I don't always like working on a Sunday but I do like working with a great team, Patrick , Noni, Anita, Jira, and Bart. We were shooting the Anu look book. Be the first to order from the latest collection yet to be seen by anyone, anita@byanu.com.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
From Stockholm to Sydney
The Swedish are taking the fashion world by storm, one shop at a time. Australian's are obviously huge fans and devotees to Acne clothing, after opening their Glenmore Rd store in Sydney, they've recently opened up shop in Melbourne. We've got just as much love for Acne Paper, the sell out creative publication is innovative, full of inspiration and on our reading list, pity it only comes out twice a year.
Whyred, a new label to hit our shores boasts it's clean lines, neat shapes and quirky details.
One of our favourite's this winter, these innovative and money conscious boots, doubling up as a knee high and zipping right off into an ankle boot... how thoughtful.
Whyred boots $969 (02 9360 3609)
Leading the pack in the denim realm, the Swedes do know how to make a good pair of jeans. Labels we love Cheap Monday, Nudie and Dr Denim.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Paris Round up by Gabriele Hackworthy
Style Me Romy j'adores Miss Gabriele Hackworthy, creative consultant and fashion reporter for 10TV. Gab had me highly amused this season at fashion week with her candid interviews with the creme de la creme of the fashion pack. From Editors Carine Roitfeld to Olivier Zahn, photographer Mario Sorrenti, Clemence Posey & Lou Doillon, she even had Kate Moss but forgot to press play on her new flip camera! Gab asks the most candid questions, getting the inside scoop on secret fashion crushes and survival tactics for the week from the likes of L'wen Scott, fashion's biggest stylist's Brana Wolf, Camille Bidat Waddington, Cathy Kasterine and Charlotte Stockdale. I couldnt get enough of the always eloquent Sarah Mower and hysterical journalist Hadley Freeman. It was Gab's raw funny antics that made her reports so compelling.... there was no 'September Issue' take-themselves-too-serious type of responses.
The dawn of an internet Ab Fab! to watch go to 10magazine
We Remember Lee McQueen
Today in Paris Alexander McQueen was scheduled to show his autumn/winter 2010 collection. I was lucky enough to film the late Lee McQueen at the launch party for LOVE magazine. Our line of questioning for the VogueTV film was love related: "Tell me about your first LOVE, what do you LOVE about fashion" etc. Lee had Jade Parfitt and I in stitches revealing the secret of his first love: "how dirty do you wanna get?" he teased. He was cheeky, down-to-earth and completely unguarded, a quality so rare in the fashion world. See the full video featuring Mcqueen's cheeky love story
Supermodel and presenter Jade Parfitt emailed me the day McQueen died, sharing her memories on working with the designer.
"I often walked for Lee and his shows were always really exciting and a real spectacle! It was also quite scary because they were such big shows and the pressure was really on to do a good job. I walked in many of his shows - I walked with one eye blind (with a white contact lens in) and one of the prop cars blew up as I walked past! In his infamous bumster collection I walked through water for him (literally!) and remember pouring water out of my shoes as I came off stage. I also had to 'freak out' for him in the insame asylum show - my outfit included two stuffed birds attached to my shoulders. That show was an odd experience as we couldn't see the audience or hear the music. I went on to shoot one of his first Givenchy campaigns with Steven Meisel. I always loved working for him. He was such a fascinating and talented designer and man. It is a tragic loss for me, his family and friends and the fashion industry as a whole.
Images courtesy of Style.com
Monday, March 8, 2010
The Harvest, Lovers virtual lookbook
I love the new mediums designers are adopting to show their collections - it really is exciting times. Here is Lover's short film which showcases the latest AW collection, instore as we speak.
We talked to the gorgeous actress Sophie Lowe after starring in The Harvest and wearing Lover...
"My favourite outfit in the film was the pink jumper, braces with high waisted pants. I loved the look; it was comfortable and casual... I cant wait to wear it this season. Lover has a great aesthetic, I was thrilled to work with them! Everyone I worked with had a ball on the shoot. It was a great team, it felt like we had all been friends for awhile. It was however, very amusing that the weather was so hot and I was in layers of winter clothes"
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Grazie Grazia
I styled this week's fashion story for Australian Grazia. The clothes were romance inspired, a major trend from the SS10 collections. I did big knickers and sheer dresses, I've always loved mixing lingerie in with fashion, Christian Dior and Miu Miu did this perfectly last season.
Photographer, Simon Lekias & yes it's our Style Me Romy discovery Juliana from Chic.
" I found the environment totally serene and inspirational and without it the shoot wouldn't have been what it was. There was an amazing stillness that surrounded us and created an incredible atmosphere. It was lovely to get out of the city and see a different area, very refreshing. The clothes and mood were beautiful and I think that this is reflected in the photographs" Juliana, model.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
My favourite things... Miranda Kerr
Miranda Kerr relaxes with Style Me Romy and reveals all of her favourite things...
Hair & Makeup: Noni Smith
Miranda wears dress from The Vintage Clothing Shop
Prada personalised shoes (gold MK on sole), Kindle, Balenciaga sunglasses, Rolex Oyster Air King and a selection of Miranda's own bracelets
The only other person I know that has been given personalised shoes from Prada is Sarah Murdoch, it's a true fashion honour reserved for very few. Miranda says about her Kindle that she's no longer weighed down by the library of books she travels with. Her Kindle has saved the day.
Miranda loves vintage clothing, we rummaged through her many suitcases and we found amazing pieces that she's collected throughout the years of travelling.
Prada bag with trinkets, David Austin roses from Flos Florum, Rose Quartz, Serge Lutens Datura Noir fragrance and Kora daily hand cream
The water ingredient used in Kora products is infused with the energy of love and healing from her favourite crystal, Rose Quartz. I love Miranda's dedication to all things spiritual, she has been loyal to her yoga ritual everyday for the last 10 years.
Valentino bag, Balenciaga shoes, massage friend and the books 'The Magician's Way' and 'The Buddha in Daily Life'
Miranda admires Balenciaga's designer Nicolas Ghesquiere, tomorrow she will walk her second show in Paris, "Nicolas is incredibly talented and a genuine guy"
Scanlan & Theodore dress
Miranda 'style bit' me and went and purchased the same Louis Vuitton diary downstairs at the Crown Towers in Melbourne (on the day of the shoot) and grabbed my Trenery brown leather belt and loved my gift to her, an Australia pendant from Pink Lou Lou.
Thank you to all the crew, we literally spent the day in bed with Miranda and it was a pleasure.
