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Style Wars (Part 2)

September 17th 2007 02:05
Kate Hurst and Friedrich Gray designs
Kate Hurst and Friedrich Gray designs at MMSFW Style Wars


Johnny Cash's smooth tones provided the soundtrack to the Claude Maus range which was next to hit the catwalk at MMSFW Style Wars. A chic and stylish range in monochrome, the pieces catered for women as well as men who have a retro-Euro look in mind.


Claude Maus White Pocketed Skirt
Claude Maus White Pocketed Skirt


Pretty round skirts with square external pockets, cute black ribbon neck ties, funky layering for the girls, and menswear with a Ralph Lauren meets mod overtone, this collection was nothing but 21st Century Melbourne. Smart work wear which would see you through to evening drinks included shirt dresses with bows, micro mini dresses with textured overlay fabrics and jackets, shiny anoraks and plenty of black and grey meant this was a very Melbourne designer indeed.

Kate Hurst Floral Top with Orange Shorts
Kate Hurst Floral Top with Orange Shorts



The ultra-feminine styling of Kate Hurst followed, continuing with the mini trend (dresses, skirts, shorts). Pale blue chambray-esque fabrics and bright oranges gave this a definite spring vibe, with florals and high waisted shorts continuing the theme.

Kate Hurst Floral Mini Dress
Kate Hurst Floral Mini Dress


Flounces and floaty sleeves, ruffles and sweet dresses all contributed to give this collection a fresh, cute and casual feeling, without need to sacrifice quality tailoring. The featured evening gown was a stunning black sparkly number, with a retro 60's shift feel, after which the range included some more street styled 80's influenced gear with zippers and cropped jackets.

Kate Hurst Sparkly Black Mini Shift Dress
Kate Hurst Sparkly Black Mini Shift Dress


While the tempo shifted into high speed with the hard core techno music for Friedrich Gray's range, the catwalk models were clearly instructed to keep the pace fast and furious. More black and white and more mini's graced the stage with a feminine, sporty and casual feel. Again, a mod overtone, particularly for the men, with checked shirts buttoned to the neck, anoraks, waistcoats and stovepipe pants.

Friedrich Gray Leather Zip Dress with Sheer Grey Shell Top
Friedrich Gray Leather Zip Dress with Sheer Grey Shell Top


Punk paid a visit here, with printed tees and hooded jersey tops, mini singlet dresses and zippered leather. Designs often used the contrast of a flowing cape or oversized jacket in soft greys or light fabric to add a feint hint of the feminine. Comfortable loose fabrics teamed with tight leggings and with a dramatic shredded look to a black coat, this is one label to keep your eye on.

Friedrich Gray Shredded Black Overcoat
Friedrich Gray Shredded Black Overcoat


Part 3 includes Material Boy and Romance Was Born!

***All pictures by Six 6 and My Mum!***
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Melbourne Cup Carnival Fever 2008 (LINK)

September 10th 2007 15:35
Whilst Sydney's spring carnival racing may have been bought to a standstill, the Stylist whose Celebrity was voted one 1 of 9 best dressed at the Melbourne Cup, this very blogger shares her tips as she prepares the 2008 VRC Ambassadors wardrobes for this years Melbourne Cup Racing Carnival...

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Motorola Melbourne Spring Fashion Week

September 10th 2007 02:47
Motorola Melbourne Spring Fashion Week
Motorola Melbourne Spring Fashion Week



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Yeah They Were All Yellow

August 24th 2007 01:42
Angelina Jolie Red Carpet Yellow Dress
Look at the Stars - Angelina Jolie - image from dailymail.co.uk


For Australian residents, you’re probably hiding under a rock if you didn’t see any coverage over the last few weeks of the David Jones and Myer Spring/Summer launch shows. Megan Gale and Jennifer Hawkins were parading their respective stores’ wares and championing this season’s trends, sycophantically surrounded by media, buyers and designers alike.

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Silver Springs

August 17th 2007 03:42
Initially metallic fashion appeared to me to be something of a transient trend. For some reason to me, if something is shiny and popular, then it will fade fast. It seems however, that silvers and golds may one day be the epitome of noughties fashion. It has survived several seasons now, and continues to make an appearance on the catwalk. In a decade’s time, will we look back and cringe at how much glimmer made its way into our wardrobe at the start of the 21st century?

For now, there are a plethora of options available to those who can carry off some glam metal. For the more formal wear, for cocktail parties and nights out clubbing, Filippa K amongst many, have created some very cute mini dresses in shiny fabrics like the one below.

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Electric Dreams - 80's revival

August 13th 2007 02:44
Dotti Outfit from web site
Love is a Battlefield - Dotti 80's Outfit - image from dotti.com.au


My father was in the fashion business, or rag trade as it's more commonly known amongst those who are part of it. He told me something when I was a young girl that I've never forgotten. That is, when a fashion from a previous time is revived and presented to a new generation of young women, it's always the crass, kitschy, and, well, daggy stuff that seems to come back. Cos really....if it's stylish and has class, it never goes away.

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