The latest jeasnwear collection from Swedes Dr. Denim has launched at Somewhere. Alongside that skinny-legged, dark-washed arrival was the birth of “Salad Days”. Billed as short film, Salad Days is actally a cinematic-style promo for the label in the same vein as Chanel’s recent advertising efforts with Nicole Kidman and Marion Cotillard. The story is [...]
Acne Studio launch with Michelle Jank
Acne Studios opened their first flagship boutique in Melbourne recently. The retail space, a contrast between clean Scandinavian minimalism and earthy woods, was designed by Acne’s own architect Andreas Fornell. The guest of honour, Australian designer Michelle Jank, sported the Generic Girl Splash jeans (that I covet so) and one of her own trademark hefty, bejewelled neck-pieces. [...]
Fashion, Frolics & a Film
Camberwell locals and interlopers alike braved the heat in frocks and heels to attend the Fashion, Frolics and a Film event at the elaborate Rivoli Cinema. The Camberwell Traders’ Association has been running this charity event for 10 years and chose to support UNICEF for 2009. The parade showcased SS09 collections from both chain [...]
Short & Sweet Style Wrap #21
Melbourne milliner Kerrie Stanley has created some very sweet headpieces (for evening or the races) in conjuction with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Center Appeal. Olivia has signed each of the 100 limited edition Art Deco inspired headbands and $100 from the sale of each will go directly to the cause. You can discover the [...]
Forever in Blue Jeans
Did you don your trusty pair of favouite old jeans last Friday? I hope so since it was Jeans for Genes day which raises funds for the Children’s Medical Research Insistute and their work battling a variety of genetic diseases.
The Opera House turned blue for the cause while our own Federation Square saw hoardes [...]
Jeans for Genes Day
This Friday the 7th of August from 12pm to 2pm (lunchtime!) at Federation Square, Victorians are invited to join in the World’s Largest Gathering of People in Jeans for Genes Day. Aiming to break a record, the massive crowd sporting their denim jeans and blue ponchos will form into the shape of jeans ie. [...]
Jess Hart in Bettina Liano’s New ‘O’ Jeans
A local girl now based in the Big Apple, model Jess Hart is the latest face (and body) to star in a Bettina Liano campaign. The cult denim label has previously worked with models like Alyssa Sutherland, Nicole Trufino and our shining international star Gemma Ward in their bold shoots. This is my personal favourite [...]
Nobody Was Famous
There was no hint of a global recession at the Nobody Denim store in Brunswick Street Fitzroy this weekend, with the team pulling out all stops to ensure that their fashion week opening party was an affair to remember. The recently renovated store has been fitted out with sleek white tiled benches, vintage brickwork and [...]
Global Gathering
Global Gathering, held at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, was yet another wonderful day out on the festival circuit. Despite the gloomy weather, music fans turned out in mass to witness the musical styling’s of both local and international acts. Yes, it was cold, rainy, windy, however this did not stop revellers from donning their [...]
G-star Denim parade
Faded, hippie-ish, washed out blues and distressed tears and rips have been hailed as the next trend in denim. Not so for global jeanmakers G-star in their most recent showing. Their upcoming collection is all dark washes, indigo and inky hues. Their clean coloured jeans are styled with patchwork numerals, cuffs and hands entrenched in [...]
