Month: February 2017

Our First Birthday

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  On this day, one year ago, we officially launched Leiden Magazine. I don’t think any of us could have predicted where we would be one year on from that day. World fame, invites to fashion week, so much free Chanel I’ve run out of space to store it. But in all seriousness, what I started with the help of all my family and friends has grown into something much bigger and better than I could ever have imagined in my original business plan. We now have readers all over Australia, we have incredible new contributors who are not friends… Continue Reading →

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Made to Measure with Max – Part Four Fit for You

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  With a background in fashion and garment construction, and having run his own made-to-measure business, Maximillian has fantastic insight into fashion trends and dressing for self expression. To read from the start of this series, click HERE. After learning about Max’s made-to-measure business I was keen to hear more about customer demands. If Max were to make me a wardrobe I would have a list as tall as me with requests and suggestions as well as things I don’t want. He told me about some of the experiences he has had making clothes specifically for different individuals:   ‘I… Continue Reading →

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Made to Measure with Max – Part Three The Age of the Purple Ladies

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  With a background in fashion and garment construction, and having run his own made-to-measure business, Maximillian has fantastic insight into fashion trends and dressing for self expression. To read Part One of this series where I talk to Max about all things fashion, click HERE or for Part Two: The Rise of Androgyny, click HERE.   WHEN I AM AN OLD WOMAN I SHALL WEAR PURPLE With a red hat which doesn’t go, and doesn’t suit me. And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves And satin sandals, and say we’ve no money for butter. I… Continue Reading →

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Leiden Book Club

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  You know we like to write but did you we like to read? Just like our old friend C.S Lewis, you can’t find a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit us. Which is why we are starting a book club, the Leiden Book Club to be exact. Here’s how it works: Leiden Book Club is for everyone. Each month we will read a fab book and then we will talk about how fab (or not) it is. Then at the end of each month we will post an article and some talking points… Continue Reading →

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A Few Things I Wore This Week

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  The Jockey Hat: Unknown Top: Vintage Chanel Jumpsuit: Veronika Maine Shoes: Country Road mules Bag: Mimco The Look: Last Saturday I was very lucky to be a judge for the SERA Country Championships Fashions On The Field at the Goulburn Race Track. The weather was a bit crazy on the day so I decided to channel my inner jockey.   On Ode to Gingham Top: Country Road Skirt: Country Road Shoes: Simone Rocha The Look: I love gingham and I love this combo. My boyfriend Jesse meanwhile thought I looked like a tea towel. He also hates these shoes and… Continue Reading →

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Designer Profile – Madola

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  Some time ago we had the privilege of sharing a set of images from photographer Kevin Thornhill which featured a range of looks from clothing label MADOLA. The pieces featured were bold yet sensual: the sort of pieces that imbue the wearer with confidence. In short, these were clothes we wanted to find out more about.   Emma: Who is behind the Madola label? My Name is Ashani Madola and I’m the designer behind Madola the label. I’m a Sri Lankan born immigrant living in Canberra.   E What is your background in fashion? A: I am a graduate… Continue Reading →

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An Interview with Alex Carson

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  Alex Carson, one of Australia’s most successful commercial dance exports, has forged an incredible career overseas performing for the likes of Janet Jackson and Gwen Stefani. We had the privilege of sitting down with her ahead of a workshop Alex lead in her hometown of Canberra last year. We also chatted about growing up in Canberra, her amazing career and what’s coming up next for her.   Naturally I started our conversation by asking how Alex got into dance. ‘I was always dancing when I was little,’ she explained. ‘I always watched a lot of dance movies. I was… Continue Reading →

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