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LMFF 2009: L'Oreal Paris Runway 5 show-coverage

Written by Tania Braukamper

L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) took a well deserved break from the frilly cocktail dresses, models trading their high heels for unlaced boots and their sexy struts for nonchalant swaggers, at Wednesday night's L'Oreal Paris Runway 5.

Jethro Cave on the runway at LMFF

Fool opened the show with a brightly-coloured spectacle of novelty hats, pom-poms, soft toys and other miscellany, before wild-child model Jethro Cave emerged in Jack London's tight black leather pants, drawing excited cheers from the young female crowd.

Alpha60's relaxed cuts and loose fits were effortlessly sexy on both the boys and girls. NOM*D layered up pieces with raw edges and unfinished hems in a jumbled celebration of textures, prints and fabrics. ANT!PODiUM introduced some casual androgyny with boyfriend shirts and tees along with tailcoats and tophats.

S!X brought what I'm starting to feel is an obligatory element to any supposedly-innovative show; deconstructionism. Though some of the deconstructed looks were a bit too cliche for my liking, other outfits worked well in a thrown-together yet more saleable way.

L'Oreal Paris Runway 5

Friedrich Gray was another highlight of the evening - look out for some super-cool skinny pants that are leather from the thigh down, giving the illusion of over-the-knee boots. Therese Rawsthorne closed the show with looks that were rocked-up femininity, including some seductive uses of the sheer trend and some interesting sequin details.

Click on the gallery below to view more photos of the L'Oreal Paris Runway 5 parade.

Written: 21st March 2009 at 00.35

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Tania Braukämper

Written by Tania Braukämper.

There aren't too many alpha-females out there and, though she might deny it, Tania Braukamper certainly exudes their qualities. A keen eye, a focused approach, and a wardrobe spanning three rooms have made her one of the savviest of dressers. But it's not all couture for Tania, earning her fashionista credentials she'll frequently be seen on the town in a one-off, vintage dress and a pair of Gucci heels.

She says: Vintage will never go out of style
We say: Does that include vintage 80s?

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