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 [...]
Daniela Orlando Winter 2010
Independent Runway
The Independent Runway heralds the end of the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival for another year. However, do not despair, as it also gives us the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of some of Australia’s most talented newcomers, up close and personal.
Alister Trung kicked things off with a dark collection, featuring a variety of textures from [...]
Catwalk Theatre
LMFF’s pre-festival event Catwalk Theatre took runways to a new level.
The first act was the unique Jessica Ward performing from Circanica. Dressed in the evening’s theme of black and hot pink, Jessica astounded with her strength and flexibility where she balances on her hands upon three silver canes.
In fashion tradition Madonna’s “Vogue” opened for [...]
Catwalk Theatre
Are we suffering catwalk fatigue yet? It seems every nook and cranny (even nightclubs for better or worse) in the city has played host to at least one runway fashion parade. This over-abundance of shows means a fashion-savvy audience is hungry for a little extra from our shows, something offbeat. Standing out among the throng [...]
Daniela Orlando Summer 0910
As recessionistas, we have needed to make certain concessions when it comes to dressing. Our allegiances have shifted from ever-changing trends to classic styles and solid colours. Through her Summer 0910 collection, it appears that Daniela Orlando has heard the cries of savvy women everywhere, and answered the call with elegance and style.
Orlando’s [...]
The Naked Truth
The Order of Melbourne transformed to host ‘The Naked Truth’ for Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. The provocative name of the event, instantly invited a number of connotations – some that turned out to be more literal than others. While every participant was indeed clothed, the show attempted to strip away the mystery that [...]
LMFF Independent Runway
Friday evening provided me with a very welcome change of pace. Some of Australia’s hippest and freshest designers displayed their far edgier than the norm wares at Docklands in the LMFF Independent Runway. It was so refreshing to view some of the top up and coming young things turn the predominantly feminine runway trends of [...]
