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New Sydney designer Natalie Louise Cook infuses tribal inspirations in her clothing. Using block on block colour and print on print patterning, the theme for her Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection is exotic, textured, and styled with influences from Northern Africa, the Middle East and Central America. Silhouettes are based on A-line shapes, utilising layering for a dynamic cultural fusion.
Photography Brad Mawby
Styling Manuel Spiropoulos
Makeup Lisa Xenides
Hair Maria Christopoulos
Model Ebony-Laine Harrison
All fashion by Natalie Louise Cook
Photography Amanda De Simone
Styling Fleur Egan
Makeup Kristyan Low
Hair Hair by Koh
Model Kelsey (at Priscillas)
(Above:) Feather Necklace by Samantha Wills. Nose Chain by Ms. Fitz.
(Above:) Top by Roxanna Zamani. Bracelets by Peter Lang. Tights, stylist’s own. Shoes, stylist’s own.
(Above:) Stripe dress by Aqua Couture at Trunk. Face piece by Suzy O Rouke. Necklace by Peter Lang.
(Above:) Houndstooth shirt by Shakuhachi. Lace Bowler by Suzy O Rouke. Brief by Kate Sylvester. Ring by Peter Lang.
(Above:) Rubber one-piece by Tallow. Face combs by Philomena Kwok.
(Above:) Neckpiece by Samantha Wills.
(Above:) Bodysuit by Ms Couture. Face Combs by Philomena Kwok.
DIRECTORY
Kate Sylvester
02 9380 4244
Ms Couture
(02) 9231 1622
Ms Fitz
Peter Lang
(02) 9319 7033
Philomena Kwok
Roxanna Zamani
Samantha Wills
(02) 9690 2122
Shakuhachi
(02) 9331 3074
Suzy O Rouke
Tallow
Trunk
(02) 9356 3519
Photography: Henryk Lobaczewski (at Pomegranate)
Styling: Karolina Karolinka
Grooming: Amelia Axton (at Reload using Bobbi Brown)
Nails: ShellacMe (www.shellacme.com.au)
Models: Jake & Declan (at Chic)
Assistants: Toby Marosszeky + Blake Azar
Image above: Dress and skirts all by Alex Perry Couture. Hats by Johnathan Howard. Heels by Apex Shoes.
Dress by Alex Perry Couture. Jacket custom-made by Ksubi. Beret, stylist’s own. Heels by Apex Shoes. Roman coin ring by Annex.
Pants by Annex. Belt, stylist’s own. Heels by Jeffery Campbell for Apex Shoes. Acid denim jacket by Tuesday Night Band Practice. Abacus jersey pant by Black Noise White Rain. Overnight leather carry bag and Roman coin ring both by Annex. Sunglasses by Versace.
Queenie top by Zambesi. Hat by Johnathan Howard. Roman coin ring by Annex. Pants and jacket by Annex. Heels by Apex Shoes. Dress by Alex Perry Couture. Beret, stylist’s own. Jacket custom-made by Ksubi. Heels by Apex Shoes. Roman coin ring by Annex.
Leather jackets both by Annex. Custom-made shirts and shorts by Ksubi.
Mohawke chalk dress by Zambesi. Vest custom-made by Ksubi. Clutch, stylist’s own. Heels by Jeffery Campbell for Apex Shoes.
Queenie top by Zambesi. Cap and belt, stylist’s own.
Queenie top by Zambesi. Hat by Johnathan Howard. Roman coin ring by Annex. Pants and jacket by Annex. Heels by Apex Shoes.
Leather jacket by Annex.
Opera cape by Alex Perry Couture. Faunus stripe track pants by Chronicles Of Never. Roman coin ring by Annex. Heels by Apex Shoes. Beret, stylist’s own.
Skirt by Alex Perry Couture. Hat by Jonathan Howard.
To view the video of behind the scenes of this fashion story, click here.
DIRECTORY
Alex Perry Couture
(02) 9368 1008
The Annex
(02) 9300 8888
Chronicles Of Never
(02) 9280 0080
Johnathan Howard
(02) 9360 0041
Apex Shoes
(02) 9357 4175
Ksubi Custom Made
(02) 9361 6291
Tuesday Night Band Practice
www.tuesdaynightbandpractice.co.uk
Zambesi
(02) 9331 1140
Photography Adam Flipp (www.adamflipp.com)
Styling Sarah Bonett (at RPR)
Hair Richard Kavanagh (at DLM for Redken NYC)
Makeup Erin Shaw (at DLM)
Model Ilona Novacek (at Chic)
Shot at Sun Studios Australia
(image above:) Calvin Klein lace bra and high-waist briefs. David Jones hat. SAX Fetish mask. Gucci heels.
Miss Naory lace bodysuit.
Eres lace triangle bra and high-waist satin briefs.
Argentovivo bra and briefs.
Aubade bra. Pleasure State briefs.
Levante knit hosiery.
Lise Charmel bodysuit. Zara heels. Stylist’s own hat.
Pleasure State bra. SAX Fetish mask.
For stockists please Google each designer label.
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 Tluxe. 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).
For stockists please Google the desired label.
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
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