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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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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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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MBFWA 16 Wrap Up: The Innovators

Words by Matt Huxley I love The Innovators show. Showcasing that innovative edge that Australian fashion so desperately needs, the show proves to the world that Australia can do innovative couture. This year, for myself at least, it did not disappoint! In fact it was the cheeky highlight of the week – though not brighter…

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MBFWA 16 Wrap Up: Han

Words by Matt Huxley Brisbane based label Han first showed last year to critical acclaim. Now he’s grown his brand from strength to strength, experimenting with new techniques, new fabrics and new clothing. The show ended up being one of my absolute highlights from the week. The urban scene was set in the cavernous Bay 25…

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MBFWA 16 Wrap Up: Zhivago

Words by Matt Huxley In a sea of basic bitch minimalism, Zhivago stands out as a shining beacon of hope for inspired design and unique styles. ‘Death becomes her’ was the latest offering from Russian designers Lara Kovacevich and Lydia Tsvetnenko and boy did it deliver. Offering new inspirations mixed with the classic Zhivago silhouettes…

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Streetwear x Tailoring: Model Citizen

Words by Matt Huxley Model Citizen’s designer Eeshaal Niranjan should be very pleased with himself. Setting out to create a luxe streetwear-inspired collection that combines new age fabrics with old world tailoring is not an easy task. Previewing the collection the other day, I was wowed by the statement coats and the exquisite quality of…

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