Bigger Fish

In my round-up on Business of Fashion about MBFWA, one of the initial run-up thoughts of trepidation surrounding the schedule was that there weren’t enough “big” names to bolster the fashion week.  One omission was particularly glaring.  Dion Lee – arguably Australia’s biggest designer success story at the moment, already showed his mainline collection in… Continue reading Bigger Fish

Buono Bonito

>> Glitter legend has it that there’s a factory somewhere in the depths of home counties where designer shoes and bags routinely get sprayed and applied with glitter and sparkle with deft skill and supposedly specialist machinery.  I’ve yet to track it down exactly but when I do, I will demonstrate my devotion to all… Continue reading Buono Bonito

Risqué Business

What’s in a reference? It’s not the be all and end all but when you start with John Hughes films, Saved by the Bell and Working Girl, you know you’re on to to a good thing already.  Emma Mulholland has a knack for vibing on things that you instantly get excited about.  And by “you”, I… Continue reading Risqué Business

Reflector

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia has had a shifty shifty this year.  It’s a day less than the usual five.  There are a lot of new names on the schedule.  The usual biggies have either opted to show abroad or their presence at MBFWA has been refocused.  For the new establishment, that might have meant… Continue reading Reflector