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In a frolicsome display of cheeky and sassy designs, Jet swimwear by Jessica Allen sauntered onto the catwalk breathing the anticipation of Summer into the entire audience. With stylish and ultra sexy bikinis and back- less one pieces, Jets displayed just why it is an undisputed favourite amongst all women, and men for that matter. With reinvented classic designs like...
Words: Lara Antonelli
Melbourne Town hall was transformed into a glittering South American party last night, as Miranda Kerr and a host of models presented the A-List crowd with the hottest looks for spring summer 2009. Footage of buzzing Rio de Janeiro flashed upon the screens while the latest designs by Akira, Willow, Alex Perry, Ginger&Smart and sass&bide came flowing down...
Words: Sarah Edgar
With a kaleidoscope of colour designers Camilla, Zimmerman together with Camilla & Marc reined in summer for the nation. Easton Pearson splashed onto the runway with long flowing and intensely colourful designs. There were layers of beads with up- do's and metallic green eye shadow. The accessories were complimented by dyed silk dresses depicting oceanic sunsets...
Words: Lara Antonelli
The decade long relationship between fashion and its awareness of a disease that affects many women around the world, was celebrated in style as it marked the start of the Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival. The collaboration between designer Alex Perry and the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Foundation was hosted by organizer Simon Lock and supermodel...
Words: Lara Antonelli
This June we took a look at the launch of Fridcorp's Elm Apartments and the opening of the new 'Fro-Yo' bar, Igloo Zoo, in Malvern. A display suite set up in the HSV 7 studios of Melbourne drew in a crowd of curious Fridcorp guests on Wednesday, June 4th. Designed by Hecker Phelan & Guthrie who have earned a notable reputation from their work on...
Words: Maryam Sattar
Kiteboarding has been embraced by Brazilians nationwide and it's not surprising the up market beachfront suburb of Barra has become the home of it in Rio. Situated 20 minutes drive south from Ipanema, the start of Praia de Barra juts right out seaward, picking up a great thermal sea breeze almost...
Words: Sam Coltart
I touched base with French-born Emeric Trahand, who works under the name 'tksh' to find out what makes this talented digital designer tick. Over the last few years he has been developing a style and producing stunning work of frightening detail, often with a strong, exotic and fantastical impact....
Words: Sam Coltart
Initially it's the intense array of colour that invades your senses: every cobbled street is lined with a stall bursting with life, be it fresh produce, textiles, pottery, art, curios, flowers, medicinal remedies or delicious food... and if that is not enough, the locals attire would never be called dull. It's as if they have all been commanded...
Words: Clare Thomas
This June we took a look at the launch of Fridcorp's Elm Apartments and the opening of the new 'Fro-Yo' bar, Igloo Zoo, in Malvern. A display suite set up in the HSV 7 studios of Melbourne drew in a crowd of curious Fridcorp guests on Wednesday, June 4th. Designed by Hecker Phelan & Guthrie who have earned a notable reputation from their work on...
Words: Maryam Sattar
Stretching around the perfect little golden cove that is Illetes, Las Terrazas beach club is about as idealistic as a beach front venue could get. Nestled unassumingly behind some grand old evergreens, it's best experienced after converting the afternoon into one long sun-baked siesta on the sand below....
Words: Sam Coltart
The Riverside is the type of retreat you wont just stumble upon. You'll be lucky to even read about it and you certainly wont find yourself driving past it. Tucked away in the beautiful Tukituki Valley of Hawkes Bay, behind the 'sleeping giant' of Te Mata peak, you'll find a cluster of luxury riverfront lodges. They are a handful of hidden gems....
Words: Sam Coltart
Jets by Jessika Allen is a collection of stunning swimwear that is inspiring widespread acclaim for all the right reasons. A true complement to the female form, the pieces pull off a rare combination of comfortable and confident wearing with glamorous impact. The soft and sensual fabrics portray unique and exclusive designs...
Words: Sam Coltart
On a silky day, I met Cuba for first time, a Cuba I had imagined all my life. She was dressed in green, pink, ocean, coral, mud, sun, sky and fruit. Her breeze was fresh, scented by rum, Habano cigars, sugar cane and rain. Blissful tunes of guitars, percussion and wind instruments were an everlasting amusement...
Words: Carlotta Bosch
In an age overrun by corporations and greedy franchises Niels Helmink is an emerging photographer of the Netherlands who has put his foot down and raised his camera in resistance to the global wash of generic retailers. Born and raised in a small, safe, eastern corner of the Netherlands called Gaanderen, he is no stranger to the....
Words: Sam Coltart
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