Farfetch - Australian Designer Edit

Online retailer Farfetch recently added selected Australian boutiques to their already established list of 300 worldwide. The list includes Melbourne’s Le Louvre and Perth’s Elle boutique, along with Australian designer labels Dion Lee, Ginger & Smart, Alex Perry, Bassike, Ellery, Camilla, We Are Handsome, Senso, Ksubi and Song For The Mute.

With Mercedes Benz Fashion Week currently on in Sydney, Farfetch have asked me to take part in their blogger competition to design my own fashion week event and select my favourite pieces from Farfetch. To celebrate the recent launch I’ve chosen to focus on Australian designer pieces, which I’ve paired back with accessories from international luxury labels.

Overwhelmed by choices, I’ve narrowed down my favourite pieces into two outfits.

The Outfits

 

1. Ksubi sunglasses 2. Vita Fede cuff 3. Dion Lee sweater 4. Ginger & Smart skirt 5. Eddie Borgo ring 6. Pearls Before Swine ring 7. Ginger & Smart bag 8. Ginger & Smart heels
 
For the first outfit I worked around the Ginger & Smart printed skirt, pairing it with a cream Dion Lee knit, heels with a rubber outsole and velcro details for a slight sporty vibe. I finished the look with touches of rose gold in the accessories and round sunnies.

1. Lanvin necklace 2. Victoria Beckham clutch 3. Senso heels 4. Ellery dress 5. Pearls Before Swine 6. Kenzo ring 7. Aurelie Bidermann ring 8. Goti bangle 

For the evening look I chose this stunning Ellery dress, being drawn to the geometric print and feminine silhouette. I selected a range of silver jewellery, diamond shaped onyx bangle and statement necklace to compliment the various shapes. Paired with a white clutch to contrast the dark tones, with an exposed zipper detail to tie it in and Senso strappy heels to complete the look.

The Venue

The Richard Wherrett Studio in the Roslyn Packer Theatre offers a unique space for events with high ceilings, rustic brickwork and iron beams which gives the room a cool industrial feel. The studio works great as a blank canvas, which can be transformed into a more luxurious space with glamorous lighting and furnishings.

The studio would be the perfect venue space for an intimate runway event during fashion week. The event would feature Australian designers, offering them to a chance to mingle with fellow industry leaders, fashion bloggers and media. Imagining the event to be the launch for Farfetch’s partnership with the Australian labels and boutiques, the runway would feature Ginger & Smart, Dion Lee, Alex Perry and Ellery. 

Source: Roslyn Packer Theatre

Entertainment

To create the ultimate atmosphere in this unique space, local Sydney singer George Maple would perform live throughout the evening. Signed to record label Future Classic, she’s most known for guest vocals on electronic tracks by Flume and What So Not. She recently released her EP Vacant Space and toured in Australia and internationally, including a guest appearance at Coachella this year. Having seen her perform live earlier this year in Melbourne, I can guarantee she delivers on entertainment and amazing live vocals to cool electronic beats. 

Sustainable Fashion At MSFW

Last Tuesday evening as part of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, I attended the ethical and sustainable fashion forum ‘In Our Own Backyard’. The panel included Karen Rieschieck behind the Alice Euphemia boutique, Susan Dimasi from Material By Product, Matthew Thomson from Mattt and presented by sustainability expert Eloise Bishop. 

If you want to read some of my notes I took at the event, continue reading.

Wittner Runway At MSFW

Yesterday I attended the Wittner runway at city square for Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. The show included a mix of models and dancers to create a unique runway, showcasing the trends for Spring/Summer. It's all about the shoes!

Neon life

Neon bright watermelon heels, featuring a double ankle strap and cute bow detail.

You can find them here on the Wittner online store.

Athletic attitude

Sport luxe footwear, chunky sneaker style wedges. New styles are in lighter colours with peep toes for the warmer season.

Pastel dreams

Pretty pastel tones including mint and melon, in strappy styles and wedges. Peep toes are perfect for the Spring season.

Punk odyssey

Black with edgy details like studs, metal toe caps and cut outs.

Centenary Collection

In celebration of Wittner's 100 year anniversary comes this exclusive collection hand crafted with Swarovski crystals. Beautiful embellishment and colours.

Outfit for the day - Sportsgirl peplum top, zoe blazer, graffiti tube and origami plate necklace.

Since majority of the outfit was black and white, I added this necklace and hot pink lipstick for a pop of colour. 

Chadstone Runway

On Wednesday as part of LMFF, the fashion capital held one of their great VIP days with lots of special offers. The night included two runway parades showcasing various brands from Chadstone which I happily sat to watch after spending hours working and shopping. I think all up I spent around 11 hours at Chadstone!

Key trends from the two runway shows.

Bold prints

 1) Camilla and Marc dress, Tony Bianco from Santini shoes 2) Romance was Born from David Jones dress 3) Thurley dress, Aldo shoes 4) Nicola Finetti from Myer dress, Aldo shoes 5) Country Road dress, Steve Madden shoes

I love the Camilla and Marc kinda fruity/floral shift dress, the same print as the one from my last post at LMFF opening night runway. I also mentioned in that post I loved the Romance was Born collection which included this second dress pictured. Prints like this work great with blocks of colour, for the runway show the prints were paired with bright coloured coats, clutches, shoes, even a touch of bright lipstick or nails can finish the look. Continue reading to see these looks.