Fashion Show Coverage

LMFF Salon Show Pump Up The Volume

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With a name like Pump Up The Volume you'd expect last night's Salon Show in Prahran to be one of the loudest of the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) - of course you'll be gravely mistaken. What can be said is that with labels such as Ed Hardy and Stevie we'll certainly see this as one of the loudest colour swatches of the night.

The runway belonged, for the most part, to fashion trends. After last years dismal sale performance for most of the fashion industry, more and more designers are sticking to the trends and often in the simplest of ways.

Over the past two days we've seen tartan creeping into shows, and Pump Up The Volume was no different. Also featured were threads following the mini-dress, and parka trends.

If it came down to audience participation, the night belonged to Stevie. Which is odd, because I can't image who'd wear it. Look to Nique and Jaakan to have some of the best selling ranges for Autumn/Winter 2007 from this catwalk.

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L'Oreal Paris Runway 1 - Kirrily Johnson

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Kirrily Johnson - Bright colours, cosy knits and oversized cameo pendants. Kirrily Johnson presented a collection at L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Week (LMFF) that was both striking and wearable (for the most part - one certainly doesn't expect that skivvies worn up over the ears will take off any time soon.) A belted mini-dress in metallic satin would work well as night time wear, while Johnson's super-long cardigans and jackets looked stylish and warm.

See the full Kirrily Johnson photo show coverage in the Fashion Diary.

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L'Oreal Paris Runway 1 - Marnie Skillings

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Marnie Skillings - Marnie Skillings presented an eclectic collection at L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Week (LMFF) that incorporated super-high waists, white opaque tights, and oddly-matched colours. Sophie Ward stepped out in an emerald green satin slip dress worn somewhat awkwardly over a white rollneck. Not the most flattering of outfits in this parade, however certain pieces that graced the catwalk would definitely work well individually.

See the full Marnie Skillings photo show coverage in the Fashion Diary.

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L'Oreal Paris Runway 1 - Alice McCall

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Alice McCall - The styles that hit the runway for Alice McCall's show ranged from bold stripes to tailored jeans to silky smocks. The colour palette included striking yellow along with greys and creams. Wardrobe basics like a grey belted knit dress were contrasted by pieces of more decorative detailing in what was overall a very wearable collection.

See the full Alice McCall photo show coverage in the Fashion Diary.

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L'Oreal Paris Runway 1 - Toni Maticevski

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Toni Maticevski - In true Maticevski style, laces, pleats, silks and soft colours made an appearance on the runway. In contrast to the many mod-minis and short smocks that have been well and truly taking over, Maticevski's collection at L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Week (LMFF) stuck to longer hemlines, classic feminine shapes and trademark delicate details.

See the full Toni Maticevski photo show coverage in the Fashion Diary.

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L'Oreal Paris Runway 1 - Tina Kalivas

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Tina Kalivas - With each mode's head circled with clear red plastic, Kalivas' parade was another step in the direction of the swinging 60s. The collection shown at L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Week (LMFF) brought together soft, dusty pinks with rich reds and heather greys. Pretty dresses were turned into warm winter staples, layered atop knit roll-necks and thick tights. Floating dresses with sparkling galaxies of stars were a highlight to this collection.

See the full Tina Kalivas photo show coverage in the Fashion Diary.

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L'Oreal Paris Runway 1 - Camilla and Marc

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The swinging 60s were the inspiration behind the first of the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Week (LMFF) runway shows - with six collections each stepping out to a different Beatles song.

Camilla & Marc - Mini dresses with black opaque tights were the general order of the day, with a few swing and military style short coats added into the mix. As a collection, Camilla & Marc manage to take the same classic winter trends we've been seeing all over, but with enough added detail to make the pieces stand out, without being over the top.

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Levante & Jonathan Aston @ LMFF

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It was all about the legs when L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) kicked off this morning. Today's "pop-up" parade popped up in Melbourne's city square, and we were there bright and early to begin our coverage of the festival. Although the skies threatened to open up on the outdoor stage, the rain held off just long enough for the models to not have to use their umbrella props for any serious purpose.

Tights by Levante and Jonathan Aston were paired with some the biggest looks for winter - mini dresses, trench coats and over-sized roll neck knits. Tartan, houndstooth and leopard print tights in semi-opaque styles proved to be a compliment to plain coloured clothing, but still, are not for the fainthearted. More semi-opaques, this time in bold block hues of red, blue and yellow gave a feeling of 60s chic, while footless tights in grey, black and nude demonstrated the everyday, safer, hosiery trends for winter. Bright white opaques stood out against block reds, but do be warned - one must carry this trend off correctly to avoid disaster.

Stockings and tights will remain big for the coming colder season, with bold printed versions largely taking over from last year's more feminine lacy patterns. Stock up on tights in bold colours and patterns to balance out winter's basic collections; but stick to classic greys and nudes where lots of colours or patterns already exists in the outfit. Chunky knit socks didn't make an appearance at the show, but be on the lookout; they will be just as big as tights this winter.

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PETA apologises to Prada for show invasion

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Every time PETA invades a show they take the wrong course of action. Instead of educating, they act like vigilantes and turn people against their cause.

So it comes as no surprise that this 'egg on their face' story is tickling a few people in the fashion industry;

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Four Seasons at Fed Square Fashion Parade

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On Friday, eight fresh designer talents sent their wares down the runway at Federation Square's Breakthrough Program. The parade was titled 'Four Seasons' (aptly, as any Melbournian will tell you) and began with a live quartet playing Vivaldi's piece of the same name, a nice added touch to set the mood. The parade exhibited some promising new designers on the Melbourne fashion scene - Zephyr, 3Fish, Risky Swimwear, Inks Off John, Rosaria, Soul, Fozlong and Flik & Mik.