style inspiration | lace

Givenchy Spring 2016 

Soft lace trims contrasted against tuxedo jackets and tailored trousers, 

Riccardo Tisci bring a touch of boudoir to New York city.  

Menswear | Spring 2016

trend: the weekender

Curated pieces in light grey and complementing shades of navy strikes the balance for the nonchalant weekender vibe on the menswear runways this season 

don't speak | Fall 2015

A F Vandervorst Fall 2015

Sometimes, silence is louder than words. 

Fall 2015 | workwear inspirations

J Crew

The chilly weather in Melbourne means its time to seek warmer inspirations for your 9 to 5, and where better to look than the runways of Fall 2015.

GQ Menswear Runway | VAMFF

Photos from the 2015 Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival

Menswear Runway presented by GQ Australia

NYFW Fall 2015 | cocktail hour

My favourite for the season - look 26 from J Mendel 

NYFW Fall 2015 | The Coat Edit

Pedro del Hiero Madrid

runway | Hermès Fall 2015 Menswear

art of the scarf 

New York Fashion Week | Spring 2015

breathe, breathe breathe...

that's what I keep telling myself as I finally jumped on Style.com for the Spring 2015 collections straight from New York, trying to keep my heart beat under control. After following runway shows on Style.com for 10 years (that's right!), I have finally given up trying to go through every single photo of every single show. I did try that for a while, it was exhausting and really not that productive in deciphering the new trends and up and coming designers, so now it's more a game of go where the hearts leads.

This season, the first place it led me to was Thom Browne, whose whimsical designs are at odds with the clean minimalist look typical of New York runways. But don't be fooled by the chaotic patterns, underneath the colours are structured trouser suits and stiff pleats fitting for a modern rendition of My Fair Lady. 

for the love of couture | Chanel Fall 2014

runway | National Graduate Showcase 2014 VAMFF

The National Graduate Showcase 

Presented by Target at VAMFF

My clutch is very important to me |

Resort 2014 | Alice + Olivia

Valentino Fall 2013 |

Inspired by Vermeer's Girl with the Pearl Earring

Christian Dior Fall 2013 |

"Art was the thread that drew Dior and Simons together" - Style.com 

Balmain Pre-Fall 2013 |

Chanel Spring 2013 |

Last week I started working at the jewellery store Pandora, and have all of a sudden become obsessed with pearls. Naturally I turned to the Chanel Spring 2013 collection to find inspiration on wearing pearls. Karl Lagerfeld's latest collection has been described as one of "excess", with just a few too many trends in the 80-piece collection. But it was pearls that dominated, appearing on boxy cropped jackets and strapless dresses; as chunky bracelets and necklaces and used to accessorise the models' low bun hairstyle. 

Victoria's Secret Runway 2012 |

Oh Victoria's Secret, every year you make me wonder why I don't go to the gym more often, or where do you find such a group of super human beauties. This year's Victoria's Secret fashion show took place just a week after Hurricane Sandy hit New York and I cannot fathom how they could have pulled this off among the chaos! The show is still a month away from airing but already the photos are floating around on every major fashion site, such is the power of the internet. Below are a few of my favourite looks and some amazing backstage shots by photographer Kevin Tachman, whose knack for perfect lighting and capturing the moments backstage is making him one of my fashion photography idols! 

Enjoy the costumes and the body envy.  

Think I might go hit the gym -.-

xoxo

  

Sicilian vibe | Dolce & Gabbana

Whilst researching the trend of headscarves on the runway, I came across this collection of bold, colourful prints from Dolce & Gabbana. Ever since Mary Katranzou burst onto the scene with her amazing digital prints we seem to have progressed from the polka dots and stripes to bold florals, symmetrical psychedelic prints and even historical war images, making fashion ever more exciting. 

runway faces|

Armani Prive Fall 2012 Couture 

 

Maybe it's the Spring racing fever that is sweeping through Melbourne right now, but lately I've been drawn to the various hats and veils utilised by designers to complete their looks for the runway. Each season, we focus on the clothes, the shoes, the bags, dissecting the shapes and colours whilst neglecting the faces; but I wonder if the looks will still have the same sense of drama and mystery if the accompanying hats and fascinators were removed...from Armani's bejeweled veils to Chanel's bandit lace mask, here is a look at some of the most iconic headgear on recent runways.