Vintage clothing has become a trend that since early 2000's has been a growing market for young fashionistas that are looking for one off 'statement' piece that will enhance their personal style. This is one shopping trend that looks set to stay.Danielle Goodwin has been one of these trend setters that has invested time, passion and money into her personal collection, selecting high end vintage designers pieces and couture accessories while traveling the world.Danielle's collection has now become so large that she has been able to open an online store, Hawkeye Vintage, where she is sharing these beautiful designer items with you.
Hawkeye Vintage's collection features pieces such as this Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Blazer with their statement gold YSL buttons or the exquisite Thierry Mugler bright shocking red dress.
Yves Saint Laurent vintage blazer
Thierry Mugler vintage red dress
Make sure you keep your eye out on Hawkeye Vintage's online boutique for your next investment garment at www.hawkeyevintage.comFor enquires on any pieces featured on Hawkeye Vintage boutique website contact Danielle at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or follow on Facebook here.
This year’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia was a spectacular visual feast, with an eclectic array of eye-popping prints, bold colours and structured silhouettes all standing out on the runway. Here are the key trends that emerged this year:
‘Print-Blocking’ and Graphic Prints
Just as colour-blocking emerged as last summer’s defining trend, what I’ve christened ‘print-blocking’ looks set to do the same. Mismatched graphic print combos created spectacular runway looks, while digital prints were paired with stripes, spots and florals to create eclectic, eye-catching looks.
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Designers:
New Generation 1Jenny KeeWe are HandsomeAJEThe InnovatorsRoopa PemmarajuAustralian Fashion Laureate ShowCarl KappChristopher Esber
Celebs on site:
NZ-born supermodel, Kylie Bax
Show highlights:
Much-loved iconic Australian designer, Jenny Kee, was back with an installation, 21 years after her last solo show. Transforming a small space inside Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal (aka Fashion Week HQ) into a lush tropical forest, Kee presented clothes styled by Romance Was Born’s Anna Plunket and Luke Sales, characterised by a riot of colour, layers and texture. Kee also dipped into her vast fashion archives to show of some past favourite looks.
A plethora of new talent also took to the runway for the first of the New Generation shows, and The Innovators show, showing that the future of the Australian fashion industry is definitely in good hands.
The Innovators show featured notable graduates from the Sydney Institute
Fashion Design Studio, whose distinguished alumnae include Alex Perry, Dion Lee and Akira. Kaylene Milner was a real standout, with stylish graphic prints, fur and flashes of neon coming together in a strangely cohesive and unique way, which totally worked.
Image credit: MBFWA
- Natalie Cosgrove
Lisa HoAlice McCallSara PhillipsBec & BridgeElleryOrotonHardwickWatson X WatsonKooey AustraliaAn Ode to No OneMen’s Collection Show
Ruby Rose in Alice McCall, front row at the showJodi Gordon front row at Alice McCallYvan Rodic, Bryan Boy, Susie Bubble and Rumi Neely all front row at Alice McCall
Alice McCall’s modern Russian dolls bringing her SS12 collection, Babooshka, to life on the runway. Aside from the slightly unpleasant ear raping courtesy of the Kate Bush song of the same name on the soundtrack, this was one of my favourite shows of the week.The playful collection, finding inspiration from Hungarian folk art, showed off a rainbow palette of brights and pastels, from soft lavender and blue to citrus shades of yellow, orange and tangerine. The Hungarian influence was also seen in the range of silhouettes, including apron necklines, lampshade skirts, sundresses and playsuit-style onesies. A stunning wave cut out neckline was a highlight, as well as an asymmetrical interpretation of this season’s biggest silhouette, the peplum skirt.
Photography: Merceds-Benz Fashion Week Australia
Ellery’s highly anticipated show proved to be one of the more popular of the week, and her SS12 collection, Delicatessen, was a tight, structural range featuring sharp shoulders and high necklines, staying true to the designer’s signature aesthetic.The clothes were defined by a futuristic edge, and featured a more pared back colour palette than a lot of what we’ve seen this week, and a refreshing lack of florals, giving way for metallic silver shades with flashes of red and green.
ZimmermannMaticevskiFlowers for a VagabondTalulahMichael Lo SordoToi et MoiSong for the MuteBy JohnnyMagdalena VelevksaJohanna JohnsonJayson BrunsdonBowie
More Lara BingleSusie BubbleElin KingPrince Harry
Highlight:
Johanna Johnson’s gorgeously luxe gowns taking centre stage in the Mercedes-Benz presents show. The Kiwi born, Australian-claimed designer joins a prestigious international list of past winners, including Carolina Herrera, Monique Lhullier, Badgley Mischka and Narcisco Rodriguez.
Johnson’s aptly titled ‘Luxor’ collection for SS 2012 is a decadent mix of flowing ball gowns with plunging backs and necklines, featuring metallics, feathers and elaborate diamante headbands, as well as distinct twenties nuances and tougher contrasts of leather and lace.
Johanna Johnson
Veterans Zimmermann’s collection featured the feminine, girly aesthetic the label has become renowned for, with lashings of florals and sheer fabrics, and of course their signature covet-worthy swimwear.
Zimmermann Swimwear
Zimmermann
Jayson Brunsdon’s installation showcasing his SS12 collection, The Lady is a Tramp, which the designer says is “about the loss of control, falling in love, romance, passion and sensuality.” Brunsdon’s decadent, ultra-feminine, sultry designs have a dark edge that differentiates them from the bright colour palettes many Australian designers favour.
Jayson Brunsdon's 'The Lady is a Tramp' SS12 collection
All images courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia
Article by Natalie Cosgrove
Romance Was BornLisa MareeGail SorrondaGary BigeniKirrily JohnstonCamillaDylan CooperMiss UnkonManning CartellAurelio CostarellaWhitney Eve and We by Whitney PortKsubiGinger and Smart
Celebs on Site:
Whitney PortLara Bingle (trailed by cameras filming footage for her “highly anticipated” new reality show, Being Lara Bingle)Sophie Lowe
The Ksubi after party at the Flinders Hotel where free drinks and beautiful people were plentiful, and being lucky enough to witness a sweet rendition of Elton John’s Rocket Man, karaoke style, by this very cool fellow.
Image source: Pedestrian.tv
Getting papped at Ksubi. Image source: Oyster
Show Highlights:
Day one of MBFWA kicked off with a bang (or should I say kapow!) with Romance was Born’s highly anticipated collaboration with Marvel comics. Sexy flame-haired superheroes graced the runway showing off RWB’s signature neonbrights, and bold colours which offset eye-catching graphic prints. The most striking thing about the collection is that wearability has not been sacrificed for the sake of creativity and daring; without a doubt, this is definitely a commercially viable collection.
Image source: MBFWA
A few other shows generating buzz on day one were Manning Cartell, who converted an old church into a runway and showed a stunning collection inspired by Frida Kahlo, with lots of embellishments, digital prints and many of the symbols Kahlo’s work was famed for like, fruit, flowers and birds; and Aurelio Costarella, whose collection paid tribute to the twenties with intricate beading and twenties silhouettes, offset by amazing pom pom head dresses.
Manning Cartell. Image source: MBFWA
Aurelio Costarella. Image source: MBFWA
And of course, Whitney Port of The Hills fame showcased her uber-girly collection, which featured lots of sweet, sherbet tones of yellow, pink and blue.
Like New Zealand, Australia is renowned for its plethora of young design talent, and several of these emerging designers will present at group collection shows at MBFWA next week.
Katie Pratt, the creative brains behind Elliatt, a label that has enjoyed a rapid rise since its inception in late 2010, is one such talent. Elliatt’s signature design aesthetic combines sophisticated, sexy glamour with luxe fabrics, bold silhouettes and statement prints, and the label’s 2012 transeasonal collection, as seen below, demonstrates this eclectic fusion of prints, fabrics and sharply executed design.
Elliatt’s bold selection of 12 upbeat 60s-inspired summer looks are sure to be a stand-out in next Thursday’s New Generation show at MBFWA, with an assortment of playful mod shift dresses, seductive lace and textured fusions, on-trend bright and printed separates set to be shown off on the catwalk.
With a vision to provide fashion-forward, quality investment pieces at a more accessible price point, Elliatt is definitely one to watch, and while not yet stocked in NZ, there’s definitely a market for it across the ditch, so hopefully the collection makes its way to our shores soon.
The countdown is on to the biggest industry event on the Australian fashion calendar, the newly-anointed Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. As usual, the event promises to bring together some of the biggest names in the industry, showcasing their SS 12/13 collections to the fashion pack, industry buyers, press and bloggers amidst spectacular waterside environs in Sydney.
Despite the conspicuous lack of New Zealand talent this year, and the shock eleventh-hour withdrawal of big names Dion Lee and Josh Goot (sad face); who are both citing the need to focus on other core activities of their respective brands, there’s still plenty to be excited about.
The visual fashion feast kicks off with some much-loved favourites in Australian fashion on Monday 30 April starting with the always popular Romance was Born, before Kirrily Johnston, Manning Cartell, Ksubi and Ginger & Smart, celebrating their ten-year anniversary, showcase their collections on the runway.
With temperatures dropping quickly and Summer now a distant memory the excitement of a new Winter wardrobe is setting in. But before we dig last seasons coats from the depths of our cupboards to check they are still on-style, here are 3 trends to help you fashionistas transition through seasons.
Now here is a trend that compliments pretty much everyone! Soft, chalky, sugar-coated shades that are perfect in-between seasons. Dekota Fanning shows us how mint and marshmallow can work in harmony, which mixed with dark jeans and boots helps to balance her look. Cameron Diaz does it a little different mixing pastel denim with neutral tones, making the pants really stand out.
The secret to rocking pastels is to layer together different shades!
The always highly-anticipated Oscars red carpet never disappoints, with plenty of high-fashion glamour and general all-round shockers to keep most fashion watchers entertained. Black, white and red were key colours on the carpet, and embellishments and a focus on the waist were stand out trends. Here are my picks for the best and worst dressed of this year’s event:
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Who are the next generation of fashion bloggers to make their mark on the ever-expanding Fashion social media scene?
FashionsBlogs.com, a self proclaimed Social Fashion Blogging community has decided its time to let a new breed of fashion bloggers rise to the top and gain their 15 minutes of fame. With a twitter hashtag #iamfamous, fashionsblogs.com has been striving to expose young fashion blogging talent through its fashion centric blogging platform and networking community for nearly 2 years now.
The horses and jockeys are waiting for the starting gun at tomorrow's Melbourne Cup but the celebrities have been getting in early as the fashion field jostle for the best run.
Celebrities have been flocking to Australia for the glamour race and many have already hit the Flemington course as the spring racing carnival reaches its zenith.
Hot off the back of her much buzzed-about NZFW show, Kathryn Wilson debuted her A/W 12 collection to a select group of Australian media in an intimate, candlelit setting at Tokonama, a sushi bar in the ultra-hip Sydney suburb of Surry Hills.
Spring-Summer 2012 is nearly upon us and many international designers have already showcased their collections at fashion weeks around the world. We're looking at a season of vast ambition, taking inspiration from the 1950's with classic lines, flowing, wearable lightweight dresses and voluminous skirts.
Nude, nude, nude! Think neutral tones paired with bright colour blocks - a must have for your Summer wardrobe.
