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THE WEEK THAT WAS There’s a lot to love about Fashion Week. The best part? Seeing what we’ll be wearing next season. Dig in.
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The new wave of metallics come in every incarnation imaginable – this is not just silver and gold. Watson x Watson found inspiration in alfoil, Jayson Brunsdon covered his collection in decadent prints, and Shakuhachi showed us a whole rainbow of shine.
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Two reasons to skip the spag bol...
Angie’s infamous leg-split moment triggered more thighs than the Moulin Rouge, and now the great (fabric) divide has infiltrated fashion Down Under. Expect to see a lot more of your friends...
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THE LWD (LITTLE WHITE DRESS) Summery-fresh and bursting at the seams with a minimal kind of sex appeal, this frock will be your ticket to impressing all the right people during the summer party season.
THE ONLY REASON TO GIVE UP CARBS?
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SHAKUHACHI
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THE SLEEVELESS WHITE VEST Look for oversized cuts with just a hint of I-left-my-motorbike-athome edge. Long silver zips, studs and huge lapels mean equal parts flattering, cool and polished: the style trifecta.
This season’s penchant for a mid-waist slice. A streamlined silhouette is part and parcel of the cut-out craze, so if there was ever a time to tell the waiter, “Hold the bread,” this is it.
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You’re so transparent
MY GOD, IT’S SHEER GENIUS! Panelled skirts, tops and dresses that provide a glimpse of what’s underneath could be the answer to one of life’s greatest challenges: how to cover up without risking heatstroke during summer. Besides the obvious benefit of ventilation, a little transparent detailing adds sex appeal to the most conservative, ladylike combo. It’s what Joan Harris would wear if she worked in a modern-day office.
TAKE AKE THE NOGUTS-NO-GLORY APPROACH TO SEE-THROUGH FASHION AND INVEST IN A SHEER DRESS... AND SOME NICE UNDERWEAR.
MICHAEL LO SORDO
THE INNOVATORS
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SAY WHAT? MAGIC EYE GOT COOL Staring at these designs won’t make you see boats, or cats, or trees (and the wearer probably won’t appreciate your cross-eyed ogling), so we’d advise against that. But admiring these digital micro prints from afar is just as satisfying. These tricks of the eye pack a punch, so use them sparingly.
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COLD SHOULDER Spaghetti straps are on all the prettiest dresses, and are too dainty to be covered by a cardie, so get friendly with the SPF.
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Jewelencrusted, sorbet shades from Easton Pearson.
PRINTED SLIM-FIT PANTS THAT HIT THE ANKLE (TO SUIT BOTH HEELS AND FLATS – HURRAH!). OUR PICK? FLORAL.
FANCY FEET: OUR FAVE SHOES FROM MBFWA
ELLERY
Tie your jacket around your waist. Miley’s doing it, Kurt did it too. Look to Ellery for inspiration and avoid ending up like a sartorially challenged tourist.
ADIOS PEPLUM One trend preparing to depart the fashion world is the peplum. Overworked and underpaid, he’s leaving for greener pastures. His fresh and fun long-lost relative, the pep-hem, has arrived and is looking forward to a long and frivolous stay in the land of the golden plains.
STYLE ICON: THE PINK PANTHER
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STAPLE THE LABEL
Awarded to Lisa Ho, Easton Pearson, Ginger & Smart and Staple the Label, for their outstanding use of straight lines and hexagons, and for proving that listening in maths wasn’t just for budding architects.
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Thought head-to-toe pink was strictly pageant queen territory? Wrong. Whether it’s pastel perfection or bold and bright, everything from bubblegum to magenta is crying out for undivided attention.
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Ankle ties and monochrome at Talulah.
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Thigh-high boots with a whole lotta laces at Alex Perry.
SHAKUHACHI
The new sensibly stacked, strappy heel at Lisa Ho.
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THE NEW NIGHT-TIME DRESSING Step aside floaty cocktail frocks; the modern woman’s after-dark wardrobe is heavy on structure, with luxe fabrics and sharp tailoring aplenty. Add a militaryinspired belt for extra shape, and steer clear of sequins and chiffon.
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What’s better than slim-fit pants?
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Take your cues from the convent and opt for a demure colour palette – if you can call it that. Monochrome looks seen at Dion Lee, Lisa Ho and Alice McCall provide hope for those of us who recoil in fear at the sight of colour in our wardrobes, and make getting dressed and looking sharp – when you’re already five minutes late for the bus – a black-and-white decision.
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Next season is all about your midsection. Low-slung shorts and tailored skirts or trousers go hand-in-hand with a crop top – but not the kind you wore circa ’96 with bike shorts and Reeboks. This time round, it’s much more high-brow. Promise.
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The striking combo of blue and white, paired with nautical stripes and chinese-plate florals, was like a pleasant recurring dream.
EASTON PEARSON
LISA HO
ALICE McCALL
TALULAH
FOR ALL THOSE TIMES WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO GET OUT OF BED, SLIP INTO A SILK TWO-PIECE AND NEVER GIVE UP COMFORT FOR STYLE AGAIN.
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ROMANCE WAS BORN
ALICE McCALL
Props to Alex Mack for pioneering plaid among the fairer sex during her silver screen stint in the ’90s. For a 2013 update, pair sheer checks with structured shirting for day and stacks of sequins at night.
Pyjama-rama!
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Short-shorts aren’t for the faint of heart, but they’re key to working the oversized trend. Counter power shoulders and big shapes up top with a whole lotta leg below.
GO GRUNGE
WHY DON’T YOU... Wear your dress over your pants. Stick to the basic rule of pairing shorter shift dresses with slightly flared pants, and cocoonshapes with cigarette pants, and you’ll nail it.
PERFECT BALANCE
Three of the best: Jumpsuits
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FOR A PARTY: Slip on this slinky black number from Karla Špetic, then add high heels and a sparkly clutch. EMMA MULHOLLAND
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FOR THE WEEKEND: Michael Lo Sordo gave us practical grey — comfy enough to run errands (and fill up on poached eggs) in.
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FOR THOSE TIMES WHEN ONE JUST ISN’T ENOUGH The must-have accessory – or rather, accessories – were rings, and plenty of ’em. Plain bands in silver and gold of varying widths: start with one and add another, and another, and another (repeat to fade).
FOR A FESTIVAL: Crayola prints and pre-school colours — would you have expected anything less from Emma Mulholland? 77
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