Fashion
13 of the Best Looks From the Melbourne Fashion Festival
The particularly fashion-obsessed among us know that Australian fashion designers are some of the most edgy, creative forces in the industry. They love an optical pattern, have an unabashed devotion to modern, structured silhouettes, and have a predominantly carefree approach to design. You can imagine the fist-pump when we discovered Virgin Australia-sponsored Melbourne Fashion Festival, a more laid-back approach to fashion week in which designers showcased their favorite designs in collaboration with magazines including ELLE Australia and Cosmopolitan.
The resulting runway presentations didn't disappoint. Flared, feminine skirts shared the catwalk with mod minidresses, and the requisite hypnotic patterns made an appearance on maxi dresses, slim pants, and silky tees. After seeing the latest presentations at Melbourne, we're ready to embrace a more quirky, relaxed style for next season.
Thurley
This peekaboo panel Thurley dress strikes the perfect balance of edgy and sweet.
Bianca Spender
After seeing Bianca Spender’s brilliant cobalt wares on the runway, we have a renewed obsession with the vibrant shade.
Bec and Bridge
Bec and Bridge’s hot pink blazer and illusion neckline blouse combination is a fresh take on the masculine/feminine trend.
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Shakuhachi
Graphic florals are always a welcome sight on the runway, and Shakuhachi’s green-tinted version is both lush and crisp.
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Target Australia
Leather pants and a patterned red sweater accented with a statement necklace may be the ideal off-duty ensemble.
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Yeojin Bae
We fell for the epaulette sleeves, plunge neckline, and turquoise lining of this Yeojin Bae dress.
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Alex Perry
This alluring lace Alex Perry dress is the picture of elegance.
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Alex Perry
Alex Perry went for a more angular design with this streamlined black and white sheath.
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Kahlo
The slim silhouette of this elegant emerald dress is juxtaposed perfectly with the edgy, metallic halter design of the collar.
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LIFEwithBIRD
This gorgeous, diaphanous white dress belongs on a sun-drenched beach.
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Ginger & Smart
We adore the slouchy silhouette and pockets of this laid-back, black and white outfit.
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Keepsake
If twee is the word you would use to characterize your style, this Keepsake dress may be a match made in heaven.
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Finders Keepers
We’re hypnotized by the rorschach test pattern of this Finders Keepers Dress.
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