First Launch Issue,
Volume I
“The concept behind RAW Fashion Magazine is to get back to the gritty, grainy basics of RAW talent, RAW creativity and RAW photography in the Australian fashion industry and around the world. As the owner, creative director and photographer of RAW Fashion Magazine, it is my goal to transform the art of fashion into a state of mind.� ~ Kelly N. Saunders ~
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Exclusive Interview
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Featuring
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Showcasing
Sigma Beauty Buffalo Girl Australia
Past, Present, Future
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Ballerina
the Forgotten Ballerina
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a whisper of a fantasy, a glimpse of an emotion,
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Exclusive Interview
Born and raised in Sydney how do you feel fashion trends in Australia differ from the rest of the world and why? Due to the Aussie climate I feel that Aus-
tralian fashion designers are not particularly bound by seasons. As a result, Aussie designers are able to use lighter fabrics and design more trans-seasonal garments.
Where is the most interesting place you have ever traveled? What inspires you most from this place? Italy! I just become Le Dolce Vita
when I am there. I am a huge fan of the ancient and modern history of Italy and am inspired by its people, buildings, art, museums and sculptures.
You had the opportunity to work with Carla Zampatti. What was the most valuable lesson you learned from this experience? “Fashion is a busi-
ness and must be treated that way. The design is only one component, all other areas of the business are equally important. You must understand this in order to be successful in this industry.” Carla Zampatti
What was your biggest fashion flop or disaster moment and how did you recover? On the night
before my first collection photo shoot I was pressing and cleaning the garments with my iPod blaring in the background. I just got a new puppy ‘Giorgio’ and forgot to close the door behind me. In horror I found Giorgio chewing the hem of a long silk gown. I initially screamed and nearly fainted! I was so lucky that I had made the dress super long. I stayed up til 3 am to re-hem the gown.
What are some of your favorite pieces of your newest Winter 2012 collection and why? The Military
Coats! I love tailoring and these coats truly show beautiful workmanship. The Eternity Drape dress and Grecain Goddess gown, these pieces show the use of the draping and also show incredible detail and craftsmanship. What were your inspirations for this Winter 2012 collection? I wanted to fuse both masculine and feminine
pieces, and contrast them with flowing light fabrics. My travels to New York really brought this concept out.
What advice would you give to an aspiring designer or young artist in the fashion industry?
I really believe that young designers should go out and work for other designers and learn as much as they can from the business. This will help them greatly when they eventually start their own line. Recently opening your first store in Sydney must have been very exciting! Where is it located? The
Showroom is located at the Goldsbrough Mort Hotel Arcade, 116 No, 243 Pyrmont Street, Darling Harbour.
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Featuring From Parisian shores to sunny California is making its presence known all over the world. We chat with Tara V., Sigma’s PR Manager, to give us the scoop on what’s HOT, what’s NOW and what’s NEXT for Sigma!!!
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The name alone conjures images of a young woman, independent and free of all reservations, restraints and cares of the world. Confident yet modest; she stands amidst society with a smile, knowing that what she has is something uniquely unlike any other. With her toes buried deep in the sands of Byron Bay she emulates a spirit of dreams and with a slight touch or twist of hand she shapes these ideals into leather ... stamping her mark on your soul. 45
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F ashion Events
The Eveleigh Artisans’ Market www.eveleighmarket.com.au
Vintage Fashion Bazaar www.thevintagefashionemporium.com Melbourne Spring Fashion Week www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
3 March - 1 December, 2012 3 September - 9 September 2012
Fashion Night Out Sydney www.vogue.com.au/fno/
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Made In Melbourne – A Runway Experience www.madeinmelbournefashion.com.au
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Bizarre Bazaar www.thisisfortunate.com/asofevents/ BIZARRE_BAZAAR.html Brisbane Fashion Festival www.qtix.com.au/bf/brisbane_festival_priority/ Perth Fashion Festival www.perthfashionfestival.com.au Madjuri Art Solo Exhibition– The Black Hole Collection www.madjuriart.com
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First Sunday of each month
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8-29 September 19-25 September 24th October, 2012 6 to 9pm
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia www.australia.mbfashionweek.com
April, 2013 (TBA)
Perth Fashion Week www.perthfashionweek.com.au
April, 2013 (TBA)
Fashion Weekend Sydney www.fashionweekend.com.au/sydney/
May, 2013 (TBA)
Gold Coast Fashion Week 2013 www.goldcoastfashionweek.com.au
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Beauty Acure Organics www.acureorganics.com
PAPERSELF www.paperself.com
Alaska Glacial Mud www.alaskaglacialmud.com
Salt of the Earth www.saltearthspa.com
Bodyography Australia www.bodyography.com.au pg. 22, 24, 41, 44
SCOTCH Naturals www.scotchnaturals.com
COOLA Suncare www.coolasuncare.com
SIGMA BEAUTY www.sigmabeauty.com pg. 40-43
Eye Candy Lens www.eyecandylens.com
Yves Rocher www.yvesrocherusa.com
Hair Flairs www.hairflairs.com pg. 16-19, 41, 44
Designers
the Henna Lady Colleen Heller www.hennabycolleen.com pg. 21, 23, 25, 32-35
Abyss by Abby www.abyssclothing.com.au pg. 26-31 BOLBACH www.bolbach.com
Honoré des Prés www.honoredespres.com pg. 7
Buffalo Girl www.buffalogirl.com.au pg. 45
Illamasqua www.illamasqua.com
Eva Q Designs www.evaqdesign.com/eco-fashion/
IT Cosmetics www.itscosmetics.com Kjaer Weis www.kjaerweis.com
Kooey Swimwear www.kooey.com pg. 16-19
L.A. Girl USA www.lagirlusa.com pg. 7, 21
Leila Shams www.leilashams.com pg. 41, 44
Macadamia Natural Oil www.macadamiahair.com
Mijanou Swimwear www.mijanou.com.au
Makeup by Ashley Marie www.makeupbyamarie.wix.com/mua-amarie pg. 16-19, 21-30, 36-39, 41, 44
Pearl Love Jewelry www.pearllovejewelry.com pg. 41, 44, 48-49
Mally Beauty www.mallybeauty.com pg. 26-31
Rachel Gilbert www.rachelgilbert.com/Default.aspx pg. 3-9
Milani Cosmetics www.milanicosmetics.com
Sylvia Lee www.sylvialee.com pg. 37-39
Mish Mash Makeup www.mishmashmakeup.com.au Orofluido www.orofluido.com pg. 3-9
VOIJSLAV www.voijslav.com.au pg. 10-15, 21-25
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