Fashion Journal 162 by Furst Media

ISSUE 162 - OCTOBER 2016

FASHION JOURNAL MELBOURNE - SYDNEY - BRISBANE - ADELAIDE - PERTH

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On the Bright Side page 36

EDITOR

Leah White leah@furstmedia.com.au ONLINE EDITOR

PAGEANT COAT $545, KATE SYLVESTER TOP $329, MAX MARA TROUSERS $770, KAREN WALKER SUNGLASSES $349, UGG SHOES $149.95

Giulia Brugliera giulia@furstmedia.com.au EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

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What's happening at FJ HQ this month

Employee of the Month

We've been making like Sean Paul and getting busy in the office. Here's what we've been up to.

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Decking the halls There’s been a lot of talk about how it’s too early to start celebrating Christmas. Blasphemy. We understand the importance of decoration shopping and getting at least three months’ worth of Michael Bublé carolling in.

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Celebrating avo season If there’s one thing that makes October great, it’s surely that avocados are in season (according to the Coles catalogue, that is). Need we say more? Bargain hunting You probably already know we like any excuse to buy something new (this month we’re looking at new shoes). And, because we’re all about picking up a discount or two, FJ’s sales section is brimming with sample and warehouse sales ready for you to shop. Head to fashionjournal.com.au/sales to stay up to date. Trick-or-treating If you haven’t already guessed by our Christmas rant, we like holidays. And when said holiday revolves around chocolate and other sweets, you have our full commitment. See us get into the Halloween spirit on pg 46.

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My name is… Zoe Beer I’m employee of the month because… we're running out of people in the office. My greatest achievement is… getting my pen licence in Japanese class before my general-life pen licence. My fave pizza is… anything with pineapple on it (controversial, I know). No one knows I... don't rate avo. The Disney character I’m most like is… Sharpay from High School Musical because… she's fabulous, but made some questionable style choices that hopefully everyone has forgotten. The worst thing I’ve ever worn was… hats. There was a hat phase, it was very long and very bad. The naughtiest thing I’ve ever done is… sneak into Rod Laver Arena at the Aus Open on a ground pass ticket.

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KATE SYLVESTER leather look dress $569 and lace dress (worn underneath) $549 Photographer: Kay Sukumar

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06 THE SCOOP Fashion News

22 RETAIL THERAPY Shop Stop

10 FEATURE Style Swap

27 FEATURE Every Woman

12 MUSIC with Tkay Maidza

28 EDITORIAL Concrete Jungle

16 GOODS Raising the Stakes

36 EDITORIAL On the Bright Side

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Midas Cup

The Scoop

It’s time to forgo your regular morning coffee for a pot of gold. Midas Cup offers a drinkable turmeric blend for your morning, boasting a range of health benefits. Turmeric is used for its anti-inflammatory and immune boosting properties, while the inclusion of cinnamon helps reduce sugar cravings. There are also no nasties, with Midas Cup raw, vegan, organic and gluten free, without caffeine, nuts or sugar. And while it’s not ideal to be downing six flat whites a day, feel free to drink as many golden lattes as you like. It’s all good. midascup.com.au

Melbourne Music Week Melbourne Music Week is back for 2016 and is bringing with it a huge lineup of international and local artists. Held over nine days in some of Melbourne’s most iconic venues – including the State Library, MCG and Parliament of Victoria – the event will see a range of workshops, industry events, exhibitions and live performances light up the city. The week kicks off on November 11 with Her Sound, Her Story: A Celebration of Women in Music. The night will bring together the likes of Julia Stone, Montaigne, Airling, Elizabeth Rose and more, to perform iconic songs from Australia’s music history. Tickets to all Melbourne Music Week events are on sale now. melbourne.vic.gov.au/mmw

Baby-G x Romance Was Born Is there anything cooler than when two fashion icons team up? Baby-G has dropped a collab with Aussie label, Romance Was Born, and we’re pretty damn excited about it. The exclusive-to-Australia release sees two limited edition Baby-G watches with decorative bands designed by RWB. Only 100 of each style have been released, so if you’re wanting to nab one, head into David Jones, Wallace Bishop, Angus & Coote or Shiels Jewellers, stat. baby-g.shriro.com.au

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National Gallery of Victoria Fashion and art is about to collide in the most beautiful way. In a world-first exhibition, designs from avant-garde fashion house, Viktor&Rolf, will be available to view at the National Gallery of Victoria. Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Artists will celebrate over 35 haute couture pieces from Dutch designers, Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, along with a trip into the Viktor&Rolf archives. To complement the exhibition, NGV is also hosting Viktor&Rolf In Conversation, a live workshop that will see the duo discuss their inspiration and processes behind their wearable art. ngv.vic.gov.au

Colette by Colette Hayman

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You’ve got the dress, you’ve roped your friend into doing your makeup and you finally figured out how to curl your hair using a straightener. It’s time for accessories to complete your Spring Racing look. Colette by Colette Hayman is a good place to start, with the team looking to international catwalks and fashion capitals to deliver on-trend accessories that make a statement. Founded in Sydney by Colette Hayman, the brand’s offering spans need-it-now rings, statement necklaces, bracelets, handbags, headwear and clutches. With Colette’s message that every occasion is worth buying something new for, you’ve already justified that diamante choker. colettehayman.com.au

Local label ALAS has levelled up. Previously known for its top notch sustainable PJs, the sleepwear brand has just introduced two new lines: one daywear and one activewear. Aptly named Wake, Move, Sleep, the three drops cover all key phases of your day. They feature a wearable palette of black, charcoal, mustard and light blue, coupled with original prints. Even better, each line is made from a range of sustainable textiles like handwoven chambray, organic cotton and recycled PET polyester (that’s your old drink bottles, FYI). This gets a big tick from us. alasthelabel.com

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Hugo Sheppard & Co After the success of its Melbourne store, Hugo Sheppard & Co has decided to take things interstate, opening up shop in Sydney’s Macquarie Centre. The boutique is home to a selection of shoes from labels like Beau Coops, Dept. of Finery and Zoe Kratzmann, meaning you’ll want to add it to your list of shopping spots. Not only does the new space feature the retailer’s most celebrated classics, it also stocks exclusive styles that aren’t available in its Melbourne counterpart. hugosheppard.com.au

Table of Plenty The use of good quality, healthy ingredients will make you want to add Table of Plenty to your next shopping list. The brand is keeping it real with a natural range of muesli, dukkahs, spice mixes and snacks, all made from wholesome ingredients and free from added nasties. Muesli options span Crunchy Fruit Free Nutty; Macadamia, Cranberry & Coconut; and gluten free Crunchy Chia. The brand also offers Mini Rice Cakes to take on the go, made with wholegrain rice and coated in Dark or Milk Chocolate, Triple Berry or Creamy Yoghurt. Yummy. Available at select Woolworths and Coles stores. tableofplenty.com.au

Birdie Cashmere Cashmere isn’t just for winter. Luxe cashmere label, Birdie, just introduced a hybrid activewear and lifestyle line for its SS16/17 range. It’s made using a unique cotton and cashmere blend to keep pieces lightweight, so you can – get this – wear cashmere at the gym. It also means you can rock around in your activewear all day without looking like a twat. It’s basically a game changer. The all-natural blend lets your skin breathe, while also absorbing excess moisture to keep you comfortable. Perfect for your mid-morning workout or 4pm session watching Judge Judy. birdiecashmere.com

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Diesel

Adele and Rose Adele and Rose is an Australian leather label to watch. Founded in 2014 by designers Adele Angeleri and Rosette Stringer, the label proudly produces high quality leather bags and accessories. A focus on sophistication sees the brand design its pieces with clean lines and complementary textures. Expect a range of colours, from black to cognac, in box bags, totes and bucket bags, all finished with a whole lot of gold hardware. It’s reasonably priced too, with the entire collection sitting between $169 and $349. With a new range dropping very soon, you’ll want to watch this space. adeleandrose.com

Diesel has just launched its Nite Sport collection and it’s just as you’d expect from the name. Taking cues from classic sportswear cuts and technical design, the drop sees a monochromatic palette across a heavily textural collection. Expect to see leather and calf hair as well as detailed finishes (hello press studs). Spanning T-shirts, dresses, sweatshirts, jackets and coats – embellished with a sports stripe motif – it’s pretty much the ultimate in transeasonal wear. diesel.com

Timberland When you think Timberland boots, you’re thinking these. The original waterproof boot has remained a closet staple for over 40 years, evolving from a traditionally outdoor shoe to the fashion icon we know today. The compression resistant fabric can retain warmth when wet, while also providing excellent standing comfort. For stockists call 1800 655 154

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Style Swap What Poppy's selling on Shedd Jeffrey Campbell boots I purchased them overseas because I didn’t have a pair of black boots with me. Turns out I never wore them and I had a similar pair back at home. Clover Canyon silk skirt This is one of those items you love, but has just been hanging in your closet unworn. I adore the print on this skirt, which is the one thing that made it so hard to part with. Christopher Kane dress I bought this on a recent trip to London, purely because Christopher Kane is one of my favourite designers. I didn’t even try it on! Bodycon really isn’t a shape I wear anymore. Every time I go to put it on, I end up taking it off. Vintage Christian Dior scarf I originally bought this as a gift for someone’s birthday and never ended up giving it to them! Le Specs sunnies I used to stock Le Specs in my store, so when we started doing our own line of sunglasses and stopped selling Le Specs, I was left with some stock (all of it unworn). Rebecca Minkoff bag The result of late night online shopping after a few glasses of wine.

You’ve heard us say it before: a change in season is the perfect excuse to update your wardrobe. Shedd is here to make sure you can do so without feeling guilty. The app has just launched in Australia and is setting out to eliminate wardrobe waste. It’s basically a marketplace in your pocket, where you can be both the buyer and the seller.

To join the fun, you just need to download the (free) app. To become a seller, take a pic of an item and add it to your digital wardrobe, along with a description and searchable hashtags. Once uploaded, your item will be shared with thousands of users. When someone buys your goods, you’ve got some cash to go shopping, which, let’s be honest, is the end goal. And while this all sounds pretty nifty, it’s not even the best part. There’s already a group of influencers (like accessories designer, Poppy Lissiman) using Shedd, so you can shop the wardrobes of the people you follow (ahem, stalk) on Instagram. We stole five minutes with Poppy to talk style and what you’ll find on her Shedd profile.

What attracted you to Shedd? Like with every season, styles come and go. As my style evolves and changes, items I previously loved may be able to be loved and worn by someone else. I’ve also recently relocated from Perth to Sydney, so I’ve had to downsize my wardrobe drastically. Describe your style in three words. Bright, left-of-centre and eye-catching. Any advice for successfully editing your wardrobe? Having done this just recently, I really had to think about what items someone else would love and get more use out of than me. I made a decision to cull anything that was ‘fast fashion’ and keep or sell pieces I thought people could love as much as I did.

Romance Was Born vest I’m obsessed with this print but have worked out I’m just not a vest kinda gal. Shedd is free to download and is available on iOS and Android

Favourite shopping destination? Probably Hong Kong. I’ve spent a lot of time there for work and have come across a few young, no label brands from China and Korea. They seem to be really in line with my own style. What’s the best second-hand item you’ve ever purchased? I recently bought a beautiful hand-stitched silk souvenir jacket from Japan. It has embroidery on the inside and outside. What’s the best style advice you’ve ever been given? I’m paraphrasing Iris Apfel here: you need to be comfortable in your own skin before you can be comfortable in your own clothes.

THE ROMANCE DIED @poppylissiman

SHEDD IT Anything less than perfection? SHEDD it. Fashion icons like Poppy Lissiman only do unique. And if it’s not pulling its weight in the closet, it’s snapped and snapped up. SHEDD is the ultimate app for selling your new and pre-loved style to the fashion savvy around you. Let your look evolve as your wardrobe revolves – buy it, wear it, SHEDD it!

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Time out with Tkay

TKAY is out on October 28 via Universal Music tkaymaidza.com

She’s best known for her lyrical prowess and infectiously energetic sets (watch her play live and I guarantee you won’t spend a second standing still), but Tkay’s personal style is becoming just as recognisable as her eclectic beats. She wore vintage Lanvin to the BET awards (Google it) and regularly rocks designs by cool kids Emma Mulholland and Max Mollison.

Tkay Maidza is probably the coolest girl I know. I mean, there aren’t many 20-year-olds that can say they’ve collaborated with Martin Solveig, followed Beyoncé down the red carpet and dropped a mixtape while studying an architecture degree. But Tkay sure can. She’s only just made the transition from teenager to twenty-something, but already, this Zimbabwe-born, Adelaide-raised rapper has achieved an A+ in life. However, if you ask Tkay about her success, she’ll respond with zero fuss and heaps of humility. She might have won the world over with her charismatic charm and ability to drop banger after banger, but beneath the surface she’s navigating wardrobe malfunctions, career-related restlessness and hangovers, just like you and I. “I’ve realised that making music is like running a marathon,” she tells me, when I ask her to elaborate on the year that’s been 2016. “Actually, I’ve never run a marathon,” she adds, giggling, “but I think it would feel very similar.” When we speak, Tkay’s hanging out in Adelaide, “doing Pilates and seeing friends,” waiting for the next adventure to begin. She’s just returned home from playing a score of festivals in Europe and is about to pack her bags for America. I get the impression she keeps the world’s busiest schedule.

BY AMY CAMPBELL “When I played with Martin Solveig in Germany, the crowd was HUGE. It was a lot smaller when I played by myself… I realised afterwards I had the same time slot as Rihanna,” she says, laughing. “It was some pretty tough competition.” I ask whether playing the summer festival circuit felt like one giant, never-ending party. “Actually, I don’t really drink or party too hard,” she says. “I feel like I missed that point when I was young, where everyone else was going out drinking every weekend. I never did that, so now when I do, I immediately regret it.” “But playing overseas was incredible. I played a lot of shows and in my spare time I would just be a tourist. I basically did a lot of shopping,” she confesses, laughing again. “I kept finding all this cool stuff I wanted to buy!”

“I like performing in stuff that’s oversized,” she says, talking me through her on-stage outfits. “I just hate tight stuff. For me, it’s more about having fun than worrying about what I’m wearing. I spend most of my time on stage jumping around like crazy, I hate worrying about coming undone. It’s just irritating, you know?” Amen sister, I know. Placing a cherry on top of what’s been a pretty hectic year, is the upcoming release of Tkay’s debut album. Fittingly titled TKAY, it will be flanked by an Aussie tour. She says she began working on the album soon after dropping her first EP Switch Tape in 2014. But over the course of the last three years, things kept happening that made her want to change it. “I’d written a bunch of stuff, but I kept meeting new people who were able to help make the album better,” she explains. “I got a bit restless. Eventually I realised I wouldn’t end up using many of my earlier songs,” she laughs. “But I wasn’t really stressed. I was just like, ‘it will happen when it happens’.” And now it has. ‘Carry On’, the first-born single from TKAY, is the most jingly-jangly, feel-good tune currently going around. I’m not one to call things early, but I think it might just be the soundtrack of spring 2016. However, just like any young artist, Tkay says she’s nervous to see her first full-length body of work be released. “Sometimes I get really excited, other times I don’t want to show anyone,” she confesses. “I think I’m just nervous, so much of me went into making it.”

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STEP IT UP

PHOTOGRAPHER HOLLY ENGELHARDT STYLIST BONNIE KAY It’s time to send your winter boots to the back of the wardrobe. Summer is almost here and that means restocking your shoe collection. This season we’re loving pastel hues, metallic details, platform soles and lots of laces. Here’s our pick of the lot, which you can shop at Hugo Sheppard & Co in Emporium Melbourne, Macquarie Centre Sydney and online. Clockwise from top TARKE UNION Timola wedge $229.95 GADEA Galette lace-ups $259.95 ZOE KRATZMANN Verve $279.95 TARKE UNION Tavishi sandal $189.95 TO BE Piero 4 flatform wedge $279.95 @hugosheppard.and.co

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Build the foundation skills to create your own brand. Luke Portelli, Owner and Head Designer of streetwear label ‘Slum Royals’ (@slumroyals) is one of our second year students studying Fashion Design at the Karl von Busse Institute of Design. Luke started Slum Royals in 2014, relying on his own passion, skill and determination to get his brand up and running. Luke joined KvB a year later in order to develop his craft and expand his knowledge in design.

“I didn’t want to study again, I’ve never been one for institutional education... but I have definitely been given a great foundation which has aided my learning in a lot more creative fields than I first thought.” At KvB, we offer students practical, hands on classes, with assessment briefs that align with current industry trends to show students the process of developing a design from concept to product. To read the full story, visit our blog; info.karlvonbusse.com/blog

+61 2 9261 1191 karlvonbusse.com 2/400 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000 KarlvonBusseInstituteofDesign karlvonbusse

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RAISING THE STAKES

PHOTOGRAPHER HOLLY ENGELHARDT STYLIST BONNIE KAY Racing season is here, so gents, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get planning. All good race day outfits expertly pair bright colour and bold pattern. As for the accessories? Go for gold. Clockwise from bottom left TAROCASH blue floral tie $29.99 ANTHONY SQUIRES Luka shirt in pink $149 JACK LONDON tie $69 JACK LONDON shirt $69 JACK LONDON tie $69 SIMPLE WATCH CO. Kent 28mm watch $179 BAILEY NELSON Theodore gold frames $175

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MENSWEAR FOOTWEAR ACCESSORIES

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Hourglass Mini Ambient Strobe Lighting powder $31 mecca.com.au

To the Races Ready your hat, grab your fanciest shoes, pack your sunnies and make a trip to the ATM. Spring Racing season is upon us and this year, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re stepping it up a notch.

Windsor Smith Ciara $179.95 windsorsmith.com.au

Sunday Somewhere Pixie frames in mother of pearl $299 sundaysomewhere.com.au

Aquila Bellini loafer $349 aquila.com.au

Krew & Co. Tropical Bliss bow tie $80 krewandco.com.au

Colette by Colette Hayman Lippy clutch $34.99 colettehayman.com.au

The Horse The Original watch in brushed gunmetal/olive $149 thehorse.com.au

Napoleon Perdis DĂŠVine Goddess lipstick in Erato $38 napoleonperdis.com

Tilly Jewellery The Flower Drop earrings $139 tilly.net.au

Lack of Color The Spencer wide brimmed boater $69 lackofcolor.com.au

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Lucy Folk Mirage cocktail clutch $350 lucyfolk.com

Heather McDowall Mina floral headpiece $215 heathermcdowall.com

Jewellery By Others Triangles necklace $160 jewellerybyothers.com.au

66 the Label Quincy hat in jet $120

Krystle Knight Jewellery Crystal Dreamer hoop earrings $99 krystleknightjewellery.com

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Her Wardrobe Thurley Bed of Roses lace dress Rent $119 (RRP $449.99) herwardrobe.com.au

Napoleon Perdis Camera Finish powder foundation $69 napoleonperdis.com

Sirsock Urban Gentleman pack $84.95 sirsock.com

Kavalri Leather Jawbone bracelet $89 kavalri.com.au

Windsor Smith Claude $169.95 windsorsmith.com.au

Kim Wiebenga Gold leather circlet $299 kimwiebenga.com.au

B.TIES Blue Garden Paisley bow tie $55 bties.com.au

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Dancing Shoes Windsor Smith may be celebrating its 70th birthday but that doesn’t mean it’s getting old. The brand’s just dropped its summer range, complete with a selection of party-ready heels. Covering a range of styles for all occasions – late nights, date nights, parties, dancing and everything inbetween – Windsor Smith is showing no sign of slowing down. Here’s to 70 years young.

Remi $169.95

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Biggie $179.95

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Gemmie $179.95

Remi $169.95

Roxy $179.95

Gemma $139.95

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Shop Stop While the benefits of online shopping are obvious (trackies, wine, no one judging), there’s nothing better than visiting your local brick-and-mortar. These guys specialise in everything from sneakers to artisanal scents. Stop by, say hi and leave with a little something you didn’t even know you needed.

Assembly Label 1062 High Street, Armadale VIC

Made to Wear 23 Nurses Walk, The Rocks NSW

Need to know: Ethical clothing label, Made to Wear, provides customers with a range of garments, all designed and made in Sydney. Constructed with natural fibres like silk, linen and cotton, designs are made to be flattering to all sizes. You’ll buy: Ethically-made dresses, separates, jackets, coats and more in simple and comfortable styles. If your size isn’t in stock, pieces can also be made to order (hence the name!). Ideal for: Anyone who likes to support their local. Price range: $90 - $398 madetowear.com.au

Quincy

76 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW

Need to know: High Street’s new kid, Assembly Label, comes with a light and bright interior and a collection of modern designs. You’ll buy: The label’s Spring/Summer collection, as well as exclusive garments, designed especially for the Armadale store. You’ll also find a carefully selected range of homewares, accessories and other lifestyle pieces. Brands: Assembly Label, Grown Alchemist, Karen Walker, Epokhe, St. Agni and more. Ideal for: Both men and women with a penchant for premium apparel. Price range: $8 - $250 assemblylabel.com

Need to know: Quincy is the quintessential shoe and bag boutique set within a luxury home environment in the heart of Woollahra. Quincy showcases local and international designer brands following European seasons to continually welcome the latest designs. You’ll buy: Shoes, bags and accessories from local and international designers. Brands: Nicholas Kirkwood, Repetto, Pedro Garcia, Rupert Sanderson, Stubbs & Wootton, Tabitha Simmons, Deadly Ponies, Sophia Webster, Melissa and more. Ideal for: Those who love luxury shopping in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Price range: $50 - $1000 quincy.com.au

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Urban Oasis 121 Harris Street, Pyrmont NSW

Concrete Jungle Trading 158 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC

Need to know: Urban Oasis has built a reputation for being the ultimate lifestyle and gift store, stocking something for every interest. It’s also worth noting the whole space is colour coded (it’s the little things that count). You’ll buy: Women’s clothing from local designers, shoes, accessories, jewellery, homewares, books, crystals, bike repair kits, mugs and just about anything else you can think of. Brands: OnceWas, Pol, Elk, The Dreamer Label, Maud Dainty and lots more. Ideal for: Everyone, literally. Price range: $10 - $500 urbanoasis.com.au

Need to know: Since launching last year, Concrete Jungle has quickly become Melbourne's neighbourhood sneaker store. It’s known for stocking timeless classics, but this retailer also stocks rare collabs and supports local designers. You’ll buy: Sneakers, streetwear, backpacks, bags, eyewear, socks and vintage sportswear. Brands: adidas Originals, New Balance, Saucony Originals, Le Coq Sportif, Herschel Supply Co., Vans, Superga, Converse, Champion, Penfield, Stussy and Rains. Ideal for: Anyone and everyone who loves streetwear and sneakers. Price range: $50 - $300 concretejungletrading.com.au

Luxe Deluxe 1019 High Street, Armadale VIC

Need to know: Luxe Deluxe is a Melbourne-based fashion label dedicated to creating pieces of casual luxury you’ll want to wear and treasure for years to come. You’ll buy: Luxe Deluxe clothing, delicate lingerie, exclusive international fragrances and scents for the home, Balenciaga eyewear and accessories, and coffee table books. Brands: Luxe Deluxe, Love Stories Intimates, Balenciaga, PE Nation, Regime des Fleurs, Carlen Parfums, Helmut Lang and more. Ideal for: Ladies who love clothing that’s made with strong attention to quality and detail. Price range: $99 to approximately $299 luxe-deluxe.com

Meg and Wally

Need to know: Meg and Wally prides itself on helpful staff who are ready and willing to find your next wardrobe addition. You’ll buy: Clothing, footwear, accessories and homewares for all occasions. Brands stocked: C&M by Camilla and Marc, The Fifth, 2A/115 Cambridge Auguste, Staple the Label, Mesop, Urban Rituelle, The Street, West Leederville WA Horse, Status Anxiety and more. Ideal for: All ages. The store’s range is diverse, meaning there is something for everyone’s tastes and styles. Price range: $2 - $350 with most items under $100 megandwally.com

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Timaginarium

11A Transvaal Avenue, Double Bay NSW

Mad About the Girl 13 Ormond Rd, Elwood VIC

Need to know: This store brings together more than 20 unique designers from Belgium, France, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Australia. Timaginarium blends the lines between fashion and art, bringing a little magic to Sydney. You’ll buy: Designer clothing as well as accessories, jewellery, perfume, shoes and art objects for your home. Brands: Akira, Louise Kragh, Jean Paul Knott, Amore, PALA Jewelry, M.Micallef, Timaginarium and more. Ideal for: Fashion and art lovers. Price range: $10 - $900 (average $200) timaginarium.com

Need to know: Mad About the Girl isn’t your standard retail store. Taking pride in customer service, this shop is all about providing a relevant and up-to-date shopping experience for its customers. Did we mention it also has in-house personal stylists? You’ll buy: A curated edit of clothing, shoes, accessories and lingerie from both international and Australian designers. Brands: Rich & Royal, Patrizia Pepe, Nue Paris, Love Stories Intimates, Stella Forest Paris, Marc Jacobs, Avant Garde Paris, Lyla&Bo and more. Ideal for: Ladies of any age. madaboutthegirl.com.au

Torannce

337 Toorak Road, South Yarra VIC

Peony Melbourne 107 Auburn Road, Hawthorn VIC

Need to know: Established by two sisters, Torannce is a minimal and modern retail space filled with timeless statement pieces. The store specialises in quality silk shirts, leather skirts and a range of other contemporary tops, pants, dresses and more. You’ll buy: High quality womenswear styles, all with a focus on premium fabrication. Think silks, leathers, suedes and embellished detailing. Ideal for: Anyone with a passion for the luxurious and bold. Price range: $129 - $799 torannce.com

Need to know: One of a kind, Peony is a destination perfume salon offering a curated collection of unique artisanal scents. You’ll buy: Perfume, candles, skincare, body products and antiques. Brands: By Kilian, Santa Maria Novella, Cire Trudon, Ormonde Jayne, Amouage, Creed 1760, Agonist, Carner Barcelona, Arquiste New York, Ramón Monegal Barcelona, Aedes de Venustas New York and more. Ideal for: Anyone looking for the perfect fragrance for themselves, a gift or their home. Price range: $22 - $899 peonymelbourne.com.au

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03 Wild About Frank

04 Kimberley Elle

If you frequent the South Melbourne Market, you may be familiar with leather label, Blake + Grace. If not, let us introduce you. The label specialises in affordable, handmade shoes for ladies and little ones. Designed in Melbourne by a husband and wife team, Blake + Grace’s pieces are then crafted in Indonesia. Leather, snakeskin and suede are used to cover a selection of styles, with each produced in small runs. Over the next 12 months, you can expect to see Blake + Grace around Melbourne’s market scene, though their online store is an easy choice for anyone looking to check out the range. blakeandgrace.com.au

We get a little sense of pride introducing you to new labels. Got a pen and paper? You’ll want to jot down the name Wild About Frank. Launched earlier this year, the jewellery label is all about simplicity. The maker behind the label, Claire Reid, handcrafts each piece in her Sydney studio. Her Etsy store is filled with fine 14k gold jewellery (and a selection of silver), embellished with geometric shapes, beads and other symbols. A Wild About Frank purchase means you’re investing in the finest materials and perfect craftsmanship, with absolutely no compromise on either. etsy.com/au/shop/wildaboutfrank

It’s time you met Tanu Vasu. The forward-thinking designer combines artisanal practice with innovative techniques, to create a selection of ready-to-wear and couture designs. Tanu works with laser cutting, 3D printing, heat-activated materials and textile manipulation. In contrast, she develops her designs through research of historical, musical and literary notions. The end result is clothing that elevates a traditional aesthetic to a highly modern status, with pieces both visually striking and interest-provoking (no, really). Tanu’s work currently focuses on womenswear, footwear and accessories, with menswear to come. tanuvasu.com

Taking inspiration from the likes of Chloé, Balmain and Saint Laurent, Kimberley Elle creates high-end wardrobe staples. Coupling clean and modern silhouettes with luxe finishes (like French seams), the local label creates thoughtful clothing at an affordable price point. Reflecting her own youthful and feminine style, designer Kimberley Eleanor’s latest collection is a pastel dream. A palette of lilac and blush pink is mixed with crisp white, delivering the ultimate summer-ready pieces. Oh, and did we mention each garment is named after lyrics from Taylor Swift songs? This label’s set to become your next obsession. kimberleyelle.com

FE ATU RE

Every Woman If fashion is one of society’s most revealing cultural touchstones, then it looks like we’re ready for change.

BY ANNIE CARROLL

Diversity in the fashion industry has been rightly scrutinised for its presence – or lack thereof – for years. Now it seems like the issue has hit peak public consciousness. We are responding to realness like never before. The proof is in the pudding, with global retailers like H&M and Uniqlo tapping a diverse range of talent for recent campaigns. But there’s been a crew of local labels celebrating the full spectrum of female beauty long before the high street cottoned on to the idea. Here are four of our faves.

Discount Universe Discount Universe is a bit like that cool friend you had in high school who had confidence from the get-go, while the rest of us insufferably tried to assimilate with the Supré army. Sported by stars such as Rihanna, Grimes and Beyoncé, the brand is known for its aggressive love of sequins and statement-making street style aesthetic. But the brand’s real influence lies in the way it actively embraces the weird, the unconventional, the young and the old. As long as you’ve got the spirit of the glitter daze, no rules apply. shop.discountuniverse.com.au

LONELY LINGERIE SPRING SUMMER CAMPAIGN

Hopeless Lingerie

Lonely

Sister Studios

Unapologetically sexy, the Hopeless Lingerie girl is on board with the art of seduction. Hell, she could’ve invented the art itself. With a femme fatale aesthetic, the Melbourne-based brand advocates body positivity across all channels. But particularly through its Instagram account, where you’ll find the dangerous curves of the female body celebrated in every form. It’d be almost impossible to wear Hopeless and not feel hot as hell. Oh, and did we mention they will custom make to any size? hopelesslingerie.com

NZ brand Lonely is the OG when it comes to championing women of all shapes and sizes. If ever there was proof that lacy, romantic lingerie is not restricted to the Lily Aldridge’s of the world, this is it. Lonely has shunned traditional marketing from the get-go, favouring a more natural approach via its Lonely Girls project – a direct line of communication with customers. In a world of airbrushed Angels, Lonely hooks you in with raw realness. Truth is beauty, you know? lonelylabel.com

The Sister Studios girl is both your role model and your best mate. She’s the kind of girl who can wear a powder blue jumpsuit and not think twice about it. And you want to get to know her better. Luckily, the brand is gaining traction with every new collection released. Focusing on a blend of wardrobe classics and seasonal injections of colour and cut, their most recent campaign features street cast models who prove you don’t need a tan and a six pack to make us feel all the goals. sisterstudios.com.au

PAUL SMITH polo from MATCHESFASHION.COM $560 ROLLA'S shorts $99.95 R.M. WILLIAMS loafers $400

ROLLAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S singlet $54.95 KIAYA DANIELS embroidered trouser POA COACH trainers $225

PHOTOGRAPHER RAY RANOA STYLIST CHRIS LORIMER @ DEBUT MANAGEMENT GROOMING CHRIS COONROD @ UNION MANAGEMENT USING DERMALOGICA MODEL FELIX @ KULT MODELS

KENZO top $170 from MATCHESFASHION.COM THE CRITICAL SLIDE SOCIETY shorts $79.99 TOPMAN trainers $60

PACCBET top (stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own) JAC+JACK trouser $299 STANCE socks $30 VANS Old Skool Suede Checkers $149.95

THE CRITICAL SLIDE SOCIETY jacket $149.99 LEVI'S shorts $79.95 STANCE socks $30 BIRKENSTOCK sandals $66

TOMMY HILFIGER towel $199 JAC+JACK shorts $160 VANS Nintendo Authentic Donkey Kong lo top $149.95

THE CRITICAL SLIDE SOCIETY shirt $79.99 CALVIN KLEIN bomber jacket $289.95 ASOS trousers $61 COACH trainers $225

CALVIN KLEIN denim jacket $399 MISFIT boardshorts $89.95

On the Bright Side

TRELISE COOPER dress $799 THIRD FORM X EXTRAORDINARY ORDINARY DAY shoes $395 SARAH & SEBASTIAN cuff/ring $1250 and necklace $345 (worn throughout)

PHOTOGRAPHER KAY SUKUMAR STYLIST JANAI ANSELMI HAIR DANIEL JIANING LIU @ USFIN ATELIER USING KEVIN.MURPHY MAKEUP KRISTYAN LOW USING MAC COSMETICS MODEL BELLA BROWN @ IMG MODELS ASSISTANT STYLIST LACHLAN GRAHAM PRODUCTION KARAN KUMAR

AGENT PROVOCATEUR dress $735

TRELISE COOPER dress $799

AGENT PROVOCATEUR bodysuit $550 MARIMEKKO skirt $1525

ACLER shirt $270, bodice $250 and pants $320 R.M. WILLIAMS boots $495

ACLER shirt $270 and bodice $250

MAJE cape $630 and skirt $360 THIRD FORM X EXTRAORDINARY ORDINARY DAY shoes $395

KATE SYLVESTER leather look dress $569 and lace dress (worn underneath) $549 SANDRO PARIS shoes $709

KATE SYLVESTER jacket $829, top $349 and skirt $649

HAIR & BEAUTY

Fright Night

Start carving your pumpkins and ready the sweets stash, Halloween is almost here. If you feel like getting spooky with us, learn how to recreate this look at fashionjournal.com.au/beauty

PHOTOGRAPHER JESSICA APAP MAKEUP SHEV KELLY, GLOBAL MAKEUP ARTIST @ NAPOLEON PERDIS MODEL ALEX CANT @ SCENE MODELS

HAIR & BEAUTY

PHOTOGRAPHER HOLLY ENGELHARDT STYLIST BONNIE KAY

Clockwise from top left NAPOLEON PERDIS Color Disc in Trench Coat $29 NAPOLEON PERDIS Stroke of Genius foundation $65 3INA nail polish $9.50 THE BODY SHOP Black Musk eau de parfum 50ml $49.95 NAPOLEON PERDIS DÃ©Vine Goddess lipstick $38 SPORTSGIRL Nail It! nail polish $9.95 NAPOLEON PERDIS Total Bae Line It! lip pencil $25 SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR Straighforward blow dry oil $45 NAPOLEON PERDIS Total Bae Matte It! lip gloss $19

FJ HAIR & BE AUT Y

Beauty Buys New this month.

Hands up if you’ve been victim to dull and lifeless hair. Yep, so that’s all of us. Now take a deep breath and thank your lucky stars for ELEVEN Australia. It’s just added the I Want Body Volume Spray to its already extensive line of products. A lightweight spray, this goodie uses a powder to create root lift, dry texture and thicker hair. It means you can be a little less Jared Leto circa 2007 and a little more Brigitte Bardot. elevenaustralia.com

Napoleon Perdis

Napoleon Perdis’ Total Bae line has been given another delicious addition, just in time for the races. The new Matte It! lip gloss delivers longwearing and vibrant lip colour, minus the stickiness. It applies like a gloss, but transforms as it dries, leaving you with a velvety matte lipstick look. The Matte It! lip gloss is available now in three colours. napoleonperdis.com

TOTAL BAE MATTE IT! LIP GLOSS $19

Napoleon Perdis

HALLOWEEN PACK $39

As we emerge from the depths of winter, so too do our bare legs, which may need a little encouragement. Enter Buddy Scrub. Buddy’s Aussie-made products simultaneously exfoliate and moisturise the skin, proving helpful for legs that have been in hibernation. All products are natural, vegan and cruelty-free, meaning Buddy is your new shower MVP. Choose from scrubs with activated charcoal, bamboo, coffee, green tea or raw cacao. For best results, work two small handfuls in circular motions across the skin, then let it absorb for five to 10 minutes. This is your new friend with benefits. buddyscrub.com.au

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL BODY SCRUB $15.95

Buddy Scrub

If you’re still struggling for Halloween inspo, you may want to pay Napoleon Perdis a visit. This year’s NP Halloween pack features products inspired by Greek Mythology, to help you channel your inner goddess. The set comes with a Light vs Dark palette, Gold Metallic eyeliner and Pro Lips lipstick, all packed in a bright purple cosmetic bag that can double as your clutch for the night. napoleonperdis.com

Mecca Cosmetica Mecca Cosmetica has just delivered a better way to protect your skin. The retailer has launched its Sunbrella Invisible Superspray SPF 50+, a lightweight, spray-on sunscreen that’s easier to use than your current gluggy mix. Suitable for your face and body, Sunbrella has a weightless four-hour water-resistant formula that offers maximum broad spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. It’s quick to spray and fast absorbing, because you have better things to do. mecca.com.au

SUNBRELLA INVISIBLE SUPERSPRAY $42

Kester Black and Trophy Wife have teamed up to deliver the perfect nude. They’ve dropped the Birthday Suit collection, featuring six different shades of nude nail polish. It’s designed to suit a more inclusive range of skin tones, with colours ranging from delicate crèmes to rich chocolate tones. The polishes also feature Kester Black’s new water permeable formula, so they’re kind to your nails as well. kesterblack.com trophywife.com.au

BIRTHDAY SUIT NAIL POLISHES $20 EACH

Kester Black x Trophy Wife

I WANT BODY VOLUME SPRAY $24.95

ELEVEN Australia

SUNSTUDIOS MELBOURNE I SYDNEY

FJ REVIEWS

Look & Listen

with GIULIA BRUGLIERA and BIANCA O'NEILL

BOOK REVIEWS

FASHION + MUSIC

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL

FASHION IS FREEDOM

Katie Baron

Clementine Ford

Tala Raassi

We all know fashion and music are intrinsically linked (ahem, Kylie’s gold hotpants). But just how deep does this intersection of creative industries run? Very, apparently. Fashion + Music explores the interplay of these industries and their combined impact on pop culture. Which is huge, by the way. The book follows the lesser-known fashion creatives whose work has shaped pop culture, telling their stories through images of the most prolific pop icons. Think everyone from Boy George and Sex Pistols to Cher and Rihanna. It also considers these industries as both a sociopop-cultural barometer and leader in exploration of identity, feminism, gender and sexuality. Also, evidently, as a way to increase the sales of gold hotpants.

The first time I heard Clementine Ford’s name was during that Sunrise debacle. It was a modern David and Goliath story. An individual versus an influential national media outlet whose victimblaming was the public articulation of a widely held belief. And she made a difference. Clementine Ford changed public discourse – proof of the difference one voice can make. And with the release of Fight Like a Girl, Clementine Ford is seeking to raise many more voices. Through an all-too relatable series of anecdotes, Ford carefully articulates the female experience in a way that is as accurate as it is powerful. It’s a call to action but, more importantly, it’s a call to reason. A must read for all women.

Now a swimwear designer in the US, Tala Raassi grew up in Iran. At 16 years old, she went to a friend’s house; there were boys there and she was wearing a mini skirt. Because of this, Tala was sentenced to forty lashes with a leather-braided whip. This is only the beginning of Tala’s story – one that’s about more than just a girl who suffered at the hands of her government. Fashion is Freedom tells of a woman who remained steadfast in the face of adversity and oppression, and who held firmly to her beliefs of what is just and right. Her story is inspiring, not because of what she experienced but because of her rebellious spark, passion and conviction throughout.

ALBUM REVIEWS

WARRIORS

A SEAT AT THE TABLE

TKAY

Lisa Mitchell

Solange

Tkay Maidza

Working with producer Eric J (Chet Faker, Flume, The Rubens) was a master stroke for Mitchell’s third album. The combination of an edgier soundscape and her pretty, haunting vocals has delivered some really great work, particularly in the title track. Mitchell has said Warriors is a more personal album, reflecting on her younger years and conjuring up memories of youthful desires. There are wistful references to hearts running wild and riding in cars with boys. It’s a transitional album that still drives Mitchell’s work forward creatively and I’m looking forward to another Sunday session with this happy-go-lucky LP.

Fuelling the battle for equality, Solange's latest album demands an audience for her thoughts. And, although they’re delivered quietly, they leave a mark. Between intermittently emotional and distant odes to owning her identity as a black woman, her own mother rips apart traditional ideas of white beauty and her father reflects on his own racial profiling. These interludes give a filmic quality to the LP, making it intensely personal. Solange said she aimed to deliver “a highly honest, disruptive, angsty record" and this is certainly both honest and disruptive. Angsty, however, doesn't feel quite right... A Seat at the Table is about as confident as it gets.

You’d be forgiven for thinking you’d accidentally popped on an M.I.A album from the opening strains of Tkay Maidza’s latest. And then followed it up with some FKA twigs, Azealia Banks and Charli XCX. Yep, it really is that good. TKAY is the perfect pairing of gritty hip hop and pop, a fusion that seems to still elude even the best. Our local rapper du jour has come a long way from her festival hit ‘Brontosaurus’ and we should be proud as punch that we have an Aussie chick killing the rap game (without even a hint of that tired ‘Aussie hip hop’ flavour).

SCEN ERY

Out & About Thurley Spring Racing brunch Spring Racing and Thurley go together like Sunday mornings and sleep-ins, so it’s no surprise the ladies came out in droves for Thurley’s Spring Racing brunch. Held at the label’s High Street Armadale store, the event saw guests treated to an exclusive preview of Thurley’s Resort ’16 collection, along with flowers by Tori Allen, catering by Tommy Collins and a Niccolo Coffee cart. thurley.com.au

QT Hotels Melbourne launch Melbourne’s got a new kid on the block. Or hotel, to be precise. Opening its doors in Melbourne’s CBD, QT Hotels brought together industry guests for an immersive art and design experience. The night saw live performances by contemporary artists Hayden Fowler, Brooke Stamp and Loud and Soft. The event also presented artwork from local creatives in some of the 188 new guest rooms. qthotelsandresorts.com

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