Melbourne Runway

Love from London…

2007-07-30T03:02:00.000+10:00

It feels like years since my last post. After a month of constant bouts of rain in London, I’ve finally decided to brave the streets with my camera in tow. This time ‘round I will document some of my favourite fashion haunts. I couldn’t really find anything specifically centred around London fashion spots while scanning the internet and endless travel books. So I hope these next few posts will prove insightful. Fashion and style is everywhere and nowhere does this feel more true than in London.

Of course, these posts are all from an Antipodeans perspective and I’m surely missing a ton of places… so if you’re a Londoner or have visited London, please guide me to the fashion light.

NB. I am living in Soho so the spots visited will be unfairly biased around the area.

SYN fm recording...

2007-07-09T08:27:00.000+10:00

It has been requested, so here is an old archive of a SYN fm recording. It's the Susien Chong and Nic Briand Lover pt.2 interview.

Elle Singapore...

2007-06-19T22:50:00.000+10:00

The lovely people from Elle Singapore have featured some press on Melbourne Runway.

Farewell…

2007-06-14T21:49:00.000+10:00

Apologies for the lack of posts but my mac has been sick and I’ve been unable to get to a computer. Anyway, during this short siesta I’ve suddenly decided to relocate. I’m heading off to London and Paris for a while. So this is farewell to marvellous Melbourne (at least temporarily). To everyone who has embraced Melbourne Runway, I am truly truly grateful.

Please do pop back to this site… I will have my camera in tow shooting the odd street scene during my Antipodean adventure.

For those in Melbourne, please look out for my final column in the City Weekly next Thursday.

x Marianne

CBD - Melbourne Central

2007-06-03T22:30:00.000+10:00

CBD - the black canvas

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Sometimes if I’m wearing all black, I get the urge to add a dose of colour. But this girl shows that with a restrained colour palette you can really play with texture.

CBD - Bourke Street

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CBD - Collins Street

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CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Bourke Street

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CBD - Melbourne Central

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CBD - pleats for winter

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CBD - Bourke Street

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CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD.. with perfect poise

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CBD - Little Collin's Street

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CBD - Swanston Street

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Flinder's Street

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Sydney .. rafw

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It's the third day of Sydney Rosemount Australia Fashion Week.. with back to back shows and the odd shopping stint, I still managed to capture a few shots. I think these street shots highlight how brilliant Sydney fashion is and how it easily rivals other major cities... but too bad the same thing can't be said about what we've seen showcased on the runway! What are your thoughts, am I the only one slightly disgruntled?

Sydney .. rafw

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Sydney .. rafw

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Current TV, the Global Network

2007-04-28T18:17:00.002+10:00

Ok, I know it's been a bit of a dry spell on the site.. but not to worry! I'm heading off to Sydney next week for Rosemount Australia Fashion Week so I promise to capture some of the fashion action.

Also, a while back I styled a video shoot for Current TV, a global network based in LA. Here's the final product (and no, I didn't do any of the cheesy editing!).

2007-04-26T18:09:00.000+10:00

Sometimes it seems as though every second person in Melbourne is a jewellery designer. And so few are able to have a real point of difference with their designs. But this lady has created some real treasures with her individually hand painted earrings.

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When I saw this young lady, I immediately thought of Anna Sui... maybe it's the blunt fringe and the print smock. Anyway, it seems that Miss Sui is not the only one who can work a mean print.. the dress is from the lovely Zara!

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CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Collins Street

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The colour play is brilliant here.. the navy offset by the ash blonde! Please click to enlarge.

CBD - Swanston Street

2007-04-13T09:07:00.000+10:00

Karen Walker Interview

2007-04-06T22:33:00.000+10:00

So once again, there was a bit of a pickle with this week's airing of Melbourne Runway on SYN fm. But here is the interview with Karen Walker.. for the rest of the Melbourne Runway show, tune in to SYN 90.7 fm on Wednesday at 3-4 pm (aest).

CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Flinder's Street Station

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CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Swanston Street

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A reminder...

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Melbourne Runway on SYN 90.7fm airs tomorrow from 3-4 pm (aest). Please join us for a candid interview with the always inspiring Karen Walker.

Melbourne Runway is also streamed online at www.syn.org.au

CBD - Swanston Street

2007-04-02T22:28:00.002+10:00

What are you wearing?
A men's shirt from Savers that I cut up.

How would you describe your style?
Eclectic. Sometimes masculine, sometimes really feminine.

Style inspiration?
People I see on the streets. I really like designers like Chloe and Alice McCall.

Fragrance of choice?
Be Delicious by DKNY

Favourite thing about Melbourne?
Shopping

(This interview was taken from an excerpt from Melbourne Runway on SYN fm)

The Sydney Post

2007-03-31T14:45:00.000+10:00

I was away for a few days in Sydney and I was very impressed with the city’s sense of style. I must say, I was rather daunted approaching people in such unfamiliar terrain.. but, style for style!

Sydneysiders seem to be a lot more polished than bohemianish Melbourne. Even though Melbourne has an “eclectic” style sensibility, it does sometimes become predictable and the norm is what actually looks fresh. I don’t know if this makes much sense (nor do I want to stereotype), but that’s what I found in Sydney… a sense of freshness.

Sydney - City

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Sydney - City

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Sydney - City

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Sydney - City

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A reminder...

2007-03-27T22:31:00.001+10:00

Last week's unaired Melbourne Runway show on SYN 90.7 fm will be aired tomorrow. Please see the earlier post for the line-up of guests. On another note, I'll be away in Sydney for a few days and I'll definitely be roaming the streets to try to capture a few good shots.

CBD - Flinder's Lane

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CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - the script ... any guesses what it says?

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CBD - A nice twist

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Another reminder…

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Melbourne Runway on SYN 90.7 fm airs tomorrow from 3-4pm (aest). This show is all about women in the fashion industry. Helen Lee, founder of beauty/fashion blogazine, Sassybella.com and online producer of FPC publication notebookmagazine.com; and Michelle Wilson, womenswear buyer for Myer, provide insight into the coveted world of fashion publishing and buying.

Melbourne Runway for SYN is also streamed online at www.syn.org.au

CBD – the Stylist

2007-03-20T09:53:00.000+11:00

What are you wearing?
Work pants from Carhaart that I’ve cut into shorts, a tank top, a peach coloured old lingerie shawl that I found at Shag.

Are you involved in fashion?
Yes, I’m in retail and starting to be a stylist as well.

How does styling work?
Well, I did a course at RMIT called Visual Merchandising…we did a subject called photo styling and that’s kind of where I found my main passion. At the moment I’m working with a styling called Mellissa Gadston. I’m her assistant.. it’s just like sourcing, putting together outfits for shoots and commercials and stuff.

Ever thought of being a stylist to the stars?
I’ve thought about it. I’ve done a bit of styling for up and coming artists.. you’re kind of a little bit more restricted.

Best styling job so far?
I helped Melissa do sourcing for Fashion Trend Magazine. It was actually a denim luxe story. And that was really fun…I got to deal with a lot of fun people as well.

Finally, what’s your favourite thing about Melbourne?
I love the food and café culture.

(This interview was taken from an excerpt from Melbourne Runway on SYN 90.7fm)

CBD - Swanston Street

2007-03-19T13:52:00.000+11:00

CBD - Melbourne Central

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CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Swanston Street

2007-03-16T09:14:00.000+11:00

Sometimes it happens that a person doesn't feel comfortable taking a photo. With this young lady, I just couldn't let her get away. Sure, its headless but you get the picture.

A reminder...

2007-03-13T14:11:00.000+11:00

Melbourne Runway on SYN 90.7 fm airs tomorrow from 3-4pm (aest). We chat to the very sweet designer, Michelle Robinson about fashion and random topics, from models to the media.

And as always we'll be playing some fashionable tracks which have been exclusively selected by Michelle Robinson.

Melbourne Runway on SYN is also streamed online at www.syn.org.au

CBD - Mr. M.A.C

2007-03-13T13:54:00.000+11:00

What are you wearing?
All black. I was just working at M.A.C.

Favorite labels?
I really like this new label.. Alpha60 is really cool. It's stuff that's a bit tuff and edgy.

Any make-up tips?
Wear what you're comfortable in. Less is best. Natural skin is totally the trend.. natural and dewy.

Any autumn/winter make-up trends?
Loads of gold. The whole mod look is really in season.

Favorite thing about Melbourne?
Having a person run up to you to take a photo.. haha. And all the diversity. Wearing what you want to wear, doing what you want to do.

(This interview was taken from an excerpt from Melbourne Runway on SYN 90.7 fm)

CBD - Collins Street

2007-03-13T10:35:00.000+11:00

During Fashion Week, I shot a video for Current TV, a global network station based in L.A and New York. I will post up the video in my site once it's completed.

CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Ltl Collins Street

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CBD - Bourke Street

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CBD - Swanston Street

2007-03-11T16:28:00.000+11:00

LMFF is over. Hope you enjoyed all the fashion, parties and parades. For me, the Designer Awards realy summed up the state of Australian fashion. Watching the nominees showcase really made me feel optimistic and excited about our fashion future.

I also took some photos during the week from the streets..but I seem to be having some problems posting, I will endeavour to post them up tomorrow.

At the Designer Award.. Grant Pearce

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At the Designer Award

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At the Designer Award - Emily Browning

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At the Designer Award - Kirstie Clements

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And the winner is... YEOJIN BAE

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The 2007 LMFF Designer Award was awarded to Yeojin Bae!

At the Designer Award

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Fashion Cube - Melbourne Museum Plaza

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Fashion Cube - Melbourne Museum Plaza

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Fashion Cube - Melbourne Museum Plaza

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Fashion Cube - Melbourne Museum Plaza

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Fashion Cube - Melbourne Museum Plaza

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A reminder…

2007-03-06T22:08:00.000+11:00

Whilst it is Melbourne Fashion Festival, the show must go on. Melbourne Runway on SYN 90.7 fm airs tomorrow from 3-4 pm (aest). We’re joined by Nic Briand and Susien Chong from Lover.

“I can tell you straight up, we have no time to shop, I’d say probably 85% of my Christmas shopping was done online.. we’re extremely time poor,” the lovely Lover duo speak candidly about fashion, life and their inspirations.

Melbourne Runway on SYN is also streamed online at www.syn.org.au

Fashion Cube - Melbourne Museum Plaza

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Fashion Cube - Melbourne Museum Plaza

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Fashion Cube - Melbourne Museum Plaza

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Melbourne Museum

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CBD - Lonsdale Street

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CBD - Bourke Street

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Ltl Bourke Street

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Lonsdale street

2007-03-02T23:24:00.000+11:00

Ok, so it's confirmed. Melbourne has great shoes. Discount whatever I've said in the past, this is my favorite. Strangely, these shoes have a sense of minimalism even with all the laces.

CBD - Collins Street

2007-02-28T10:25:00.000+11:00

What are you wearing?
Some black shorts and an old shirt from my dad from the 80s which I just pulled from his wardrobe in a fashion crisis.. that’s always one of the first places I go, what does dad have! Some little Lacoste sneakers and an old suitcase of my grandmothers which is this ribbon cane thing.

What’s your style?
I basically try to do what other people aren’t. I try to avoid major trends that everyone has kind of caught on to and is being reproduced by every label, expensive and cheap.

If you had as much money as you wanted, what would you splurge on?
I’m a big fan of Marc Jacobs. Basically because he kind of goes against what everyone else is doing, eg. his grunge period for Perry Ellis.

Any particular piece from the recent collections that you found was a standout?
There was some Christian Dior Couture stuff. One of the gowns was particularly mimicking origami, I found that interesting, how they had sewn the fabric to look like paper.

Favourite thing about Melbourne?
The different types of people..

(This interview was taken from an excerpt from Melbourne Runway on SYN 90.7 fm)

A reminder..

2007-02-27T20:32:00.000+11:00

Melbourne Runway on SYN 90.7 fm has a new timeslot, Wednesday's at 3-4 pm (aest). Fresh from the summer season, Cecile and I are back to celebrate those moments of fashion brilliance.

"In New York, in the subways there were so many buskers doing amazing things.. a guy playing drums and girls walking past just having a bit of a boogie.." Kylie Zerbst, from Melbourne label Obus shares some of her pesonal travel memories.

Melbourne Runway is also streamed online at www.syn.org.au

CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Collins Street

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CBD - Swanston Street

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CBD - Bourke Street

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CBD - Bourke Street

2007-02-19T21:43:00.000+11:00

I really fell in love with the way this girl pulled her style together. From the two-toned specs, deconstructed NY tee, and the subtle tattoo lettering. You have to enlarge this shot!!

CBD - Collins Street

2007-02-19T19:36:00.000+11:00

What are you wearing?
A dress I made from a vintage pattern, the bag is mimco it's got tassels and has a feature in the front that looks like an eye, the shoes are from sportsgirl, they're so comforatable I wear them almost everyday.

Do u work in fashion?
No i'm a mechancal engineer. Everyone is suprised when I tell them that.

What's your style?
I like vintage clothes and Cue clothes for work

Style icons?
Bob Dylan, i love his look.

Fav shopping spots?
I go to camberwell market every sunday...my parents are from mentone, they've got some really good op shops down there.

What's your fav thing about melbourne?
The coffee, there are so many good coffee spots in melbourne.

(This interview was taken from an excerpt from Melbourne Runway on SYN FM)

A reminder..

2007-02-19T08:43:00.002+11:00

Melbourne Runway on SYN 90.7FM airs today at 2-4pm (aest). It is also streamed online at www.syn.org.au.

It's our final summer session and we go out with a bang by celebrating Australia's fashion future, with non-other than the future of fashion, a budding designer, Jo Baker.

A warm thank-you to everyone who has supported us over the summer show. We look forward to more moments of fashion brilliance.

CBD - Swanston Street

2007-02-18T10:23:00.000+11:00

The final installment.

CBD - off Flinder's Lane

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CBD - Flinder's Street

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