One of my first MBFWA shows scheduled in ‘The Box’ was one of my favourite designers’ Sara Phillips and Sara to be the first art installation ‘runway’ show made it a super treat. Art installation for fashion week means media, buyers and press are allowed to walk up, touch and see the collection in greater…

Sports Luxe meets grunge. Welcome to the Ksubi Streets SS12/13. Getting into this show was easy for me, thanks to HP Australia however alot of the General Admissioners werent allowed in due to the small space of the theatre as well as the high number of people wanting to see the show! The Ksubi SS12/13…

By far my favourite show from Day 1 and quite possibly the whole week – I expected no less from the incredibly talented Aurelio Costarella, known for his exquisite haute couture gowns and dresses.  Aurelio took us on a journey all the way to couture and never looked back – every dress is immaculately constructed;…

Gary Bigeni‘s SS12/13 collection aptly named ‘Fractured Appearance‘ was comprised of orange, tourquoise, creams and a rich deep sea blue where block colours combined with sharp tailoring and delicate draping (which Bigeni is known for) contrasted with geometric prints evidently conveyed the idea of “the juxtaposition between the strong, confident façade people (symbolised through block…

Next right after Lisa Maree, it was time to rush to the next show at Gail Sorronda SS12/13 called Oh my Goth! Presented as an art installation, this enabled photographers, international media and delegates to really get up close and personal in viewing the collection. Gail Sorronda, usually synonomous for her monochromatic collections broke free…

On Tuesday evening, I had the pleasure of attending one of my favourite Australian designers’ runway shows – my amazingly talented and dear friend Phoenix Keating. Introducing DE-SEX Spring Summer 12/13 a collection that successfully retains its loyalty to the label’s distinctive design aesthetic – ready to wear with a couture edge. Many of you…

Last week, I was honored to attend the annual UTS Fashion Preview Show – a highly anticipated yearly parade showcasing a select number of graduates. Its a show aimed to showcase the best of the best in the year of 2011 and believe me, it did not disappoint! I’ve split the UTS Fashion Preview Show…

STOLEN GIRLFRIENDS CLUB. HERE LIES THE BONES AW11/12 The Stolen Girlfriends Club Here lies the bones AW11/12 show was set in a warehouse, in typical SGC style – I have been a fan of SGC for a solid few years and so was very excited to see what the boys had in store for autumn…

JULIETTE HOGAN. BITTER SWEET MEMORIES AW11/12 Polished and prim with a hint of toughness in the collection, Juliette Hogan‘s AW11/12 collection aptly named Bitter Sweet Memories brought about models with their hair neatly brushed in a low ponytail, minimal fresh makeup with envelope clutches, wearing cut out brogues or demure pumps both worn with ankle…

Karen Walker named Auckland-based designer Adrian Hailwood as the new name to watch in 2004 and so the label Hailwood held great expectations and the collection didn’t disappoint! I particularly loved the sequin fish tailed floor length dress as well as the beautiful electric blue scattered throughout the collection while the use of fringing, impeccable…