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If you haven’t heard by now then I’m sorry to have to break the news: marc by marc Jacobs is soon to be discontinued… That’s right, discontinued – finité, gone, done! I literally am feeling the same disbelief as when my favourite make up brand took away my perfect foundation colour.
Jacobs and Robert Duffy founded the marc by marc jacobs label way back in 2001 and in doing so they provided their ever growing fan base with a more affordable range. As such, us 20 something year olds could now (somewhat) afford a piece of this classic designer to drape around our wrists.
If you’re anything like me you’l have accrued a small collection, so hold onto your items as they’ll be collectables now. Alternately it would be wise to grab some bits and pieces now, while you still can. If you’re a MMJ newbie, I’ve listened the top items you must purchase before this beauty of a brand disappear forever – click the image to discover where you can buy theses awesome pieces.
I won’t deny I am upset, as marc by marc jacobs was the closet thing I could ever have wearing a well known luxury brand with my price point, especially the quality in their leather pieces – they were well worth every penny. Although the days of marc by marc jacobs may soon be lost (but never forgotten) Marc Jacobs’ CEO Sebastian Suhl hopes merging the lines will help them to fill the gap in the price points of the luxury and contemporary market caused by cutting the brand. I guess only time will tell if our generation will be walking about with marc by our sides…
Here is a quick post of what I wore to the National Graduate Showcase night!
Items of clothing worn on the night!
Photographer: Defiant Arts
ps- I purchased these items 2 years ago from witchery but I’m sure you can find similar items online! xx
VAMFF comes around once a year, rewarding Melbourne for the long wait leading up to our most prestigious fashion festival. New York, Paris, Milan and London Fashion Week’s are complete and finally comes our turn to celebrate the beautiful pieces that Australian and International Designers have to offer.
Melbourne’s Fashion savvy populace gathered, as usual, at Dockland Wharf for the arrival of the biggest opening show, presented by David Jones and supported by Vogue. Featuring beloved Australian brands such as Bianca Spender,Christopher Esber, Ellery,Bassike,Romance Was Born,Camilla and Marc,Carla Zampatti and Michael Lo Sordo just to name a few, it featured over 200 winter looks.
Jessica Gomes opened the show wearing a delicate sheer piece by designer Camilla. Behind her, as if playing follow the leader, were drummer boys as they drummed to the beat of the music.
Lucas Dawson Photography
Camilla
Soon after Montana Cox graced the runway with her new short locks wearing leopard print beaded dress.
As the models strutted one by one they wore beautiful, lush winter pieces ranging from leathers to knits and warm trench coats. My anticipation for each designer grew, as there was not one outfit I disapproved of.
Lucas Dawson Photography
Sabtatini
There were quite a number of trends that were on hand. Monochrome was strongly present in the runway featuring neutral tones and minimalist looks ranging from knits to coats from Bassike, Viktoria + Woods and Camilla and Marc providing versatile stunning ensembles that caught my eye.
Lucas Dawson Photography
Camilla and Marc
The 70’s silhouettes were also present, as denim and tailored flares took to the runway. As well Cox wearing a fringe black number. Not forgetting our bold colourful prints and patterns by Romance Was Born, nothing less than expected from the daring designer
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Lucas Dawson Photography
Romance Was Born
Defiant Arts Media
Theory
Stay tuned as I cover more events this week.
Adriana
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Defiant Arts Media
Special thanks to
AMPR
Lucas Dawson Photography
Defiant Arts
We are proud to announce that le BLONDE FOX will be attending VAMFF this year.
Giving you the fresh off the runway updates on the blog
Our main man Dermie Defiant Arts will be snapping DAVID JONES VOGUE RUNWAY along with various other shows!
Thank you for the ongoing support and fans of le BLONDE FOX
It really means the world to me.
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VAMFF kicked off in style this week with the highly anticipated StageLabel cultural runway show 2015, in which designers celebrated their individual style and made their unique ‘fashion fingerprint’ in the industry. Held at the beautiful waterfront docklands the event showcased eight incredibly individual and talented emerging designers from across the globe.
The spacious warehouse swiftly began to thicken up with fashion savvy associates, sipping on flutes of champagne and nibbling on appetisers; the room seething with anticipation for the upcoming showcase. Each designer revealed four or more of their designs, ranging from classic clean silhouettes to fun and gregarious garments. Here are my fashion choices of the night.
Millicent Elizabeth
Tiffany’s collection is so versatile that you can wear from work to evening. Her designs are clean cut and exquisitely classic. Such elegant pieces for any occasion you are sure to be a showstopper. On the night I wore the Helix collar wool crepe top & Double Helix wool crepe skirt with silk lining.
As well you can read our interview here
&
Purchase here
Ash MayBe
Ashleigh’s plays with quirky digital and idiosyncratic prints, the collection is a colourful colour palette. I loved this fun piece from her range, the majorca dress has a lot of personality to it. 
Purchase here
Billy & Boo
Belinda is the creator of Billy & Boo. Her collection focuses on classic and contemporary designs, using different textures and fabrics. This piece below is sophisticated and great for any special occasion out.
The pola cutout top and the junki body con skirt
Model: Letitia Sindt
Purchase here
Braddon Tailors
Braddon Tailors suits are tailor-made to perfection. Philip Morgan creates custom-made master pieces that will fit your body like a glove.
The blue suit
Delightful Darling
Hayleah’s garments are a celebration of fairy tales. Her creations are marvellously unique wholly inspired and based upon fairytale books. This collection was inspired by “The Folk of the Faraway Tree” by Enid Blyton.
My pick is the pixie trousers they’re very unique statement piece.
Read our interview here
Lola and Lamar
Lola and Lamar are bold and daring brand. Their individual pieces are infleunced by the iconic1980’s and 90’s. Those of the brave hearted and who are not scared to show a little skin.
The work it suit
Love by Nathaly
Nathaly focuses on sustainable special occasion wear. She has created pieces for special occasion that you can wear for more than just a special occasion. This piece was definitely a stand out piece on the night.
Reversible lace-up dress
Thea & Seera
Two sisters from Brunei Darussalam
The fabrics they used in their collection were rich and vibrant. The lily dress not only beautifully made in this royal purple colour which I love, but the detail beading on the tenunan panelling across the chest.
Special thanks to
Rohit- StageLabel
Dermie- Defiant Arts
Deakin film crew- Reilly, Benjamin, Luke, Serena and Reza
Tiffany- Millicent Elizabeth
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I was invited to Westfield Doncaster A/W 2015 preview night event. I love winter it’s my favorite season.It allows me to layer up and wear my favorite item the classic leather jacket in the colder weather. I’ve since been stuck in two summers since I went overseas so I am waiting in anticipation for winter to arrive!
The event was held in the styling suite, an exclusive room for customers to have personal styling sessions from Westfield Doncaster. I found it to be an excellent venue to hold this type of event. Throughout the styling suite there were beautiful garments spread out in rows around the room. As I looked at the garments a few caught my eye that was of course the leather garments on the rack. The collections of clothing there were very captivating and interesting a very unique type that will be sure to shine through this season coming (winter). 
Kate Waterhouse & Alyce Cowell spoke about the latest upcoming trends for this season, as well questions answered by Kate herself. I also spoke to Kate during the night about up and coming trends and leather jackets!
As well we were able to have abit of fun with the outfits on display with creating our own flat lay.
Here are my favourite picks of the up-coming Autumn Winter trends for 2015!
Trend | 70’s Glamour
Photo by: SDP Media
Trend | Military The Mililtary look, with beautiful tailoring and structed jackets. As well a pop of colour to add.
Photo by: SDP Media
Trend | Nomcore Clean and simple look, very versatile for work or weekend.
Photo by: SDP Media
Trend | Monochrome The Monochrome look with different leather teaxtures and layering.
Photo by: SDP Media
Trend | Leather Layers
Mixing different textures and colours of leather together
Photo by: SDP Media
Trend | Abstract Abstract prints for winter with beautiful trenches for a sophisticated look
Photo by: SDP Media
Kate also answered some questions during the night, she had explained that she loves having a wardrobe of outfits that she can go from day to night. The diversity of going straight from the office straight out to dinner. Her investment pieces are leather jackets, as Kate is very passionate about the leather trend also. A pair of ankle boots Great knits as well.
My Flat Lay Thurley Playsuit Marcs leather jacket Marcs cigarette pant
Kate also explained how she puts her own spin on outfits, with using accessories to spice things up abit. From mixing bags, belts, statement necklaces as well as other accessories to make her own mix and swing on clothing to be unique rather then the usual. Kates style icons are the Iconic Sofia Loren followed by Kate Moss and the stylish Victoria Beckham.
Special Thanks to Westfield Doncaster xx 
Special thanks to Cassandra Pennisi For my outfit for the night Website: www.cassandrapennisi.com.au
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I tuned into my inner 90’s grunge phase. I love this look from this era….I actually once went through a phase of watching every coming of age 90’s movie. Empire Records, Fear and 10 things I hate about you.. literally the list goes on.
I really loved watching all of these movies and this look is dedicated to that era.
These shoes I purchased in ROME ITALY are my current love. I stumbled across this epic shoe store there. It’s so different how they display their shoes on sale there. They’re in the window and you point to the ones you want in your size, without making a mess and touching them all. Also….It was really hot that day, but winter is always on my mind!
DENIM JACKET// SPORTSGIRL // SINGLET // MINKPINK // SKIRT// TOPSHOP // BELT// VINTAGE // SHOES // ITALY
le BLONDE FOX
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Not to long ago, I became acquainted with Tiffany at the Adelaide fashion festival. We then spoke about her personal brand and from there she explained about what she did. Her brand Millicent Elizabeth is dedicated to providing classical styles for the busy modern woman.
Millicent Elizabeth is a premium Australia clothing label. Made by hand in Australia with the use of superb natural fibers. It is a unique label in a world of mass-market fashion, as garment production is limited to just 100 garments per style. It offers clients a unique opportunity to own these limited designs as once they sell out to be collectable styles.
Tiffany has built her brand on the principle of clean modern understated elegance. Her range is clean cut and exquisitely classic. This is a powerful range and classical that will never go out of fashion and very useful for everyone’s wardrobe.
“Our philosophy is based on the fundamentals that less is more harmonised with smart design which enhances the wearers natural beauty.”
What made you create Millicent Elizabeth Tell us your story and your brand name.
My brand names comes from my two middle names which are named after my great-grandmothers. I started Millicent Elizabeth because I felt frustrated as a shopper and couldn’t find a modern minimalist women’s wear brand, in luxurious fabrics.
How did you get started in the industry?
I started off in Merchandising
Have you always wanted to be a fashion designer?
No, I tried a few things before fashion, jewelry design and found it took too long to get tot the end result, I’m pretty impatient, after I design something I want to see it in the flesh straight away to see if works or not.
Where did you study fashion?
TAFE SA
How do you go about sourcing your products?
I don’t source, I design, pattern make and sew it all together myself. Proudly Australian designed and made!
How long is the process of a Season collection?
it takes at least 2-3 months to put a collection together, source fabrics, designing and fitting.
What is the feeling like seeing your collection on runway?
It was a phenomenal feeling, it takes your breath away, make all the blood sweat and tears worth it.
Where is the final product made?
In my studio, in the Mill (artist hub)
What is your favorite part about being a fashion designer?
Seeing your designs on customer, make them feel beautiful confident and make the piece their own.
How and what gives your inspiration for each collection?
my designs are very architectonic, so I look at architecture, art, interior design and film
Who is your target market?
25- 40 year old women who love design and who love the design detail, it’s the all in the detail. I find a lot of my clients are in the design field themselves architects and interior designers.
How would you describe your personal style? Does it reflect into your designs?
I’m very minimalistic, I don’t like over embellishment, for me less is more, black is certainly my favorite colour. I love fabric but I chose texture over print.
What’s your current achievement with the brand that you are most proud of?
Coming runner-up at this year Emerging Designer Award at the Adelaide Fashion Festival
Who’s your inspiration/ fashion designers who you look up to?
Alexander Wang for Balenciaga, he was the one to bring back-packs in an elegant way.
And lastly, any advice to people who want to get into the industry!
My advice is learn as much as possible from others, as people are your greatest source of information.
If you want to start a label, embodied your brand you are your greatest advertisement.
Special thanks to Tiffany xx
Website
Instagram: @millicentelizabethlabel
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