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How to Shop Online with Confidence

How to Shop Online with Confidence

There has been much anticipation and excitement since Spanish retail Zara announced last week that they would (finally) be launching their Australian online shopping store. Today the online store launched, guaranteeing an increase in sales from Australian customers. There are multiple benefits to shopping online. For those that don’t live in close proximity to a Zara bricks & mortar store this…

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TPFF 2017: 33 Poets & Ae'lkemi

TPFF 2017: 33 Poets & Ae’lkemi

Saturday night of TPFF finished with one of the best shows of the festival when WA designers Ae’lkemi and 33 Poets combined to showcase Shades of Nightfall, a stunning runway highlighting the contrast between dark (33 Poets) & light (Ae’lkemi). 33 Poets was dramatic with layered textures, dark shades, embroidery and beading. Ae’lkemi was a direct contrast with sexy silhouettes, shimmery golds and…

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TPFF 2017: International Runway

TPFF 2017: International Runway

The 2017 International Runway presented Chinese designer Zoual for the first time in Australia. Zoual’s collection saw soft, floaty materials in monochromatic colours in an enchanting blend of femininity and modern elegance. All Images: Stefan Gosatti   JB x    

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TPFF 2017: New Generation Runway

TPFF 2017: New Generation Runway

The best of the best of fresh graduates showcased their second collection at the New Generation Runway. The runway featured designers Adellen, P’Junk, Matangi, Sarah Hope Schofield, Victoria Bliss, It’s Bronte and Goblin Fruit. Every New Generation designer pushed the boundaries and showcased looks that may not have always been wearable but definitely made an impact. Highlights: Sarah Hope…

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TPFF 2017: WA Designer Capsule Runway

TPFF 2017: WA Designer Capsule Runway

Local WA designers put on a spectacular show during the WA Designer Capsule runway. 4 designers were showcased on the runway – Jonté Designs, Morgan Marks, ILKA and Megan Salmon who showed a collection of 20 looks each. While each designer had a very different vision and aesthetic the runway was seamless and captivating throughout. Highlights: Jonté’s beautiful blend of textures, metallics and…

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TPFF 2017: Parker & Co Runway

TPFF 2017: Parker & Co Runway

TPFF kicked off Day Two with it’s first ever stand alone menswear runway showcasing Parker & Co. The Parker & Co runway started off with a live DJ spinning the tunes before male models of all ages took to the runway in edgy streetwear of jeans and oversized jackets before suiting made a sharp impact. The finale saw big names local football hero Nat Fyfe, international male model duo Remco & Aad…

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Myer Fashion Runway at TPFF

Myer Fashion Runway at TPFF

On Thursday Myer treated Perth attendees to the front row experience while watching the latest Spring Summer fashion looks walk the runway as part of Telstra Perth Fashion Festival (TPFF) 2017. Held in the Perth City Myer store the runway circled around and in between the store racks with only 1 row of seats making up the intimate runway and allowing every guest an undisturbed view of the latest…

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Trending Winter '17

Trending Winter ’17

Those cold winter mornings have truly set in so it’s time to turn your focus to winter dressing. This winter it is all about detail and luxurious textiles and fabrics. Stay ahead of the fashion pack with my top 5 trends: Military – braided details, cargo pockets & khaki are back but more polished than ever before. Voluminous sleeves – it is all about flared & pleated cuffs, go big or go home.…

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Bindaring Clothing Sale

August Silk Shirt | Vintage Jenny Bannister Skirt The annual Bindaring Clothing Sale is back on May 20th to help raise funds for the Australian Red Cross. However if it are not familiar with Bindaring it’s hard to understand the excitement behind it but believe me it is worth getting excited for. Bindaring has been a clothing sale event in Perth since 1964, original started by 5 friends as a…

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MP Illustration Bridal Workshop

MP Illustration Bridal Workshop

Working in fashion I have a love for the artists of the industry. I am find my biggest inspiration in looking through books of fashion photographers and illustrators (I have a whole book case full of them!) Love to see their unique point of view. One of my favourite fashion illustrators is Michelle Pike of MP Illustration. I love the way Michelle is able to harness energy, movement and flow in…

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Smitten Kitten (heels that is)

Smitten Kitten (heels that is)

We have been through towering stilettos that made even the most confident model wobble like a baby giraffe, the normcore “fugly” slides that gave the perception of student backpacker so it comes with much delight that kitten heels are the new trending shoe. Delight because these feminine heels both look great and are comfortable enough to take you to work, weekend brunches, dinner with the girls…

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Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas is creeping closer and let’s be honest, many of us aren’t fully prepared yet (nothing like a last minute rush!) But don’t panic I have all your gifts sorted (and maybe a sneaky one from yourself to yourself because you deserve a little treat!) All gifts are locally sourced and are $150 AU and under making them friendly on your wallet and on your conscience. For Him Give him something to…

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TPFF Swim + Resort Independent Runway

TPFF Swim + Resort Independent Runway

On November 27th Telstra Perth Fashion Festival (TPFF) showcased their last runway event of the year, the Swim + Resort Runway. Set at the picturesque Bather’s Beach in Fremantle guests were treated to a view overlooking the Fremantle foreshore while models walked the hessian runway to upbeat summer tracks featuring swimwear and resort fashion from designers Natalie Rolt, First Base, Ivory Daze,…

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The Rise of the Fashion Illustrator & MP Illustration

The Rise of the Fashion Illustrator & MP Illustration

Fashion illustration popularity is on the rise, it’s the new photography. Instead of just waiting to see what photographers capture from the runway, audiences are waiting just as keenly to see what the top illustrators are producing from runway inspiration. But why the sudden popularity in fashion illustrators? Fashion illustrators often capture clothes in a way that photography can’t. Their…

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TPFF 2016 Closing Night - The Art of Fashion

TPFF 2016 Closing Night – The Art of Fashion

It has been a big week of runways, models and of course lust worthy fashion and to celebrate TPFF closed with a bang for 2016. The last runway of the night was aptly titled The Art of Fashion and that is exactly what it was. Held at the Art Gallery of WA guests were seated in the foyer and the mezzanine as models walked around the art gallery and made their big entrance was they glided down the…

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TPFF 2016 Empire Rose

TPFF 2016 Empire Rose

Empire Rose has been Perth’s go to for street style grunge & sports luxe clothing for 20 years. So it came as no surprise that there was a lot of hype surrounding their stand alone TPFF show for their 20th anniversary. The show started with a 20 to 1 countdown of Empire Rose moments before Lauren Brown, this year’s face of TPFF, model walked down the runway in a Marie Antoinette inspired white…

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TPFF 2016 1 Fell Swoop

TPFF 2016 1 Fell Swoop

Home grown talent 1 Fell Swoop has long been a favourite with their signature intricate draping detail, especially for bridesmaid dresses. However on Day 4 of TPFF 1 Fell Swoop showed they were much much more. The 1 Fell Swoop runway started with 20 models dressed in different 1 Fell Swoop garments of various colours take the runway at the same time creating the most ethereal looking squad.…