Long before the influence of shows like Spartacus and Game of Thrones there’s been something inherently sexy about mythology. Just think of the Homeric verses, peppered through with alluring Sirens, frisky nymphs and beauties like Helen of Troy. When a lingerie label like Ludique looks to mythological references for their latest bridal campaign, the results are about as sexy as you might expect and then…

The mood is everything when you aim to veil a series of photographs in gorgeous black and white tones, to bathe them in gorgeous fading lights and enhance their charm using vintage Polaroid effects. The attitude is everything when the subject of said photographs is lingerie, dipped in ivory and white tones, powdery neons, cut in unusual textiles and inspired by vintage classic silhouettes. Luckily,…

You rarely stumble upon a look book so visually striking that it manages to instantly convey you to a happier place. Awaking the wanderlust, For Love & Lemons’ spring / summer 2014 look book is made out of everything one could dream of: an exotic destination (Antigua, Guatemala), a plethora of gorgeous summer styles, colour, vibrancy, plus a textile heaven. Photographed by Zoey Grossman and…

Before dismissing sexy ladies in bunny ears as flippant, know that I am of course aware of the significance of Easter as an event on the religious calendar. Yes I spent my Easter Sunday morning at a historically and architecturally fascinating Portuguese church, listening to mass in a language I couldn’t quite understand. Outside the pews the original message is, as with every major Christian…

Bold or burnt, bright or subdued, matt or metallic... as always, the first predictions of a coming season are the colours that help to shape it. Looking ahead to fall / winter 2015's fashion, here are the colours we'll be embracing.

The low bun is somewhat of an evergreen style, made relevant amongst the spring 2014 hair trends by its effortlessly feminine feel, adorned here and there with a few smart, modern twists. The low bun looks equally beautiful with a cozy, oversized knit, or a plunging little black dress, which kind of makes it the perfect style to master for a long weekend. You can…

Pastels within themselves are an incredibly delicate group of colors, rather heavenly than sensual, particularly pretty and sweet, but not often enough imagined to look sexy or intense. That’s why they require a certain passion to go against their soft nature if the ultimate purpose is to turn them into an irresistible display. With Atif AbuSamra behind camera, pastels are finally allowed to spell out…

View all the photos from backstage at the Suboo spring / summer 2015 showing at Australian fashion week. Read the article to see the full gallery.

View all the photos from backstage at the Michael Lo Sordo spring / summer 2015 showing at Australian fashion week. Read the article to see the full gallery.

View all the photos from backstage at the Ae'lkemi spring / summer 2015 showing at Australian fashion week. Read the article to see the full gallery.