconic Australian brands Cotton On and Mark Tuckey have come together to create a bespoke homewares collection that makes modern and effortless design accessible and fun for everyone, in an authentic...
TALKING INTERIORS WITH TEMPERATURE DESIGN
Finding the perfect furniture for your home can be challenging. The team at Temperature Design have the belief that no matter what your budget, space or taste, everyone should have access to beautiful...
YOUR MAY COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)
I'm listening to a lot of hip-hop this month in the lead-up to my trip to Los Angeles next week. When I'm in LA, I love listening to this radio station called Power 106; it's awesome for discovering new...
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...
WHERE TO TAKE YOUR MUM ON MOTHER’S DAY IN MELBOURNE
Mother's Day is just around the corner so if you haven't booked a restaurant to take her we've rounded up our favourite places for you. Saké Restaurant & Bar Celebrate Mother’s Day with an...
EXCLUSIVE: THE FROW TRAILER (WATCH)
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VIDEO: MAKING THE PERFECT DUMPLING AT NEW SHANGHAI (WATCH)
Making the perfect dumpling might seem easy but after spending time with the wonderful dim sum chefs at New Shanghai, I definitely have a new found respect for how much effort goes into making those little...
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BEAUTY JURY REVIEWS: BURBERRY CURVE LASH MASCARA
The Beauty Jury has voted. We sent the Burberry Curve Lash Mascara to twenty Couturing readers to test and review. Here are the results. Couturing Verdict The Curve Lash’s winning feature is definitely its...
RUNWAY TO REAL LIFE: MODERN SEVENTIES
Fashion month has come to an end and has given us plenty of outfit inspo, but now the hard part starts – how do you take your new favourite, lust-have trend from the runway to real life? Enter, Melbourne...
IGGY AZALEA IS THE NEWEST ‘BONDS’ GIRL!
Bonds celebrate their 100th birthday year with the announcement of it-girl Iggy Azalea. The Australian-born rapper has been topping the charts since she burst onto the scene in...
MEET THE NEW VICTORIA’S SECRET ANGELS
They have some of the most enviable bodies in the business. One look at their runway show can motivate even the most uninspired of us to hit the gym. Victoria's Secret have given us even more fitspo with the...
CELEBRATE AUTUMN WITH CECCONI’S
To celebrate its new Autumn menu, Melbourne institution Cecconi's hosted an intimate media dinner to showcase its latest flavours. Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, Cecconi's has long been a favourite...
DION LEE X TARGET
Are you a fan of Dion Lee's sport luxe aesthetic? Block out July 2nd! As part of their Designers for Target program, Target have just announced today that the celebrated designer is collaborating with the...
GO INSIDE THE BLOCK:TRIPLE THREAT KITCHENS WITH THE GOOD GUYS
We have all been obsessing with the interior inspo on The Block: Triple Threat this season, so we jumped at the chance to see the contestant's efforts in the kitchens, and get up close and personal with one of...
MUST HAVE MASKS
There is something about the ritual of doing a face mask that I love. It just feels decadent. It could be that I love the way the right mask makes my skin feel or, maybe it’s something about the forced ten...
SIMONE PÉRÈLE PRESENTS UNDER THE COVERS: JESS ALEKS
We love following her beauty tips on her YouTube channel and want to raid her wardrobe every time we look at her Instagram so we are excited to take you Under the Covers with Simone Pérèle and fashion...
HEIDI KLUM STARS IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO WITH GAME OF THRONES STAR
Supermodel Heidi Klum flexed her acting chops starring alongside Games of Thrones actor Pedro Pascal in a music video entitled “Fire Meet Gasoline – By Heidi Klum” scored to the song “Fire Meet...
YOUR APRIL COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)
New music for a new month! Enjoy. Artist: Years & Years Song: King Album: Communion (2015) The easiest way of describing Years & Years is that they’re a British RÜFÜS with King being a...
CAMILLA AND MARC’S SECOND WINTER COLLECTION
Camilla and Marc's Second Winter '15 collection has dropped in store this week, with soft layering pieces and masculine suiting becoming our new transeasonal must-haves. In a palette of creamy...
RUNWAY TO REAL LIFE: DENIM ON DENIM
Fashion month has come to an end and has given us plenty of outfit inspo, but now the hard part starts - how do you take your new favourite, lust-have trend from the runway to real life? Enter, Melbourne...
NEW SEASON FRAGRANCES
In the market to change your fragrance? We round up some of the best new perfumes. Balenciaga Balenciaga's latest fragrance is an intriguing mix of vibrant green and woody elements. Lily of the valley...
INNOVATION & LUXURY: THE NEW OPSM COLLINS STREET STORE
Taking on a completely new charm, OPSM on Collins Street is all about being the premium eyewear boutique and houses some of the most expensive, sought after optical frames and sunglasses from all over the...
MBFWA 2015: ROMANCE WAS BORN
Romance Was Born headlined the last day of MBFWA, with a brilliant, colourful presentation inspired by the works of esteemed Australian artist Linda Jackson. Once again bucking the norm and showing why they...
MBFWA 2015: CS EDIT x KIRRILY JOHNSTON
Soft geometric prints in apricot hues and feminine silhouettes were the life force of the Cooper St, Kirrily Johnston collaboration, aptly titled CS Edit x Kirrily Johnston. Walking on a gilded runway, the...
MBFWA 2015 DAILY WRAP UP: DAY FOUR (WATCH)
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MBFWA 2015: MANNING CARTELL
Manning Cartell staked their claim for one of the week's most dramatic shows, showcasing their SS15/16 collection on a bleached sand covered runway. To set the scene, guests were greeted with a blue lit runway...
MBFWA 2015: STEVEN KHALIL
Steven Khalil showed why he is the master of glamour with an intimate presentation to showcase his new 2015 Couture Collection at MBFWA. Famous for his elegant wedding dresses, Khalil put a new twist on...
MBFWA 2015: PHOENIX KEATING
The box at MBFWA got transformed into a rave at Phoenix Keating - with the collection walking with Prodigy blaring as the soundtrack. While the music was loud, the largely neutral collection let the pieces...
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 3 BEAUTY WRAP UP PART 1
MBFWA Day 3 stepped it up a notch with amazing beauty looks on the runway equally matching the stunning collections of the designers showing today. MATICEVSKI Image by Christian Blanchard Makeup by...
MBFWA 2015: JAYSON BRUNSDON
Jayson Brunsdon's MBFWA presentation was an exercise in opposites. Mixing hard and soft - structured jackets over floaty gowns, lace overlay pants, rich warm tones and metallic prints (and not just for the...
MBFWA 2015: MATICEVSKI
He's the first designer to be trending on Twitter during MBFWA and looking at Toni Maticevski's breathtaking Fall 2015 show, it's easy to see why. Set against a beautiful patterned white wall, models took to...
MBFWA 2015: GINGER AND SMART
Ginger and Smart have solidified themselves one of the leaders of print in Australian fashion, and their SS15/16 collection Latitude served as a reminder of why. Clean lines and relaxed silhouettes lead the...
MBFWA 2015: FASHION MEET TECH AS MATICEVSKI COLLABORATES WITH LENOVO FOR FASHION WEEK
Fashion and tech collide at Toni Maticevski's breathtaking MBFWA show as models take to the runway with custom black Lenovo tablets in a world first, live streaming the runway show straight from the Maticevski...
COUTURING’S EXCLUSIVE MBFWA WEBSERIES: THE FROW
After the success of their VAMFF First Person Fashion Festival Activation featuring some of Australia’s biggest bloggers, supported by Lenovo, Couturing.com are working with some of the biggest names at...
MBFWA 2015: GARY BIGENI
Origami detailing and soft fabrications ruled the runway at Gary Bigeni's MBFWA presentation. Tailored to perfection and filled with intricate folds and clean lines, it was a strong return to Carriageworks...
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA 15 DAY 2 WRAP UP – PART 2
What a day of Beauty. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week really kicked things off today with a bevy of beautiful designers and fashions on the runway. Backstage was as busy as it always is and we were lucky enough to...
MBFWA 2015: MACGRAW
It was all about monochrome and classic prints at Macgraw. We loved the tailored silhouettes and the playful masculine/feminine influence. Stand out piece? The stunning white capelet - the perfect minimalist...
MBFWA 2015: AJE
Aje has earned the title of one of Australia's loved independent labels, and their MBFWA show showed why. Raw hems, wide legs and studded nude slides were plentiful, and a solid helping of old Hollywood...
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 2 WRAP UP – PART 1
With more than 10 shows on at MBFWA Day 2, we wanted to bring you all the coverage from backstage with all the makeup, hair, nail and skin directors so here is our first look at some of the beauty looks...
MBFWA 2015: DANIEL AVAKIAN
Inspired by the chic Hamptons lifestyle, Daniel Avakian presented a sleek, minimal and refined collection, filled with The considered, tailored collection is comprised of waffle sleeveless pod coats, wrap...
MBFWA 2015: BEC & BRIDGE
Luxe fabrications, slits and cut outs to show off summer skin and very sexy swimwear - Bec and bridge presented their vision for SS16, and, if you're asking them, it's going to be a hot one. Across the...
MBFWA 2015: BY JOHNNY
By Johnny's show melded the worlds of fashion and arcade games, from the bold line work of the collection, the industrial space, and a paceman-themed presentation. Staying true to his signature colour...
MBFWA 2015: TOME
Minimalist masters, Tome put forward an impressive collection for their homecoming showing, bringing a hint of their adopted New York to MBFWA with monochrome separates with a pop of cobalt and crimson for...
GINGER & SMART ON WHAT WE CAN EXPECT AT MBFWA
Ginger & Smart are one of the most anticipated shows during MBFWA and we were lucky enough to catch up with designers Genevieve and Alexandra Smart to find out about what we can expect from their latest...
TRUFFLE MELBOURNE 2015 KICKS OFF WITH THE LONGEST LUNCH AT BURNHAM BEECHES
The Piggery Cafe, Burnham Beeches To celebrate the upcoming truffle season, the team behind Truffle Melbourne kicked off its 2015 list of activities with a lunch last month as part of the Melbourne Food...
MEET FASHION’S NEW BRAT PACK
They're all over social media, their exploits are in the tabloids, and they all have the uncanny ability to cause controversy. No, it's not the Kardashians (although, one is related to them) - it's fashion's...
GET THE LOOK: THE BRAIDED PONY BY L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL AT KOOKAI A/W15
Last month Kookai launched its beautiful Autumn/Winter 2015 collection at the Royal Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne. The new collection 'Viva Las Vegas' showcased a tailored symphony of signature body-tight...
THE WORLD OF COCKTAILS ACCORDING TO GREY GOOSE AMBASSADOR, ANDY WREN
Ever wanted to know how to make the perfect Cocktail? We sat down with Grey Goose brand ambassador, Andy Wren, to find out all there is to know about Cocktails and Grey Goose Vodka. Andy has been involved...
WHY YOU NEED TO TEATOX
Let's face it, who didn't overindulge over Easter. If you are anything like me and ate your body weight in chocolate eggs, you'll be pleased to know that a teatox could be just the thing to help cleanse your...
NEW IN FROM NARS
Let's face it, what beauty lover doesn't get excited when they hear NARS have introduced some new products. We round up the must haves from the makeup giant's latest offerings. All Day Luminous Weightless...
MORE THAN JUST A DRINK AT THE ST. HOTEL
The ST. Hotel in St Kilda opened late last year reinvigorating the Fitzroy street area and becoming one of the hottest places to visit for a tipple after work or on the weekend. The revived ST. Hotel...
COUTURING EASTER SPECIAL
Photographed and styled by Katherine Ng STOCKIST DETAILS Adriano Zumbo Cadbury Fairtrade Australia Haighs Lindt Long Shot Paul Louis Rustica Sourdough Veuve...
SIMONE PÉRÈLE PRESENTS UNDER THE COVERS: SHE IS SARAH JANE
She's the blogger with enviable pregnancy style and makes dressing a bump look easy. We go under the covers with Simone Pérèle and Sarah Jane from She Is Sarah Jane to find out how this first time...
YELLOWGLEN CELEBRATES NEW CREATIVE DIRECTOR SAMANTHA WILLS
As far as brand ambassadors go, there is no personality more perfect for Yellowglen than dynamic creative Samantha Wills. Since founding her own jewellery line at the age of 21, Wills has gone from strength to...
L’OREAL PARIS AMBASSADORS, BARBARA PALVIN AND MEGAN GALE LAUNCH MAKEUP GENIUS
Image by Lucas Dawson L’Oréal Paris revealed its latest innovation last night at Sydney's Carriageworks with the launch of the first-ever virtual makeup simulator, Makeup Genius. L’Oréal...
BEHIND THE SCENES AT VAMFF 2015 TARGET RUNWAY WITH COUTURING (VIDEO)
Catch all the action from the VAMFF 2015 Target Runway featuring Dannii Minogue, Jessica Mauboy and Giaan Rooney as Thom and I take you behind the scenes with Lenovo. Image courtesy of Style Snooper...
VAMFF 2015 TARGET RUNWAY
Target held one of the most entertaining and enjoyable shows during VAMFF. The show which was a real celebration of fashion and what the brand stood for. Models of all ages took to the runway to showcase the...
VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 7 PRESENTED BY INSTYLE
Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival wrapped up their final premium runway show in celebration of Instyle magazine’s 15th birthday on Friday night. Strutting the runway with our favourite look from...
MELBOURNE FOODIE IDEAS THIS WEEK
Melburnians love a good mid-week tipple, and we all know that a good tipple is accompanied by a delicious meal. Below are some of Melbourne’s best foodie events throughout the week - all in the name of...
VAMFF 2015: GQ AUSTRALIA MENSWEAR RUNWAY
Interpretive dancers, a thumping David Bowie-themed soundtrack, and Carlton footballers - the GQ Australia Menswear runway at VAMFF had it all. The brainchild of creative director and stylist, David Bonney,...
NATIONAL GRADUATE SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY TARGET AUSTRALIA
Some of the biggest highlights of VAMFF isn't always the premium runways. Case in point, the National Graduate Showcase. Putting the spotlight on some of the country's best and brightest young talents, the...
VAMFF GRAND SHOWCASE FEATURING JOSH GOOT
Never has a celebration of a designer’s career been held at a more appropriate time. Last night’s Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival Grand Showcase celebrated the career of design power player...
BEHIND THE SCENES AT VAMFF 2015 PREMIUM RUNWAY 6 WITH RACHELLEEA (VIDEO)
Catch all the action from last night’s VAMFF 2015 Premium Runway 6 as Rachel Anderson from Rachelleea takes you behind the scenes for Lenovo and Couturing. Accommodation: Adelphi...
VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 5 PRESENTED BY HARPER’S BAZAAR
Rae Morris and Kenneth Stoddart created sleep and clean lines as part of the beauty look created for the Premium Runway 5 Presented by Harper's Bazaar at VAMFF. We went behind the scenes to find...
VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 6 PRESENTED BY COSMOPOLITAN
VAMFF's Premium Runway 6 Presented by Cosmopolitan was fun, sexy and bronzed. A sun kissed sexy makeup look created by Rae Morris was matched with natural textured voluminous hair, a look created by...