Five under $50

You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy the best in Australian fashion!  Below are five LMFF picks gauranteed to give you bang for your buck!

1. Opening Runway, Fashion Full Stop, Monday March 14 – $39

This show is amazing value!! We can gaurantee you will be entertained at this hour long celebration of Australian Fashion & Music through the decades.  Expect live performances from artists accross the decades including Guy Sebastian, Mark Seymour, Russell Morris, Marcia Hines, Owl Eyes, Metals and more!  We revisit many iconic designers, labels, styles and moments that have shaped this nation’s history in fashion from the 1960s to today.  From 4pm there will be activities and giveaways in the Foyer so come down early!  This event will launch LMFF 2011 with unprecedented splendour with over 60 models, musicians, dancers and over 100 designers on stage to create this part rock concert, part runway show. BUY TICKETS.

2. LMFF Trunk Shows (unique intimate runway shows throughout the week) – $49

A “trunk show” is a special presentation in which designers & labels showcase their collections directly to select customers at a retail location or another unique venue and we have four throughout the week! Theres Jack London for the boys who love fashion with a rock and roll attitude and classic tailoring, Mimco for the woman who loves to dress up and loves a killer accessory, Womans Ready to Wear for woman who want to see a variety of sophisticated designers and find inspiration in modern day looks and Bridal a must see for all brides to be!  BUY TICKETS.

Photo by: Lucas Dawson

3. marie claire & L’Oréal Paris Beauty Workshop, Wednesday 16 & Friday 18 – $35

L’Oréal Paris Make-Up Director, Rae Morris and marie claire Beauty Director, Emily Taylor show you how to put your best face forward in the season ahead.  This instructive and fun hour presentation will help you conquer the cosmetics counter and look your best with unmissable insider tips from the experts.  For only $35 it is a must see and includes a marie claire magazine and L’Oréal Paris gift bag (valued at over $100). There are two workshops this year, so for Wednesday 16 at 1pm CLICK HERE, and for the workshop on Friday 18 at 1pm CLICK HERE.

4. LMFF Menswear Runway, Thursday March 17 – $49

There are so many reasons to check out the LMFF Menswear Runway!  Firstly, it is the first time LMFF has produced a dedicated runway just for the boys, secondly the best in Australian menswear labels will feature including Arthur Galan, Alpha60, Autonomy, Campaign, From Britte, thirdly international supermodel Helena Christensen is coming out to Australia thanks to presenting partner Specsavers to walk in the show, and last but not least, every ticketholder will enjoy a free Peroni at the Woolshed Bar before the show and a gift bag!  Great value in what will be  a very memorable night! BUY TICKETS.

5. LMFF Offsite Runway, Saturday March 19 – $45

The new and exciting home to independently spirited fashion labels showcasing their collections. In collaboration with the annual Penthouse Mouse event (PHM11), LMFF presents Offsite Runway.  Featuring designers Alexi Freeman, Jolet, Leonard Street, Livia Arena, above, Extinct, House of Baulch and more!  This is the place to be for closing night of the Festival with us at the Penthouse Mouse Bar; open before and after each Runway. We have two amazing shows, for tickets to the 8pm show CLICK HERE, for tickets to the 10pm show CLICK HERE.

Photo by: Fernando Barazza

For tickets visit ticketmaster.com.au or phone 13 61 00.

Behind the Scenes at the 2011 Program Launch

While our guests were getting frocked up for the 2011 Program Launch, our Hair & Make-up teams from L’Oréal Paris were busy preparing the eight beautiful models for the event.  We also had a crew of media out in the afternoon sunshine to secure their shots before everyone arrived.  Here are some behind the scenes moments from the 2011 Program Launch!

Photography by Monty Coles.

To see more behind the scenes images visit www.theloupe.org.

2010 Chambord Shine Awards

Longroom, Melbourne – Tuesday 6th July

LMFF strolled down to the Long Room on Tuesday night to check out the Melbourne heat of the Chambord Shine Awards. We descended into the dark mood lit chamber and took our seats on velvet lounges with French Manhattans in hand. Host Gracie Otto introduced the collections of emerging and semi-established Australian fashion design  entrants, featuring feminine twists and flowing shapes to grace the Runway.

Congratulations to Melbourne winners Anna Campbell and Jolet, and a well-deserved People’s Choice finalist, cult Melbourne brand Limedrop, who will be moving onto the finals in Sydney on August 31.

 

We wish all entrants the best of luck and can’t wait to see the winning design worn by a celebrity at the Spring Racing Carnival and we’re even more excited about hosting the winning collection during LMFF 2011, thanks to our friends at Chambord.