The first week of spring in Melbourne is always memorable. As the rain stops and the sun is no longer shy, Melbourne comes alive to showcase some of Australia’s leading designers. Spring Fashion Week showers us with loads of glamorous events, fashion parades, workshops and after parties at the most happening venues. But the must-see events of Spring Fashion Week are the designer series.
There are four shows to choose from, plus the fourth year collections from RMIT students. The second show promised to be one of the best, and Town Hall was jam-packed with more than 2,000 eager fashion admirers last night. Showcasing a variety of grunge, romance and adventurous prints, the line up were some of Australia’s best: Dhini, LIFEwithBIRD, Kirrily Johnston, Nicola Finetti, Gorman, and Ginger and Smart.
Melbourne-based designer Dihni impressed us with a selection of quirky styles in mustard, blue and black. Her New World Order SS collection showed that the harem pants could be reinvented with a stronger silhouette – making them sexier and more ‘party ready’ – now super skin-tight all the way to the knees. The bold colours were tough yet playful, topped of with cute admiral hats.
Although the direction for the Spring/ Summer 09/10 was colour, Nicola Finetti attacked us with plenty of little black dresses, proving that black is never last season. Teamed with pastel sky-high shoes, we fell in love all over again. Adding new meaning to the standard mini, the long back in this stunning dress made it modern and glamorous.
Nicola Finetti. PHOTO: Fashionishing.com
LIFEwithBIRD made us gush over super cute jumpsuits. The floral prints were romantic, and while not overly bright, they were definitely summer ready. Teamed with tanned wedges and a cute beach hat, these are the new must-haves for those long spring lunches.
Ginger and Smart also splashed some colour on the runway with kaleidoscope prints and an effortless chic collection. The flowing dresses were finished with belts for a sexier waist line.
Fashion this spring is so broad! The eye-catching collections will suit many different body shapes and age groups, and with so many prints, fabrics, juicy colours and styles there truly is something for everyone.
What do you think?
Fashion Gal
xx
Dhini. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
Dhini. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
Dhini. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
Ginger and Smart. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
Ginger and Smart. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
Ginger and Smart. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
Gorman. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
Gorman. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
Gorman. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
Kirrily Johnston. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
Kirrily Johnston. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
Kirrily Johnston. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
LIFEwithBIRD: Fashionising.com
LIFEwithBIRD. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
LIFEwithBIRD. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
Nicola Finetti. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
Nicola Finetti. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
Nicola Finetti. PHOTO: Fashionising.com
spring is the best for fashion!
love the photos xxxx
It was a great parade, really loved the Dhini the collection.
Really glad people like my photos