Akira Isogawa’s show at Telstra Perth Fashion Festival last night was incredible. Having been a fan of Akira’s work for many years, I was expecting an amazing show, however I was blown away by how beautiful it was and how emotional it made me feel. Many of the audience members I spoke to felt the same way.
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December is the best time of the year. Not just because it's Christmas, but because it's the time for graduate fashion shows.
I love watching what the students create. When it comes to Curtin University's Zenith fashion graduate's showcase, words are unnecessary, each collection speaks for themselves. Here is a selection of my favourites.
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This is the first of a few posts on the Umbra Collective student runway that I attended last week.
First up is Jasmine Nash's collection The Modern Bride.
Inspired by nature, Jasmine Nash's bridal collection borrows the textures and voluminous silhouettes from the veiled lady mushroom. Created for the modern bride as the name suggests, the collection is full of contemporary wedding dresses with a difference. Each piece is intricately layered, embellished and pleated.
When I saw this gorgeous collection on the runway, it made me really excited to get married. Cost aside, how many wedding dresses would be too many for my big night...
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I first discovered designer and queen of clashing prints, Stella Jean, back in 2013 on Pinterest. I fell in love with her whimsical style, tribal patterns and charming silhouettes. Half-Haitian, half-Italian model turned fashion designer, Jean's new Spring Summer 2014 collection is the perfect ray of sunshine, spreading happiness to all who glance upon her designs. Playful and quirky, Jean uses her multicultural background to create the perfect balance of Italian haute couture craftsmanship, ethnic shapes and prints and a timeless elegance.
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