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Backstage: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2009
We've already seen the pictures from the catwalk at Victoria's Secret fashion show 2009 / 2010 but for many the true magic actually happens backstage. So we've found you pictures of that too.
Fashion For A Cause at Highpoint
Isn't it great when you can shop for beautiful clothes and in support of an honorable cause?? Well racegoers can be particular excited about this one. For a limited time Highpoint Shopping center is the home of a new charity concept. Over $17,000 worth of amazing clothes have been donated by the shopping centre's retailers. That means that for everything you buy, the funds will go directly towards a great cause; in this case the refurbishment of the children's ward at Sunshine Hospital.
Insert Name Here: pop-up store launch, Melbourne
Enigmatically titled and inconspicuously tucked away, Insert Name Here is a hidden gem worth stumbling upon. Hosting its official opening party last night, this pop-up shop houses wares from three fabulous Melbourne designers: Joolz, Kuwaii, and Nikolina Concepts.
Melbourne Central Millinery Workshops - on now
Though the weather seems to disagree, Spring Racing season is definitely hotting up. If you're keen to get your frock on and bets in, odds are you're after a stand-out hat to top off your look. This week at Melbourne Central two of the city's brightest new stars of bespoke millinery - Michelle Czech and Alexis Belcher - are creating individual millinery pieces for customers. The workshops will give shoppers a chance to be involved in the process and have a uniquely beautiful fascinator or hat to wear throughout the Racing Carnival. Details after the jump.
Fashgasm 30.9.2009: boudoir chic
After a period of hiatus Fashionising.com's summary of all things fashion, fashgasm, returns today. So read on, for all the things you may have missed.
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Show CoverageDebut at Fashion Exposed winners, Melb 2009
It's early on a Sunday morning when I arrive, a little late, at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. The Fashion Exposed fair is set up and ready to go with dozens of stalls exhibiting clothes, shoes, bags... you name it, it's there. It's the first time Fashionising.com have been invited to judge the Debut competition, which gives emerging designers a kick-start into the industry, and we're thrilled to be involved. I'm handed a clipboard and pen before being introduced to the other fashion-savvy judges: Kate Vandermeer, Sprinkle, Leah from Milly Sleeping, and the ever-lovely Evita from FASHIONTREND Magazine. We roam the floor looking for the best and brightest in each category, diligently marking each designer on a range of criteria before sitting down for conversation, coffee, and eventual consensus.
Marion Liese and Sabio Designs on the runway. Photography: Patrik Nemes
Win: double passes to Deutz Swap My Style
Deutz Swap My Style is back - and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. For those not familiar with the concept, it's a way to trade in your designer wardrobe orphans and take home new treasures. And as well as being a fun way to recycle clothing there are lots of other reasons to attend this time around:
- 'Pop Up Stores' will be at selected events, where clothes from Australian designers will be for sale at 30-70% off
- Guests can enjoy a 'pamper lounge' with makeovers, hairstyling and mini manicures
- There'll be panel discussions with style experts, hosted by fashion commentator Melissa Hoyer
- Guests will be treated to a complimentary glass of Deutz Marlborough Cuvee on arrival, as well as delicious canapes
We have three double passes to give away for each city: Melbourne (September 24), Sydney (September 30) and Canberra (October 9). Detail of how to enter can be found below.
MSFW: Alexi Freeman S/S 09/10 Collection Launch
One of the MSFW (Melbourne Spring Fashion Week) retail program events worth visiting tonight is the Spring/Summer 2009/2010 collection launch of Alexi Freeman. Held at the beautiful Comme, guests will not only get to view the collection in person, but will also have the opportunity to pre-order pieces at 25% off.
The Spirit of the Black Dress Gala; MSFW 2009
Though physically a small and cleanly laid out exhibition, The Spirit of the Black Dress was the result of bucket-loads of talent. 10 uber-impressive black dresses, each with their own unique twists, lined the room; while behind them, wall mounted, a dark and sensual portrait of each dress gave another perspective to the concept. The photographer was Christian Blanchard; a dapper young man with cheeky eyes, dishevelled hair, and a very bright future. Blanchard's folio of ad campaigns and magazine editorials is impressive; his work on the exhibition striking, aided by superb hair and make-up by Ashleigh Richards and Carl Reeves.
MSFW 2009; launch party
It's not yet Spring in Australia, but that hasn't stopped MSFW (Melbourne Spring Fashion Week) getting into full swing as of today, nor did it stop Melbourne's fashion scene soaking up the ambiance of venue fortyfivedownstairs at last night's Melbourne Spring Fashion Week launch party.
