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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 – Wrap party

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party started immediately after the highlights parade. We were ushered into the QPAC pavillion where staff greeted us with champagne and a suite of Sanpellegrino beverages.

The vast blue stage was soon filled with energetic and nimble dancers who performed tirelessly the entire evening. Canapes resembled art with their shapes and colours and I’m told they were all very delicious.

Funky mobiles decorated the space above the guests, and on  closer inspection I realised they were constructed of wooden hangers and swing tags from designers who took part in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane this year.

Stylish Brisbanites gathered for a night of all nights to celebrate an end to yet another successful run of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival in Brisbane.

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

Even festival staff dressed well

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

On arrival at QPAC we’re greeted with champagne and Sanpellegrino

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

Models enjoying a well deserved champagne

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

Tags and hangers were used to create these brilliant mobiles

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

More models – kidding! Me and Kati

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

Lady Danger appreciation society – Kati and Anni

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

Stacey and Mason

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

Daniel Alexander and I

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

I love the pant legs tucked into these wedges. Tres chic!

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

Luckiest kids in Brisbane – up late and beautifully dressed

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

Anni, Kati and I

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 wrap party

 

 

Gina Kim

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011 – Highlights Parade

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane highlights parade was held on Friday 26th August and marked the end of a week long fashion festival. Designers featured included Akira, Easton Pearson, Paul Hunt, Foxton Danger, Daniel Alexander Couture, Gina Kim, Francis Leon, Sacha Drake, Aurelio Costarella, Roopa Pemmaraju and many more.

There were bursts of vibrant colour and lively pattern in-between soothing tones and flowing fabrics. Styling was well executed, the focus remaining on garments at all times. Shoes were the hero in this story, often adding a subtle edge to simpler outfits and bringing a modern twist to elegant pieces.

Catwalk and lighting designs were kept simple, which was probably the best option for a group show like this one. It was the garment, hair, make up and the models’ walk that created the mood for each designer. Music was upbeat, modern and fresh and complemented the event from start to finish.

All in all it was a fabulous end to a successful week for Brisbane fashion. Below are some shots I took of my favourite pieces.

 

Enjoy!

 

Vanja x

 

 

Akira

Akira

Akira

 

 

Akira

Akira

 

 

Akira

Akira

 

 

Akira

Akira

 

 

Rebecca Manning Swim

Rebecca Manning Swim

Rebecca Manning Swim

 

 

Rebecca Manning Swim

Rebecca Manning Swim

 

 

Roopa Pemmaraju

Roopa Pemmaraju

Roopa Pemmaraju

 

 

Roopa Pemmaraju

Roopa Pemmaraju

 

 

Sacha Drake

Sacha Drake

Sacha Drake

 

 

Sacha Drake

Sacha Drake

 

 

Sacha Drake

Sacha Drake

 

 

Sacha Drake

Sacha Drake

 

 

Francis Leon

Francis Leon

Francis Leon

 

 

Francis Leon

Francis Leon

 

 

Easton Pearson

Easton Pearson

Easton Pearson

 

 

Easton Pearson

Easton Pearson

 

 

Easton Pearson

Easton Pearson

 

 

Foxton Danger

Foxton Danger

Foxton Danger

 

 

Foxton Danger

Foxton Danger

 

Foxton Danger

Foxton Danger

 

 

Pia du Pradal

Pia du Pradal

Pia du Pradal

 

 

Pia du Pradal

Pia du Pradal

 

 

The Hat Box

The Hat Box

The Hat Box

 

 

The Hat Box

The Hat Box

 

 

The Hat Box

The Hat Box

 

 

The Hat Box

The Hat Box

 

 

The Hat Box

The Hat Box

 

 

Daniel Alexander Couture

Daniel Alexander Couture

Daniel Alexander Couture

 

 

Daniel Alexander Couture

Daniel Alexander Couture

 

 

Daniel Alexander Couture

Daniel Alexander Couture

 

 

Daniel Alexander Couture

Daniel Alexander Couture

 

 

Gina Kim

Gina Kim

Gina Kim

 

 

Gina Kim

Gina Kim

 

 

Aurelio Costarella

Aurelio Costarella

Aurelio Costarella

 

 

Aurelio Costarella

Aurelio Costarella

 

 

Aurelio Costarella

Aurelio Costarella

 

 

Darb Couture

Darb Couture

Darb Couture

 

 

Darb Couture

Darb Couture

 

 

Darb Couture

Darb Couture

 

 

Jordanna Regan

Jordanna Regan

Jordanna Regan

 

 

Fiorenza

Fiorenza

Fiorenza

 

 

Fiorenza

Fiorenza

 

 

Fiorenza

Fiorenza

 

 

Fiorenza

Fiorenza

 

 

Fiorenza

Fiorenza

 

 

Paul Hunt

Paul Hunt

Paul Hunt

 

 

Paul Hunt

Paul Hunt

 

 

Paul Hunt

Paul Hunt

 

 

And the finale…..

 

Finale

 

Maison Michel autumn winter 2011

Maison Michel accessories – Autumn / Winter 2011

Maison Michel is a Paris based accessories label started by Auguste Michel in 1936. Currently it is owned by Chanel. Laetitia Crahay, Chanel‘s accessories and jewellery designer, is the artistic director of Maison Michel.

The Autumn / Winter 2011 lookbook features Clemence Poesy and Sasha Pivovarova.

In Brisbane you can find Maison Michel at Jean Brown and in Melbourne go to Christine.

 

Maison Michel autumn winter 2011

 

 

Maison Michel autumn winter 2011

 

 

Maison Michel autumn winter 2011

 

 

Maison Michel autumn winter 2011

 

 

Maison Michel autumn winter 2011

 

 

Maison Michel autumn winter 2011

 

 

Maison Michel autumn winter 2011

 

 

Maison Michel autumn winter 2011

 

 

Maison Michel autumn winter 2011

 

 

Maison Michel autumn winter 2011

 

 

Maison Michel autumn winter 2011

 

 

Maison Michel autumn winter 2011

 

Vanja Stace outfit post - Betsey Johnson, Manolo Blahnik, YSL

Outfit post: floral brights – Betsey Johnson, Manolo Blahnik, YSL

I love colour. It just seems to make such a difference to my mood. Here’s how I’m wearing floral and colour from Betsey Johnson, Manolo Blahnik and Yves Saint Laurent.

I just can’t wait for winter to be over. Only  a month left till spring!

 

I am wearing:

 

Vanja Stace outfit post - Betsey Johnson, Manolo Blahnik, YSL

 

Vanja Stace outfit post - Betsey Johnson, Manolo Blahnik, YSL

 

Vanja Stace outfit post - Betsey Johnson, Manolo Blahnik, YSL

 

Vanja Stace outfit post - Betsey Johnson, Manolo Blahnik, YSL

 

Vanja Stace outfit post - Betsey Johnson, Manolo Blahnik, YSL

 

Vanja Stace outfit post - Betsey Johnson, Manolo Blahnik, YSL

 

Vanja Stace outfit post - Betsey Johnson, Manolo Blahnik, YSL

 

Vanja Stace outfit post - Betsey Johnson, Manolo Blahnik, YSL

A little guest came to see what I was doing…..

 

Vanja Stace outfit post - Betsey Johnson, Manolo Blahnik, YSL

Mmmmm Chanel tastes delish!

 

Vanja Stace outfit post - Betsey Johnson, Manolo Blahnik, YSL

 

Ecume

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Salita Matthews – fashion royalty

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Melissa Odabash is a former catwalk and swimwear model, based in London. She launched this label while living in Italy – fabulous place to start a new swimwear line.

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Foxton Danger spring summer 2010/11

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Danger by name, dangerous by nature. Energetic, exciting, adventurous, infectious – this label has taken Brisbane by storm. Wearable fabrics, fluid silhouettes bursting with colours and prints, drama, movement – it really doesn’t get any more exciting that this.

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Benjamin Ringuet @ MBFF 2010

Redeem yourself this Spring

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Gina Kim

5 minutes with: Gina Kim

A little glamour goes a long way. For those of you who are yet to master the art of elegant yet fuss-free dressing – you might need the help of Brisbane legend Gina Kim.

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Zoolander at Limes Hotel rooftop cinema

It’s February and my New Year’s resolution is going great! What is it you ask? To get out more, meet people and blog about cool folks and cool things in Brisbane.

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Style Spy – Gorgeous in the Valley

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Style Spy Brisbane

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