It wasn't all that long ago that we were admiring the burgeoning labels that made it to the finals of Fashion Exposed's Debut contest in Sydney this year. Now, with the Melbourne fair just around the corner, twelve more budding design talents are about to be unearthed.
Victorian-based label Kuwaii is one of the Melbourne 2009 finalists; her intelligent yet minimal, striking yet simple garments comprising a coherent collection that shows much promise.
What do you get if you combine Givenchy's strappy bondage elements with the one-shoulder trend?
Steven Meisel got behind the camera for Alberta Ferretti's latest ad campaign for Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010. The sheer elements and nature-inspired palette of forest greens and deep purple jewel tones are beautifully depicted in an antique setting of old-world books and luxurious interiors.
One of the key street elements of fashion trends in 2010, here's yet another street style example of lingerie as outerwear.
Taking its cues from hit TV show Gossip Girl, Anna Sui's collection for Target features bright colours, neck bows, and girly minidresses. The collection hints at Sui's signature quirky style, but will sell for a fraction of the price at Target stores US wide.
Melbourne's State of Design Festival is almost upon us - and it's a perfect opportunity to step beyond the realms of fashion and explore other aspects of design, from architecture to technology to industrial design and everything in between. During the festival, Melbourne Open House will unlock some of the city's most magnificent architectural secrets; the festival's Speaker Series will host talks from over 20 influential people of the international design world; while This is Not a Design Market will cover a 2000 square meter warehouse space with fashion, jewellery, art, furniture and more. And those are just to name a few.
It wasn't that long ago that Lily Allen's blonde wig caught our eye; but as quick as it had come the singer was back to her usual dark bob. Come Glastonbury 2009, however, the wigs have been back in force.
