DALLIANCE march/april ‘14
EDITORS LETTERS 03 DALLIANCE SOCIAL 05 MEET THE TEAM 07 RUNWAY TO REALWAY 09 TERRIBLE TRENDS 21 MY FAKE LIFE 22 COMEBACK KID 29 MODERN MUSE 31 SMALLS IS BIG 35 WHO’S THAT GIRL: LARA MULLEN 37 THE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE 39 THE 2 BANDITS: NORTHEN LIGHTS 41
SCUBA STYLE 53 EDITORIAL: CAVIAR + CIGARETTES 55 HAUTE COUTURE 2014 69 FALLING FOR FALL: A/W 14 75 TREND: GAME ON! 79 DO YOU LET YOUR LINGERIE CONSTRAIN 89 OR FREE YOU? FOUNDERS PLAYLIST 92 93 THE ESSENTIALS 97 BEFORE WE SAY GOODBYE
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i e v e r y o n e ! We l c o m e t o D a l l i a n c e’s s e c o n d i s s u e o f 2 0 1 4 . We w a n t e d to celebrate the past and future trends of fashion as we dive into the crazy yet fabulous month of style. We’v e g o t t h r e e a m a z i n g e d i t o r i a l s i n this months issue, with the cover feature e d i t o r i a l b e i n g s h o t i n my L o n d o n apartment-to-be (I wish!) ... Definitely joining the thousands who are living a fake l i f e ( P G 2 8 ) . We a r e a l s o p r a i s i n g t o p m o d e l , Jo a n S m a l l s a n d t e e n a g e s t a r, L a r a Mu l l e n a s w e l o o k i n t o t h e Ha u t e C o u t u r e a n d F a l l 2014 shows. Plus, we would also like to congratulate founder of The 2 Bandits, Ta m a r Wi l d e r o n h e r l a t e s t c o l l e c t i o n ; i n s p i r e d b y t h e b e a u t i f u l No r t h e r n l i g h t s ! I would also like to welcome you to our new s i t e . Yo u w i l l f i n d n e w f e a t u r e s i n c l u d i n g n e w s u p d a t e s a n d ‘ i n s i g h t’, w h i c h a l l o w s y o u t o l o o k i n t o c o o l p e o p l e s l i v e s . Tr e n d s and news will be renewed daily whilst ‘ i n s i g h t’ w i l l b e u p d a t e d w e e k l y ; b l o g g e r D e s i r e e f r o m Vo s g e s Pa r i s w i l l b e k i c k s t a r t i n g t h e f i r s t w e e k . . . Yo u c a n f i n d b o t h o f t h e s e u n d e r t h e ‘ Ne w s’ t a b. We a r e a l s o accepting more editorial submissions (you will find more information on our C ontact FAQ ) . P l u s , w e h a v e u p d a t e d o u r e m a i l subscription allowing you to be notified weekly with a round up of ever ything that has happened within the week and exclusive a c c e s s t o o u r a r c h i v e . Yo u m a y a l s o n o t i c e that we have made viewing our magazine o n y o u r m o b i l e p h o n e a l o t e a s i e r.
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s I s a y e v e r y e d i t o r ’s l e t t e r, I hope you enjoy this issue of D a l l i a n c e M a g a z i n e ! We w o r k e d h a r d t o c r e a t e t h i s m o n t h’s editorial for you, that was consistent with our aesthetic, and most importantly creating something that we loved! Hu g e t h a n k y o u t o t h e t e a m : t h e b e y o n d g o r g e o u s m o d e l R a c h a e l ( w h o I ’m p r e t t y s u r e w i l l m a k e i t t o Vi c t o r i a’s S e c r e t o n e day!), Katie the wonderful makeup artist ( w h o h a s t h e c o o l e s t h a i r I ’v e e v e r s e e n ) a n d Va s i l i s a w h o i s n o t o n l y a t a l e n t e d p h o t o g r a p h e r, b u t a l s o i n c r e d i b l y s w e e t ! I hope you love this editorial, which i n c o r p o r at e s t h e e s s e n c e o f v i nt a g e l i n g e r i e , sumptuous fabrics and classic beauty whilst s t i l l r e m a i n i n g e f f o r t l e s s l y c a r e l e s s . We shot it last month in London, and followed the shoot off by dinner at L a B odega Ne g r a ( w h i c h i s o n e o f t h e b e s t p l a c e s i n L o n d o n . . . I H I G H LY r e c o m m e n d i t ! ) Feel free to email me at laura@ dalliancemagazine.com with a ny t h i n g you would like to read about in upcoming i s s u e s . I f t h e r e i s a ny o n e y o u w o u l d l i k e t o s e e i n t e r v i e w e d , a ny a r t i c l e y o u w o u l d l i k e t o r e a d o r a ny e d i t o r i a l y o u’d l o v e t o s e e i n t h e p a g e s s e n d m e a n e m a i l . . . I ’d l o v e to hear from you all; your support and readership means to much to us!
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Terrible Trends! BIRKENSTOCKS: Despite their comfort factor and recent popularity, you’ll never see us sporting them. They remind us of a combination of crocs and Jesus sandals… and that’s not exactly a good thing.
PEPLUMS: It was nice for the first few months, and looked incredibly classic and French, but the trend was quickly overused and dragged out longer than it should’ve been.
DROP CROTCH: When Christine Centenera came out in a pair of Ksubi drop crotch leather pants, we were all over this trend. Then Justin Bieber happened, and the trend instantly went from being somewhat edgy and fashion-forward to being reserved for teenage rappers only.
PLATFORM SNEAKERS: Unless you’re planning on dressing up as the Spice Girls for Halloween, these hideously chunky shoes should be put away for good.
my fake life
How often do you catch yourself saying: ‘if I owned that diptyque candle my life would be better?’ as if spending a hundred dollars on a candle was the normal thing to do nowadays. Various sources from fashion websites and magazines confirm that it is becoming more and more desirable to possess a designer lifestyle; designer bed sheets and dishwashing liquid and dinners at China Doll. Women in particular are guilty of spending more than their income could possibly make room for. I blame Carrie Bradshaw for a lot of this. For years many a deluded girl came to believe that they could freelance and still purchase a pair of Manolo Blahnik whenever they had a bad date.
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I LOVE talking about myself though so lets move onto me; I am a university student. I have about $1000 worth of textbooks to purchase every semester and can only work 3-4 days a week if I want to eventually graduate. I look at my textbooks like serial killers; constant reminders of the Zimmerman dresses I DON’T OWN and the silver Tom Gunn boots that DON’T adorn my feet. I don’t even want to talk about the Camilla cushions. I don’t earn a lot. But I bought myself a (vintage to be fair) Chanel bag that cost me $1800. I have only ever considered selling it once and that was for another vintage Chanel bag circa 1960s which had the chains frozen in plastic handles. So space-age chic I died and was resuscitated with the knowledge I don’t often rock space-age chic and my big black tote was far more practical. So practical that I tuck it into my bed everyday when I go out, and then gently place it at the foot of the bed on a special cushion when I go to sleep. I use it but if we analyze my situation I certainly did not need it. I am not alone; Isla Fisher did a brilliant job of portraying a woman with to many credit cards and not enough willpower in Confessions of a Shopaholic. Credit card debt usually has its own little section now in fashion magazines, because it is more than likely those of us lowly mortals who have to scout magazine for the latest trends work in jobs that do not allow for the purchase of a Celine handbag which will average around $1,000. But oh how pretty it does look perched on arms. How much does it scream ‘YOUR BAG IS SHIT COMPARED TO MINE’.
I and maybe you to, live in a world where money comes out of walls, can be seemingly endless with certain banks, and there is not a major civil war in Syria at the moment. Living out of reality is a way of coping, I THINK with the shitty aspects of life. I could be wrong, 78% of the time I am. Whilst masking our own insecurities about the world and ourselves, is not be the most honorable or productive action it probably also saves a lot of people getting anxious over things they cannot change. Whatever fairy land I reside in it is certainly not as deluded as Rachel Lee and Nick Prugo, the main culprits from the Bling Ring - a gang of affluent teenagers who are responsible for 3 million dollars worth of theft from Paris Hilton, Adrianna Partridge, Orlando Bloom and many other young stars. Their obsession with wanting to look and be like the celebrities they robbed was described in the courts as ‘disturbing’. When the teenagers were caught and placed on trial, one of them had a truly Hollywood way of reacting to the situation; he claimed that one time upon breaking into Paris Hiltons home they came across a hefty amount of cocaine. The teen then became addicted and had to continue stealing to support his drug habit. What an excuse eh? I wish I could blame my One Teaspoon addiction on Rachel Billson but actually it was a pink lace skirt I owned when I was 12 that set me on the path of love.
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Young money is hot right now and everyone wants in. Lee and Prugo were Lee drove a white Audi A4. But luxury living has been taken to new heights have an Audi A4 in high school; they need Alexander Wang iPad cases to comes with a $2,590 pair of leather boxers encrusted with some bling an That’s a lie but it has got bling. Who wants to spend that much money o eventually hold your sweaty testicles? And besides I heard cotton was the b
I have absolutely no right to tell people how to spend their mone someone that is still paying off her second-hand Chanel its not unr question my generations ability to block out the world with handbags candles. The cost of luxury living is an expense, in reality, not ma By Amelia Dondas
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comeback kid In true fashion industry style, the Spring/Summer 2014 runways were hell bent on bringing the past into the future; proving what was old is new again. This time the fashion pack have set their sights on transforming our previously teen-angst ridden trend of nineties chokers into a futuristic accessory that is minimalist and clean. 2013 was the comeback year for the choker, in darkly gothic reincarnations made of velvet and lace, the choker paid homage to dangerous femme fatale glamour and romanticism. However, this year the same trend has been re-worked into hammered bronze, silver and gold Egyptian-like collars. Celine’s Pheobe Philo set the bar high and the conceptual direction straight, her chokers a combination of sleek lines and shapes in metallics that would put even Cleopatra to shame. Chanel followed with a creative interpretation of the choker trend, taking it in a funky and fresh direction instead, sending models down the runways wearing chokers constructed from sliver and giant pearls, worn like incredibly luxe headphones around their necks. Balmain, Zimmerman and Saint Laurent also joined the sartorial tribute to the humble choker, releasing silver snakes, gold clasps and bronze breastplates as throat grazing glamour. With everyone from bad girl RiRi to bohemian dresser Nicole Richie sporting the trend, the new cufflike choker is an accessory for magpies and minimalists alike, leaving room for bejewelled embellishments for the more outgoing. It appears this particular comeback is here to stay. By Laura Barry
Modern ODERN M uU Ss E E by LAURA BARRY
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ver since Hubert de Givenchy discovered Audrey Hepburn and laid his label at her feet to create the iconic Little Black Dress in her image, the role of the Muse has become integral to designers. Just as the Muse serves to inspire, she is also an attitudinal force behind an aesthetic concept for a collection, she is the woman they design for and the lifestyle their clothes live. The Muse becomes a personified representation of a brands direction while also shaping the path a collection takes. Over the years this relationship has evolved from creator and inspiration to collaborators, morphing from the role of simple clothes horse to stylist, consultant, model and friend. No clearer can this new partnership be seen than between Alexander Wang and his Muse, Erin Wasson. When the pair met during a neighbourly exchange at their New York residences, Wang was captivated by Wasson’s unique brand of bohemian beauty and laid-back rebellious style. Her simple approach to fashion and minimalist aesthetic suited perfectly to his nostalgic yet tailored collections that pay homage to 90’s style and laid back attitudes. While Wasson begun as a simple picture of inspiration, walking in his shows and donning his creations, she quickly became a trusted friend and collaborator. While Wang designs and creates, Wasson styles his shows and consults on his aesthetic decisions, a process which has led her to designing her own jewellery line - Low Luv x Erin Wasson, an endeavour undoubtedly made possible due to the time she spent working with Wang and the knowledge he has shared with her. The Muse also acts as a marker of change. A change in direction, style, taste or influence, the Muse is a personification of the elements that have worked together in order to bring forth a new collection. Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection saw a shift from a rich opulence to minimalist East-Asian aesthetic, a new twist on an old trend. In similar style Karl Lagerfeld chose Yumi Lambert to feature in the campaign, her unique blend of Asian-European features sitting cohesively with the unique combination of minimalist and East Asian influences.
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ust as musicians strummed strings and sang sweet melodies, so too does the designer bestow beauty upon his muse. The centuries old bond shared between creator and inspiration transcends time and trends, stretching as far back as Da Vinci and his Mona Lisa, the muse serves to inspire and captivate. No place is this profession more relevant and necessary than the world of fashion, where couture lives in imagined lands and ready-to-wear is the escapism of the people, channeling street style and It Girls. However, some may still be baffled by the purpose of this illustrious creature, what does the Muse do? If we look to our dictionaries and trust in their definition, a muse “is a force personified as a woman, who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist.” Within the fashion industry the Muse is a force that captures a designer’s creative eye, giving them the necessary stimuli to produce a reaction so beautiful as to capture this very force into a garment or collection. An example of this phenomenon is the relationship between Anthony Vacarello and Anja Rubik; the designer responds to the attitude Rubik gives out, turning her intelligent sexiness and fierce attitude into clothing equally fierce and sexy. While critics argue Vacarello’s capsule collections cater only to particular women during cocktail hour, Rubik wears it naturally, disproving the myth. Vacarello has spoken about Rubiks ability to wear his clothes as naturally as some women wear jeans, referencing the confident way she wore that barely-there white gown that made her hipbone famous. Rubik has become a directional and conceptual marker for Vacarello’s designs, giving him the sight to create on-the-cusp risqué clothing without losing that intelligence.
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ambert represents a new direction for the upcoming collections; previously Lagerfeld has indulged his love of colour-rich Japanese-pop, evident in his collaboration with cosmetic company Shu Uemura and past collections. Now, his interest in minimalist euro-chic has come to the forefront, bringing with it a face that represents a wonderful combination of the two. Not only does Lambert act as the face of this change, she will become the change, her particular look inspiring challenging combinations and risks for the fashion house while also adhering to Chanel’s ‘look’ of unusual models and conceptual designs.However, the clearest example of Muse and designer lies solely upon the shoulders of Lady Gaga and Donatella Versace. Gaga has become Donatella’s protégé, her outlandish sartorial choices share a symbiotic relationship with Versace’s daring designs, the two elements working together perfectly to continuously inspire fresh looks and challenge trends, similar to the way in which Gaga approaches her music. Since the collaboration was announced, Lady Gaga has been transformed into a young Donatella for Versace’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection. Her long blonde locks reminiscent of the fashion houses’ VicePresident, Donatella, who recently told the press that “She [Gaga] is like family to me, the embodiment of the Versace DNA.It is within that quote that we truly find the essence of what a Muse is within fashion to the designer. She embodies the brand and grows it, just as our DNA grows us so too does the Muse grow with the designer, reaching fashion heights that without inspiration would never be conquered.
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“It is a conspicuous chain of revolutionary fashion muses and style icons, so one can’t help but to wonder... who will be the next big thing?”
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The world of fashion between the 1930’s and 50’s was dominated by Lisa Fonssagrives; the ‘60’s was captivated and revolutionised by Twiggy whose success continued well into the 1970s; the 80’s saw the beautiful bodies of Cindy Crawford and Elle MacPherson, while Kate Moss’s heroin-chic style revolutionised the 90’s, but not until Gisele Bundchen burst onto the modelling scene in the late 90s only to strut her way down infamous catwalks to mark the return of the sexy model in the 2000’s. It is a conspicuous chain of revolutionary fashion muses and style icons, so one can’t help but to wonder... who will be the next big thing? Stellar cheekbones, gorgeous plump lips, big brown eyes and multi-million dollar contracts with the world’s most worshipped designers say Joan Smalls is this decade’s It-Girl. However, with each supermodel seeming defiantly different to the next, what is it that makes a model into a notoriously celebrated icon? Peter Lindbergh, Paris photographer states in Nicola Craef’s documentary, Kate! Creating an Icon that “the emergence of an icon is something very, very complex. You somehow reach a stage where people make you an icon... once things get going, there’s no turning back.” With Kate Moss, it was all about challenging the classic beauty of the traditionally beautiful models during the time. Her tiny body, mousey brown hair, and relaxed disposition saw the creation of an alternative beauty, while her effortlessly cool, rock ‘n’ roll attitude and personal style saw her as the face of the streetchic grunge fashion epidemic. Moss quickly transformed from a young-girl nobody to a supermodel after being booked to walk the catwalk for John Galliano while shooting her infamous campaign for Calvin Klein. The style icon explained, “Calvin was very clever. We did the pictures and made the commercial, and that really worked.” Angela Buttolph, author of Kate Moss Style, commented in the same documentary, that Kate Moss was a “breath of fresh air,” a substantial factor to be calculated when describing the workings of the ‘Kate effect’.
“You somehow reach a stage where people make you an icon... once things get going, there’s no turning back.” Conversely, Gisele Bundchen was credited for ending the heroinchic era with her spectacular long legs and radiant glow. The super sexy supermodel was one of the biggest Victoria’s Secret Angels and graced the covers of almost every major fashion magazine including Elle, Allure, W and Harper’s Bazaar. Presently, Gisele Bundchen is the world’s highest paid model with a net worth of $42 million according to a 2013 report published on forbes.com. Now there’s Joan. Smalls has landed big-time bookings with Estée Lauder, Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Versace, Victoria’s Secret, covers with major fashion Magazines across the globe, as well as a role as a co-host of MTV’s House of Style. In addition to all of these monumental achievements, the Latina bombshell also has an amazing sense of style, strutting her stuff down red carpets in divinely feminine ensembles, which often incorporate a modern twist in their shape and structure, rocking lilacs, soft pinks and white. It’s no wonder that models.com describe her to embody an “innate elegance and multi-cultural beauty” while having ranked the “flawless” model to be the #1 model in the world. Estée Lauder’s Richard Ferretti states “The word supermodel is overused, but if there is any woman of our generation who deserves the title, it’s Joan.” It seems as though it’s time to bow down to the world’s new Número Uno.
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British teen Lara Mullen, went from classroom to catwalk in a matter of minutes. Since being scouted at a gig in Northampton, Lara has walked for countless prestigious names such as Versace, Givenchy and Chloe. As well as being an exclusive model for Prada in her first year signed to Premier models. Lara has also been seen in Vogue, Russh and Numero. Plus, she has graced the covers of i-D, Harper’s Bazaar and Dazed & Confused. This fresh face beauty is quickly becoming a highly demanded model by brands and magazines from all around the world.
The Festival Experience Abbey O’Connell
It’s that time of year where road trips are a must, music is praised and clothing is optional. Only now am I beginning to emerge from my post-Falls festival haze. Although the memories, lessons and friendships of the otherworldly experience will stay with me for a lifetime. So let me indulge myself, relive it a little and hopefully entice you as you prep for the many festivals ahead! “Do you think I’ll really need a sleeping bag? I mean, it’s pretty hot.” The extreme afternoon sun is unrelenting, and the dirt road from the car park to the campsite seems never ending. We sweat and puff our way for 4 hours through punters, cricket games and blow up pools until we’re finally able to collapse under our makeshift marquee. We don’t speak for the next half hour, each in our own self-pitying solitude. Then we realise, this is it, the hard part is over and the good times are ahead. Shaking off as much dirt as we can we settle in for the night, and wait for the hypnotic magic of the festival to find us in the morning.
The countless phone calls trying to find the rest of our group has resulted in a useless, dead phone. At first, this was terrifying. It seems for our generation the old adage of the tree in the forest has been replaced by ‘if its not on social media, did it really happen?’ But I’m a sucker for documentation and I came prepared with a few disposable cameras in tow, preventing a complete freak out. However they didn’t get much use. It’s a strange thing to know when you’re in a moment, not wanting to overthink and control it but embrace it and remember all the details. You don’t want to risk the flash of the camera breaking the electricity in the air and so it’s better kept away. You store these moments somewhere deep within your psych instead, a single photo could not capture the intense bliss you’re feeling anyway. The first day of music, New Year’s Eve is filled with moments like this. Taking advantage of the music starting at mid-day we rise early and head for the beach rather then jump on to the long line at the port-a-showers. The crystal clear waters and white, soft sand leaves us without regret but our squeaky clean smugness diminishes with the first gust of dirty wind back at the campsite. We’re all in it together and as we hike up the hill to the main stage you can sense the comradely between the festivalgoers. Nods, smiles and well wishes for the New Year are exchanged, and it all seems genuine. The man with the beard, Chet Faker, is waiting to call it in and make us dance away any regrets from the year passing. We eat bad food and try to sing to songs we don’t know while dancing on boy’s shoulders we’ve just met. The music is what we came for and it doesn’t disappoint. The electronic beats have us dancing like Solange, because we like her better than Beyonce now. We sit and listen to sweet melodies when we’re tired and chat about the year that has passed. We laugh as we drink and discuss the new friends, the old loves, the ones we never really liked. We make plans for next year we know won’t come to fruition, but it doesn’t matter. Making them is half the fun. When night bears above us it is not time to sleep. The hum of the music calls and we’re just getting started. Each star hangs in the air as the only witnesses of our night. They twinkle in approval of the mischief-makers below. Sneaking cheap booze through the now fallen fences, the security turns a blind eye. We’re young and stupid and nobody seems to mind. We know how to count our lucky stars because these days are fleeting. But it’s our time now, and we wouldn’t change a single thing. When the festival draws to an end we make a pact to do it all again next year. And this is one plan we intend on keeping. Because times like these are rare, where the music is right. And the people are right too. I’d do it all again, a hundred times over. I’d do it all again tomorrow.
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TAMAR WILDER FOUNDER OF THE 2 BANDITS
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After a long day at work I like to: make dinner with my fiance then take our dog out for a long walk under the stars. My perfect day would consist of: A day trip to somewhere in Northern California. I am fortunate enough to live in San Francisco. An hour in any direction always makes for an epic trip. I gather my inspiration from: Texas, where I’m from, Northern California which is where I live, and really just about anything that is in front of me that strikes my eye. My ultimate muse would be: my grandfather. He passed but man was he a legend.
My dream for The2bandits is: to be a household name. I’d love to expand the brand into everything from RTW to shoes! I think that will take some time though. My favourite piece from the latest collection is: the night horizon necklace. I love to listen to: folk music. On my traveling wishlist is: anywhere I can see the Northern Lights! We were supposed to go see them this year but unfortunately we had to cancel that trip. I would sum up the 2Bandits label as: modern southwestern The latest collection was influenced by: The Northern Lights, a natural electrical phenomenon characterized by the appearance of streamers of reddish or greenish light in the sky usually near the northern magnetic pole.
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eoprene has been concreted as a serious contender in the style stakes with Dion Lee recently releasing his swimwear collection aptly titled ‘Water’ which includes neoprene swimwear featuring his strikingly unique take on the relationship between fabric and texture. Lee has successfully managed to stay true to his core elements whilst also applying a fresh approach to the first of hopefully many swimwear collections by Lee. The collection is not extensive but rather unique pieces that truly capture the movement and patterns of water. Lee is not the first designer to dip his toes into the neoprene pool with the likes of the Australian label NLP Women and New York based Lisa Marie Fernandez designing swimwear, which have been featured in the pages of such prestigious publications as Vogue, Elle and RUSSH. Neoprene is also gracing the runways as naturally as luxurious silks and cottons. Tony Maticevski revealed bold neoprene ballgowns at the 2013 Australian Fashion and featured the fabric in his recent 2014 Resort collection but with a slightly subdued approach. Dion lee was one of the first designers to establish neoprene in his ready to wear collections however when asked how he feels about everyone else using it? “It doesn’t bother me. It feels above trends to me”. Only time will tell if this fabric can continue to impress both on and off the beach.
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SILK SHIRT - STYLISTS OWN
VINTAGE FAUX FUR JACKET - ASOS
BASIC TANK TOP - STYLISTS OWN
WHITE SHIRT - STYLISTS OWN
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SILK PLAYSUIT - DIVA TEDDY BY CHRISTINE LINGERIE
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By Kendall Shieh
HAUTE C To some, haute couture can be a complete enigma. What’s the point of wearing a crazy, over the top costume? Who would even want to buy such a thing? Isn’t fashion only fashion if it hits the streets? The answer is yes and no. Fashion should be hitting the streets, but fashion is also art, and haute couture is one of the highest art forms possible. By definition, haute couture translates to “high sewing”, which is fitting because often times haute couture pieces are made for the best – by the best. Essentially, a haute couture piece is made from scratch. The best sewers in the business spend grueling hours, meticulously perfecting high quality masterpieces. It takes about 100-500 hours to make one dress and the cost can range anywhere from $20,000 to over $100,000. But price is hardly the main
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concern for the wealthy clients. Only 2,000 women in the world buy truly couture clothes and only 10 of those 2,000 women are regular customers. In order to earn the privilege of having the title of a couture house, it must adhere to the following three rules: design for private clients with one or more fittings, have a workshop in Paris that employs at least 15
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workers full-time, and each season must present a collection to the Paris press, consisting of at least thirty-five runs with outfits suitable for both daytime and evening. A few of the names that have earned this prestige are: Chanel, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, Elie Saab, Valentino, and Versace. The 2014 spring haute couture shows exhibited the great talent and beauty of the above and
beyond. The opera-inspired Valentino show consisted of 55 looks filled with intricate, flowing gowns and tulle done right. Elie Saab displayed a panoply of ethereal, pastel dresses, made to inspire every woman’s feminine side. Next, the Christian Dior show comprised of enviable pieces that portrayed youth, movement, and a light airiness. Unconventional cuts and slashes drew attention to all the right places, making every piece intriguing and unique. Lastly, the Chanel show could either
be interpreted as too far out or the perfect amount of pushing-the-envelope. For those with an appreciation for imagination and creativity, the latter would be the appropriate description. Most pieces comprised of a strong-shouldered crop top and skirt, while athletic shoes and accessories lent themselves to a sporty, lively vibe for the Chanel collection. For those who believe haute couture is on the precipice of decline – haute couture is going nowhere but up.
ZIMMERMANN FALL 2014
Nicky and Simone Zimmermann drew inspiration for their latest Fall collection from Beatniks and Teddy Girls, entitled ‘Cloud Stompers’, with the collection taking a glam-gothic approach to the signature Zimmermann look. Models were adorned with patent black leather bows around their necks and the look was complemented with slicked back hair and a strong blackberry lip. Perhaps more structured in comparison to their usual breeziness, the collection boasted a stark
contrast between the femininity of lace blouses and intricate cutouts on pencil skirt to the masculinity of boxy and structured coats. The collection featured a colour palette heavy on black, charcoal and orchid with a rich red and teal touch thrown in for good measure.
3.1 PHILLIP LIM FALL 2014 Lim drew inspiration from the sun for his Fall collection which began with a quirky mix of playful pieces including bomber jackets and modern slouchy pants. Fur-trimmed collars with leather and fur paneling were prominent throughout the collection alongside pretty button-down tops.
Lim injected color into the usual mundane dark toned Fall collections usually featured at New York Fashion Week. Overall the collection was relaxed-fitting, cool and featured very wearable pieces.
ALEXANDER WANG FALL 2014 The collection began with the unveiling of knee-high leather walking boots and an array of functional coats complemented by barely-there makeup and slicked back hair. The clothes adopted an urban approach to dressing and were a far cry from the minimalistic pieces that are synonymous with Wang. There was a utilitarian and preppy vibe due to the numerous pockets featured on the front of the coats, presumably to house
smartphones, lipsticks and notebooks. Heat-activated l eather jackets, knee-length shorts and skirts changed colors from black to blue or yellow or purple to close perhaps Wang’s most radical collection to date.
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Do You Let Your Lingeri
Manipulation comes quite easily to me; I manipulate my hair colour, my bank and my own mind. I can make a 12-hour shift or a lecture on sociological theory a million times better if I chose to sport a sparkly bra and silk knickers. It doesn’t bother me that no one will see my sexy combination, but when I think about it I get taken away to that little lovely comfortable place in my head, which usually resembles the InterContinental in Hong Kong.
consuming lingerie allows women to add some fun and pleasure to their daily routine. By participating in lingerie consumption women are allowing themselves to internalize an image that may be either identical or opposite to the one they present to the rest of the office. Your bus driver could be wearing nipple tassels because it gives her internal pleasure without having to explain her choices to the passengers.
According to the Journal of Consumer Culture and a whole lot of other big-ass university textbooks,
If I were to be hit by as bus, driven by someone wearing nipple tassels, I would hope in the event of
ie Constrain or Free You?
By Amelia Dondas
identifying me my underwear would be a reflection of myself; clean and silky. If say, my underwear had holes and frayed edges, I would interpret myself to be slob who is incompetent of celebrating her own femininity. So the ritual persists: Victoria Secret grossed $5 billion last year and I buy new knickers every second month in order to keep my death bed as free from judgment as possible. Do you eat kale and all that shit? Then it should not surprise you that you cannot resist new knickers.
By rewarding the most intimate part of our bodies we are celebrating our mere existence; which we bloody well should. Knowing that half the time that no one will see the $300 matching set from Mimi Holliday is half the point; the personal relationship you share with it is like the one you do with that third cupcake you just ate: no-one has to know about it unless you a. show them or b. they find out or c. your gluten intolerant and pass out in the kitchen.
Lingerie is always present at memorable events; sometimes not favorable; as Leandra Medine the creator of the blog Man Repeller, discovered on her wedding day when her trusty cotton briefs created an unsightly wedgie in her wedding dress. Her solution was to make her sexy Persian mum swap knickers with her because she was wearing a G-string. Lingerie is not generally something you lend to other people (unless in Medine’s case), even your dear BFF will not get their butt cheeks into the silken knickers with the bow on the bum.
No, if she needs a pair that bad she can get the basic cotton briefs. The memories that are created with lingerie are unique and personal, if we are talking G-strings than very, very personal. What I am trying to get at is that it might not necessarily be a bad thing to spend some more time loving your lingerie even if you are single with a chastity belt; it will stimulate your most intimate senses. And feeling sexy is never, I repeat NEVER A BAD THING.
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playlist LAURA + JASMINE
Berzerk: Eminem 23: Miley Cyrus Crazy Little Thing Called Love: Queen Biggie Bounce: Diplo Let Me Think About It: Ida Corr VS Fedde Le Grande #GETITRIGHT: Miley Cyrus Glory & Gore: Lorde Lost In The Echo: Linkin Park Are You Gonna Be My Girl: JET Rather Be: Clean Bandit
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BASIC & OVERSIZED
We are talking t-shirts, think neutral tones - stick to the white blacks greys and navys. Don’t be a afraid to keep them on the oversized scale of fit because you can balance this out by keeping it slim on the bottom; as an oversized t-shirt will look perfect tucked in and/or out and it will work back with everything else in your wardrobe.
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It can take years to find the perfect fitting denim and when you do we suggest you buy it in every wash. A great light blue wash says relaxed and easy elegance, a dark blue will says classic and chic, whilst a black wash says your ready to rock and roll!
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SMART & SHARP
A blazer is really one of the most must haves of any wardrobe, keep it black or white to enhance the impact and add punch with textured fabric (think classic Chanel). The best thing about a blazer is it can dress up any outfit instantly … trust me I am never far from mine.
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You didn’t think we would miss the shirts did you? Once again keep the colours neutral and pattern free and fitted to perfection - these guys are going to last you from season to season. Buttoned up and tucked in says you mean business. Tucked out and unbuttoned gives that laid back elegance we are all after; just don’t tuck it under a dress al la Julia Roberts at the SAG awards.
BUTTONED KNITTED
Knits are my all time favourites! Think chunky and cable - a classic style that’s never going to date. Once again keep it neutral or pastel colour scheme and why not spoil yourself and get something in cashmere trust us you wont regret that decision. A knit can be smart or casual depending on what you pair it with.
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CLEAN CUT
Every working wardrobe needs a few great pairs of pants. Think simple colours that are going to work with the rest of you wardrobe. These pants are going to be the base of many outfits; they will cover business and causal so choose a straight leg style with minimum detail so they don’t date.
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A great coat or two, or maybe even five can never go astray. Think short and cropped as well as long and to the knee. Stay fitted for a sharp smart look or go oversized for a more casual look. The key is to keep the detailing simple.
WRAP UP LBD We couldn’t leave this one of the list but who said it had to be little or black. It’s a matter of finding that dress that fits perfectly and the colour that suits your complexion. Something that you can change up and mix up with killer accessories. This dress will be the item you go for when you can’t find anything else, so choose wisely!
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BEFORE WE SAY GOODBYE
what we’re loving
With Porter magazine being recently launched we can’t help but love Natalie Massenet’s new creation. Whilst relaxing with our incense sticks smoking and our crystals glistening, we continue to lust over pieces from Jason Wu Fall 2014, Diesel Black Gold and jewellery designers DYLANLEX. Plus, we are admiring the work of photographers Kelser Tran & Zoey Grossman; especially the For Love & Lemons Spring 14 (Zoey G.)