There is nothing like that first sensation of fog, drizzle of rain or drop of Winter dew to remind us of the beauty and elegance that can come from simple draping and layering.
Designer Ben Smith’s passion for sculpture, “the ripple and breath of silk…the luxury of cashmere; the touch of somebody [...]
Anon Women Autumn Winter 2010
Daniela Orlando Winter 2010
Daniela Orlando’s current collection moulds trends to the designer’s own taste, pairing silk with leather and tackles boyfriend looks vs. feminine cuts. The silhouettes, a colour palette of cosy hues and high-end fabrics define the collection and challenges “the classics”.
Representing feminine yet edgy style, black motorcycle pants are teamed with sharp blazers featuring leather cuffs and [...]
Winter Q & A with Kam Otto
As winter’s icy fingers grasp at our city I prefer to look towards Parisian style for a chic take on cold-weather dressing. Textured stockings, waisted coats, luxurious scarves, high rise flat boots and long leather gloves will be my best friend this season. Yet that is simply my idealised version of the Gallic dresscode. [...]
Chitra’s Closet Autumn Winter 2010
Hello kittens! It’s time to immerse yourselves once again in the whimsical, vintage-inspired fashions by Chitra Mangma. Entitled the ‘The Cat’s Meow’ and styled in feline themes, her parade was literally a catwalk. The unique designer has looked to the 1940’s for Winter producing snug jackets with wide collars and nipped in waists, roomy pants, [...]
Wayne Cooper Boutique re-launch
Wayne Cooper welcomed Melbourne back to the re-launch of his Chapel Street store last week. The designer braved our city’s rain to personally celebrate the opening among guests like dancer Ivy Heeney and Leisel Jones. Post-makeover, swathes of sheer fabric now en-robe the walls, mimicking the darling little ‘Tulle Overlay Sateen Dress’ in Cooper’s current range. Plush cream carpet [...]
Nevenka ‘Concrete Jungle’ Autumn Winter 2010
I think velvet is highly underrated. So I’m thrilled to see Nevenka designer Rosemary Masic has placed the sumptuous fabric back on its pedestal in her Autumn Winter 2010 collection entitled ‘Concrete Jungle’.
This season’s exaggerated shoulders are present in the collection. Yet this is no Balmain rip-off. Instead we are treated to gently puffed shoulders. [...]
Jolet Autumn Winter 2010
This season designer Jolet Ucchino (ex-Claude Maus, Rich, Mjolk) is on her high horse. For her, Autumn Winter 2010 is influenced by equestrian themes. The ballooning side-saddles of classic jodphurs are added to frocks and skirts. Contrasting piped seams streamline and counter this added volume and push pieces into a sportier realm. Starring colours of royal and inky [...]
Autumn Winter 2010 according to Collins Place
Let me set a scene amid the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins’ grand ballroom. The soundtrack? The dramatic strains of the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra. The occasion? Fundraising for Royal Children’s Cystic Fibrosis Trust. The other (lesser) occasion? Celebrating Autumn Winter trends for 2010 according to Collins Place.
I’ve just added a cute velvet dress, a touch [...]
Bettina Liano Winter 2010
Among my most treasured memories of my teenage years is the day I purchased my first pair of Bettina Liano jeans. The pride I felt as I donned that now infamous yellow tag for all to see – there was nothing quite like it. Looking through the label’s winter 2010 collection, I can’t help but [...]
Smooth as Cylk
Designer Emily Nasr and brand manager Keshia Abeysekera are the brains and beauty behind cylk, a label that predominantly produces garments in a seamless knit. They use a circular knitting technique to create their seamless and shaping underwear, as well as fashion outerwear pieces that are ideal for layering.
Cylk began in 2006 with a capsule [...]
