Akira Resort ’18 Review

Words by Matt Huxley A perpetual embodiment of the androgynous, oriental aesthetic, the Akira show is always one of brilliant craftsmanship, inspired ideas and unique silhouettes. Think longline layers, loose fits, and a largely white colour palette. Highlights of this collection included a turquoise coat/pant set with a white and beige granddad collar shirt. It was…

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Vmajor Resort ’18 Review

Words by Matt Huxley As the international show for MBFWA, Vmajor had a lot of expectations to meet, and they didn’t disappoint. Bringing back the sexy 70s in a retro-modern way that I certainly didn’t see coming. Think fringing added to skirt and top edges and sides. Retro plastic earrings, billowing silk dresses with large…

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The Innovators Resort ’18 Review

Words by Matt Huxley The Innovators is a show that highlights the most astounding and avant-garde fashion that Australia has to offer. Last year, this was my absolute favourite show, and it wowed me completely. This year, it still had a high calibre of designers, but it was significantly tamer. A.N.X A.N.X presented an oversized…

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Yousef Akbar Resort ’18 Review

Words by Matt Huxley It’s official. Sequins are back. Back in a big way. The Yousef Akbar woman takes reference from the hedonistic Studio 54, 70s glitter punk and 80s prom queens. There were moments of brilliance. A skin tight pair of dusty pink sequinned pants, a matching turtleneck layered with an emerald green slip.…

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We Are Kindred Resort ’18 Review

Words by Matt Huxley Have you ever wondered what Mary Lennox would be wearing if The Secret Garden was set in the 21st century? Well now you know. We Are Kindred presented a sophisticated, romantic and insouciant collection that answers that very question. Wisteria-hued bishop sleeved dresses and blouses drifted down the runway, anchored by…

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Zambesi Resort ’18 Review

Words by Matt Huxley As the proud owner of approximately 20 highlighters, I am absolutely a fan of anyone highlighted af. Zambesi’s models were absolutely highlighted to the gods. What’s even better is that the clothes EXACTLY matched the shade of highlight on the cheeks. I mean. Brilliance. The clothes were phenomenal too. Sheer metallic…

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Next Gen Resort ’18 Review

Words by Matt Huxley Next Gen is always a mixed kettle of fish. On one hand you have the opportunity to discover the future faces of the Australian fashion industry, on the other hand you also get to see the result of overconfidence and ambition. Whilst none of the designers in today’s showcase truly flopped,…

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Zhivago Resort ’18 Review

Words by Matt Huxley It’s really no secret that I have a deep, undying love for all things Zhivago. The edginess, the fact that the creations are inspired, and the fact that it’s all just so goddamn extra. It speaks to the inner drag queen in me. Somewhere inside of me, there’s a Latrice Royale…

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Steven Khalil Resort ’18 Review

Words by Matt Huxley Do you remember that scene in The Devil Wears Prada where Miranda Priestley is at James Holt’s atelier and purses her lips at the catastrophic dress that he had designed specifically for her? Well it unfortunately happened today at Steven Khalil for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. That probably makes it sound…

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