Another year rolls by...

Welcome to 2013! I thought I start the year by having a look back at some of the events I went to in 2012 that for whatever reason didn't make it to my blog.

Moore Fashion

My friend Tess and I at the Dreamers Parade

It was a very wet night in November when the guests gathered to watch the Dreamers parade, packing out the Moores building. As part of the Fremantle Festival it showed off Fremantle’s fashion collective; Days of Yore, Love in Tokyo, Cocoon Textiles, The Siam Lady, Velvet Sushi, Megan Salmon and Pekho. 

Days of Yore

Love in Toyko

Days of Yore is an exquisite jewellery label, specialising in gorgeous necklaces and bangles and they didn’t disappoint. Love in Tokyo as always used silk with aplomb and Velvet Sushi had some beautiful light summer dresses. Overall it was a well put together show by stylist Hannah McGrath and a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

Velvet Sushi

The Siam Lady

 

Megan Salmon

You can find most of the Fremantle Fashion Collective labels on High St, Fremantle.

Platform 2012

West Australian Institute of Fashion and Textiles - Polytechnic West Graduates Parade

Bridget Powell

The stage was covered in glass jars filled with tea lights, creating an eerie atmosphere. The show opened with some rather racy lingerie from Bridget Powell, followed by Madalin Frodsham's collection which would be more suited to Tokyo's youth culture, than conservative Perth.    

 

Doe Eyed Girls by Brittany Zajitz

 With Brittany Zajitz's collection I could see some potential, in terms of design and construction. However her colour palate and choice of fabric didn't work for me. Maroon with white is not a good combination. 

Unfortunately due to Perth's isolation, unless you can afford to go overseas for fabric, there just isn't the range or quality available. I can attest to this, as a former fashion student I found it very frustrating when I couldn't find what I wanted. You were constantly having to compromise and as a result you didn't always end up with the finished product you had in mind.  

Kimmie Hosaka

Emma Jean Design by Emma Ward

Michelle Olufson

 

CECE by Deng

Erin Louise by Erin Donnelly

Erin Louise by Erin Donnelly

Common themes were 1960's silhouettes, cowl necks and fringing. Colours went from one extreme to another from the very bright to the earthy. Erin Donnelly's collection was probably my favourite on the night. I didn't like everything, however there were some stand out pieces that I would have loved to add to my wardrobe.

  

Kathryn Casey

 

Isabelle Marie by Isabelle Davidson

Over all it was an enjoyable night. I had some friends say they enjoyed themselves more than at the parades for the fashion festival.Unfortunately I was suffering from sleep deprivation so I couldn't quite get into the swing of things.

If you would like any of the designers details let me know. I would be happy to pass them on to you!