Daily Telegraph Fashion Magazine

SPRING / SUMMER 2011

OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION FESTIVAL SYDNEY

just the ticket what’s on and when

who’s hot our favourite Aussie designers

SUMMER LOVING from floaty florals to clashing colours

wish list

insiders pick this season’s essentials

welcome If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to sit in the front row of a catwalk parade it’s time to find out. This year Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Sydney features 80 designers, in 16 shows, over five fashion-packed days. It is a glamorous showcase of the latest (and hottest) trends, all in stores now. There will be celebrity guests, styling sessions and late-night after parties.

Ladies, get excited. We’ve had great fun putting the MBFFS official magazine together. We hope you love the colourful offerings of spring/summer 2011 as much as we do.

Jenny Ringland, editor

12 The ones to watch Our pick of Australia’s design talent

14 Backstage pass Step into the shoes of the real-life fashion elite

16 Good day, sunshine Sexy poolside glamour with Jennifer Hawkins for Myer - summer never looked so good

23 Festival guide What’s on, where and when, plus competitions and giveaways, all in a handy liftout

28 Fresh, floaty & fabulous Be inspired by the latest spring/summer trends

33 Accessories & shoes

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Bold and bright pieces that make a statement

34 Hair & beauty How to achieve that effortless look

36 Style session A mother and daughter makeover

39 Field of dreams We take you on a journey of ’70s-inspired flirty and feminine looks perfect for lazy days

44 Three wishes The low-down on what to buy this season

46 Stockists Where to buy and contact details

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Cover Jennifer Hawkins wears Arabella Ramsay Ohia frill silk dress $489 Above Aurelio Costarella Athene one-shoulder dress $620; Design Studio bangles $19.95 Photography Katrina Tepper Location Rose Bay penthouse listed with McGrath Estate Agents (Edgecliff) Editor Jenny Ringland Writers Renata Gortan, Chelsea Clark Design Chantal Bairle, Ashley Ralston, Rodger Spackman, Zelda Davey, Eri Kato-Morcom, Rupert Elkington-Cole Photography Katrina Tepper, John Fotiadis Imaging Bob Bowie, Irvine Gowans, Tony Houssarini Printed by Hannanprint Advertising Emma Douglas The Daily Telegraph features editor Cecily Ryan The Daily Telegraph editor-at-large Jeni O’Dowd

OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION FESTIVAL SYDNEY

just the ticket what’s on and when

who’s hot

wish list insiders pick this season’s essentials

our favourite Aussie designers

SUMMER LOVING from floaty florals to clashing colours

10 MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION FESTIVAL SYDNEY 2011

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