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September 4, 2017

A chat with … Gabrielle Spencer Bridal

Canberra’s leading red carpet event is fast approaching. FASHFEST will once again return for three fashion-filled nights September 28-30. With six shows over three nights, Canberra can expect a variety of looks for all occasions. This year, having all my focus on my upcoming wedding I was particularly intrigued by the bridal collections. So, I caught up with Gabrielle from Gabrielle Spencer Bridal and asked her a few questions about her stunning gowns and her anticipated trends for 2018. What...

August 9, 2017

Summer 2018 fashion forecast with The Luxe Link

Spring is nearly here! With just weeks of ‘winter’ to go,  it’s almost time to pack away the coats and cardigans. Shadowing the current styles from US and Europe, we’re in for a vibrant season. Plenty of florals, feminine silhouettes, off the shoulder cuts and comfortable t-shirt dresses clinged perfectly around the waist. Whilst Australia struggles to keep up with all the latest brands and availability of pieces there are now more options than ever to bypass these obstacles. One...

June 15, 2017

Winter 2017 Fashion Forecast

While saying goodbye to summer isn’t easy, we can certainly find comfort in winter fashion. If you’ve been watching the international styles closely you would have noticed that comfort is non-negotiable, the 90’s are back and Yeezy decides our fashion choices. While good and bad styles keep popping up (who decided that fishnets under denim is okay?!) there are certain pieces that everyone should consider. Here is my fashion forecast for Winter 2017: Lace up kicks Vogue has claimed that...

June 5, 2017

FASHFEST 2017 model casting

On Sunday 4 June, models of all shapes, sizes, ethnicity and ages walked down the runway at the National Convention Centre for the annual FASHFEST casting. Hundreds of aspiring models strut their stuff to vie for a spot in Canberra’s most glamorous annual event, running for it’s fifth year in 2017. Upon walking into the huge auditorium, I noticed a pool of different looks and styles but one thing remained consistent: smiles and genuine excitement. The models were split up into small groups...

May 24, 2017

Love fashion? Let’s make it sustainable

Fashion is important to many. Your fashion choices make you who you are and help you artistically express yourself to the world. But what happens behind all the glistening shop fronts, smiling employees and luxurious fabrics? I spoke to Rosh, sustainable fashion expert and founder of Issara. Why is it important to make fashion sustainable? Fashion is a small part of life, and yet one of the most polluting industries in the world. Incidents like the Rana Plaza disaster where over 1000 lives...