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Rebecca Paterson’s 33 Poets and Panache

Rebecca Paterson’s 33 Poets and Panache

by songy on 23. Sep, 2009 in Perth Fashion Festival 2009, styleaid 2009

Panache is from India designed by Rebecca Paterson. Rebecca also has an ‘obscure’ label called 33 Poets. I don’t know why it’s described as such. At the moment, 33 Poets is only available at Libertine (by Amanda McKenna & Co) in Mt. Lawley. I haven’t yet had a chance to visit Libertine although I had [...]

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Garth Cook – winner of Emerging Designer Award at STYLEAID 2009

Garth Cook – winner of Emerging Designer Award at STYLEAID 2009

by songy on 29. Aug, 2009 in styleaid 2009

Garth Cook’s previous campaign images didn’t grab me much. After talking to Paper Skye’s Kirsten, however, I thought I should meet with him. While I was busy organising various interviews running up to STYLEAID 2009 I sent him a quick email to introduce myself and ask him for a little interview. Bang, I got ignored. [...]

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SYTLEAID 2009 Stand International

SYTLEAID 2009 Stand International

by songy on 22. Aug, 2009 in styleaid 2009

Hurrah! for Stand International, the only men’s wear label at STYLEAID 2009. It was funny hearing Stefan muttering while we were shooting the show at the back of the Grand Ballroom of Burswood. “oh this is like my uniform”. Well, I’m pretty sure he didn’t mean the topless looks. He does have a point though. [...]

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STYLEAID 2009 – Ruth Tarvydas

STYLEAID 2009 – Ruth Tarvydas

by songy on 17. Aug, 2009 in styleaid 2009

If I had some free time one of these days, I’d pay a visit to Ruth Tarvydas on King Street in Perth. Actually, if I were to do that, I’d first have to rummage around my closet so that I could suitably dress ‘up’ for it. Ruth Tarvydas isn’t one of those boutiques I can [...]

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STYLEAID 2009 Runway Photos – Almond Tree, Paper Skye, S2 and Flannel

STYLEAID 2009 Runway Photos – Almond Tree, Paper Skye, S2 and Flannel

by songy on 10. Aug, 2009 in styleaid 2009

Almond Tree is an easy to understand design/label. It’s about kaftans, holidays and summer. With STYLEAID 2009, Linda Ellis’ work shines with Willem Heyneker’s spectacular jewellery. I found Willem’s work was getting paired with Almond Tree at the backstage when two gorgeous girls from Behind the Monkey turned up with bags of Why Creations jewels. [...]

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STYLEAID 2009 Runway Photos – One Fell Swoop, United Constructions, ADDAM Design

STYLEAID 2009 Runway Photos – One Fell Swoop, United Constructions, ADDAM Design

by songy on 05. Aug, 2009 in styleaid 2009

I’m continuing on my STYLEAID 2009 runway report. I think I’ll complete it in four days but I’m also thinking of adding a break by covering a small exhibition by Central TAFE Fashion Textile graduate students which is on tomorrow. Tonight’s three designers/labels are – One Fell Swoop, United Constructions and ADDAM EID. I’m a [...]

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STYLEAID 2009 Runway Photos – Empire Rose, aelkemi, Alister Yiap

STYLEAID 2009 Runway Photos – Empire Rose, aelkemi, Alister Yiap

by songy on 04. Aug, 2009 in styleaid 2009

I do own a few pieces from Empire Rose. It’s not often that I do have that kind of connection with designer labels. Interestingly, the stuff I own was I believe designed by Kristy Lawrence not by the new owner of Empire Rose. I say the label is keeping up with its expected look and [...]

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STYLEAID 2009 Runway Photos – 2Wink, Costarella and Antipodium

STYLEAID 2009 Runway Photos – 2Wink, Costarella and Antipodium

by songy on 03. Aug, 2009 in styleaid 2009

STYLEAID 2009 parade started with a bunch of hot guys in their jocks, literally. 2Wink, West Australian men’s underwear label, opened the show with such a cheer. As you’d guess, the guys were fake ‘tanned’ using golden powder from MAC as shown in backstage photos. They were in their jocks I think at least for [...]

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StyleAid 2009 WOW Backstage

StyleAid 2009 WOW Backstage

by songy on 02. Aug, 2009 in styleaid 2009

I’ve been to a number of fashion shows since I started Style Discovery last year. Ah in case you’re wondering I just skipped the 1 year anniversary which was sometime in July without any celebration. Sorry…too busy I say. Anyhow, of all the shows I’ve attend as a media delegate, this year’s StyleAid was the [...]

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Night out to StyleAid 2009 WOW

Night out to StyleAid 2009 WOW

by songy on 01. Aug, 2009 in styleaid 2009

Since I found out about Styleaid at the Perth Fashion Festival 2009 program Launch on July 15 I’ve been preparing for the night. As you know, I’ve done some interviews – Mandi Mac, Flannel, Paper Skye, Saschy Singh (white on white student designer) and Love in Tokyo. I also caught up with Alister Yiap – [...]

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Paper Skye by Kirsten Shadbolt

Paper Skye by Kirsten Shadbolt

by songy on 30. Jul, 2009 in styleaid 2009

When I first saw Paper Skye’s editorial/catalogue image from the Styleaid website I was first intrigued by the use of the model (Pip Bingham), then a feather backdrop and of course the dresses. They are simple. Usually, I’m curious about simple designs because I know too well that it’s not easy to make striking images [...]

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Mandi Mac by Amanda McKenna

Mandi Mac by Amanda McKenna

by songy on 30. Jul, 2009 in styleaid 2009

So are you all ready for Styleaid? Yeah, except for some last minute touches. Then you’ll be delivering stuff tomorrow to WA AIDS council? No, we are taking them in person because there’s this umbrella. Is that because they are delicate? No it’s just ridiculous big! This is how my little chat with Amanda McKenna [...]

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