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ISSUE 143 - FEBRUARY 2015

FASHION JOURNAL MELBOURNE - SYDNEY - BRISBANE - ADELAIDE - PERTH

F R E E

Fresh Outlook

FJ CO NTENTS

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Have you guys missed us? We’re finally back from our annual January break, refreshed and raring to take the year on in style!

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We’ve kicked off with a bang, teaming up with the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival as an official media partner. To celebrate, we've snapped 12 looks from the country’s uber-talented fashion graduates showcasing at VAMFF (check out page 26).

Bonnie Kay / Richard Ibrahim EDITORIAL INTERNS

Arianna Lucente, Boris Hall, Savannah Anand-Sobti, Nenagh McNeece, Kirsten Biacsi, Veronica Stanford, Tabatha Turner, Marina Solomon

February also sees us keep our pro-fitness resolutions on track (pages 18, 24), hunt down some seriously cool stationery for back to school (page 20), and prepare for the highly anticipated/dreaded V-Day (pages 16, 22, 48 ). Grow your own boyfriend anyone?

Oh, and you can now subscribe for more FJ loveliness, straight to your inbox at fashionjournal.com.au Love, Leah and Giulia x

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10 THE SCOOP Fashion news

26 FRESH CROP Editorial

14 MUSIC with Tkay Maidza

34 FADE INTO LIGHT Editorial

16 MAKING IT with Tabatha Turner

44 DESIGNER PROFILES Coming up

18 GOODS Things we love

48 HAIR AND BEAUTY Get the look

24 PEOPLE Tips & Insights

50 LOOK & LISTEN Reviews

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Photographer: Andrew Babarczy Full shoot credits on page 34

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FJ N EWS

The Scoop Karen Walker Well, this is a bit cute. For the first time ever, Karen Walker has enlisted the help of a celebrity model. The star of this season’s campaign is Toast – a gorgeous King Charles Cavalier Spaniel with over 150,000 Instagram followers. Karen says, “We were after a model for this campaign who could fit with our caramel-ly colour palette and also someone whose hair would work with our three wind machines hitting her from every angle to create a slightly ’70s vibe. Toast ticked every one of those boxes.” This might just be our favourite Karen Walker campaign yet.

The Label Monster

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Diesel Lead by creative director Nicola Formichetti, Diesel’s Spring/Summer Pre Collection is inspired by student life, on and off campus. “The collection is an evolution of FW 2014, and Diesel’s DNA of denim, leather and military which is all present and combined with a strong pop and sporty look and colors,” says Formichetti. Broken down into the sub styles of Preppy Rock, Tattoo and Black Carpet, the lineup includes sporty logo jackets and sweaters, graphic-embellished casual wear and a subversive take on classic evening wear.

It’s no secret that The Label Monster is one of our favourite places to spend money. They just have this radar for international cult labels, emerging designers and streetwear brands that we rate highly. Sourcing their collections from every cool capital on the planet, they stock well-known brands like BLK DNM, Frame Denim and Damir Doma, and lesser-known treasures like London-based Golden Lane, Valentine Gauthier Paris, and Ukrainian designer, Bevza. Let The Label Monster scour the globe for you. thelabelmonster.com

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Napoleon Perdis Life.Style x Aperlaï Paris Napoleon Perdis Life.Style has welcomed cult shoe brand Aperlaï Paris into its carefully curated fold. The Aperlaï philosophy focuses on shoes with graphic lines, contrast, asymmetries and premium quality materials and fabrication. Prices start from $690, but are well worth the investment. A range of styles will be available through select Napoleon Perdis Life.Style stores and a pre-order service will be available for Napoleon Perdis Life.Style VIP and database members. lifestyle.napoleonperdis.com

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Status Anxiety Status Anxiety’s AW15 collection continues in the brand’s well-trodden minimal aesthetic. The range, titled Superconscious, mixes luxuriously soft Italian leathers and animal print cowhides resulting in what can only be described as understated complexity. Generous allocations of space/function, embossed icon detailing and thick woven cotton canvas combine to make this range a standout. statusanxiety.com.au

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PUMA x Brooklyn We Go Hard Sportswear label PUMA has gone a little badass in a collaboration with Parisian label Brooklyn We Go Hard.

Continuing the plentiful relationship the brands have shared since 2010, the collection is a 360 degree concept that fuses together new colour palettes and electrifying fabrics, across a variety of footwear, apparel, and accessories. Effortlessly pulling off a galvanising version of sport-chic, the collection pulls additional inspiration from artist Ethan Cook, trademarked for his use of square and rectangular prints. Brooklyn has never gone harder in the PUMA x BWGH range available in selected boutiques. puma.com.au

Dr. Martens

Timberland

This month sees a reinterpretation of the classic Pascal boot drop into stores. The style is inspired by the way hardcore musos and fans customised their Dr. Martens in the ’80s. Punters would paint over the original colour and over time the hand-painted finishes would wear to reveal the original colour. Goodyear welted, stitched and sealed, these babies are made to last long enough for you to create your own piece of Dr. Marten history.

It’s not often we find a men’s shoe that manages to combine environmental sustainability, comfort and style.

The Timberland Earthkeepers® Adventure Cupsole Chukka however, fit the bill – if you are looking for a shoe that ticks all of the above three boxes, you are onto a winner. These leather Chukkas feature comfy padding (read: 'walking on clouds' style padding) while still remaining streamlined and on-trend. The range is designed and manufactured with a commitment to the environment in mind, using recycled and eco-conscious materials whenever possible.

For stockists call 1800 655 154

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FJ M USIC

Tkay Time IN T E RVI EW BY BORIS HALL

Adelaide born Hip-Hop artist Tkay Maidza has done more in a year than what most musicians do in a lifetime. She has released a slew of hit singles, played in nearly all of the country’s top festivals as well as touring the USA, all at the tender age of 18.

Having read that your parents are carol singers, you obviously come from a musical background. How would you say this has influenced your musical style? The fact that I was in an environment where music was always present made it normal for me to be constantly listening to music and I think that was a big influence on me.

Was it hard breaking out in Adelaide and more broadly in Australia as a female hip hop artist? I don’t think so. Everything has sort of happened coincidentally so I haven’t really thought ‘’oh this is really hard’’ or anything, its all kind of just happened organically. My biggest concern is writing songs, and if it goes well then things will just fall into place, if it doesn’t then that’s because you don’t have good songs.

You recently played at Falls Festival, how was that? Falls was really fun, it was tiring travelling a lot because we were basically on the road 95% of the time. We would play for literally 40 minutes then we would have to leave. I was on pretty

" I’m really into drawing as well. So the visual element is really important for me in relation to music. " early, opening up the main stage for the other acts and there were still heaps of people there, wide awake and ready to sing along to our songs, so that was really cool.

You will be premiering your new song MOB at Triple J’s Beat the Drum, can you tell us a bit more about that? MOB is a song I wrote about who I am and who I want to be. It's split into two parts; there is a singing part and then it drops into a rap. It's kind of like the singing part is me hoping to be something and then the rapping part is me explaining what I am. It's all about finding yourself and hoping you achieve what you want to be.

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You are set to play at Laneway festival, what are you looking forward to about that? I’m looking forward to seeing all the acts. It’s probably been my biggest dream to play at Laneway, because basically anyone who plays at Laneway is cool. Well that’s my opinion. It was one of the first festivals I knew about and I was just like this is the best thing ever.

You have a very unique fashion style, what drives your fashion choices and is your style reflective at all of your music? Well I love wearing a lot of black, I don’t know why, I think it mirrors my soul or something (not really), I don’t know. I also love Lazy Oaf, Ragged Priest and anything off V-Files, it's this site that stocks gear that is kind of grunge, kind of street and has really cartoony vibes also. I think it’s necessary for your style to be on point. For your style to match your music is really important, because it's all about the whole package anyway. But I really like fashion anyway, so it's also very important to me personally.

So you see a strong link between music and fashion? Yeah definitely, I’m really into drawing as well. So the visual element is really important for me in relation to music.

You have performed in the US where there is obviously a big 'hip hop' scene, how does your perception of the US industry compare to Australian hip hop? Going to America you realise you are kind of a small fish in a big pond. In Australia if you are good, you are going to be up there, but in American being good is not enough - you have to work for it, you have to want to be something. Being in New York was really inspiring, there are so many amazing rappers you just don’t know about. It’s the home of hip hop, it’s where the stories come from, so that’s where everyone aspires to be.

Tkay Maidza's EP Switch Tape is out now. tkaymaidza.com

FJ RECIPE

Don't Go Slicing My Heart RE CIPE B Y TA B AT H A T UR NE R

INGREDIENTS:

METHOD:

Nothing says romance quite like pizza, so we thought we’d step it up for Valentine’s Day. Deliver to your lover with the following inscription:

Pizza Base: 250ml warm water 30g yeast 1 tbsp olive oil 500g "00" bakers bread/pizza flour 1 tsp salt

Step 1

"Roses are red, violets are blue, I made a Love Pizza to share with you.

It’s hot and it’s steamy and to eat it’s quite easy, So will you be my Valentine (or is this too cheesy?)"

Sauce: 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp chopped garlic 2 tbsp tomato paste 500g mixed tomatoes- diced Basil Salt & pepper

Mmm, romance baby.

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Topping: The stringiest mozzarella cheese on the market Chorizo salami (cut into love hearts if you are a little OCD like us...)

Basil

Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8

Place yeast and water into a bowl and mix until combined.

Add olive oil, flour, salt and mix.

Knead for about five minutes on a lightly floured surface until a smooth soft dough is formed.

Rest for 30 minutes or until doubled in size, then punch the dough until all air is removed. You are ready to roll.

In a saucepan soften garlic in oil and then add all other ingredients. Allow to simmer for 15 mins or until smooth.

Roll out pizza dough to desired shape (love heart preferably), spread with sauce and top with cheese and salami.

Bake for 10-15 mins in a preheated 200 degree oven.

Deliver to your Valentine.

FJ G O O DS

LET'S GET PHYSICAL

PH O TO GR A PH Y BY RI CH ARD I B RAH I M STYLING BY BO N N IE K AY

Just like everything else in life, before you can properly exercise you need to have the right outfit. When you think about it, what really is the point of getting active if you can’t look fabulous while doing it? Whether it’s tennis, croquet, yoga or the gym, offsetting your sweaty, red-faced appearance with a dashing set of workout gear is always in order. Do it with bold colours, florals and dizzying patterns.

Clockwise from top left: BONDS Crop top $34.95 | ADIDAS Rita Ora Roses cropped tee $50 from THE ICONIC SKECHERS Sneaker (pink) $139.95 | SKECHERS Sneaker (black) $109.95 | BOOHOO Sports jacket $40 NIKE Yoga mat $60 | LURV Palm Paradise legging $119 | Shuttlecocks and whistle from DAISO $2.80 each

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BACK TO COOL

PH O TO GR A PH Y BY RI CH ARD I B RAH I M STYLING BY BO N N IE K AY

Sadly the end of holidays are nigh, but it doesn’t have to be all bad. At FJ we are firm believers in the power of retail therapy, so why not brighten up your return to school (or work) with some brand new stationery? A clear desk equals a clear mind. And really, who can say no to gold scissors?

Clockwise from top left: MUJI storage stand $28 | MUJI clear A5 display folder $6.95 | MUJI A5 notebook $4.95 | TYPO three pack of A5 notebooks $12.99 BAKER AND BAILEY A3 plywood magna board $145 | BAKER AND BAILEY Lil Logs magnets $6 | KIKKI.K Coffee Inspiration card $3.95 MUJI cat post-it notes (pack of 3) $3.95 | MUJI Tape dispenser $19.95 | OFFICEWORKS Stapler $9.95 | MUJI acrylic drawers $23.95 URBAN ATTITUDE pot plant pen holder $19.95 | TYPO paint brushes $1.99 and $4.95 | COUNTRY ROAD scissors $14.95 TYPO pencil pen $2.95 | TYPO stamp $9.95 | MUJI pencils 10 pack $6.95 | MUJI monthly schedule notebook $9.95 COUNTRY ROAD Grid tumblers $8.95 (large) $7.95 (small) | URBAN ATTITUDE Rake back scratcher $9.95 TYPO A4 visual diary $12.95 | MUJI assorted A5 notebooks $4.95 each | KIKKI.K work book $12.95 OFFICEWORKS Lego pencil sharpener and small grid ruler $2.99 each

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LOVE, YOUR VALENTINE

PH O TO GR A PH Y BY RI CH ARD I B RAH I M STYLING BY BO N N IE K AY

Ah, Valentine’s Day. The one day of the year that you can demonstrate your love with cliché gestures and ephemeral gifts. Whether you’re being treated by a lover or drinking alone at home this year, there’s no reason not to look good while doing it.

Clockwise from top left: HER PONY black bralette $25 | AACUTE Red Velvet candle $30 | BOO&BOO FACTORY Coin Purse from THE ESTELLE STORE $39 MELISSA Karl Lagerfeld Ultragirl Cat II $135 | ABLE AND GAME Romantic Card $5.45 | KIKKI.K Love Mail $4.95 | URBAN ATTITUDE

Hearts Mug $16.95 | DELFONICS Medium Pouch from NAPOLEON PERDIS LIFE.STYLE $21.95 | GLASSHOUSE Verona candle $21.95 AACUTE Wiggle Drop earrings $35 | URBAN ATTITUDE Flamingo Nano Block Lego $12.95 | CAPSULE Moto perfume from NAPOLEON PERDIS LIFE.STYLE $55 | URBAN ATTITUDE Grow a Boyfriend $4.95 | KIKKI.K Valentines gift bag $3.95 AYAME His Socks from Dagmar Rousette $40 | Assorted Chocolates from HAIGH’S and PANA CHOCOLATE.

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Perfect Fit IN T E RVI EW BY S O P H GOU LOPOU LOS

Gone are the days when gym attire comprised of plain black leggings, scuffed runners and a baggy t-shirt you acquired (read: nicked) from your dad. Today, we want to sweat in style. In keeping with this trend, designers have branched out into colourful, fashionable activewear that blurs the line between sport and daywear.

Australian trendsetting label Finders Keepers has jumped on this trend fiercely. They’ve just launched their debut line of activewear, FK FIT, that includes leggings, sports bras, shorts and singlets in some amazing prints, with more to come. We chatted to head designer and avid fitness gal Kate Anderson about this exciting new direction.

What was the inspiration for this new line?

It’s been on my mind for a while. With the whole boom in sport and fitness lately, I felt it was a good direction to move in. The normal range does have that sports luxe vibe about it and when we were looking for another branch for Finders Keepers, it felt like the perfect fit. I’m heavily into sport and fitness; it’s a passion of mine. You want to look good when you’re working out and you want to have fun with it, and I felt there was a real gap in the market, especially because our prints are so bright, colourful and fun.

You want to be able to wear them when you’re working out and on the street during the day.

Why do you think this trend has been so popular? A lot of brands are making the move to make brands a more of a lifestyle brand rather than just focusing on one direction. One, it broadens your market and customer base and two, for us, our customers are really loyal. For the Finders Keepers girl to be able to wear the label from morning to night is quite enticing. There’s definitely been huge growth in health and fitness; there was that massive push from the designers at New York Fashion Week and you saw it trickle down through there. It’s not only exercise wear but dressing more casually.

More generally, from where do you get inspiration as a designer? We work a little differently to everyone else, we don’t start with a theme. Our prints really help build our ranges, so we start by picking two or three different prints per month and then we build on fabrics. We plan our ranges right from the start as per what prints are going to suit what styles. The prints really are what we’re known for and act as the base for our ranges.

How would you describe the Australian aesthetic? I feel like the Australian vibe is definitely more casual, and we like to have fun with our dressing; we don’t take fashion too seriously. I think that definitely reflects the Finders Keepers girl as well, that’s what we’re all about; being on trend and having fun with dressing up, not taking huge risks but still being completely on trend.

It seems then like this trend of blurring the line between active and daywear is the perfect fit for Australians particularly.

Definitely. It’s so nice to be able to just wear sneakers and still feel like you’re being fashionable [laughs].

FK FIT can be purchased from BNKR online: www.fashionbunker.com.au and at their flagship store at 160 Rundle Mall, Adelaide.

Free express shipping for orders over $39.

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POP FIZZLE CRUNCH

PH O TO GR A PH Y BY RI CH ARD I B RAH I M STYLING BY BO N N IE K AY

When measuring beauty, the ears are often neglected in preference for our prettier facial features.

Granted they aren’t the most attractive of body parts, but that’s where earrings come in. Pastel pinks and baby blues are bringing back girly fun, while a simple, geometric silhouette ensures that elegance is never out of sight. We’ve also thrown in some necklaces and rings for good measure.

Clockwise from top left: THE ESTELLE STORE Colour Hop necklace $69 | THE ESTELLE STORE orange ring $39 | BAKER AND BAILEY Pretzel earrings $45 THE ESTELLE STORE Kanokkorn Lambert drop earrings $119 | THE ESTELLE STORE Each to Own earrings $49 AACUTE Plotemy Geo necklace $75 | GORMAN Hanging Out earrings $79 | MADE BY NAME Bonnie earrings $110

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Fresh Crop PHOTOGRAPHER: NADEEMY BETROS STYLING AND CREATIVE DIRECTION: CARLOS MANGUBAT @ UNSIGNED MANAGEMENT HAIR AND MAKE-UP: MARIA GULLACE STYLING ASSISTANT: CAITLIN QUICK TALENT: BELLE @ CHADWICK MODELS AND QIAO @ FRM SHOT AT SUN STUDIOS THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIAN FASHION IS RIGHT HERE. ON THESE VERY PAGES. IN THE LEAD UP TO THE VIRGIN AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL WE CAUGHT UP WITH THE 12 FINALISTS IN THE NATIONAL GRADUATE SHOWCASE. TAKE NOTE OF THESE NAMES, WE’RE TIPPING AUSTRALIA’S NEXT BIG THING IS AMONG THIS CROP OF FRESH TALENT. THE VAMFF NATIONAL GRADUATE SHOWCASE IS PRESENTED BY TARGET AND WILL TAKE PLACE ON MARCH 19 2015. TICKETS ON SALE NOW VIA TICKETEK.

FELICITY GLEESON - NSW UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY STYLIST’S OWN SHOES

DONALD CHUNG - NSW UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY MODEL’S OWN SHOES

RACHAEL ZHENG - NSW UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY

LAUREN ACCIARITO - VIC RMIT

APRIL YAP - NSW UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY

MEGAN MCGRATH - NSW UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY

SOFIE TEH – NSW UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY

MONIQUE DUGGAN - NSW UNIVERISTY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY NIKE AIR MAX 1 PRINT $170 FROM PLATYPUS SHOES

VANESSA EMIRIAN - NSW UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY

ERICA DELUCHI - NSW UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY ALEXANDRA LOUSIE CHAMPION-HACKETT - VIC RMIT ADIDAS SUPERSTAR ORIGINALS $120 FROM PLATYPUS SHOES

NATALIE KIELEITHNER - VIC RMIT

FAde PHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW BABARCZY STYLIST: JAM BAYLON MAKE-UP: CAROLINE MASSOLA HAIR: BARNEY GLEESON PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT: BEN COLSON TALENT: LINNEA @ LONDON MANAGEMENT AND CALEIGH @ CHADWICK MODELS

intO the Light

CALEIGH WEARS

LINNEA WEARS

CAMEO WICKED GAMES TRENCH $189.95

CAMEO BEWARE PULLOVER $149.95

LIFE WITH BIRD MODERN OPTION DRESS IN NAVY PERFORATED $320

SOOT. LONG RIBBED DRESS $239

DANIEL AVAKIAN TOP IN GOLD LUREX $180

DIESEL BEACH PITT SHOES $209

DANIEL AVAKIAN PANT IN GOLD LUREX $240

HOUSE OF HOLLAND ON A METAL SUNGLASSES $289

DIESEL BEACH PITT SHOES IN BLACK $199 HOUSE OF HOLLAND SUPERHERO SUNGLASSES $249

the Ligh

the Light

LINNEA WEARS BC THE LABEL ASTRID PANT $379.95 OSKAR UNBELIEVERS HIGH NECK RELAXED TOP $99 LIFE WITH BIRD LOOSE FORM SWEATER EVENING MUSK $395 NIKE ROSHE RUN FROM PLATYPUS SHOES $100

intO LINNEA WEARS THE FIFTH LABEL MINE IS YOURS KNIT $99.95 FINDERS KEEPERS UNDERPASS PANTS FROM GLUE STORE $129.99 OSKAR NEXT MOVE COAT $269.95

LINNEA WEARS SOOT. LONG GATHERED PANT IN PALE BLUE $249 DIESEL T-KARIMA MAGLIETTA TOP $199 LONELY HEARTS BUSTIER $280 DIESEL BEACH PITT SHOES $209 DIESEL G-NISA BOMBER JACKET $649

intO intO CALEIGH WEARS LIFE WITH BIRD CROPPED BOXY SHIRT $195 OSKAR ON THE FLY SHORTS $139.95 BLESSE'D ARE THE MEEK MAGNETIC TOP $149.95 NIKE ROSHE RUN FROM PLATYPUS SHOES $100

CALEIGH WEARS LIFE WITH BIRD COMPRESSED TOP $220 BC THE LABEL LIMESTONE PANT $149.95 AUQUA TYRA T-BACK REVERSIBLE BIKINI $159.95 DIESEL M-BONE PULLOVER (WORN AROUND WAIST) $269 NIKE ROSHE RUN FROM PLATYPUS SHOES $100

FAde

CALEIGH WEARS AUQUA CARA NEOPRENE BANDEAU REVERSIBLE BIKINI $149.95 DIESEL C-CHARA CAMICA IN BLACK $199 BUL ISLAY SKIRT IN NAVY CHECK $240 DIESEL BEACH PITT SHOES $199

FAde LINNEA WEARS LIFE WITH BIRD SQUARE FOOT TEE $180 CAMEO CREW LOVE PANT $129.95 THE FIFTH LABEL ADORE YOU TOP $69.95

FJ R ETAIL THERA PY

Diesel

501-503 CHAPEL STREET VIC 88429452 DIESEL.COM

BNKR

160 RUNDLE MALL, ADELAIDE NSW FASHIONBUNKER.COM

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The lifeblood of Italian streetwear design beats as strongly as ever in Diesel’s newest Chapel Street store. With no compromise on its signature sense of relaxed indulgence, the ‘independent and anti-preppy’ new Spring Summer collection looks even better when showcased in a world-class store. Copper pipe panelling, tie-dye suede and chandeliers feature heavily, however the key feature of the store is the sleek denim bar. The denim bar provides an innovative customer service experience where the perfect jeans can be discovered through personalised consultations. Diesel’s luxurious grunge has found a new home.

Online style monster and personal style advocate, BKNR, has opened its first store in Adelaide to showcase its eclectic threads in person. With seamless transition from web to street address, none of its effortless confidence was lost in the shift. From wall to wall. From collection to collection. From fit-out to interior detailing. BNKR has nailed the tangible shopping experience as perfectly as they have the online one. So lose the shopping-in-my-pj’s experience, and get up-close and personal at a meet and greet with the style giant that we’ve all been waiting for.

Napoleon Perdis Life.Style

SHOP 3 KNOX STREET, DOUBLE BAY NSW LIFESTYLE. NAPOLEONPERDIS.COM

Swete

2 BOND STREET, SOUTH YARRA VIC SWETEONLINE.COM

The Napoleon Perdis store in Double Bay is a multi-layered retail experience which opened in July 2014. The retail space houses Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics, the Napoleon Perdis Makeup Academy and Napoleon Perdis Life.Style, where the finest in vintage items, ready-to-wear, jewellery, accessories and home décor exist side by side with the namesake cosmetics range. Items are often sourced by Napoleon Perdis himself, making the concept stores a unique, eclectic and truly personalised shopping experience. Visit the website for store locations in New South Wales and Victoria. For everyone else, there’s an excellent selection online.

Environmentally conscious label Swete has just opened a pop-up store in South Yarra. Swete provides highquality, wearable ladies' garments that are produced locally from certified organic cotton in a bid to minimise emissions and provide economic gain to local communities. Aside from its environmental considerations, Swete also makes its clothes to be long lasting and comfortable, all without compromising on its balanced mix of high fashion and streetwear. Their collection boasts a range of t-shirts, dresses, skirts and more, which will leave you with happy feelings and a very nice wardrobe to match.

FJ D ESIG N ER PRO FILES

01 Sometime Soon

Calling all fans of pretty, affordable and Australian made jewellery. Sometime Soon is an online jewellery, lingerie and accessories label founded by two Sydney girls and is the realisation of a lifelong dream. All items are designed and created in-house by the talented duo and the brand really does offer a little sometime for everyone. From crystals to pearls and dainty jewels, Sometime Soon is a mecca for accessory lovers. Highquality, affordable and designed for every woman, their lingerie designs also fit this criteria, with bralettes and underwear available for all sizes. Lucky for us, the range will soon expand to personalised jewellery, hats, scarves, throws, pillows and homewares. sometimesoon.org

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02 Bits of Australia

Micaela Smith launched Bits of Australia in April 2014, after finding it near impossible to source contemporary Australianmade gifts. The store offers a beautiful range of jewellery, bags, scarves, homewares, stationery, art prints, souvenirs, toys, and skincare, while the website is designed to help you navigate through their extensive collections. Bits of Australia is based in Melbourne and sources its products by visiting markets and trade fairs, unearthing gems online, and keeping ears peeled for word-of-mouth recommendations. What better way to celebrate Australia’s creativity by supporting local artists. bitsofaustralia.com.au

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03 Étone Design

Étone Design believes that jewels are what make your style personal, and we couldn’t agree more. Designer Caroline was born and raised in France, where she developed a deep passion for design, fashion and the arts. After moving to Sydney, she launched Étone Design in 2014, a jewellery range that incorporates Swarovski crystals, colourful ribbons, and semiprecious stones onto bracelets, resin bangles and necklaces. Each piece is handcrafted by Caroline in her Sydney studio and features Étone’s signature crystal flower.

We’re envisioning a monochrome outfit with Étone’s vivid jewellery as the statement piece, or mixing and matching pieces together. etonedesign.com

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Deadly Companions

If supporting local talent is important to you, then Deadly Companions is sure to resonate. Deadly Companions is a collaborative men’s and women’s fashion label that provides a platform for local artists to showcase their work. Each season, they team up with an Australian artist to produce a collection that combines the artist’s aesthetic with Deadly Companion’s design and print techniques. They’re currently collaborating with Sydney-based artist, Julian Meagher and it’s a sportsluxe expression of pop culture and art history. We could not be more on board. deadlycompanions.com

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04 Mooi

Translating to ‘beautiful’ in Afrikaans, accessories brand Mooi knows that there is always room for a new leather pouch or bag in a woman’s wardrobe. Based in Australia with her Zimbabwe-born husband, Vashti Uys’s love of travel influences the creation of her timeless, subtle, and effortlessly luxurious leather designs. Favouring a functional and fuss-free style with a strong emphasis on quality luxe leathers and cowhides, the entire Mooi range is locally designed in Australia and ethically handcrafted in Africa. Whether it’s a handbag, hide, or duffle, Mooi thanks you for joining the journey. mooistore.com

Little Pieces Of

Bondi based artist Katie Shiner has been a collector and a creative soul her whole life. Treasuring sentimental mementos, she fills pea-sized bubbles with sand from your favourite beach – select from over ten beaches online, or put in a special request. Shriner loves making custom pieces and hearing the stories behind everyone’s favourite beach – where customers married, where they caught their first wave or perhaps where they fell in love. Necklaces are made of quality Turkish brass, sterling silver or 14k gold chains. Bring a piece of the beach with you wherever you go. littlepiecesof.com

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The Neon Burrow

The Neon Burrow is your one stop inspiration shop. Housing items from jewellery to candles, homewares, shoes and more, this is the perfect destination for gifts and little bits and pieces to treat yourself.

Danielle is the artistic character behind the collective, which has become a platform to share her favourite brands in the hope that you will get inspired while you visit.

Lovingly sourced from all around the globe, you will find what you are looking for, even if you didn’t know you were looking for it. theneonburrow.com

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08Â eva&mea

eva&mea is our go-to for thoughtful, personalised jewellery. The brand offers an extensive range for women, men, and children, including necklaces, bracelets, floating lockets, anklets, rings, and cufflinks. Choose a letter, a word or a name, and designer Desi will handcraft and hand-stamp each letter individually in the font of your choice. Desi started eva&mea because of her passion for jewellery and unique gifts. The jewellery is made from highquality stainless steel, coloured stainless steel, and Swarovski crystals. She also makes pet tags and pendants for your car. The perfect gift for your loved ones, furry friends, and yourself, of course. evaandmea.com.au

09Â Harlequin Romance

Designer and illustrator Christine Hill last year launched her sustainable, ethical, fair trade, organic clothing line in Sydney and has never looked back. The brand, named Harlequin Romance, produces functional clothing inspired by a holistic lifestyle to which Hill lives by. With a love of travel and a deep hatred of tedious suitcase debacles, it is at the forefront of each Harlequin Romance piece to be light, fresh and multi-purpose.

Design conscious while also donating to a new charity each month, Harlequin Romance is fair-game and already turning heads in the Australian fashion scene. www.harlequinromance.com.au

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10 ÉTIENNE

ÉTIENNE has stolen our hearts with its fairytaleinspired clothing that looks more like wearable art than it does simple basics. The label takes inspiration from the high-low trend, with elements of kitsch pop culture and glitzy bootleg merchandise.

Founder and designer Étienne Crea keeps it playful with a neon ‘Evil Fairy’ print and a Snow White kaleidoscopic design across a range of leggings, t-shirts and long-sleeved tops. It’s a glamourous kind of casual with androgynous, transeasonal and versatile silhouettes, perfect for wearing separately or pairing with their other pieces. Get your cute on. etienneclothing.com

11 Black By Geng

Black By Geng is a new Australian label to pop up on the scene, producing contemporary pieces with luxe fabrications and finishes at affordable prices. The philosophy at Black By Geng is definitely something we can get behind. Their design team has a vast international background, interpreting trends and runways from across the globe to bring you a range that builds on wardrobe musthaves for the season. It’s trend-driven with a Black By Geng twist. Keep your eyes peeled for their latest February collection; think structured separates that are perfect for achieving that ultimate layered look. blackbygeng.com

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HAIR & BEAUTY

Be Mine

P HOTOG RAP HY: EDDI E NEW MOD EL: SYLVI E GOETZ @ I MG BEAUTY: AN I A MI L CZARCZ YK

HAIR & BEAUTY

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Sweet Valentine Spoil that special someone (even if that someone is you) this Valentine’s Day with a little luxe pampering. Just add Love Actually and a little wine for romance this February.

label.m Haircare products for your One True Love this Valentine's Day would ordinarily seem like a not-so-subtle hint (and a total mood killer). But label.m’s Brightening Blonde range is anything but offensive to receive; for natural and bottle blondes alike, this gift is Elle Woods approved. Not simply soap for your head, this luxe haircare range says ‘spoilt’ (in a really good, not Verruca Salt kinda way). labelm.com/au

Benefit The words ‘alcohol-free’ don’t usually allude to a sexy Valentine’s Day, but with Bathina? Prohibition is worth celebrating. This body mist, sans alcohol, exudes the irresistible scent of tumbling blossom, sweet summer fruit and floral citrus. It means this irresistible perfume wont be the only thing all over you this Valentine's Day… if you know what we mean. Bathina’s got you covered from hair to toe this lovers' day. benefitcosmetics.com

Sachajuan Multi-tasker. Treats you right. Smells great. But we aren’t describing your perfect lover. Sachajuan’s protective hair perfume is your perfect Valentine’s Day companion. A symphony for your shnoz with fruits, florals, ylang ylang and musks; your up-do is about to smell better than your finest perfume. But its ability to moisturise, swap static for shine, and protect from UV means we’ve found our Valentine. And it's better than a boyfriend. sachajuan.com.au

The Aromatherapy Co. Wax doesn’t scream romance. Unless it’s a therapeutic, natural plant-based wax to set the mood for a special night, as The Aromatherapy Company’s wild mint and bergamot candle is. Not just for romance, the wild mint is thought to create a refreshing, positive and damn-right inspiring environment. A perfect gift for more than the bedroom this Valentine’s? The Aromatherapy Co. has got you covered. thearomatherapycompany.co.nz

Napoleon Perdis

If there’s ever a time for red-lipped seduction, its V-day, where a fresh-bitten, cherry-red smirk is the epitome of sex-appeal. And our man, Napoleon Perdis, has an empowering, striking lippie that allows girls to switch from mortal nude to Aphrodite crimson in seconds. Even if you’re yet to find your Zeus, pout it out this Feb with Napoleon. napoleonperdis.com

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Look & Listen

with GIULIA BRUGLIERA and LUKE FORESTER

40 DAYS OF DATING

ARKIE’S PILGRIMAGE TO THE NEXT BIG THING

DENIM DUDES

Timothy Goodman & Jessica Walsh

Lisa Walker

Amy Leverton

They say truth is stranger than fiction, and 40 Days of Dating is authority that it’s also more romantic.

In what started as an experiment to break each other's bad dating habits, good friends and serial daters, Tim and Jessie, decided to date each other for 40 days. The pair each logged the experience in a daily journal, beholding an utterly romantic his-and-her's tale of the same honest love story. In other words, it’s the very best kind of romcom; real life. Added bonus, both Tim and Jessie are graphic designers, so the book is visually on point. Currently in it's post-blog, pre-movie stage, now’s a good time to jump on the 40 Days of Dating bandwagon.

Holidays may be over, but while that sun continues to beat down, beach reads are as relevant as ever.

And so we welcome Arkie’s Pilgrimage to the Next Big Thing. One to add to your list of easy reads, it follows a professional trend-spotter in the wake of a marital affair, who bonds with a stylish Japanese girl on the run from the Yakuza. Evidently, it’s not the most sophisticated novel you’ll ever read, but neither is anything Mills & Boon (and how much do we love those). To be read with mojito in hand, you should probably view this one as a guilty pleasure, rather than a recommendation.

We know the adage don’t judge a book by its cover, but does that extend to street style books?

Apparently yes. Despite its mainstream outward appearance, Denim Dudes is a book for serious Blue Bloods. Spotlighting key denim influencers, each imparts their denim-imbued wisdom; from Peter Le Chic (NOIR) who never washes some denim pieces, to Misha Hollenback (P.A.M) who tries “to wear as little of anything as possible. Oh and there’s also Henry Holland (House Of Holland), whose denim wardrobe consists solely of Ksubi. With approximately 50 per cent of the global population wearing jeans at any given time, an appreciation of the humble denim is an asset, and Denim Dudes is key.

ALBUM REVIEWS VULNICURA

THE PINKPRINT

SUCKER

Björk

Nicki Minaj

Charli XCX

I'd almost given up on being a Björk fan when she started writing songs about rocks and playing bespoke pendulums. But one heartbreak later and a surprise early album release and I'm back on board. Vulnicura charts the end of Björk's decade-long romance with artist Matthew Barney. Self-produced, the album is a dense blanket of dramatic string arrangements underscored by jittering and sometimes claustrophobic electronic beats. Fair warning however, most of these songs clock over six minutes long and it is unlikely to find a spot on any of your party playlists.

That said, Vulnicura is a beautifully honest body of work from one of the most innovative musicians out there. You didn't need him anyway, Björk.

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I kind of love Nicki Minaj. I love the way she's continually defied the expectations levelled at female rappers and I love the bizarrely extreme opinions she elicits from people. That said, I have to admit that I rarely make it all the way through Nicki albums. It's a common complaint aimed at hip hop, but they're really just way too lengthy. This is not an album full of 'Anaconda' style party tracks. It's a surprisingly down-tempo, ballad-heavy record. My advice - go through iTunes and edit The Pinkprint down to a more manageable 10 or so tracks. And add on her guest verse on Kayne's 'Monster'. Because it's still incredible.

Were you one of those teenagers that forged notes from your parents and drank passion pop until you felt sick? If so, take those early high school years and turn them into a bratty pop record and you'll have Sucker.

Most commonly known as the girl from Iggy Azealea's 'Fancy', Charli XCX trades in her signature dark electro synths for scrappy guitar hooks and shouty choruses.

Despite a few moments that seem like they were created by an online Ke$ha lyric generator (if such a thing existed) there are a lot of legitimately great pop moments here. You just need to tap into that adolescent self hiding deep within and maybe have few drinks first to get into the Sucker mood.

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Out & About Sugar Mountain Last month saw the return of super sweet festival Sugar Mountain.

Hosted at the Victorian College of the Arts, the "summit of music and arts" boasted a line-up that included Melbourne darlings Banoffee and Oskar Key Sung, acts as huge as Nas and Ariel Pink, as well as Australian favourites King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Together they made this a day that was definitely not to miss.

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URBAN ATTITUDE

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MUJI

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DIESEL

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