Tag: couturing
LIBERTY ROSS IS NET-A-PORTER’S NEW COVER STAR
n an insightful display of strength and confidence, model slash actress Liberty Ross reveals her style secrets, her acting endeavors, and her…
TO DO LIST: 25TH – 31ST MARCH
Monday 25th Dior & Yamamoto: The New Look 1947 was Christian Dior’s debut spring collection that…
AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF TRAVEL WRITING
Perhaps you’re one of those people, who should be busily working, but is instead daydreaming of…
CONVERSATION PIECE
Presented as part of the Dance Massive Festival and showing at Arts House, Meat Market in…
L’OREAL MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL CULTURAL PROGRAM
The 2013 L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival is in full swing, and the city’s most versatile venues…
KOOKAI COLOURS OF THE NIGHT A/W 2013 LAUNCH
The Australian Centre for Contempory Arts played host to the launch of Kookai’s The Colours of…
18TH – 24TH MARCH
Monday 18th Truth Cinema Truth Cinema invites patrons to explore the ‘bigger picture’ as they showcase…
BEN DALTON OF HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY
With their second album ‘You’re A Shadow’ playing on iPods and radio stations everywhere, the Hungry…
TO DO LIST: 11TH – 17TH MARCH
Monday 11th Moomba: Parade Moomba is one of Victoria’s biggest and most creative festivals, it celebrates…
FLESH AND BONE; THE MEAT IN THE MFWF AND LMFF SANDWICH
Is gender becoming fluid? Or is it a sign that we are approaching equality? The changeability…
WEDDING PLANNERS AND DECOR
Planning a single wedding is said to take over two hundred hours, so it’s easy to…
DIY: ALTERNATIVE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
As you flick through old photo albums, it’s almost impossible to not feel that tug in…
YOUR DREAM WEDDING CAKE
One of the most important components to any wedding, would have to be the wedding cake.…
FIVE INTERESTING WAYS TO PROPOSE
Your partner is the first person you want to see in the morning and the last…
TO DO LIST: 4TH-11TH MARCH
Monday 4th La Boheme Have you always wanted to go to the Opera but have never…
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE DATING WORLD
Ever considered dating online? Have a smart phone? Want to kill twenty minutes whilst waiting for…
SPEED DATING DO’s AND DON’Ts
When it comes to dating, both men and women can often be lost for what to…
COME ON GET HAPPY PALACE
Welcome to the Happy Palace, where a suspicious stairway leads to a hot pot that’s boiling…
LONDON FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE
Exhibited in this years spring London Fashion Week, the world’s favorite designers captivated those in attendance…
TO DO LIST – 25TH FEBRUARY- 3RD MARCH
Monday 25th Opera in the Market A night of shopping instantly turns into a night…
THE WISE TAPAS AND WINE BAR
Sydney siders turned Melbournians, Jessica Dalziell and Gregory Young, have made themselves at home on High…
MAKEUP PERFECTION WITH I’MPERFECTION
The name of Illamasqua’s newest collection, ‘I’mperfection‘, must not be taken in a negative context. In…
TO DO LIST: 18TH-24TH FEBRUARY
Monday 18th Dark Stars Dark Stars is a play that tells the story of two 19th…
MELBOURNE’S SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL
Climate change, saving the environment and making green choices seem hard when living in the big…
11TH-17TH FEBRUARY
Monday 11th Torafu Architects Exhibition Forget boring brick buildings and simple structures. Since 2004, Koichi Suzuno…
A NOSEGAY OL’ TIME AT SPRING STREET’S POP-UP POSY SHOP
Gertrude Street’s Mr Lincoln Florist may have closed its doors recently but owner Sarah Nolan…
ERIN WASSON X EDC AW13
There’s just something about Erin Wasson. Something that really draws you in upon first glance, makes…
THE PAPER KITES’ CHRISTINA LACY
Since being ‘unearthed’ by Triple J, the Paper Kites have had a whirlwind of success. Recently…
TO DO LIST: 28TH JANUARY – 2ND FEBRUARY
Monday 28th Hotbox Yoga Using infrared rays and thermal energy, Hotbox Yoga is excellent for your…
SUMMER DENIM – WEAR IT YOUR WAY
Nothing signifies the beginning of the warmer months like the appearance of denim shorts, however the…
WRANGLER A/W13 CAMPAIGN
The latest campaign by Wrangler has offered an innovative autumn and winter fashion range. Reaching out…
KARA BAKER BEACH COLLECTION LAUNCH
The unique designs of Kara Barker are once again available for public consumption with the launch…
21ST – 27TH JANUARY
Monday 21st Pop Up Patch Pay a visit to these luscious vegetable lots, or better yet,…
FED SQUARE LIVE
During these glorious warmer months, Melbourne is abuzz with a multitude of events and entertainment. Fed…
SUMMER TEA PARTY MUST HAVES
Tea parties have been all the rage since your great-great grandmother’s grandmother could knit a doily.…
TO DO LIST: 13TH – 17TH JANUARY
Monday 14th Take More Photos And I don’t mean with your iPhone. Dust off that digital…
CANDICE BREITZ’S THE CHARACTER AT ACMI
Internationally renowned, South African born and Berlin-based artist, Candice Breitz, is currently exhibiting her first major…
TO-DO LIST: 7TH – 13TH JANUARY
Monday 7th Jeff Wall at NGV Dubbed the ‘modern storyteller’, the National Gallery of Victoria is…
NEW YEAR’S DAY HANGOVERS, ARE OVER
New Year’s Day is often spent restlessly trying to sleep off the effects of a big…
31ST DECEMBER – 6TH JANUARY
Monday 31st New Years Eve! Couturing has picked the best New Year’s Eve celebrations around Melbourne…
SHARON THURIN’S SLIM SECRETS
Last week Couturing chatted with the founder of Slim Secrets, Sharon Thurin. Thurin has watched her…
26TH-30TH DECEMBER
Monday 24th Christmas Eve – Avoid going anywhere! I trust that you have not saved your…
MGPO’S ‘WHITE OUT’ CHRISTMAS
The Melbourne GPO is famous for its elite style and sophistication, and this year’s Christmas decorations…
17TH – 24TH DECEMBER
Monday 17th Tees: Exposing Melbourne’s T-shirt Culture Got love for a classic tee? How about a…
MICHELLE LUCKMAN’S LUCKY POPS
Melbourne is the city of diverse culture, exuberant flavours and of course, wild weather. Michelle Luckman…
ROGER FEDERER FOR MOET & CHANDON
Moët & Chandon is synonymous with celebration and success. Being the ambassador for life’s exquisite and…
10TH – 16TH DECEMBER
Monday 10th Christmas in the City Whilst Melbourne’s CBD is bursting with Christmas festivities and decorations,…
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…
DEB AND LUCAS OF MISTER NICE GUY’S
Melbourne welcomes a 1950/s oasis with delicious baked goods and exquisite cupcakes, located in both Ascot…
3RD – 9TH DECEMBER
Monday 3rd Mike Maka- Cycles The last night to catch acclaimed artist Mike Maka displaying his…
MELBOURNE’S BEST PIZZERIAS
I consider myself somewhat of a connoisseur of pizza, and find conventional take-away pizzerias to be…
26TH-2ND DECEMBER
Monday 26th I, Animal A Zoo experience unlike any other, being a kid, you’ve always dreamed…
SOCIETEA
Hosted by the Werribee Mansion, SocieTEA signified the launch of the Mansion’s innovative new range of…
19TH – 25TH NOVEMBER
Monday 19th Nobody Denim Warehouse Sale This sale runs from Friday the 16th until the 2nd…
MELBOURNE MUSIC WEEK
Melbourne Music Week (MMW), is about to take the city by storm, so listen carefully when…
MONDAY 12TH – SUNDAY 18TH, ALBUMS, EXHIBITIONS AND GETTING CRAFTY
Your To Do List for the week. 12th Monday: New Albums To brighten up that dull…
MEN’S HEALTH
As Movember is now upon us, here at Couturing, we took the liberty to give a…
THE BLACK TORO FOR JLPS DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL
Energy was high at the Black Toro in Glen Waverly this week, celebrating The Day of…
THE ART OF WEARING METALLICS
Metallics graced the runways this season as designers composed their outfits in elaborate colours and precious…
DAVID JONES RACING TIPS AND TREND WORKSHOP
In preparation for the Spring Racing Carnival, David Jones held their Tips and Trends workshop at…
MINISCAPES
As Melbourne’s population becomes more and more dense, living spaces become cramped and we continue to…
STYLE REVIEW SPRING/SUMMER 2012 BY CINDY NEWSTEAD
In a true celebration of the beauty of women, the charismatic Cindy Newstead took the stage…
HE SAYS SHE SAYS; FINE FOOD AND FABULOUS DESIGN
The smooth sounds of double bass and slick keyboard thrust together and lingered in the air,…
COUTURINGTV: INTERVIEW WITH CLAIRE LILLE FROM ILLAMASQUA
COUTURINGTV: BEHIND THE SCENES OF SWIMSIDE
COUTURINGTV: STEVE MADDEN BOURKE ST OPENING
A BEAUTIFUL START
Hello fellow fashionistas! Welcome to Couturing Beauty, a wonderful place where you will find everything you…
COUTURINGTV: LMFF OPENING PARTY
LMFF 2012: COUTURINGTV @ VON FOLLIES BY DITA VON TEESE
LMFF 2012: COUTURINGTV @ GRAZIA RUNWAY
INTERVIEW: NICOLA REINDORF OF THE STANDARD STORE
Nicola and Orlando Reindorf, owners of Sydney’s The Standard Store, have built a reputation synonymous with…
THE LANEWAY
After having the same hairstyle for over 15 years, on Saturday, Thom and I visited the…
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEMI-PERMANENT DESIGN FESTIVAL
Sceptics of design festivals feel that events like Semi-Permanent have become void now that the work…
BLACK DUKES DENIM LAUNCH
“Denim Revolution” was what came out of designer Andrew Kahofer’s mouth when asked about the vision…
NONI B SPRING FASHION WEAR
In light of the upcoming spring fashion season and in particular the prestigious Australian racing carnival,…
WELCOME!
Welcome to the new and improved Couturing.com! It’s been a year since Thom and I started…
GAME MASTERS: NOT JUST FOR NERDS
Calling all game lovers! Whether you’re a veteran of old school Super Nintendo, World of Warcraft…
KYLEE DAVIS SUMMER COLLECTION PRIVATE SHOWING
Inspiration can be found in the most abstract of places. Some designers draw on modern architecture.…
LFW 2012: MARY KATRANTZOU SS/13
You can bank on Mary Katrantzou to deliver a collection that’s right on the money. …
MSFW 2012: RMIT STUDENT EXHIBITION
Tucked away in 1000£ Bend is the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Emerging Designers series’ RMIT Student…
C&M CAMILLA & MARC SPRING/SUMMER 2012/13 LOOKBOOK
Joining the increasing number of designers introducing diffusion lines, Australian design duo Camilla & Marc have…
MIU MIU CULTE SUNGLASSES
Miu Miu’s new Culte sunglasses have been seen on the face of style icons Miranda Kerr,…
PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP
A sartorially superb seed has been sewn into Spring fashions this year; floral themes sprouting forth…
SEMI-PERMANENT DESIGN FESTIVAL 2012
The annual design extravaganza that is Semi-Permanent will celebrate its tenth birthday as it hits Melbourne this weekend.…
MECCA MASTERCLASS: THE ART OF LIPS
This season’s hottest lip trends can be found at Mecca Cosmetica’s beauty express workshops. …
THE HUB INITIATIVE: SUPPORTING SME’S SINCE 2012
Last week I got a chance to have a chat with Julia Haselhorst, the Strategic Manager of…
MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY: COUTURING’S TOP FIVE MEXICAN EXPERIENCES AROUND MELBOURNE
Hola! Fellow Couturing compadres! It’s that time of the year again; time to dust off those…
BMW CAULFIELD CUP RACING SEASON LAUNCH
The racing season exploded in an array of lights and colour as Carousel welcomed guests to the launch…
FASHIONISTA’S GUIDE TO SHOPPING LAUNCH
The launch of Emily Power and Antonia Acott’s new book The latest go-to resource for…
THE VERDICT ON ‘MOTHERHOOD: THE MUSICAL’
Whether you’ve got kids, thought about having kids, or can still remember being a kid (a…
THE EIFMAN BALLET
Melbourne has been graced with the presence of the prestigious Eifman Ballet, all the way from Saint…
BASSIKE HAWKSBURN OPENING BREAKFAST
We are greeted with croissants, apricot Danishes and fresh coffee upon arrival at Bassike Hawksburn’s launch breakfast- the…
INTERVIEW: HENRY ROTH
Swathes of Chantilly lace, silk organza and taffeta tulle fill the sunlit room, while diamantes glint…
MSFW 2012: INTERVIEW – NEO DIA
Greatness can occur at any moment in time. For Becky Chau and Gavin Lowes it was…
MSFW 2012: STYLE BARS – KEVIN MURPHY AND MECCA MAXIMA
Need a pick me up after work? Or have a half hour to spare on your…
MSFW 2012: CITY SQUARE WITTNER RUNWAY SHOW
Spring Brings a Splash of Colour Day two of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week burst with…
INTERVIEW: JAMES NOLEN – FILM PROGRAMMER FOR ACMI
ACMI’s James Nolen; the man behind the magic that is the Deep in Vogue: Fashion on Film…
BOCA LUPO – ITALIANS DO IT BETTER
Italians have perfected the car, leather products, men and wine. Now, they have perfected the energy…
GAP AND GRAZIA’S EXCLUSIVE SPRING SHOPPING EVENT
Spring has finally arrived! And to kick off the new Spring/Summer collections The Gap teamed up…
INTERVIEW: LIMEDROP
After meeting in the Northern Territory and studying together at university in Queensland, Clea Garrick and…