Clarissa Labin has come a long way from her early days designing at H&M for the Trend Department. Venturing out on her own, her Spring/Summer 2011 collection is her second self-labeled collection that’s got us wanting every single piece.Having specialized in knitwear and jersey for several years, she adds her own signature details using leather, unique textures and surfaces to create edgy yet wearable garments. Labin is clearly not afraid of experimenting with color, shapes and prints; turning high fashion runway trends into wearable garments for the daring individual. She cleverly uses soft fabrics that enhance the body without restricting the wearer; abstract color combination’s carefully printed on structured knits emphasize the bold yet feminine style of the brand.
Talulah is a a unique Australian fashion brand created by award winning designer, Kelli Wharton. Talulah’s seasonal collections capture the essence of contemporary street wear that cleverly juxtaposes against the labels sweet and natural aesthetic. The current S/S 2010-2011 collection features whimsical dresses, flirtatious skirts, bold pants; soft rayons, cottons, sheer georgettes and delicate silks form the perfect canvas in which eccentric prints, luxe metallics, frills and delicate embellishments are layered upon to create perfect feminine garments with modern cuts that mix pattern, color and texture.
Wharton has successfully created a label that has its own distinct style, with stand out pieces that provide women with wearable garments to achieve that beautiful, effortlessly chic feeling. Time to stock up!
Down here in the Southern Hemisphere, Spring is in the air! Which means we’re drawing closer to warm summer days and even warmer nights! It’s time to start scouting for perfect swimsuits we’ll be wearing all summer long. Born in the summer of 2009, We Are Handsome is the newest Australian swimwear label by creative geniuses Indhra Chagoury and Jeremy J. Somers; and they’re drumming up a whole lot of attention!
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She may be the newest addition to the growing list of leading fashion designers in Australia, but Jessie Hill is quickly making her mark with her sharp sense of style and whimsical yet deceptively simple designs. Her current S/S10 collection “Morocco” truly takes us on a journey of all things exotic and flamboyant. She uses unconventional fabrics such as hand painted silks, silk organza, cashmere, silk jersey and applies intricate detailing and embellishments through treatments such as beading, pleating cupping and embroidery. Creating garments that are consistently reflective of Hill’s love for incorporating both design & art.
The unique aesthetic was one of the main factors that drew me to this whole collection, so conceptual yet wearable and accessible to everyone. The silhouettes are all equally flattering and simple yet injected with the perfect dose of color, playfulness and quirk. Undoubtedly perfect for those summer days where gallivanting in a cooling dress is all you want to do, along with an easy transition to night time glamor.
