The whole reason I decided to make the trip from Canberra to Adelaide for the Adelaide Fashion Festival this year was for SLOW Saturday. Everything else was a bonus. After starting life on the fringe of last year’s Festival, this year SLOW became an official part of the schedule in 2018. The runway is the brainchild of designers and creatives Anny Duff from Good Studios, Natalie Ivanov of Re-Swim Club and Emily Sheahan from The Commons Studio & Exchange who together sought to take the conversation about sustainability mainstream. The event began with a statement from Vogue Australia’s Sustainability… Continue Reading
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Adelaide Fashion Festival Student Runway 2018
My favourite runway at a fashion festival is typically a student runway. Without the pressure to create something commercially viable and with more opportunity to explore, students often create garments that push the boundaries of design. When deciding which shows to attend at the Adelaide Fashion Festival this year, the student runway was top of the list after Slow Saturday, a day dedicated to sustainable fashion. As well as showcasing the designs of second and third year fashion students, the Student Runway was produced entirely by TAFE SA students including hair, makeup, lighting, catering, styling music and graphics. The… Continue Reading
FASHFEST 2018 Runway Report
Now in its sixth year, Canberra’s annual fashion event FASHFEST has switched it up to bring something new and exciting. The event began in a warehouse at the airport before moving to the National Convention Centre, which has been its home for the last three years. Just like in previous iterations, the event aims to celebrate more than just fashion. As well as the work of three designers, in 2019 FASHFEST will highlight and showcase the architectural gems that the nation’s capital proudly possesses. The first in a planned series of three events was held at the National Gallery… Continue Reading
MBFWA On the Runway: Alice McCall, Anna Quan and Hansen & Gretel
Let us take onto the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia runway to enjoy the latest collections from Alice McCall, Anna Quan and Hansen & Gretel. Alice McCall Anna Quan Hansen & Gretel Photography: Robert Anthony / Instagram @robertxanthony
MBFWA18: Backstage at Thurley
Let us take you backstage at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia. This time we take a closer look at the latest flirty and feminine collection from Thurley. Photography: Robert Anthony / Instagram @robertxanthony
MBFWA18: Backstage at Macgraw
Let us take you backstage at one of our favourite shows from Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia; the latest collection from sisters Beth and Tess Mcgraw, for their eponymous label Macgraw. Photography: Robert Anthony / Instagram @robertxanthony
FASHFEST in Illustrations
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation – FASHFEST Show 6 Naomi Peris Bridal – FASHFEST Show 5 Braddon Tailors and Casa Pavone – FASHFEST Show 6 Nyne – FASHFEST Show 6 Charly Thorn – FASHFEST Show 5 Braddon Tailors and Casa Pavone – FASHFEST Show 6 Megan Cannings Designs – FASHFEST Show 6
FASHFEST Runway Report – Show 6
The closing night of FASHFEST rolled around too soon. We walked the red carpet, ate some doughnuts and took our seats, ready for the final shows. Karen Lee Canberra based designer Karen Lee’s eponymous label specialises in slow fashion for the every day woman. Her work is designed for comfort, to transcend trends and to be worn again and again. This year’s FASHFEST collection was no exception as the designer sent out an array of versatile dresses, pinafores, trousers and shirts. Nothing was figure hugging; clothing was designed to skim over the body’s curves. Hemlines… Continue Reading