Macgraw Spring/Summer 2014/15 One of the shows which I had intended to see, but missed due to being just slightly distracted outside, was Macgraw. Somewhat of a departure (or upwards transformation?) from their last collection, designer duo Beth and Tess Macgraw incorporated a heavy dose of polka dots, sailing ships and a thick bold stripe. While retaining elements of the typical Macgraw aesthetic, new silhouettes made an appearance, with the addition of peter pan collars and mini swing dresses, conjuring up images of a young doe-eyed Twiggy. Short suits never looked so good. Photography by Prue Ibboston
Bassike stripe dress, Witchery cable knit jumper (similar), Zimmermann chelsea boots (available here & here, Proenza Schouler PS11 For the first time in weeks, it finally feels like Fall in Sydney. Brown leaves line the footpaths, the rain has been relentless, and the mercury has begun to drop – so much so that I’ve had to pull out my winter sweaters. It’s the kind of weather that makes you want to curl up on the couch with a hot cup of tea, catching up on TV and watching your favourite movies on repeat. Just the perfect kind of weather to…
Alice McCall ‘In my dreams we were flying’ Cruise 2014/15 The Alice McCall aesthetic is so heavily entrenched; it’s fun, it’s playful, and just a little bit sexy. And McCall delivered. Her eponymous label, celebrating its 10th anniversary, certainly lived up to expectations; a hanging installation of planets, birds, and various other objects only giving a small clue as to what was to come. The designer presented a collection of sweet bloomer shorts, full skirted mini dresses, complete with her signature scalloped edge detailing, adding in some polka dot mesh netting and pops of candy floss pink for good measure.…
Dion Lee [II] Spring/Summer 2014/15 Dion Lee is a master of construction, evidently nailing the art of carefully piecing together interlocking fabrics and weighty folded pleats with artfully placed slits; somewhat of a signature within his design process. Seamlessly picking up where he left off, Dion Lee showed a strong collection with a focus on masculine tailoring, with a touch of femininity through exposed backs, and origami-esque dresses. Lee’s summer offering saw the fine knife pleats, which appear in his current Winter collection, re-emerge, a subtle element which added depth to brush stroke splattered pieces and bias cut dresses. The…
Fashion Week may now be over, although with so many more photos to share, you can continue to expect a few more updates in the coming week. But to break it up a little, is this shot of gorgeous model Gabby Dover channeling the type of effortless cool that usually only the women of Paris are able to muster. And um that Celine? Yes please. Get the look:
