EMPORIO ARMANI NATIONAL ART SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE EXHIBITION 2013
As well as being one of the top designers in the world today, Giorgio Armani is a keen patron of the arts. As part of his support for emerging...
SUMMER DENIM – WEAR IT YOUR WAY
Nothing signifies the beginning of the warmer months like the appearance of denim shorts, however the beauty of denim is its ability to emerge in...
KARA BAKER BEACH COLLECTION LAUNCH
The unique designs of Kara Barker are once again available for public consumption with the launch of her 2012 Beach Collection. Fresh and elegant,...
AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF DESIGN GRADUATE RUNWAY WITH SPECIAL GUEST YEOJIN BAE
Sitting front row, bearing witness to the future of Australian fashion design was nothing short of inspiring. The 15 graduating fashion students of...
THE WHITEHOUSE INSTITUTE OF DESIGN 2012 GRADUATE EXHIBITION AND PARADE
The Whitehouse Institute of Design displayed the sheer genius and style of their students, whilst celebrating the accomplishments of those soon to...
MANNING CARTELL SYDNEY WAREHOUSE SALE
Just in time for a Summer wardrobe haul comes Manning Cartell's Sydney Warehouse Sale. Cheryl, Vanessa and Gabrielle Manning, the sisters behind...
ASOS WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN FEATURING CHARLOTTE FREE
British born online shopping haven, ASOS have released their upcoming women's Christmas Campaign '#BestNightEver' with model, Charlotte Free...
$1000 HOWARD SHOWERS GIVEAWAY
THANKS TO Howard Showers has just launched their online store and they want to treat you to a $1000 Wardrobe!...
ONE THOUSAND CRANES + STYLE ME 365 LAUNCH
In support of the future of unique Australian fashion, One Thousand Cranes launched their opening exhibition last week at the unassuming location...
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEMI-PERMANENT DESIGN FESTIVAL
Sceptics of design festivals feel that events like Semi-Permanent have become void now that the work of artists and designers is so accessible...
AUSSIES EN ROUTE TO LFW 2012
London Fashion Week 2012 showcased designer talent from all around the globe. Famous high-end labels such as Mulberry, Temperley London and Vivienne...
MSFW 2012: RMIT STUDENT EXHIBITION
Tucked away in 1000£ Bend is the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Emerging Designers series’ RMIT Student Exhibition. A dynamic space that provides...
FASHION CONNECT EVENT SEPTEMBER 2012
Set against the exotic backdrop of the Hasti Bala Bar in the Carlton Club, Fashion Connect took place on Thursday 13th September hot on the heels of...
BMW CAULFIELD CUP RACING SEASON LAUNCH
The racing season exploded in an array of lights and colour as Carousel welcomed guests to the launch of the BMW Caufield Cup racing season. With...
MSFW 2012: DESIGNER SERIES RUNWAY 3
The third of the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week designer series runway shows showcased yet another set of innovative, inspiring design and creativity....
NIGHTMARES, TRUTHS AND SUCCESS IN SIBERIA
Bree Turner interviews Melbourne based film maker Adrian Goodman The Melbourne Underground Film Festival is an independent and non-profit...
BACKSTAGE AT MYER’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FASHIONS ON THE FIELD WITH KEVIN.MURPHY AND YVES SAINT LAURENT
Couturing takes you behind the scenes of Myer Fashions on the Field runway show, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the event with High Tea at...
MBFWA 2012: NAIL ART WITH OPI
When at Fashion Week, it’s easy to get lost in the clothes, forgetting that make-up, hair and now nails(!) play an important part in bringing the...
BURBERRY AUTUMN/WINTER 2012/13 CAMPAIGN
Burberry have released images and behind the scenes shots from their Autumn/Winter 2012/13 campaign, shot by the amazing Mario Testino. The cinematic...
MBFWA 2012: TREND REPORT
Christopher Esber Carl Kapp Ellery Bec & Bridge Bec...
MBFWA 2012: AKIRA
Akira presented a stunning collection of dresses and gowns perfectly demonstrating the masterful skill which has made him one of Australia’s most...
MBFWA 2012: CHRISTOPHER ESBER
With competitive sports, particularly fencing, listed as one of his inspirations for his collection this season, Christopher Esber brought...
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...
MBFWA 2012: JENNY KEE
Australian Fashion icon Jenny Kee presented a collection of new work, archival pieces and re-issues, entitled “The Art of the Scarf 1980 - 2012”,...
MBFWA 2012: ROOPA PEMMARAJU
Designers Roopa Pemmaraju and Sudhir Swain showcased their latest ethically produced luxury resort-wear collection inspired by Aboriginal artwork....
MBFWA 2012: WE ARE HANDSOME
We Are Handsome are changing the face of swimwear with their wild digital prints bringing the fun back to bathers. In their MBFWA debut, models...
MBFWA 2012: ELLERY
Titled ‘Delicatessen’, Kym Ellery’s Spring/Summer 2012 Collection was one of the most hyped shows on the MBFWA 2012 calendar and the collection...
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...
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...
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...
MBFWA 2012: THE INNOVATORS
This year’s graduates of the Sydney Institute of Fashion Design Studio selected for The Innovators runway show at MBFWA, each presented a 12 piece...
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...
MBFWA 2012: BEC & BRIDGE
Bec & Bridge’s Spring/Summer 2012/13 collection entitled Paradiso Bianco was a depature from the pairs usually style, still maintaining Bec...
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...
BURBERRY LAUNCHES SUMMER 2012 EYEWEAR CAMPAIGN – FOUR CITIES/FOUR BANDS/FOUR NIGHTS
Burberry is the master of classic iconic style - redefined. So how does one of the world largest fashion houses celebrate the new season campaign of...
MBFWA 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – CHRISTOPHER ESBER
Couturing goes backstage after the Christopher Esber 2012 MBFWA runway...
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...
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...
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...
MBFWA 2012: GINGER & SMART
Ginger & Smart celebrated their 10th birthday in style with a colourful display in their MBFWA runway show held in David Jones in Sydney’s city...
COUTURING FOR MELBOURNE, MOSSMAN AND ME
To celebrate the launch of their amazing new collection Neon Nemisis, Mossman ask 9 Melbourne bloggers to self style a Neon Nemesis piece. I was...
MBFWA 2012: AURELIO COSTARELLA
Aurelio Costarella presented his ready-to-wear collection in front of a captive audience in The Tent at MBFWA. The show opened with 2 dramatic...
MBFWA 2012: CAMILLA
Camilla’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection was a bright and eclectic welcome to what promises to be a very neon summer. Camilla - generally a fan of...
MBFWA 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – BEC & BRIDGE
Couturing cover behind the scenes at the Bec & Bridge runway show at MBFWA...
MBFWA 2012: BOWIE
A couture highlight of the week, there was much anticipation for the Bowie show to end Day 2 at MBFWA 2012. A thunderstorm opened the runway followed...
MBFWA 2012: WHITNEY EVE
The buzz surrounding this show has been like no other during day one - celebrity appeal goes a long way. Whitney Port from TV shows The Hills and The...
FASHION PALETTE 2012 FEATURING INTERVIEW WITH NICOLA FINETTI
Showcasing some of Australia's most exciting established and emerging designers, Fashion Palette 2012 is shaping up to be one of the biggest events...
KOOKAI A/W RUNWAY SHOW – HOTEL PARTICULIER – SOMEWHERE IN PARIS
Last night was the runway show for Kookai’s 2012 Autumn/Winter collection Hotel Particulier - Somewhere in Paris. Held at the beautiful Luminare...
MBFWA 2012: RUNWAY TO REALITY – AN ODE TO NO ONE, BLESS’ED ARE THE MEEK, NUDE FOOTWEAR AND SKIN FOOTWEAR
With international brands such as Burberry and Proenza Schouler offering shoppers the chance to pre-order and buy pieces directly off the catwalk,...
MBFWA 2012: INTERVIEW WITH SUE DI CHIO FROM SUBOO
Ahead of her debut at MBFWA, Couturing interview Suboo founder Sue Di Chio to find out what we can expect from her exciting 360 degree runway show...
MBFWA 2012: INTERVIEW WITH BEC & BRIDGE
Couturing were lucky enough to interview the talented duo behind Bec & Bridge, Becky Cooper and Bridget Yorston in the lead up to their much...
TSEN AUTUMN/WINTER 12 LAUNCH
Last night was the official launch of Tsen’s new Autumn/Winter 12 collection, hosted by designer Adam Tsen at new restaurant Shu on Johnston...
DRESSED FOR SUMMER 2012 ACMI SCREENING
Sometimes fashion people have the tendency to take themselves too seriously, which is why it was very refreshing to preview the movie Dressed for...
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...
SPIRIT OF THE BLACK DRESS 2012
Spirit of the Black Dress is a fantastic fashion and sustainability initiative supported by a group of some of Australia’s most well...
LMFF 2012: MIMCO RUNWAY
Mimco has a knack for presenting amazing shows season after season with a completely different result -last seasons foray into colour blocking and...
BEHIND THE SCENES: MYER A/W 2012 RUNWAY SHOW
Couturing takes you behind the scenes at the the recent Myer AW12 runway show featuring make-up by Illamasqua and hair by Kevin...
2011 WHITEHOUSE INSTITUTE OF DESIGN, AUSTRALIA BACHELOR OF DESIGN GRADUATE EXHIBITION AND RUNWAY SHOW
After attending the Whitehouse Institute of Design Graduate Exhibition and Parade, it’s safe to say we should all be excited by the future of...
LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 5 PRESENTED BY COSMOPOLITAN
LMFF Paris runway 5 presented by Cosmopolitan showcased an exciting range of funky ready-to-wear labels with standout trends being flowing...
LMFF 2012: TONI MATECEVSKI – RED CARPET RUNWAY
A winner of Melbourne Fashion Festival’s new designer award 10 years ago, it seemed fitting that designer Toni Maticevski closed this year’s...
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...
LMFF 2012: PENTHOUSE MOUSE 2012 RUNWAY
The Penthouse Mouse 2012 series opened last Friday with a spectacular opening party (if you didn't see it you can check it out here) and closed last...
LMFF 2012: NATIONAL GRADUATE SHOWCASE RUNWAY – BEHIND THE SCENES
Couturing takes you behind the scenes at the National Graduate Showcase runway show. Loving the delicate gold and silverleaf detailing in the models'...
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...
LMFF 2012: BEHIND THE SCENES – ALEX PERRY
Couturing takes you behind the scenes at the recent Alex Perry runway show at the 2012...
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...
LMFF 2012: VON FOLLIES BY DITA VON TEESE FOR TARGET AUSTRALIA
Last night in a world exclusive, superstar Dita Von Teese presented her latest lingerie range Von Follies, in collaboration with Target, to a captive...
LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS RUNWAY 1 PRESENTED BY GRAZIA
The runways have started! Last night was the first official show of the L'Oreal Paris Runway series and was an interesting way to start. Presented...
LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 4
Images by Wanda Chin for...
LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 8
Street style photographer for vogue.com.au and Xxsat, Xiaohan Shen Photographer Jess Shoppee...
LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 2
Images by Wanda...
LMFF 2012: L’OREAL PARIS PRESENTS THE ALEX PERRY RUNWAY SHOW
Last night Alex Perry presented an exclusive preview of his beautiful Spring/Summer 2012/13 Ready to Wear collection. The runway music created a...
LMFF 2012: STREET STYLE DAY 3
Images by Wanda Chin and Sabine Legrand for...
LMFF 2012: OPENING NIGHT DAVID JONES RUNWAY
Last night marked the official opening of the 2012 L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF). 3,000 industry and guests celebrated the launch in...
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...
LMFF 2012: Male Model Casting
With LMFF just around the corner, casting was held for male models at The GPT Group's Link Bridge 'Kitchen Garden in Melbourne Central. Couturing was...