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With summer reaching its peak and some Aussie cities experiencing heatwaves, Cream picks through the latest streetwear collections to find just the right pieces to help keep you cool.
Photography Jason Schembri (www.jasonschembri.com)
Styling Lenya Jones (www.lenyajones.com)
Hair Byron Turnbull (at Reload Agency)
Makeup Vanessa Collins (at Reload Agency)
Model Melise Williams (at Chic Management)
(Above) Tank and leggings by Style Stalker. Silver bangle by Lovisa. Black and silver bangles by Colette. Sneakers by Converse.
(Above) Tee by Unif. Feather capelet (used as headdress) by Lulu & Rose. Gold necklace, bangle and ring all by Lovisa.
(Above) Shorts by Junk. T-shirt by Hurley. Necklace, ring and earrings all by Lovisa.
(Above) Top by Unif Top. Earrings, bangle and ring all by Lovisa. Bracelet by Colette. Sneakers by Converse.
(Above) Jeans by G-Star. T-shirt by Hurley. Jacket by All About Eve. Necklace and cuffs by Lovisa. Earrings by Colette. Lace gloves, stylist’s own.
(Above) Jeans by G-Star. T-shirt by Tluxe. Jacket by All About Eve (for when the weather turns, donchaknow). Necklace, earrings and ring all by Lovisa. Sneakers by Converse.
(Above) Tank and leggings by Style Stalker. Silver bangle by Lovisa. Black and silver bangles by Colette. Sneakers by Converse.
DIRECTORY
All About Eve
Colette Jewellery
Converse
G-Star
Hurley
Junk
Lovisa
Lulu & Rose
Style Stalker
TLuxe
Unif
Rock’n'rollers set in their ways. In uniform black. No matter what the weather may bring…
Photography by James Loveday.
Styling by Alexandra Bickerdike.
Makeup by Isabell Boettcher.
Hair by Claire Healey.
Models: Andy Martin (at M&P) and Octavia Welby (at Models 1).
Trousers by Tomi Underhill. T-shirt by 23/7 by Richard Borges. Shirt by Daniel Ching. Trainers, model’s own.
Blazer by Daniel Ching. Pants by Tomi Underhill.
Jacket by Stephanie Grace Foy. Charm harness dress by Mint Siren. Skirt by Hemyca. Bracelet by Gina Melosi.
Shirt by Garry James Butterfield. Trousers, model’s own.
Jacket by Stephanie Grace Foy. Charm harness dress by Mint Siren. Skirt by Hemyca. Bracelet and ring by Gina Melosi.
All attire by William Richard Green.
Shirt and collar both by Hemyca. Cuff by Carianne Moore.
All attire, model’s own.
Flip through your wardrobe and there’s a good chance most of your clothes were designed on a computer, with prints and patterns transformed from the digital image onto fabric. Yes, even fashion has had to evolve with technology, but the great thing about this is that budding designers can now more readily see their creations come to life, while veterans at the art of fashion-making can are enjoying new challenges and channelling classic aesthetics faster through the new digital process.
‘The Complete Guide To Designing And Printing Fabric’ deals very much with designing and printing fabric digitally, but it also touches on methods of hand-printing while the techniques it showcases can be applied across a broad range of creative outlets. For this reason it is an ideal guide for not only fashion designers but those working in interiors, product packaging, even graphic design.
Author Laurie Wisbrun kicks off by looking at various patterns, from floral motifs to optical/geometric ones, and colour wheel basics to richly textured ethnic symbology. This makes for a glorious start to the book, with the first third alone packed with gorgeous, inspirational pattern ideas.
At times, Wisbrun makes pattern-making look as easy as kindergarten art, showing examples of how paper, a couple of colour markers, a soft rubber linoleum block, and a Stanley knife can be used to create the most beautiful repeat-pattern on a blank sheet of material. Things get more complex as she goes into Photoshop techniques but ultimately her step-by-step tutorials are unintimidating, even to the most novice of fashion designers.
‘The Complete Guide To Designing And Printing Fabric: Techniques, Tutorials & Inspiration for the Innovative Designer’ is published through Bloomsbury and available in January 2012, RRP $29.99.
New season cuts that show a little more of everything to see in a sexier New Year.
Photography by Toshi Hirakawa (at D-Cord, Japan).
Styling by Hideyuki Hayashi.
Makeup by Yuki Yoshiyama (at biswa).
Hair by Sayuhda (at S-14).
(Above) Bra top and skirt by Wolford (at Fukusuke Corporation), hat from CA4LA Showroom, bracelet by Nicholas Kirkwood for Atelier Swarovski, ring by Stephen Webster for Atelier Swarovski.
(Above) Top and pants by Peachoo + Krejberg (at Lakic), gloves by Axio, shoes by Own.
(Above) Jacket by Peachoo + Krejberg (at Lakic), shorts by Wolford (at Fukusuke Corporation), necklace by Jenny Manik Mercian for Atelier Swarovski.
(Above) Top and boots by Peachoo + Krejberg, pants by Poco a Poco , necklace and bracelet by Michael Kaplan for Atelier Swarovski.
(Above) Jacket by Tim Van Steenbergen (at Lakic), shorts by Wolford (at Fukusuke Corporation), socks and shoes by Own.
(Above) Bustier and gloves by Axio, pants by Costume National (at CN Japan Inc).
(Above) Coat and shoes by Costume National (at CN Japan Inc), bra top by Axio, skirt by Alexander McQueen (at M Inc).
(Above) Body suit and tights by Wolford (at Fukusuke Corporation), boots by Cesare Paciotti (at M Inc).
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Anyone who walked into the Art Lounge Darlinghurst during designer Mauricio Alpizar’s recent collection showings would be forgiven for thinking they’d stepped onto the set of a period film. The décor consisting of opulently upholstered banquettes and gold gilded armchairs – with a stuffed peacock thrown in for good measure – played the perfect setting for Alpizar’s Winter 2012 Collection which took most of its cues from the post-war 1940s. Standout pieces for the ladies included a gold silk and wool evening gown (pictured, top left) and khaki silk and wool dress (top right) easy enough to take from the office to a night out. For the lads, there were military cut jackets in cashmere and wool, jet-red knits, and Bogart-style pants for the office or lounging.
Guests sipped on champagne cocktails and stepped back in time to a soundtrack that saw the Andrews Sisters mashed with Christina Aguilera, and Beyoncé blended with Judy Garland. The verdict? If you’re going to go retro next season, be sure to do it with definitive class and style, and view more of Mauricio Alpizar’s collection for some truly stunning classic pieces. Website coming soon.
Guests pictured, clockwise from top left: Eve Falloon, Amanda Archer & Anita Lattouf, models Emily & Rachel, designer Mauricio Alpizar & singer Maz Mazak, Shelley Bardenhagen, Fiorella & SaGi, Christopher James & Mollie Stevens, Kor-B & Maz.
Photography: Sabine Liewald
Styling: Brigitte Margareta Wilhelm
Hair and Make up: Sandra Kern
Model: Tori (at Tune Models)
Set Design: Beatrice Schüll
Retouching: Urs
To view more work of stylists and set designer visit www.tune-artists.com
Fashion caption (above): Lace top by Leconet Hemant, cape by Requiem, tights by Wolford, belt by Karen Lukas, and boots by AF Vandevost
(Above) Lace blouse by Junko Shimada, lace bolero by Max Mara, and skirt by Requiem
(Above) Dress by Lecoanet Hemant, gloves by Sportmax, and belt by Louis Vuitton
(Above) Top by Joop, skirt by Dice Kayek, and necklace by Henrik Vibskov
(Above) Lace top and fur skirt by Junko Shimada, and shoes by Christian Louboutin
(Above) Lace top (over face) by Junko Shimada
(Above) Lace Dress by Nadine Gross, under dress by Tsolo, tights by Wolford, and shoes by Sportmax
(Above) Leather dress by Manish Arora, and shoes by Junko Shimada
Photography: Claire Wallman
Styling: Lisa Breeds
Makeup + Hair: Casey Gore
Model: Hugo Salmon (Paris Models)
Graphics: Natalia Horinkova
Fashion caption (above): Checked shirt by Peter Werth. Bow tie from Rico Jordan. Specs from Glebe Markets.
(Above) Grey suit by Rico Jordan. Black shirt by Brooksfield. Specs from Glebe Markets.
(Above) Grey suit and tie by Rico Jordan. White shirt by Brooksfield. Specs from Glebe Markets.
(Above) Black and white shirt by Brooksfield.
(Above) Specs from Glebe Markets (background pic). Shirt and suit jacket as captioned previously.
(Above) Checked shirt by Peter Werth. Grey suit by Rico Jordan. Specs from Glebe Markets.
DIRECTORY
Brooksfield www.brooksfield.com
Peter Werth www.peterwerth.co.uk
Rico Jordan (02) 9332 1765
Photography: Claire Wallman
Assistance: Casey Gore
Model: Angelique Toy (EMG Models)
Styling: Shakila Rahmati
Hair: Peetr Tadrosse
Retouching: Natalia Horinkova
Video: Mike Roberts
See the video version of the shoot: Motel Blues (Room #02)
Top image: Single by Bonds. This image: Jacket by Sass & Bide. White lace top by Sportsgirl. Skirt by Rachel Gilbert. Denim belt and jewellery, stylist’s own. Stockings by David Jones.
Leather waistband custom-made by stylist. Socks from Sportsgirl.
Sunnies from Shag. Blouse by Wold. Skirl by Maurie & Eve.
Headpiece and belt, stylist’s own. Vintage dress and fur jacket, both from St Vinnies. Shoes by Topshop. Jewellery by Shag.
DIRECTORY
Maurie & Eve (02) 9997 4634
Rachel Gilbert (02) 8338 0192
Sass & Bide (02) 9667 1667
Shag www.shagshop.com.au
Sportsgirl 1300 250 100
Woodford & Co (03) 9690 4669
Australian Fashion Week (AFW) and the Sydney Fashion Festival have confirmed that Mercedes-Benz will return as naming-rights sponsor. IMG Fashion, who own and operate both events, will return to their founding sponsors after a five-year partnership with Rosemount.
General manager of marketing at Mercedes Benz, Gavin Allen, said that the company was “excited to once again align our brand with this premier industry event and continue to strengthen our brand’s global commitment to fashion”.
Peter Levy, IMG’s senior vice president and managing director, gave a fond farewell to Rosemount. Their partnership saw the establishment of the Sydney Fashion Festival in 2008, as well as celebrating the 15th anniversary of AFW last year.
What we’d like to know is, if Rosemount were able to provide free wine and champagne for VIP guests via its sponsored bar, will Mercedes-Benz being giving guests test-drives onsite of their prestigious product? Or will it only be the Sasses and Bides who score one for a spin, when they can already afford one of their own?
Pictured: a model showcases designs by Zambesi at this year’s (previously branded) Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.
Since jewellery brands like Thomas Sabo, Nomination and Pandora hit shop shelves and e-stores, the trend for small, personally meaningful totems on necklaces and bracelets has exploded. But nowadays those global brands are looking a little too common and it’s not much fun seeing someone else at a party wearing the same tag as you.
One Luv is a jewellery label that injects a certain uniqueness back into charm and pendant wearing. Origami birds, skeletal dinosaurs, mini harmonicas, even party balloon dogs; these are just a few of their more eccentric designs available, in gold, silver and or gun-metal black.
Our pick of a very awesome bunch are these ‘Just Like Music’ silver plated ear phones, also available in gold and inspired by Erick Sermon’s tribute to Marvin Gaye (“Music is my heart and soul, more precious than gold”). At 1cm x 3cm, they’re the exact size as the real thing.
Prices start from a very generous RRP$42. Visit www.oneluv.com.au or www.facebook.com/oneluv9 to view the full collection.
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