Written by Alice Tate on 5 Apr 2013
What happens with a resort label ventures into winter-wear? Great things, if Suboo's upcoming autumn 2013 collection is anything to go by. We spoke to designer Sue Di Chio about her latest ventures and on expanding from Australia to Miami.
Written by Alice Tate on 14 Jul 2012
Models have perfected the art of moonlighting. When they’re not on the catwalk, they’re appearing in movies, satiating their social calendars and/ or fulfilling the title of Professional Muse. When you’re Australian beauty, Nicole Trunfio, you’re somehow managing to do all of this, whilst living overseas, and attending acting school, and designing your own collection. And did we mention she’s yet to hit thirty? Following…
Written by Alice Tate on 5 Jul 2012
It wouldn’t be unfair to sweep fashion-forward swimwear with a generalization of “overworked”, would it? A lot of the time when ‘fashion’ and ‘swimwear’ are used in conjunction, the result is often something jewelled, dazzled and anything but ‘swimable’. Even AAA’s would risk mortifying modesty slips with a slight shuffle on their loungers in those barely-there bathers — let alone the rest of us in…
Written by Alice Tate on 29 Jun 2012
Back in January, Karlie Kloss looked cool as she sat, soft pretz in hand, for Free People. Six months later she softened our hearts as she spoke about ballet to W. Now we’re falling in love all over again as she steps in front of the camcorder — this time more mute but twice as cute — for Free People‘s kitschy campaign vid. Sharing the…
Written by Alice Tate on 28 Jun 2012
It wasn’t the gallery’s air-con that had people piling outside of Chelsea’s CATM gallery in ninety-degree New York last week. There was no air-con. Instead, Zana Bayne’s leather harnesses attracted quite the crowd. Robed aptly for the event in their obscure labels, black ensembles and heavy Rei Kawakubo influences, the 50 strong crowd packed in to the tiny (and temperately tropical) gallery to support the…
Written by Alice Tate on 7 Dec 2011
Whilst Zimmermann has grown ubiquitous amongst our summer closets, and Zimmer-swimmers have made for ultimate beach bag staples, next season we see the brand reveal their moodier side. Floral frocks and feminine throw-overs dominated the spring / summer collection (in a way that Zimmermann does best, with beautiful fabrics, attention to detail and cutaways here, there and everywhere). Transitioning into colder temperatures – and a…
Written by Alice Tate on 31 Aug 2011
Giving us a sneak preview of their upcoming collection, Ksubi have released pictures of the first looks from their spring 2012 line, WAR. A modernised shake-up of ’90s grunge, the label has, as can only be expected of them, taken on rebellion, revival and notoriety.
Written by Alice Tate on 12 Aug 2011
A gaggle of gorgeous models, an Andy Warhol style layout, and some seriously skilled styling got yourself a lookbook. Add to that a selection of super-slick sunglasses and you’re on for a winner! Long awaited and well overdue, Aus-favourite Sass & Bide have just released their debut collection of sunglasses – rejoice! Titled, King of Plenty, the 2011/12 collection fuses strong lines, fine details, modern…
Written by Alice Tate on 6 Aug 2011
When a new camera comes on the market, we’re all lights, camera, ACTION! Be it the latest SLR, the newest iPhone App or a new way of shooting Lomo, we’re undoubtedly all on board. From candid catwalk snaps to luxurious editorials, photography fuels fashion. Now that the novelties of Hipstamatic and Instragram are wearing off, and the vintage vinette of the Diana camera is getting…
Written by Alice Tate on 31 Jul 2011
People in fashion, rarely satisfied right? You’ve got Karl Lagerfeld, holding the fort at Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi and Chanel; then there’s the house of Louis Vuitton who have done everything from furs to fragrances, and even dabbled in interiors; and even basics brand H&M, who’ve collaborated with the likes of Lanvin, Jimmy Choo, Sonia Reikel and soon-to-be, Versace. Consider Carine Roitfeld the latest addition to…