LMFF was thrilled to take some time out of the office and get amongst it at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. While the week was full of coffees, catch ups and the click clack of high heels on the runway, we couldn’t possibly list of all our highlight moments. Instead we’ve assembled a list of our top picks in accessories, frocks, embellishments, prints and tailoring.
Favourite accessories
The earrings at Manning Cartell by Alexandra Blak (www.alexandrablak.com.au) had the LMFF team in raptures. The show was styled by the awfully clever Jolyon Mason (of course!) and the sculptural Lucite shapes were the perfect accompaniment to the sleek black and white-based collection. We’ve tracked Alexandra’s pieces down at Alice Euphemia boutique in Melbourne (www.aliceeuphemia.com) and will be swinging by shortly to get our own fix.
Manning Cartell pictured above.
Kate Sylvester’s show had some equally tantalising accessories in the form of sweet collar neckpieces, fine leather belts with chain details and metallic sock clips to hold up the dainty white socks tucked into sandals. Seen to best effect on the very striking Samantha Harris (pictured below) we love this look where more is definitely more.
Kate Sylvestor pictured above.
Favourite frocks
Alex Perry delivered a show of red carpet-worthy frocks in spectacular fashion (no surprises there). Among them, a lovely lilac confection that looked so light that it might take flight at any moment. Now all we need is an event – LMFF 2011, anyone?
Alex Perry pictured above.
On a slightly more demure note, Gary Bigeni stepped it up for his spring/summer 2011 collection, including leather and woven pieces in his mainly knit-based line. Our favourite look? Alexandra Agoston in a floor length draped number. Pure, understated glamour.
Gary Bigeni pictured above.
Favourite embellishment
Aurelio Costarella hit the mark again with a lovely collection, infused with some real bowerbird-sparkle. This full-length gown really caught our attention for its pure glamour.
Aurelio Costarella pictured above.
Freshening the palette, Jayson Brunsdon introduced a collection based around light tones and accented with shimmering pailettes. There couldn’t be a more perfect way to reflect the Australian summer sun.
Jayson Brunsdon pictured above.
Favourite prints
A standout collection from Jade Arnott of Arnsdorf includes one of the most covetable prints of the season. Arnsdorf’s ‘Crystal’ print, applied to coats, dresses and vests was beautifully complex. Our hot tip? This is a collection to make a serious investment in this season.
Arnsdorf pictured above.
Zimmerman’s spring/summer collection centered on thoroughly modern florals. Applied to long flowing maxi dresses, mini shifts and killer swimwear, we can’t wait to get our hands on this digital print in the warmer months ahead.
Zimmerman pictured above.
Romance Was Born transported us to a unique point in time with their collection – the Jurassic Renaissance! Centered around a group of wild prints that stole the show, this collection was an explosion of colour and movement. The perfect example of this is the complex ‘Renaissance Garden’ print – just lush!
Romance Was Born pictured above.
Favourite tailoring
Dion Lee wowed with a show at the Sydney Opera House, overlooking the water. A perfect backdrop to a collection which saw him reintroduce colour in a significant way. Our favourite? The softly tailored lilac jacket. Genius cut, genius boy.
Dion Lee pictured above.
In what is becoming her signature neutral palette Therese Rawsthorne introduced some divine softly-tailored pieces perfect for the Australian woman’s wardrobe. Elegant and well-considered, this jacket makes the LMFF favourites list for its lovely construction and pale grey hue.
Therese Rawsthorne pictured above.
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