Tuesday, 2 October 2012

The Music, the Fashion, the Glam that is the Scissor Sisters

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Last week I couldn't stop smiling, for no other reason than I got to spend an evening with my favourite band The Scissor Sisters who performed in Melbourne in our newly renovated Hamer Hall. They were here to tour their Magic Hour album and it was more than a magic hour I tell you! The energy both on and off the stage was so captivating and so amazing to see such an eclectic audience all with one thing in common- the Sisters and our enthusiasm in having one big Kiki! The last time I saw the Sisters was maybe two years ago when a surprise appearance from Kylie Monogue also happened on stage where she performed a number with them. Their outfits have not only gotten more extravagant so has their energy-it has never wained-they danced whether they felt like it or not! And for that alone-I love them! You certainly could convince yourself that you were at a happening club in New York and taken on a fantastic musical journey, and I always feel sad when it's over and I can't see them for a while. But I always have the music to keep me going and my ipod will tell you-most played is definitely ALL of their albums. Well I'm actually listening to them now as I blog! To me, they are a whole entertainment package starting with music, choreography and of course fashion. Their look is so unique to them and they are not afraid to go there and try anything-especially Jake Shears. Ana Matronic always has amazing silhouettes with strong lines and great stage presence and colour will most likely feature. They have my utmost respect for all they give their fans and for the visual feast they always provide us and I thought it only fitting that for a fashion blog, I feature my fashion inspirations. I hope you too enjoy a glimpse of the ever changing, always entertaining Scissor Sisters.
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Sunday, 23 September 2012

The diverse creativity on show at the student exhibition at MSFW

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Another great free exhibition during MSFW was the student exhibition at 1000 Pound Bend. I always look forward to this exhibition during fashion week as it's great to retreat into a space where you never know what you will see but you know that you will always be intrigued and entertained by some creative design and intricate workings. I was really impressed by the work and the use of materials including blankets turned into menswear. It will be interesting to see what these designers can come up with next. 
Cesar Chehade
Nick Brown
Teegan Meade
Amanda Lee
Sunjit Bhatt
Marcia Miller
Alice Campbell
Hugh Egan Westland
Audrey Thomas-Hayes

Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Parallel Tensions at MSFW

Well even though I know MSFW is now a distant fashion blur, there was so much to see and do and cram into one week. Reporting back on all of them in time, was unfortunately not possible, but that doesn't mean that they are still not worth showing you. One of those events was a free exhibition held at fortyfivedownstairs of emerging designers showcased by strips of fabric and mood lighting, giving off great shadows and atmosphere like installation pieces of art. It was a chance to see some clothes up close and observe the construction and although not all of the pieces were necessarily wearable, the concept behind them were interesting to see. What do you think? 
Christina Exie
Tettman.Doust
J.K.Kirk
Raggatt
Melanie Bower
Francis Leon
Oracles
Jason Hewitt