The press release is out, and Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival is on once again. The great thing about RSFF is that anyone can view the parades, it’s not industry only. So if you want to take a peek at the latest and greatest to hit the catwalk, just buy a ticket and you’re […]
{More»}Don’t support crime. If you can’t afford the real thing, either start saving, or find a cheaper brand you love.In designer fake news, Harper’s Bazaar have launched their new campaign “Fakes are Never in Fashion” in a bid to stem the tide of counterfeit luxury goods. They’ve also made four of their articles […]
{More»}Iconic French designer Yves Saint Laurent passed away on Sunday 1st June, 2008, aged 71 years. Following a long illness, he died in his home in Paris and, although retired, this marks the end of an era of the great fashion house. The brand YsL will, of course, live on.
“The most consistently celebrated […]
The catwalks are shiny and polished (in one case covered with flowers) and the heels are sky high, often with platforms. What’s a model to do? This video argues a great case for designers thinking a little more about how practical their choice of catwalk and shoes are.
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Thanks to the internet, you can view stills of all the 2008/09 Spring/Summer collections from your favorite designers at RAFW from the comfort of your home. It’s not quite the same as being there, but you’ll get a really good look at each garment: models just can’t be paused and zoomed in on in […]
{More»}Local Sydney designer Alice McCall’s collection for Topshop will hit stores on May 12th. Not long to wait!
My pick from the collection is the “Turn it up” dress, teamed with a pretty camisole underneath to maintain your modesty. Fun and girly, this is a great casual look for a warm day.
Topshop has a […]
{More»}This little site has archived all the past (and present) print advertising campaigns from the designers.
It’s a bit of nostalgia and fascinating to see the styles of the different designers have evolved, and how the way they have tried to present themselves has changed over the years. I particularly enjoyed seeing which designs have […]
{More»}Next in our series on designer authentication we present Balenciaga bags. These bags, especially the motorcycle bags, are highly desirable items as they’re instantly recognisable, favored by celebrities, and practical in that they are of a casual style and large enough for everyday use.
Unfortunatly all these features also means that they are a highly […]
Louis Vuitton’s 2008 monogram “Joke Line” is their response to the ever-present counterfeiting racket. At a time when owners of real Louis Vuitton monogrammed bags leave them at home, as they’re assumed to be fake by all who see them, Louis Vuitton have released a new line which are spray painted in gaudy colours […]
{More»}When you purchase a silk scarf from Hermes, they throw in a little guide called “Playtime with your scarf” that shows all the classic ties you can do with your scarf, and a couple of unexpected ones too. For instance, did you know that you can make a halter top with your scarf?
But what […]