Dress & Press is excited to combine the latest fashion gossip, runway trends and designer stories with a selection of real news. Articles that will endeavor to delve into the industry behind the clothes.
Zhivago secures another victory at Perth Fashion Week
Receiving a standing ovation at the close of their runway show at Perth Fashion Week, designers Lara Kovacevich and Lydia Tsventnenko of label Zhivago are at the forefront of what is sure to be a very long and successful career.
Bye Bye Blues!
This Autumn/Winter season, we are seeing an influx of printed, coloured and embellished denim jeans on both the runways and the street. Read more about this season's denim trends and how best to wear them.
Kitty 'Graces' the Perth Fashion Week Runway
Designer Kat Grace stunned attendees of Friday night’s Perth Fashion Week runway with a beautiful and ethereal showcase of her Spring/Summer 12/13 collection titled ‘She’s Like Crystal’.
Be FURocious
This year, one of Autumn/Winter 2012’s key looks drew inspiration from the animal kingdom. Real and faux, the ever-popular trend of FUR was seen on countless runways this season.
Perry & Perry High Tea
On Wednesday afternoon, two of Australia’s most celebrated food and fashion connoisseurs hosted a lavish afternoon tea at The Waiting Room in Crown Towers. As part of the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, Neil Perry and Alex Perry teamed up to prove they had more in common than just surnames. The result was a gorgeous afternoon of frocks, champagne and cupcakes.
Forget the Chicken and the Egg. What comes first? The Press or the Buyer?
As a new designer starting out, it can be confusing about what comes first? Will the press want to feature you and your collections if you are not stocked somewhere that they can list? Will the stockists want your collections if you have no press coverage or marketing that supports the purchase of your collection? What comes first?
The Supply Chain Grumble
Designers really have no idea what they are in for when they first start out. Design – easy. Sample making – fairly easy. PR and Marketing – super easy. Selling – not so easy, but again not that hard. Supply chain/manufacturing – what a nightmare!
LMFF National Graduate Showcase
Last night, twelve of Australia’s most promising fashion design graduates burst onto the runway at Melbourne’s L’Oreal Fashion Week. Chosen for their originality, creativity and craftsmanship their stunning collections really were a highlight of the festival.
LMFF Runway 03 presented by frankie magazine
On Sunday night, six of Australia's quirkiest labels took the the runway at L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.