On a chilly spring Saturday, 12 noon is officially time to start drinking. A glamorous event calls for equally glamorous aperitifs including champagne and designer cocktails – Tom Ford, Cavalli and Dior – accompanied with French pastries, oysters and scones with tea. Contributing to Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, High Fashion, High Tea was put on by Fashionishing, and incorporated all the things we love best: socialising, music, cocktails, canapés and Spring/Summer 09/10 must-haves.
In its second year, High Fashion High Tea was incredibly successful. The first show sold out in just three days, pushing Fashionishing to put on a second show – and tickets didn’t last long.
The relaxing afternoon was held in one of Melbourne’s flashiest venues, Silk Road. From the moment you step in you are captivated by dazzling chandeliers and smooth music. Downstairs, friends giggle over a glass of champagne while holding their $400 gift bags in their other hand.
Two university friends, Marta Zyznowska and Rose Watts, were amongst the well-dressed crowd. As ‘born and bred’ Melburnians, they enjoy the events that Melbourne Spring Fashion Week has on offer and love “checking out what’s new and what’s fresh.” Although they appreciate some of the current trends, they don’t follow them to death. Watts likes to make items individual by adding her own spin to it. “Once every one starts wearing them [trends] they become too trendy, and it looks like you are wearing it not for what it is, but more because it’s what you ‘should’ be wearing,” she said. Her advice is to incorporate fashion with what you’re comfortable with.
The parade included some of Australia’s leading designers: Gwendolynne Burkin, Joolz, Cyan Reign, Antonia Paris, Subfusco, Hussy, St. Augustine Academy, Nicola Finetti, and Im.
Although bright usually sets the scene for spring, the leggy models were dressed in a lot of neutrals and black. Layering and grunge was also popular, with Cyan Reign dominating that style, using multi-layers of ruffled fabrics wrapped around sexy corsets and skin-tight leather pants.
Subfusco’s “post-apocalyptic” collection introduced a funky new concept for guys: The ‘shoes’ feature layers of fabric wrapped around the feet and ankles. The boys behind me chuckled and said, “I wouldn’t wear those out on a rainy day.”
And there was a bit of love in the air. Melbourne based designer, Gwendolynne Burkin, will forever remain in the hearts of hopeless romantics in the audience. And in mine. The luxurious bridal collection featured flowing ivory gowns with hand embellishments and vintage inspired lace. Some of the silky pieces were decorated with Swarovski crystals and fresh water pearls. The low backs and slim silhouettes were feminine and soft – perfect for a beach or garden wedding.
Fashion Gal
xx
Gorgeous Silk Road
For a glamorous night out, try Silk Road http://www.silkroadoncollins.com/
Fashionishing http://www.fashionising.com/
Weren’t those Gwendolynne dresses DIVINE?!? So, so lovely. In love!
oh i know, i was in love!!