A bold print of scattered jewels conveys the opulence best: this is a collection inspired by the lavish interiors of Versailles. It’s the resort 2012 collection from Australia’s Camilla & Marc and it marries the brand’s expertise in clean, easy tailoring with its penchant for youthfully appealing details. This time interiors and architecture are key points of reference, with the decorative opulence of Versailles being…

What the behind-the-scenes images didn’t reveal about the Strand Arcade’s spring 2012 campaign can now official be unveiled. You may recall that the campaign was shot in Jaipur, India, against the backdrop of an ancient palace which was built in 1464, and the surrounding village of Neemrana. Model Nicole Pollard is the palace’s modern-day Empress. The soft sorbet colours and pure white lace we saw…

Posed against the 1464AD Neemrana Fort-Palace in Jaipur, India, model Nicole Pollard could be some figure of Royalty, if not of pure myth. Especially in Ms Couture’s lingerie pieces, or white bustier dress whose bejewelled belt flows out into a waterfall of diaphonous white. In fact, each of the outfits in this shoot for The Strand Arcade in Sydney is delicately beautiful. The Strand’s theme…

Bar for the prevalence of monochromatic tones and an unapologetic sensuality, there may not be much about Friend Of Mine’s spring 2012 look book that calls to mind Helmut Newton. But Newton was one of the forces inspiring the collection. And it does make sense, for this is a collection that channels the Newton woman of the ’70s and ’80s: empowered, feminine, yet always hinting…

There are a number of things Zimmermann do well, as we’re reminded in the lead up to their Australia fashion week (MBFWA) showing (one I’m personally looking forward to) and with the release of their Resort 2012 campaign. One of their strengths is the ability to seamlessly mix glamour with understated cool in their collections, both swim and clothing. The other is the campaigns themselves.…