Style Circle - Tuesday 18/08/09
Vivienne Westwood dress from Dilettante
Results tagged “Vivienne Westwood” from Style Voyeur
New Season Presentation - April
Dilettante is one of the most important boutiques in Australia.
When Damien Woolnough, Editor of Vogue Australia's website came to visit last year as part of Perth Fashion Festival, we had a conversation about beautiful fashion boutiques. Both of us agreed that Dilettante is one of the best fashion destinations Australia has on offer.
The garments and accessories available in-store are sought after world-wide and the space itself - which houses pieces direct from the international designer shows, rivalling the likes of Sydney's, The Corner Shop, Paris', Collette, London's, Browns and New York's, Zao - is a mecca of creative inspiration and visual splendour.
The best part of it all is that since Dilettante opened its doors back in 2007, Perth fashion people have had access to some of the world's best international designer wares. Designs by fashion mavericks such as Vivienne Westwood, A.F. Vandervorst, Christopher Kane for Swarovski, Gareth Pugh, Undercover, Preen and Costume National are all available in Perth through Dilettante. A reality that only a few years ago would have seemed like a far off dream.
When Damien Woolnough, Editor of Vogue Australia's website came to visit last year as part of Perth Fashion Festival, we had a conversation about beautiful fashion boutiques. Both of us agreed that Dilettante is one of the best fashion destinations Australia has on offer.
The garments and accessories available in-store are sought after world-wide and the space itself - which houses pieces direct from the international designer shows, rivalling the likes of Sydney's, The Corner Shop, Paris', Collette, London's, Browns and New York's, Zao - is a mecca of creative inspiration and visual splendour.
The best part of it all is that since Dilettante opened its doors back in 2007, Perth fashion people have had access to some of the world's best international designer wares. Designs by fashion mavericks such as Vivienne Westwood, A.F. Vandervorst, Christopher Kane for Swarovski, Gareth Pugh, Undercover, Preen and Costume National are all available in Perth through Dilettante. A reality that only a few years ago would have seemed like a far off dream.
A.F.Vandervorst Diversity dress and Travel coat.
Boris Bidjan Saberi leather jacket, knitted top and scarf.
Tsumori Chisato dress.
MaterialByProduct Jacket and dress (worn underneath).
Henrik Vibskov jacket and shirt.
Anne Valerie Hash dress.
Boys in all black after the presentation.
A boy on the street who was reluctant to let me take his photograph but it was most necessary to show that boys like this do exist in Perth. There ARE fashion forward boys and girls in this town despite what some ill-educated people think and really that is what SV is all about - showing them to the world.
I too was wearing cobalt blue tights on the night with my matching blue Jessie Hill booties so I was delighted to see a boy who had the same look in mind. Unisex is the new androgyny. I also love the shirt with adornment. It is apparently the new thing in London for boys to wear jewels over their shirts and adornment is everywhere at the moment.
Fashion is daring to be different.
I too was wearing cobalt blue tights on the night with my matching blue Jessie Hill booties so I was delighted to see a boy who had the same look in mind. Unisex is the new androgyny. I also love the shirt with adornment. It is apparently the new thing in London for boys to wear jewels over their shirts and adornment is everywhere at the moment.
Fashion is daring to be different.
Anne Valerie Hash dress.
Peachoo + Krejberg sheer embroidered dress.
Vivienne Westwood Gold Label coat, top and skirt.
A.F. Vandervorst silver boots.
A.F. Vandervorst silver boots.
Melbourne Cup Tuesday - 4/11/08
It didn't stop hearts from breaking, love making, bed bugs stinging, fascinators falling, headaches ceasing, minds blowing, blisters growing or the champagne from flowing.
More thankfully it certainly did not stop the fashion show featuring new collections from Dilettante and Zekka taking place at 1907 on Queens Street in the city.
August wears Ann Demeulemeester.
Apparently Melbourne Cup is the 'Race that stops the nation'. I used to believe this to be the case until I become freelance and then realised that the truth is it doesn't actually, really, stop very much at all. It didn't stop hearts from breaking, love making, bed bugs stinging, fascinators falling, headaches ceasing, minds blowing, blisters growing or the champagne from flowing.
More thankfully it certainly did not stop the fashion show featuring new collections from Dilettante and Zekka taking place at 1907 on Queens Street in the city.
All boys are dressed by Zekka, girls dressed by Dilettante.
Rosemary wears yellow Lutz dress, Romance Was Born leggings, A.F.Vandervorst silver shoes (worn by all girls throughout).
Dom wears Raf Simmons.
Tammy wears Tsumori Chisato dress.
Deb wears A.F.Vandervorst pant, Lutz shirt collar dress, Jens Laugesen tuxedo jacket, A.F.Vandervorst belt, Lutz red stockings.
Scott Co-Owner of Zekka.
Clare wears Peachoo + Krejberg top, A.F.Vandervorst shirt dress, Peachoo + Krejberg white skirt underneath, A.F.Vandervorst belt and A'N'D shoe bag.
Tammy wears Vivienne Westwood Gold Label corset pant, Undercover bikini top, Vivienne Westwood scarf, necklace and bag.
Rosemary wears Preen lace bodysuit, A.F.Vandervorst wrap skirt, Peachoo + Krejberg scarf, A.F.V silver envelope bag.
Clare wears Preen sapphire blue dress, Lutz silver trench cardi, Laura B bag, Goti necklace, Christopher Kane bolster.
Pontus wears Rick Owens cardi, singlet and pants, Ann Demeulemeester boots and jacket.
Deb wears Romance Was Born dress and Lutz red stockings.
Big Contrast
For Spring/Summer 2009 designers gave us a lesson in art -
Contrasting Colours 101: Colour Theory & The Colour Wheel.
What was learnt in summary?
Grey is in contrast with orange
Pink is in contrast with orange
Blue is in contrast with orange
Constrasting = Complementary
Lesson learnt.
Oscar de la Renta
Andrew Gn
John Galliano
Some believed with the current state of the world economy, Galliano pushed things a tad too far with his Marie Antoinette reference. On the other hand though, this collection was his most wearable to date. He may just have been influenced (like many of the designers supposedly were) by what they are calling the Great Depression of 2008. Yesterday's stock market free fall of 8% (the worst fall since 1987) doesn't make things look like the economy is going to get better anytime soon. All the more reason to escape into a realm of beautiful fashion and copious amounts of cake eating. Enjoy!
Some believed with the current state of the world economy, Galliano pushed things a tad too far with his Marie Antoinette reference. On the other hand though, this collection was his most wearable to date. He may just have been influenced (like many of the designers supposedly were) by what they are calling the Great Depression of 2008. Yesterday's stock market free fall of 8% (the worst fall since 1987) doesn't make things look like the economy is going to get better anytime soon. All the more reason to escape into a realm of beautiful fashion and copious amounts of cake eating. Enjoy!
A.F.Vandervorst
Alexander Wang
Under The Covers
A haze of grey was prominent in almost every designer showcase, smoking up the runways from Balenciaga to Yves Saint Laurent. The grey silk dress gave this sombre hue a lighter touch. The look is as though you have grabbed a sheet from the bed of your boudior and wrapped it around your flawless pale bod. At first glance you think, why can't I just MYO this dress? However it is important to understand the skilled craftmanship that goes into working this impossible fabric and creating its effortless fall.
Karl Lagerfeld
BCBG Max Azria
Costello Tagliapietra
Calvin Klein
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Vivienne Westwood in her usual style of outrageousness took the look one step further with her almost humourous variation of - Under The Covers. Whether you consume or disdain is your choice baby cakes.
Notable Mentions
Art School - Brasso & Brooke.
A lot of the less well known designers had some of the more interesting designs this season
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Christopher Kane
I have always loved Christopher Kane since he arrived on the fashion circuit in Spring of 2007. When he did those little steel-capped denim booties last season I almost died. I finally bagged myself a similar pair by Jessie Hill at the end of winter this year only to ruin them on first wear by climbing a roof with my friend - after a notorious store opening. My philosophy of never letting fashion get in the way of fun became my downfall. However an SV girl would rather ruin her cutest pair of shoes than partake in the biggest fashion faux pas of all time - going shoeless (yes, even on top of a steel roof darling!)
For Spring/Summer 2009, Kane was inspired by the film Planet of The Apes, with which only he would be daring (and just crazy) enough to pull off.
Josh Goot riding the wave of success in New York.
Imagine how cool this could look with black lipstick and a silver studded leather belt worn as a choker.
Always interesting, design duo Victor & Rolf.
Modelled by the stunning (and rather old but going strong) catwalk verterin Shalom Harlow yeo0w!
DIY Voyeur Style
You may wonder after viewing all of this, how does any of it apply to you - a humble fashion follower living in the most isolated city in the world? Well all of these looks can be re-created in some way or other to suit you - if you are clever! (read fashion savvy.) Think outside the box, try places you wouldn't usually go to and get hunting yo!
If all else fails there is always Dillettante or net-a-porter and your dad's credit card right? If not take heed of SV's inexpensive DIY tips below:
Accessorize with tuelle as at Karl Lagerfeld and Vivienne Westwood. Re-create Bestsey Johnston's Tim Burton-esque look for under $100 or colour your world with a pair of tights that will knock your socks off.
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Karl Lagerfeld
Have 2 metres of tuelle in the colour of your choice cut to size and accessorize away. Wear it around your neck like a scarf, wind it through the sleeves of your favourite dress, wrap it over your hair to freak your boyfriend out into thinking you have dyed it a wacky colour or wear it like a shawl to add a touch of opulence for $5 or less.
Vivienne Westwood
Eley Kishmoto
Good places to seach for tights - Memory Lane, Chic & Chic, Myer, Sportsgirl. See SV's Guide to Life for addresses of unknowns.
Balenciaga
Betsey Johnston
DIY
Wig from Joke Shop - $10
DIY
Wig from Joke Shop - $10
Hat from Hats on Barrack Street - $29.95
Tights from Mame Clothing - $20
Dress from Chic + Chic - $40
Total ~ $99.95
Refer to SV's Guide to Life.
(This is an example - all prices and places are guestimates but you get my drift?
If not call me)
Have fun!
About This Blog
I am a voyeur of style.I hail from Perth--the most isolated city on the planet.
Up until recently there have been limited creative references and resources for Perth individuals.
The lack of commercial saturation in the environment (although recognised as unique and appreciated by many) means that Perth people have had to create their own fantasies and make their own mark.
I would like to share the style inspirations I find in a land far away with the rest of our International Community and the other Style Voyeurs who fill it's space.
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