The chink of champagne glasses held aloft, the refinement of dancing the night away to the latest soundtracks in intricate beading, dark silk, and lace, and an era when women’s freedoms were more pronounced are all charmingly evoked at the…
In the heart of palpably trendy Brunswick, Rose Duong’s label, social enterprise, and fledgling start-up ‘Clothes Loop’ debuted to much fanfare and anticipation. How long does the thrill of buying a new item of clothing last? That hit of dopamine…
Imagination caught in a net then whipped up as portable artwear is how we saw the first ever Melbourne International Millinery Competition, held at Caulfield’s National Trust historic mansion Labassa. Showing entries from across the seas, 70+ creations were greeted…
The 2017 Virgin Australia Fashion Festival finished up with a bang on Sunday 19 March with Premium Runway 7, the festival finale. The late night runway, starting at 9pm, invited VIPs for cocktails, bubbles, and vino an hour prior to the show….
Partnering with Melbourne Museum, Sovereign Hill presented A Victorian Silhouette. This historical catwalk showcased copies of original Victorian daywear from the 1850s–1861, as part of The 2017 Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival. Adhering to patterns and construction methods of the day, the crowd…
The Twilight Beach Polo held its first ever event on St. Kilda Beach this season, and I have no problem saying it was unmistakably my favourite event of the Summer. Unlike any other polo or horse racing event, you also…
Kate V M Sylvester is no stranger to VAMFF. Her contemporary textile work was featured as part of Fabrik in the 2016 VAMFF Arts Program. In her 2017 solo exhibition ‘Wear Me’ Kate presents a beautifully complex collection of de-threaded…
Walking through the entrance of Melbourne’s iconic Luna Park, The Fashion Advocate Runway certainly made its mark for VAMFF on Saturday night amongst roller-coasters and colourful rides. The bar was flowing with delicious boutique cocktails, bubbles and beverages to set the scene. Meanwhile, daring and bold fashionistas covered the space with capes and dramatic headpieces that balanced the staple-monochrome types….
Runways, parties, fashionistas — all the crucial elements of a great fashion week are coming together at the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF). Running 1-19 March 2017, the city will transform into the style capital of the Antipodes. Last year VAMFF…
The official 2017 festival launch of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) was celebrated in style at the iconic Melbourne Museum. Members of the media, fashion, arts and creative industries vamped it up to celebrate the festival’s announcements of the premium designer…