The Order of Melbourne was crowded on Wednesday night as everyone was crammed into the venue waiting for the ‘Unwearables’ show. No one had any idea what to expect but the words ‘interesting’ and ‘odd’ come to mind. In the spirit of the offbeat show, participants were decked out in their vintage outfits, quirky dress [...]
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 [...]
Spirit of the Black Dress ‘FlashWalk’
It’s 10 am at Flinders Street station, and the steps are crowded with the usual throng of commuters hurrying on their way. In the middle of this everyday chaos, ten models stand frozen in the sea of people. They’re clad in identical black trench coats, with couture-coiffed hair and nude makeup. It’s a dramatic [...]
Raising the (Festival) Bar
Is there anything more sophisticated than taking in a runway show by the water and then slipping onto a barstool to discuss your next (Australian designer) “investment” over a martini or three?
Sidle on up to the Festival Bar – presented by Westfield Doncaster – during LMFF and you could also see your stylish self emblazoned [...]
Fashion Dollhouse Shows
On Monday March 15th QV invites you to visit them and watch as they play dress ups with their (life-sized) dolls. QV Square on level 2 will become a larger than life dollhouse as they present three shows as part of the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival. Each 30 minute show is free and open [...]
Mouse in the (Pent)house
Who knew a mouse could be such a transformative little creature? Many of you may know Penthouse Mouse as the multitude of events housed in a random warehouse space during LMFF. This year PHM moves into more refined digs, setting up home-base in the old Naval and Military Club Building (27 Little Collins street, [...]
iSpyStyle Fashion Career Workshops
If the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival inspires you to aim for a career in the industry iSpyStyle is presenting two workshops that will provide you with the kick start you may need! Whether you dream of designing, styling, being a visual merchandiser or PR consultant, even getting into the media or producing events, these [...]
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 [...]
LMFF Official Program Launch
So it begins (again). The L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival officially launched its 2010 program yesterday morning in sunny Federation Square. In a further democratisation of fashion the event was open to the public for the first time ever – though a lot of designer faces were spotted among the crowds. As Festival Chair Laura Anderson explains they are [...]
Fashion Illustrator Angie Rehe a.k.a. Patsyfox
So you think you can draw? With fashion illustration courses popping up at Melbourne School of Fashion, RMIT and The Whitehouse Institute of Design, it seems like every fashion savvy lass and her dog wants to explore the artistic side of this coveted industry – but how easy is it?
Angie Rehe was a country girl [...]
