MADE THE CUT

Considering the amount of time I put into looking/hoping/dreaming(?) that Rebecca Houlden would deem my chosen festival outfit worthy of inclusion into the publishing world, I am downright disgusted with myself that it took me 21 days to realise it was already there for all who cared to see. The last to jump on my own fame hungry bandwagon - if that isn't the definition of awkward I don't quite know what is. Anyway here I am, wearing what was, at the beginning of the afternoon, a weather appropriate outfit selection.

I am wearing Levis overalls, white top stolen from my mother, vintage shirt, boots and handbag and sunnies by Karen Walker.

Image via Fashion Journal

(where you can also see the other selections which made the cut)

DION LEE FOR WOOLMARK

 

Australia's representation for the 2013 Woolmark competition by the wonderful Dion Lee.

You can certainly see why this beautiful, spine tingling even (sorry, I couldn't resist) collection was chosen. I mean really, how many people can design a coat/hat hybrid and have the end result come out this magnificent? 

Safe to say this collection has sparked my interest (ok need/must/whatever) at sourcing an 'IT' coat for winter. And I say this despite the fact I'm currently sitting in 30 degree heat at 9.30 in the night, which has got to be a good thing on Mr Lee's part. Very good sir, very good indeed.  

And in more up-to-date Woolmark news (which is still approximately a week old), it was Christian Wijnants that ended up taking the covetable prize of $100,000 and the chance to be stocked in some of the most prestigious boutiques around the world. You can read a few words and see Christian's collection here

Images via Vogue

MARY KANTRANTZOU A/W13

 

I don't know about anyone else but I am absolutely frigging loving Mary Kantrantzou's A/W13 collection. Wanting to shift her focus this season from prints to a more structured and focused silhouette, she surely didn't disappoint. 

That said though, this beauty was definitely a highlight of the show for me, I just can't go past the almost hand-painted look of the print (not forgetting that stunningly vibrant shade of blue!) It's asymmetrical cut is an added bonus.

And, on a side note, Mary herself is going to be here in good old Melbourne for Fashion Week to not only showcase her designs, but she will be opening the god damn thing on the 19th of March. Of course, I will be saving all my coin until then in the hopes of securing myself a ticket to what will undoubtedly be an unforgettable night for the Melbourne fashion scene.  

Image via Vogue