Myer Spring/Summer 2010 Launch

The battle of the department stores continued... It was now Myer's turn to grace the runway with their amazing new Spring/Summer 2010 collections.  David Jones was a tough act to follow, but as usual the amazing Jennifer Hawkins dazzled us with her beauty showcasing some of Australia's favourite designers.  Designers including Nicola Finetti, Aurelio Costarella, Jayson Brunsdon, Toni Matechevski, Arabella Ramsay and new comer Ellery.  Supporting Jennifer this season was, The City star and model Jessica Hart, now one of Myer's new ambassadors!  And of course how could we forget the one and only Kris Smith.  This year's event was held at the Australian Technology Park's Carriageworks with an array of fashion's elite including special guest model Jerry Hall.  And so for the second time that week, Australia's favourite models graced the runway dressed in Australia's favourite designers!      

Jennifer in Aurelio Costarella

Jennifer in Cozi by Jennifer Hawkins

Jess Hart

Designer Ellery

Toni Matechevski

Jennifer in Arabella Ramsay

Jess Hart

New model Juliana Forge

Kris Smith

Finale - Jess, Kris and Jennifer in Jayson Brunsdon

Kris Smith and Jess Hart

Jennifer Hawkins and Jess Hart 

Jennifer Hawkins and Jerry Hall

Designer Kym Ellery

Rachael Flinch

Erin McNaught

David Jones Spring/Summer 2010 Launch

It's that time of the season again.  It only felt like yesterday that I worked at the David Jones Autumn/Winter launch and now despite all the controversy, the David Jones Spring/Summer 2010 collections took to the runway.  Unlike previous season's extravagant events at Fox Studios, this season's event was more intimate and took place at the David Jones Elizabeth Street store.  The closed event included an array of fashion elite including, Megan Gale, Kate Waterhouse, Jodhi Meares, Erika Heynatz, Alex Perry, Sarah Jane Clarke (Sass and Bide), Alannah Hill, Dion Lee, Camilla and Marc, Carla Zampatti, the Zimmermann sisters and that's just the start.  But what fascinated me more this season wasn't fashion's elite, it was the models gracing the runway.  Miranda Kerr's absence left the fashion world curious as to her replacement.  They were big shoes to fill and David Jone's did not disappoint!  The elite model line up included my favourite Abbey Lee Kershaw, Catherine McNeil, Alexandra Agoston and Nicole Trunfio (the rumoured new face of David Jones).  And let's not forget Australia's current up and comers, such as Samantha Harris, Louise Van der Vorst, and Meg Lindsay.

Australia's favourite models graced the runway wearing Australia's favourite designers! 

Samantha in Alex Perry, Abbey in Willow, Nicole, Catherine in Scanlan and Theodore and Alexandra in Willow.

 

Abbey and Catherine open the show in Camilla and Marc

Alexandra in Willow (I need those shoes!)

Carla Zampatti

Alannah Hill

Abbey in Bianca Spender

Lisa Ho

Abbey in Sass and Bide

Megan Gale

Alex Perry and Alannah Hill

Kate Waterhouse

Dion Lee

Nicky and Simone Zimmermann

Camilla and Marc

Sarah Jane Clarke (Sass and Bide)

Stay tuned for the Myer Launch!

Australia's Next Top Model Cycle 6

Australia's Next Top Model...One of my favourite shows, although I'm still trying to recover from the departure of the one and only Jonathan Pease from the show!  However, luckily his replacement is Josh Flinn, who is in fact an ex FBI Fashion College student!  And so this year's models were thrown well, straight in the deep end.  Models participated in Harper's Bazaar's runway show at Rosemount Australia Fashion Week 2010!  At the time of RAFW, I thought it was the walk off finale (as seen in previous seasons), but no it was in fact their debut to the fashion world.. and what a debut!  Models were dressed by the amazing Claudia Navone in outfits by Dion Lee, Willow and even Collette Dinnigan!  Some models didn't make the cut to participate in the show, whilst others made it evident that there was tough competition this season! The show definitely distinguished the models from the wannabes.  Models were given a second chance at an amazing 1960's Mad Men inspired photo shoot.  From 16 finalist a crazy 5 were eliminated from our amazing judging panel.. Sarah Murdoch, Alex Perry, Charlotte Dawson, new comer photographer Jez Smith and guest judge Priscilla from Priscillas Model Management.  Episode two spun the competition up-side-down, where models were tested on their, personality.  This is when things got interesting..clearly!  The photo shoot was an edgy denim shoot leaving many models to overcome their fear of heights!  The judging panel was joined by guest judge, Bettina Liano!!!!  And Megan was eliminated.  I got a feeling episode three is going to be interesting with makeovers!  

And so who do I think has what it takes?  I have a few favourites already, of course!  This year is very tight, finally I see some models in the making!

       Kelsey - Although the shortest model out of the bunch, there's just something about her!

Joanne - Tall and thin?..Check, Takes an amazing shot?..Check, Can walk the runway?..Check, Personality and well spoken?.. Check, A healthy 'model diet'?.. Check, Fashion conscious?  Fashion forward? (which most models lack!)..Check.... A serious competitor and does she have what it takes?  Most definitely.  

Amanda - This week she hit my radar, she has amazing potential!  I'm curious to see how she progresses.

Chantel - She's another one of my favourites, I'd like to see what makeover they have in stall for her.

Ashton and Jessica - I'm not very fond of their looks.  Ashton has that total tough look and Jessica, well you either like her look or you don't and we really don't need another Louise Van De Vorst. 

Sophie and Kimberly- The 'Barbie' and the 'Bogan'.  At first I liked Sophie until the 'Paris' in her came out. And she's cutting her hair? And Kimberly, I'm not going to say anything bad about the Bogan because last year's Cassie was the only one to hit the runways at Melbourne Fashion week and Rosemount Fashion Week.  Although I don't think she's anything like Cassie. 

Kathryn and Brittney - The two quiet ones... Let's see where the next few weeks take them, especially Kathryn!

Versace Fall 2010 Campaign

Another one of my favourite campaigns at the moment is the Versace 2010 Fall campaign.  It is complete opposite to my recent post on the Miu Miu Fall campaign, models Iselin Steiro, Anna Selezneva and Valerija Kelava pose for a more edgier Versace campaign.  I love how it's so simple, yet so glam, editorial and edgy!

Miu Miu Fall 2010 Campaign

Channelling their inner 1960s mod, models Lindsay Wixson, Siri Tollered, Ginta Lapina and Daphne Groenveld pose for the current Miu Miu Fall 2010 campaign.  This is one of my favourite campaigns at the moment.  It's feminine, cute, playful and I love the 1960s vibe!