MBFWA 2017 WEEK HIGHLIGHTS

Fashion week has walked off the runway, literally. What a whirlwind of a week, and there were a number of designers that really stood out to me. Some almost took me to another place, somewhat enchanting and beautiful as each piece from a collection graced the runway. 
As each runway had a different theme, you can imagine the music commencing, it's so powerful you can hear it rumble under your seat, and as the lights dim and when the mist appears the runway strikes. 

Here are my top runways picks throughout attending MBFWA  2017

Next Gen

Project NextGen discovers and supports emerging Australian fashion designers. The runway showcased fresh creative talent, showing the next generation of designers that are still growing and taking over the fashion world. 

Photographer credit: Robert Anthony

MacGraw

Preppy meets luxe. I loved the Oxford college feel to this collection. It was feminine, girly, fun and the use of frilly collars and bows sent me into a buying frenzy. The collection had almost a French 18th century feel with a dash of 80's but tied in for today's modern world outfits.  

Photographer credit: Estaban La Tessa

Michael Lo Sordo

Strong and powerful. The masculine suiting created that feeling on the runway but added a touch of sexy and seductive outcome with the use of pristine silk and lace bodysuits. 

Photography by Reef Gaha www.caramelanimals.com

Alice McCall

Was nothing but flamboyant. Birds of paradise came to mind as the gorgeous feathered outfits took the runway. A regal moment in fashion with flared cuffs and lace trim was also noted. Pastel colour ways of silks and ruffles. It was definitely a romance between fabric and print. 

Photographer credit Olivia Mróz Photography
Instagram @oliviaandthyme

Launch Event: Stretching it out Active Wear

On Wednesday night I attended the launch of Stretching it out Active Wear. 

Held at the beautiful venue ARIA at the waterfront docklands. Hosted by Tiffany Cherry

 

Stretching it out is based in Melbourne, Australia and caters a fantastic range of fun, creative, funky active wear outfits. Ranging for teens to young ladies covering all areas of sport from dancing, aerobics , gymnastics to dancing wear. 

 

 

 

 

 

Creator Nicole Lewis - Jacobs

Explained on the night that she had found a gap in the market. Nicole being a  Physical Education Teacher, Aerobics Champion, and mother of two young boys, Aerobic Instructor, Personal Trainer and Specific Sports Coach herself. She understood the different concepts in the active/sports industry and knew what was missing and from there stretching it out was created! 

Each item is made to perfection with the highest quality materials along with Nicole's  own textile print art work on the lyrcra. They're compression breathable leotards. 

 

The runway was a fun, hip hop dancing inspired runway, not your typical! There were backflips and twirls from the models who also train in the industry of gymnastics. Which was fun to view the different outfits. It really took me back in time when I use to tap dance as a kid, I know not so much the same but having the music and dancing.

The finale of the runway ended with a fun dance routine with "I got a feeling" By The Black Eyed Peas

Such a fun night, be sure to check out the full range  

www.stretchingitout.com.au

Thank you

HRPR: Helen Reizer 

Nicole Lewis - Jacobs

xxx

Photographer credit: Fiona Hamilton