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Saint Augustine Academy Spring/Summer 2009/2010
One label we're thrilled to be presenting at this year's High Fashion, High Tea - as part of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (MSFW) 2009 - is the uber-cool Saint Augustine Academy.
Taking their cues from indie rock'n'roll; with skinny cuts, directional tailoring, and dandyism; their Spring/Summer 2009/2010 womens collection includes ruffle-front blouses, tuxedo-style details and sexy mod minidresses.
Zara Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009 on trend
After some high-street interpretations of 2009 and 2010 fashion trends? Looking at Zara's Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009 campaign, it would seem they're on the mark. Accentuated shoulders, thigh high boots, and boyfriend jeans all feature. Toni Garrn models.
Seafolly swimwear, Summer 2009/2010: Jess Hart
Things are looking up for Australian model Jess Hart. Just recently she's been named as the 2009 face of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (MSFW); signed on to model for Victoria's Secret; and was announced as the face of swimwear label Seafolly.
Kate Moss in Agent Provocateur bikini
Like most things from the British lingerie house, Agent Provocateur's swimwear has a habit of catching our eye. And no doubt the same can be said for Kate Moss, who was spotted recently soaking up the sun on one of St. Tropez's numerous yachts in an Agent Provocateur bikini.
Diane Kruger in Versace Atelier backless dress
Leave it to style maven Diane Kruger to take both the jewel encrusted and backless fashion trends to the extreme.
Afira: Female Dandy meets Gothic
The vampish Gothic undertones may not be for the faint-hearted; but this debut collection from British label Afira will definitely not go unnoticed. Embracing fetish fashion as a major trend, the leather harness pieces team raw sexual power with delicate sheer fabric to a stunning effect. We're also captivated by the female dandy elements.
Marion Liese at Debut, Fashion Exposed 2009
Mixing vintage with modern, the debut collection from Marion Liese - titled A Dark Romance - is all at once luxurious yet minimal. Based around stretch silk and cotton mesh, these are pieces that could quite easily transform from underwear to outerwear. Marion Liese is one of the finalists in the Debut program of Melbourne 2009's Fashion Exposed fair.
Sienna Miller proffering earwings
No, I haven't suddenly developed a lisp, however the chance to play on the word earrings was simply too good to pass up.
Making an appearance at the New York Stock Exchange as part of her promotional duties for the G.I. Joe film, Miller paired a structured black number with gold accessories including a pair of eye-catching winged ear studs.
Bespoken Clothiers: the comeback of quality
Along with Fashionising.com's mission to see that luxury clothing once again comes to represent quality goods as opposed to populist labels, I've long been a proponent of both dandyism and Brit prep. In these two styles of men's dress lie a general desire for not only attention to detail, but a classic sense of dress and, more importantly, quality. So it should come as no surprise that British clothiers Bespoken have made something of a large impression on me.
Marlee May: luxury leathergoods, locally made
Impeccable craftsmanship, coupled with an eye for detail and a dedication to using only the finest of materials... This elusive trifecta of qualities is not always easy to find away from the major fashion houses, and yet Australian Marlee May ticks all three boxes and more.
When we first came across Marlee May at Melbourne's State of Design festival, we were instantly smitten. A butter-soft Ostrich skin saddle was an immediate indication of the brands ancestry; it's origins deeply rooted in the prestigious Horobin saddlery.
