Tomorrow's Heroes wow us today at MSFW

This show was another highlight for me at MSFW. It followed after the RMIT student runway show and I thought, now how can you top that? Well, it obviously wasn't as conceptual as the student show, but these designers after all have to think about selling to the consumer. But there were some definite show stoppers such as Neo Dia who owned the runway in a flowing black number with gold geometric chest wear- or as I like to look at it as a sun baking reflector! Orri Henrisson thankfully offered the gents in the audience something to feel excited about with great use of colour and different materials to contrast what could normally be rather plain menswear. Thursday Sunday made me feel like I had stepped into a retro Technicolour 50's film which made me incredibly happy to see that silhouette come back adorned with large brimmed hats and wedges, while Catherine Leon gave us fun prints, colour and some shimmer in metallic jackets. I think Spring has most definitely sprung people and I look forward to seeing the next instalments from these designers.

LIVIA ARENA

ORRI HENRISSON

CATHERINE LEON

THURSDAY SUNDAY

NEO DIA

Finale

MSFW Designer Series-Runway 2- Prints, Colour and plenty of it!

More Spring fashion graced the runway with the second designer series for Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. I will be splitting this into two posts as there was just too much fashion to choose from and my sleep deprivation is making me a lousy tough editor. But the more fashion the merrier-right? Styling for this show was done by one of my favourite stylists Kate Gaskin and once again, she didn't disappoint. 

Arthur Galan AG

ARTHUR GALAN AG opened the show with strong silhouettes for women in suits, prints and bold colours and good sun protection- or should I say spotlight protection for the models with futuristic looking eye wear. Men's suits were in Spring colours of pale blue and light grey's giving a fresh light feel.

Above

ABOVE gave us a lot of sheer and brought the apron to the runway. Yes- you heard me! Great way to add layering though without the bulk. Exquisite detailing gave the pieces a fresh modern feel and I loved the use of colour and plant-life. Though I wonder how you would water all those little plants without spilling it on your dress? Sorry. Am I being too practical? 

Carly Hunter

CARLY HUNTER felt very retro to me with dresses with long clean lines and jump suits that make  me wish I had a models height to pull it off in gorgeous shades and prints. I wanted to run onto the runway and rip off the earrings the model was wearing- so in love with them! 

Alice Euphemia

ALICE EUPHEMIA delivered pieces that were mod, sporty, feminine and on trend with great bold colours and prints with styles to suit just about anyone. Or if you are like me, many styles to suit one person!

End of Part 1...stay tuned for Part 2