LOVELY MESS (48 STORIES OF SHAME)

These stories shared are raw, honest and just about every other cliche you could throw at them, but, as with cliches, they are only truths which we all relate to. This performance talks about the awkwardness of our youth, of growing up and feeling out of place, while it also eloquently dips its toes into…

PERFORMANCE

13/09/2018

MFW XVIII / RUNWAY VII

Presenting new season looks from the likes of Aje, Akira, Zambesi and Melbourne’s favorite fashion duo, Alpha 60, runway 7 was a full of fun sensibilities mixed grown up sophistication. Dominating this runway was soft, flowing fabric paired with bold structure, folds and silhouettes. These designers served looks that could take you from a glamorous…

FASHION

10/09/2018

FIRE MONKEY

Fire Monkey refers to the Chinese lunar calendar that marks 2016 as the Year of the Monkey under the element of fire. The universal myth of fire not only ignites common stories among different cultures, it also enables creative dance making through mapping of ancient memories with contemporary reflections. ‘Since the election of Trump in…

PERFORMANCE

06/09/2018

MFW XVIII / OPENING RUNWAY

Presented by David Jones, for Melbourne Fashion Week 2018, the opening runway for this years fashion week, was full of all those gorgeous, must have pieces for the coming season. Featuring lace and florals paired with sharp silhouettes, polka-dots and bold geometric patterns, this season takes one inspiration from past seasons, but moves boldly forward. In…

FASHION

06/09/2018

FORCE OF NATURE

Bringing dynamic artworks and participatory, live art events to the Yarra Ranges, Force of Nature considers our relationships to local environments, as well as imminent issues on a global scale at this poignant, teetering moment. The exhibition, calls upon the potency of performance to create lively art that inspires engagement with nature, whilst fighting for it, mourning…

PERFORMANCE

04/09/2018

MFW XVIII / GLOBAL INDIGENOUS RUNWAY

Inspired by the tribal and cultural stories featuring female indigenous figures from around the world, Our Women, was a powerhouse runway featuring the works of upcoming First Nations designers, performers and models. With interesting use of fabrics, silhouettes and weave, here the traditional melded with the more contemporary, creating looks that took us from runway…

FASHION

03/09/2018

ELLA HOOPER / TO THE BONE

Ella Hooper is an artist that has been working in the Australian music industry since the 90s, rising to the top as the front woman of Killing Heidi, a band that, for many, gave the soundtrack to our youth; an electrifying jab of rock sensibilities and the inspiration from seeing someone, just like us, kill…

MUSIC

01/09/2018

MFW XVIII / STREET RUNWAY I

Presenting the latest collections from some of the city’s most popular and well recognised retailers, Street Runway One had Howie Place in Melbourne CBD come alive on the opening day of Melbourne Fashion Week, 2018. Featuring looks from Obus, Elk, Cue, Forever New, Levi Strauss, Peter Jackson and Witchery, these ready-to-wear capsules featured classic silhouettes…

FASHION