Fashion Week Report

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18.10.12

Brad Pitt is the Chanel cover girl

Is this every woman’s dream? Chanel and Brad Pitt together in one package. Oh la la! Brad Pitt’s first commercial for Chanel No. 5 will debut on Oct. 15. “It is the first time we’ve had a man speaking about a women’s fragrance. We think very much that the perfume is a seduction between a man, a woman and the perfume.” explains Chanel. There is also a fabulous new site that explores the history of the iconic fragrance appropriately called Inside Chanel. Check out all the gorgeous photos and handsome Mr.Pitt here.

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Resort Collections 2013

10.07.12

The sizzling Resort 2013 collections have swept the runways, and the colours and textures of the new lines are breathtaking and enough to induce a hot flush, even in this cold weather. The collections are created for well-heeled holiday makers, but take your inspiration for a luxe mid-year break wardrobe with their mix of jet-set glamour and relaxed styling.

1. Oscar De La Renta delivered a collection perfect for a sophisticated Hamptons afternoon tea, with gingham skirts and sequined raglan tops, tea dresses and smart jackets partnered with lace shorts. The collection tempted with rich reds, green from the verdant colour of Astro Turf to Granny Smith apple and pastel, classic stripes through to bleeding digital hues and florals, sheer shirts with appliqué, peplums and soft metallic knits.

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Australian Fashion Week

09.05.12

Dynamic new season styles are igniting the runway at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia in Sydney—the showcase for the designer spring and summer 2012/13 collections. The world’s top bloggers, from Susie Bubble to Bryan Boy, and every magazine editor worth their Manolo Blahnik heels are front row to ogle the garments we’ll want to wear when the weather heats up. Style Threads summarises the most eye-catching designs from the catwalk.
(All images courtesy official MBFWA coverage — australia.mbfashionweek.com)

Runway round-up

02.03.12

As we catch the last of the Summer sunshine before Autumn kicks in, the international catwalks are beating the chill with toasty new season trends.
London Fashion Week and Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, showcasing Autumn 2012, attracted an A-list front row to swoon over lush looks like maroon leather, metallics, lace appliqué and full-blown florals.

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