So I am here at three of the biggest Fashion Salons in Paris as a fashion journalist.
The Designers have laboured all night on the finishing touches and now have their new label ready to launch internationally. They have spent a ton of money on their stands, their look books and flights and accomodation - but now they are all out of budget
Forget skimpy swimsuits, the closing show of Sarajevo Fashion Week proves that hour glass curves are back with the launch of my new luxury "LeesaLu" limited edition
collection.
No need to flip and flop making the decision, for better or worse the Aussie thong, now rebadged as flip flops have left the sandy beach long ago. Gauging by response the comfortable, open air cooled footwear of choice will continue to thrive this summer season.
As the Mercury steadily inches its way up higher than a pair of daisy Duke shorts its time to again start thinking about what to wear in the scorching Aussie sun.
Galliano's last catwalk show for his own label was brash brazen bordehlo but this season for Dior he's shifted from the door-jambs of Paris to the silver-screens of Hollywood, invoking screen sirens and sirs across eras, genders and genres.
Flamboyant and theatrical, Dolce and Gabbana’s Summer 2008 collection is indeed replete with works of art. From the hand-painted fabrics, the obsession with intricate embellishments and details to the matte velvet lips, D & G invoke a Keats-ian realm - instead of a Grecian urn, this is my ode to an Italian dress
Swimwear Designer of the World - the Woman behind Speedo
Her name may not be listed in the Greatest Swimming Olympians of this country, but Gloria Smythe’s contribution to the sport is arguably just as significant as that of any Olympic Gold medalist
Material Boy Green Balloon Top and Scribble Tights
The relatively safe and mostly conservative designs from the previous collections were no preparation for the next labels to hit the catwalk at MMSFW Style Wars; Material Boy and Romance Was Born.
The one thing constant about fashion is change, and up and coming Bondi based Designer Mary Paul is leading with way with the hottest jackets and knickerbockers this season. I caught up with Mary Paul to interview her about her latest collection