Best of August: What to see, eat, drink, and do
August is here! We can begin the countdown to spring. That does not mean you need to be any less busy though so we’ve pulled together our top picks for what you need to be doing this month. And let…
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ROLLA X Blundstone launch at Howler
Most of us are familiar with the iconic Australian work boot, Blundstone. This may sound like a controversial statement to any Little Island natives reading, but they are possibly Tasmania’s greatest global export. It turns out that 1 in 8…
The Clothes Loop – A Responsible Fashion Launch Party
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…
VAMFF 2017: Premium Runway 7 – that’s a wrap
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….
VAMFF 2017: A Victorian Silhouette with Sovereign Hill
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…
VAMFF 2017: ‘WEAR ME’ BY KATE V M SYLVESTER
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…
VAMFF 2017: The Fashion Advocate Runway at Luna Park
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….
VAMFF 2017: The Plus Ones’ top picks of the Virgin Australian Melbourne Fashion Festival
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 Plus Ones’ preview: Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) 2017
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…
Tall Poppy fashion lable launch for taller women
Tall Poppy is a collection of, in the words of founder Cathy McDonald, ‘clothing for the vertically blessed’. A lovely tall lady herself, measuring in at 185cm, she noticed there was a gap in the market for well proportioned, stylish…