Thanks to Emerge Events, Ally Dunlop (stylist and partner in Rendezvous PR) and I, had a front row seat at the Emerging Designers show at the Teneriffe Festival. The Fashion Precinct transformed London alley, which included a fake grass runway with a white picket fence, VIP tables and Alfred and Constance’s pop-up bar.

Local talent was on display as part of the emerging designers showcase. The structured monochrome designs of Hungry Wolf the Label juxtaposed against the feminine, flowing designs of Anna Hulm, Ivy Rose Design Studio and Harriette Hill to the bright, futuristic cuts of Anessa.jai The Label.

We also bumped into Natalie from Interlaced Media.

Anna Hulm

Inspired by dance, Anna Hulm’s colourful designs are a perfect fusion of style and comfort. With soft, flowing silk her dresses are perfect for Brisbane’s warm climate.

Hungry Wolf The Label

Hungry Wolf The Label is dedicated to the elements, strong with a touch of edge to its collections. This collection featured geometric lines and a warm looking, looped cardigan/jacket, perfect for this cooler weather.

Ivy Rose Design Studio

Ivy Rose Designs are conceived on the beautiful Fraser Coast. This collection showcased evening wear with sexy, flattering cuts and a monochromatic palette.

Anessa.jai The Label

This Brisbane based designer, brightened up the runway with light-catching metallics, and geometric colour blocking to showcase their futuristic collection.

Harriette Hill

Harriette Hill is ethically and sustainably manufactured in Australia, minimizing their environmental footprint. Designer, Claire Goldsworthy is also a partner in Emerge Events, who organised the Fashion Precinct and are committed to showcasing Brisbane’s emerging fashion talent.

I have blogged several times about Claire Goldsworthy and her contribution to promoting up-and-coming designers on the Brisbane fashion scene. Once again her organisation, Emerge Events, is taking on this challenge by setting up a Fashion Precinct at the Teneriffe Festival.

Over one day there will be seven runway events scheduled encompassing accessories, shoes and bags, emerging designers, swim and resort wear, Woolmark and winter collections, established designers and boutique, sustainable styling and avant-garde hairstyling and make-up.

Ethel Street will be transformed into a fashion wonderland with a pamper station, pop-up shops, styling workshops and much more!

Where?

Teneriffe Festival, Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe, Brisbane

When?

Saturday 5 July 2014, 10am – 9pm
For the full day schedule and more information please head to www.emergeaustralia.com or www.teneriffefestival.org/fashion

How much?

Entry to the festival is free but if you want access to the front row then VIP seats and table packages are available at: Brisbane Tickets.

All tickets include a complimentary gift bag with Red Bull, free Grill’d vouchers, fashion magazines, designer discounts and goodies, product samples and more!

* images courtesy of Emerge Events and Teneriffe Festival.

Look Brooke, the label designed by QUT fashion student Brooke Thomas is one of the 20 talented designers showcasing at the After Darkly Graduate Fashion Show.

Brooke’s collection originated with the inspiration of ballet and dance, bringing to life feminine and elegant aspects of dance into a commercial and wearable form. The collection is designed to be transitioned from day to night. Using fluid lines, playful yet versatile cuts with subtle contrasts, making the collection uniquely feminine, fun and elegant to wear. The beautiful motion in the collection images brings to life the idea of fluidity of movement.

The students have spent the year developing their collections from initial concept and inspiration to designing and executing the final designs. Hours of pattern making, garment construction, sewing and finishing has gone into creating and presenting their work for this showcase. All garments are made by the students and After Darkly is therefore a show generated from raw talent.

After Darkly has partnered with Capulet Bar to bring a pop up bar, food and a great atmosphere commencing each night from 6.30pm on Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd of November. Tickets are $35 and can be booked online.

“The student fashion collections are sophisticated and playful… there is both colour and darkness. The graduates have worked tremendously hard this year to produce some of the best fashion happening in Australia right now. Don’t miss this beautiful showcase.”
Carla van Lunn, QUT fashion design lecturer

Photographer: Freya Lamont
Model: Phoebe mortimer
MUA: Carly lim
Hair: Brendan Nauta
Designer. Brooke Thomas

Two of the faces of Undress Brisbane: Aicha Robertson and Jazmin Foster-Macready after stomping it out on the runway.

Predress could not have prepared you for the 2013 Undress Brisbane sustainable fashion runway. It was an eye opening evening, with 3 runway sessions to fill, Undress Brisbane brought out amazing designer after designer.

Runway 1 featured street wear, runway 2 showcased delicate intimates and comfortable sports wear and for the finale, runway 3 showcased gorgeous evening wear.

The bar was serving delicious organic cocktails and the runway seats were filled with Brisbane’s fashion elite. The length of the runway was extraordinary and, while giving the models a good workout, it also gave the attendees plenty of time to see the garments. Lit with soft blue lights and decorated with tree branches and leaves, this was a truly unique runway experience.

The fact that so many designers are committed to weaving sustainability into their production is extremely important for the future of our planet and sends a strong message to the rest of the fashion industry. Here is only a small sample of the talented designers and fashionable attendees from the evening.

Fabled and True

Vintage, pre-loved or re-purposed floral and lace fabrics and ladylike silhouettes are Fabled and True’s signature look. Handmade in Brisbane, each Fabled and True piece is designed and made with a love of vintage and days gone by.

La’Or

La’Or clothing sparkled on the Undress Brisbane runway! This label represents high fashion created in an ethical way, where the fabrics include one-off silk pieces, hand-loomed and hand-dyed in Cambodia making each garment unique.

Gemma Anastasiou

Gemma Anastasiou practices sustainable design within high fashion as a means of pushing innovative ideas and creative solutions for the future of fashion.

Glory Box

Glory Box is the destination in Brisbane for unique and vintage garments, shoes and accessories.

Harriette Hill

Harriette Hill are ethically and sustainably created – handmade by real people in Brisbane using a combination of recycled, repurposed, vintage and natural fabrics to minimise their footprint in the fashion industry.

Koru Swimwear

Koru Swimwear is made from eco-friendly fabrics with recycled materials and bulk dyed fabric processed without water waste or water pollution.

Madonna Bain Eco Intimates

Beautiful and luxurious, Madonna Bain Eco Intimates are made from organic and eco-friendly textiles! These eco textiles are not only gentle on the environment, but they are also renowned for their super soft and luxurious feel.

Nico Underwear

Nico Underwear minimises their impact on the environment and makes all of their garments in Australia under ethical conditions. Their materials are sustainably sourced and made to last! Comfort and sustainability? What’s not to love!

What could be more fun than screen printing your own t-shirt?

Tuffys and Tuffets

Tuffys and Tuffets underwear is fashionable, fun and 100% Australian Made. Offering men and women of all shapes and sizes a number of on-trend designs from briefs to boxers, bras and leggings.

Ties and Whimsy

Ties and Whims create “Ties For Her” which are created from vintage and recycled materials, adding a sense of history and uniqueness to each piece.

Habitude

Habitude aims to supply unique and limited edition handmade garments. The fabric is printed digitally using pigment-based colourants, enabling the company to order small quantities of fabric and therefore reduce wastage.

Anna-Lisa Wiklund

Anna-Lisa Wiklund fashion design, handmade in Brisbane.

De Lore Couture

Sustainable men’s clothing made locally and ethically in Australia and New Zealand by De Lore Couture.

Thanks to Deakin Estate winery BNE Style was invited to attend a Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival Group Shop as VIP guests. With seating in the second row and access to the VIP lounge, it was a very different (and far more enjoyable) experience than the previous evenings where I had been in the photographers pit. Of course I still brought my camera to document this special experience!

The Epicure VIP lounge was brimming with fabulous people who were sipping champagne and relaxing on comfortable couches. The room was beautifully decorated and some areas were candle lit.

My date was Alisha (sister and contributor to BNE Style) pictured below. Part of the fun of being VIP was dressing up, thanks to The Gallery Boutique for my gorgeous wonderland dress by Kuku, I love the colourful print and cut of this dress (perfect for a curvy lady) and Hunter Gatherer jewellery for my bohemian  jewellery.

Post show these VIP ladies were all smiles.

Catching up with fellow Brisbane bloggers Ashleigh, of The Blonde Silhouette and Aicha, of The Fashion Heist.

Azahara from Deakin Estate being served at the Epicure VIP Runway Lounge.

Enjoying the couches in the Epicure VIP Runway Lounge and sipping champagne! How much do you love Alisha’s pixel bow (below)?

Chunky chain tassel bracelet and quartz crystal wired ring from Hunter Gatherer jewellery, handmade on the Gold Coast.

EP by Easton Pearson spring was in the air with bring colours and prints and the models were carrying giant flowers!

Wil Valor showed that men’s suits need not be boring showing plenty of colour and prints, I love the blue suit in the middle!

Alexis Dawn showed more flowing spring essentials, adding some different pieces to what I had seen at the Ekka Natural Fibres parade.

The Urbana men were a little more relaxed but no less colourful and wore an array of amazing, colourful shoes!

Paul Hunt finished the show with beautiful evening gowns in flowing fabrics and showed just enough skin in all the right places.

The Brisbane Arcade parade showcased designers that call the exclusive Brisbane Arcade home. Although many of the garments are out of my price range and the labels represented in this show tend to focus on a more mature woman, it was still lovely to see the classy vintage feel and sense of fun some of these labels took towards their collections.

I have always loved Maiocchi (above and below) for the label’s simple, flattering cuts, great use of quirky prints and bright colours. The adorable details and vintage style of the dresses also followed through to Pia Du Pradal.

The Hat Box showcased an amazing array of hats, perfect for a fancy day at the races. To close the show, Darb Couture delighted the crowd with their beautiful couture gowns, a model celebrating the finale with a cluster of huge helium balloons.

Pia Du Pradal featuring beautiful details and tailored silhouettes.

The Hat Box.

The Darb Couture finale.

Brisbane blogger, Aicha, of The Fashion Heist and recent collaborator on a shoot published on Lovage Magazine is always quick to give a huge smile.

Stylish ladies Alannah and Terese enjoyed the parade.

I had such a fun night with my fellow Brisbane bloggers, Ashleigh from The Blonde Silhouette and Juliet from Lace ‘n Ruffles. We sipped champagne and watched a preview of the amazing fashions that will be part of the Commbank Natural Fibres Fashion Parade each day during the Ekka. Stay tuned for more Ekka fashion!

My outfit was all about vintage style last night, I wore a Revival dress from Dangerfield and I Love Billy shoes!

Alexis Dawn.

Urbana.

DMoore.

Gail Sorronda.

Ashleigh and Juliette showing their model potential on the runway post show!

Did you know that BNE Style is on Twitter now? Follow us!

The ivy covered walls of the outdoor area at Capulet bar held the first of 4 heats in their Fashion Fridays competition. This event showcases Brisbane’s talented emerging designers, gets audiences involved in voting and promotes Brisbane’s burgeoning fashion scene. Five designers or boutiques presented several pieces from their collection’s.

There was this amazing skirt (pictured above and below) from QUT fashion students which had a tent like silhouette and bunting! Beautiful vintage inspired pieces by Fabled and True, silk dresses that flowed down the runway from Anna Hulm and pieces from boutiques Pretty Please and Natalie Wear.

After each event, audiences can vote via the Fashion Fridays Facebook page. There will be one event per month until the finale in November.

Fabled and True is designed and made in Brisbane, they practice sustainable fashion as all printed fabrics and the majority of the lace and lining are either pre loved, repurposed or vintage.

Natalie Wear.com is an online boutique and a platform for young and emerging designers.

Anna Hulm’s creations are inspired by dance and represent a perfect fusion of style and comfort. Each piece is created with unique silk fabrics that are machine-washable, fade-resistant and breathable.

Pretty Please boutique is an online store selling feminine items from established and up and coming Australian and international designers.

Last friday night saw the hardworking students from AICD (Australian Institute of Creative Design) in the Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology showcase their final collections.

In the heart of Brisbane city, in the Queen Street mall, a runway was set up and an eager crowd gathered to see the beautiful garments these emerging designers had created. Kate from Style Cult was the host for the evening who you might remember launched her online store this year to support emerging designers.

These are just a sample of the talent that was on display, these ladies are definitely designers to watch!

Designer: Alisha Harding showcasing her collection (above and below)

Designer: Clarissa Ross showcasing her label: Hunting Faith The Label

Designer: Helen Ha (pictured below with 2 of her models) showcasing her label: Havo

Trend: Winter Florals.
Labels: All pieces are available at Glassons.

This outfit from Glassons was one of my favourite looks from the Westfield Chermside winter trends fashion show. I attended the VIP night where shoppers (like me) who won a wristband gained access to fashion parades (with delicious pre-show treats), a Ruby Slipper Wall (if the shoes in the mystery box fit, they were ours to keep, although I didn’t win it was still fun) and a lolly buffet!

The parades were styled by Westfield Chermside’s resident stylists (who are available for one-on-one sessions for a fee) and showcased some great wardrobe staples (like leather jackets, blazers and black boots) and statement pieces (including pants with floral or graphic prints, faux fur and delicate lace dresses).

Trend: Cyber Couture.
Labels: Cue clothing, French Connection hat (which is adorable with this outfit) and Mascotte shoes.

Trend: Graphic Print.
Labels: Cue dress (who says you can’t still be colourful in winter?!), Adorne necklace, Novo shoes.

These Novo shoes really sparkled on the runway so I had to snap a closeup!

Trend: Graphic Print.
Labels: All clothing from Roger David (I really want this jumper for my boyfriend!)

Trend: Gothic Romance.
Labels: Glassons clothing, Dotti necklace, Wittner bag and Mascotte shoes (which are amazing!).

Trend: Gothic Romance.
Labels: Portmans dress, French Connection bag and Novo shoes.

Label: Wayne Cooper Dress from Myer