i’ve mostly been posting shows that i attended [and enjoyed] during RAFW, with Zimmermann being no exception. i was standing at the back row, massively uncomfortable and unsure of the collection after seeing the order sheets from Lorena. but what a surprise, the slick styling, fabrics, cuts and the layering was stunning. tre impressed! i love they’ve stuck with the digital printing like last season, but this time they have all sorts of florals which is perfect for spring/summer. i know we’re heading into winter, but i kinda want it to be summer so we can get hands on some of these pieces!

PS – i’ll be posting my new zimmermann top i picked up in sydney soon!

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I’m developing a bit of a soft spot for Miss Unkon. After seeing a preview of the collection on Monday, I was so excited to see how the clothes would look on the runway. and of course, i’m still thinking about that blush pink cut out blazer. do. want. Talking to designer, Courtney Meyer, she had a clear vision for the collection “This was a collection to take you down a memory lane of young love; love doesn’t have to be about falling in love, it can be a story of self discovery, adventure and the playfulness of youth.”

Miss Unkon’s Spring/Summer collection began with a rhythmic gymnast, which set the mood for the show.  It was girly, fun, frilly and colourful. Many pieces featured a print that Courtney also designed and had digitally printed on fabric. There were high waisted flowing pants and shorts, cute frilly mini dresses, and detailed tops. Each model had a different hairstyle, complementing each outfit, and they actually looked like they were having fun. It was a refreshing collection to see on the runway for the last day of fashion week.

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oh gail. you can do no wrong in my book. and what’s this, a bit of colour with your trademark black and white? well then! i’m in! i was so excited to see the new collection from gail sorronda. i’ve been a huge fan of hers for awhile now, and i wasn’t disappointed. good on her for bringing the drama and theatrics to fashion week! what a stunning collection, the head pieces, the clothes, the way the models presented themselves at the start of the runway. in. love. the clothes were beautiful. i loved the oversized underskirts, the ribbon detailing, it was truly sexy and sophisticated. go and check out gail’s blogspot too for some stunning backstage images from the show, there you can get a real idea of the theatrics. 

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one of the pleasant surprises of fashion week was the collection from Michael Lo Sordo. Again, someone i did not know much about prior to sitting down for his runway. but i like to be pleasantly surprised, and both Alicia and i walked away going ‘yeah, that was really fricken great.’ [in similar words to that no doubt!]. and i’ll put it out there, these were some of my favourite prints of the week that i saw. just beautiful. we later read that the fabric prints were done in collaboration with artist christopher horderi. loved the full length knife pleated skirts, just stunning. the collection featured luxuriously wearable pieces, breezy, feminine and sexy.

i’ve always been a bit so-so about Manning Cartell. for example, i loved a few of the jackets and tops from the last winter collection, but was confused about the rest. for their latest Spring/Summer collection, they have embraced a spanish, sexy vibe, with sheer fabrics and slick design. the collection made me think of the latest chanel campaign that you have seen in recent magazines like harpers bazaar and vogue. the styling on the runway was really cool, slicked back hair with a middle part, HUGE hoop earrings and just total fierceness from the models. i particularly loved the lazer cut fabrics, and the femme seniorita vibe through the whole collection. was it spring/summer? some of it yes, was it wearable? i think so, with some layering, there’s so much potential. the lace fabric that looked like it had been burnt was just so gorgeous.

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Gary Bigeni’s Spring Summer 10/11 collection was sophisticated and effortlessly chic . His signature draping was present, and it was just done so beautifully. He has created the perfect Summer wardrobe for women who want highly wearable separates, maxi dresses and gorgeous outerwear. The colour palette consisted of soft pastels, blues, greys and creams but had a pop of orange in the end which was a stunning leather blazer.

…we spent it shopping of course!

ps – back home in adelaide and feeling horrendous with a horrible cold, but will be posting lots from rafw now i am on a full size laptop! hoorah!

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just before our meeting with limedrop, we had a chance to check out some of the amazing vintage stores on crown st. i walked away with two amazing dresses from zoo. they get new stock every day, and it’s just a visual feast. loves.

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Saint Augustine Academy presented a very True Blood inspired collection. The styling was fab, and all the clothes were completely wearable and commercial. I can see many people wearing each of the pieces. With a clear colour palette of black, red, white and denim, it all fit well together.

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