With a label name that roughly translates to mean ‘fable’ or the ‘act of telling a story’, the expectation to deliver designs that inspire and spark the imagination is high. Designer Chole Kerr has gone above and beyond to ensure her newest collection lives up to the label’s name. The winter collection was inspired [...]
Lady Petrova “The Collector” Winter 2010
Designer Petrova Hammond recently sent over her winter collection for 2010 entitled ‘The Collector”. The collection was inspired by the 1963 John Fowles novel of the same name, and as such there’s an essence of simply keeping things “for display only” that you cannot touch. The story is about a butterfly collector who plots to “collect” [...]
Alpha60 for Sportsgirl
Welcome to Alphaville…Sportsgirl! Melbourne label Alpha60 have collaborated with Sportsgirl for a capsule collection of nine pieces. Designers Alex and Georgie Cleary, have taken the late eccentric Marchesa Luisa Casati as their muse (as did Sweden’s Acne recently) to produce a gothic collection in velour offset by jewel prints. The Marchesa was an Italian [...]
Tali Roth Autumn/Winter 2010
Since the phenomenon of young Tali Roth emerged on Melbourne’s fashion scene; I’m excited about fashion again! After dazzling me with her first collection, Roth is back with a sexy, strong and flattering winter line sparkling with a colour palette of beautiful greys, vibrant oranges and electric purples.
“I took a lot of inspiration from [...]
A Long White Winter: David Jones A/W 2010
It began with a dramatic crack of thunder and a real sheet of rain tumbling down.
Bianca Spender and her mother Carla Zampatti opened David Jones‘ Autumn Winter parade for 2010; their first collections with the department store. Spender presented puffed shoulders in bronze silk, while Zampatti paired bold red and lush amethyst to striking [...]
Anna Thomas Winter 2010
Anna Thomas’ passion for fabrics comes alive in her Autumn/Winter 2010 collection. Anna focuses on exquisite tailoring, structured silhouettes and timeless designs. Her collection challenges femininity by implementing ‘boyfriend’ trends that still create a sophisticated style. Attention to detail and the designer’s experience with European fabrics and production, ensures a collection that offers exclusivity [...]
Latest Sportsgirl Parade
Sportsgirl showcased their latest wares in a vivid fashion parade this week. I hear there was even more dancing than at the last few joyous Sportsgirl events – didn’t think that was possible! Lots of the rollicking action was captured for you below. I like the preppy/Parisian flavour coming through for the season. Maybe I’ve [...]
Short & Sweet Style Wrap #26
Maurie & Eve are holding a clearance sale in Melbourne for the first time. Up to 85% off everything for two days only. Find it at Suite 6/1 Yarra Street in Richmond this evening from 5pm ’til 9pm and tomorrow from 9.30am ’til 5pm.
Model Jessica Hart chats with FTV about her new label Neon Hart and [...]
Rebecca Thompson A/W 2010 preview
The spirit of summer is kept alive in Rebecca Thompson’s latest autumn/winter 2010 collection. With loose fitting silhouettes, ethnic embroideries and floral patterns, the label is akin to Easton Pearson and epitomises that boho vibe.
Her colour palette is vibrant, dominated by warm orange and fresh white, and contrasted with plenty of black to tailor [...]
Friends of Couture A/W 2010 review
There’s a reason the word ‘Parisian’ is so often followed by the term ‘chic’. As a nation, their perceived collective style is simple yet luxurious; capturing that cliché ”effortless style” that in actuality is anything but effortless. Speaking of cliché – aptly a French word meaning to copy or to stereotype – I personally don’t think we will ever [...]
