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Is Fashion Getting Too Serious?
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009There has been MUCH debate about Maison Martin Margiela in recent times. Firstly all the swirling rumours about whether or not he was still directly involved with the company, and secondly how some fashion insiders believe that the standard of the collections have gone downhill over the past few seasons. Whether these two go [...]
The Campaign Trail
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009Directly after each show season begins a debate about who is going to star in each houses campaigns. Advertising is MEGA, and is what brings home the bacon, so to speak, for designers and magazines alike.
Well the rumour mill has begun and we look forward to seeing what great new concepts each brand comes with [...]
Halloweening!
Monday, October 26th, 2009As Halloween approaches, I’m sure you’re wondering what’s best to dress as. Robert Pattinson’s vampiric conquest? Queen Nefertiti? I have a better idea! Get into the spirit of the Wild, and go as Max from Where the Wild Things Are. Smash stuff! Throw dirt clods! Roar!
Portmans Sale
Monday, October 26th, 2009Portmans have undergone a major revamp in the past few years, working hard to reinvent the Australian High St brand. 2009 has seen a slew of bright and exciting campaigns, international models and one particular controversial Australia’s Next Top Model contestant.
LF MARKEY
Saturday, December 27th, 2008“I absolutely loved the snow!” gushes Australian designer Louise Markey, who has just witnessed her first snow-swept London. “The creativity behind the snowmen in my area renewed my passion for the city.” As she forges a promising fashion career here, and London Fashion Week welcomes her with open arms, it’s clear London’s love for [...]
SHADES
Friday, December 19th, 2008“It is evident that we are right in the thick of vintage inspired shapes,” says Graz Mulcahy, local eyewear aficionado and man about town. So if we are indeed in a vintage inspired moment, is the future for sunglasses actually in the past?
Even Maison Martin Margiela’s highly futuristic shades of last summer (SS08) were in [...]
James Long
Monday, December 1st, 2008After a dark and somber menswear season, designer James Long comes across as a glass-half-full kind of guy. The twenty eight year old recently showed his AW0910 collection as part of Fashion East’s MAN show, and it was a sight for recession-weary eyes. Largely consisting of a palette including beiges, creams, off-whites, and deep rusty [...]