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ECCO showcases the best in leather at its ECCO Leather Factory Petit Event

Posted on February 25, 2016March 3, 2016 by sydneyeventblogger@gmail.com

I made my own bag at the ECCO Leather Factory Petit Event on Thursday 25 February 2016, and this has been the best event EVER.

ECCO flew its team in from the Netherlands and transformed a warehouse in Alexandria into a leather workshop equipped with everything required to make leather goods including all supplies for making a leather bag.

Australian media and bloggers were then invited to come and experience the quality and innovative technology of ECCO leather. The variety of leather was incredible. There was leather from different animals (cow, yak, sheep, pig etc.) in a multitude of colours and thickness. There was even glow in the dark leather and heat sensitive leather that changed colour when heat was applied!

Participants could choose to either make a purse, a clutch or a large carry bag. The results were amazing. Although the designs were provided, some people changed those designs to make their bag more unique. Everyone’s personality come through in the bags they produced. The creativity of the participants coupled with the quality of the leather meant that the bags that were made looked like they could easily retail anywhere for more than $100 (and for some people’s bags for more than $300).

Everyone knows that ECCO is a leading brand of shoes that combine style and comfort, but few know that ECCO is one of the largest producers of high quality leather, supplying leather to luxury brands such as Louis Vutton.

In fact, 50 per cent of its business is the supply of leather to other brands. ECCO leather supplies leather to innovative brands such as Apple (for iphone/IPAD cases and wrist bands for watches), Alexander Wang (for clothing) and Indigo jeans (for combining leather with denim).

The company was founded in 1963. It is one of the few major shoes manufacturers in the world that owns and manages every aspect of its leather and shoe productions and its retail sales.

Today ECCO’s shoes and accessories are sold in 88 countries at 3,060 ECCO shops and shop-in-shops and at 14,000 sales points around the world.

The company is family-owned and employs 19,800 people worldwide. It has factories in the Netherlands, Thailand, China and indonesia.

ECCO’s newest innovation is the second edition of its successful ECCO INTRINSIC sneaker collection – INTRINSIC 2 and INTRINSIC KARMA.

This new brand is designed to help people embrace a balanced lifestyle and make dressing up and down a breeze.

Features include direct-injected outsoles with flex zones, a low-profile design for greater comfort and flexible inlay soles shaped for natural movement.

In addition to experiencing the FUN of making a bag and getting to take it home, participants were also gifted a pair of shoes of their choice.

Now how nice is that!

For more information about ECCO, go to: http://au.shop.ecco.com/

EverAFTER magazine celebrates its first birthday in style

Posted on February 18, 2016February 23, 2016 by sydneyeventblogger@gmail.com

EverAFTER Magazine celebrated its first birthday in style at the Fairfax and Roberts flagship store on 19 Castlereagh Street Sydney on Thursday 18 February 2016.

Guest were treated to sumptuous morsels of food prepared by ARIA catering which included freshly shucked oysters with lemon pearls and ponzu, kingfish sashimi with sweet ginger, eschallot dressing and Persian fetta, sake cured beef with wasabi mayonnaise on a crispy rice cracker, avocado with ginger and shallot on a nori and sesame wafer and truffle mushroom arancini.

Black Velvet Sydney decorated the room with their delicious vanilla and caramel cup cakes.

Guests drank Jouet Perrier champagne, red and white wine and Heineken beer. They also sampled whiskys from The Glenrothers.

Special guests of the night included fashion designer Steven Khalil, personal stylist and keynote speaker Joshua Heath, and bridal milliner Viktoria Novak,

Creative Director of EverAFTER Magazine, Nicole Snow, spoke of her passion for creating the magazine and retold her own special bridal anecdotes.

EverAFTER is a stylish bridal magazine that provides all the information on creating that perfect day. It covers styling, fashion, beauty, music and entertainment. It captures those special moments that make every wedding so memorable.

For more information about EverAFTER Magazine, go to: http://www.everaftermagazine.com.au/

Myer unveils its anticipated Autumn 2016 fashion collection

Posted on February 11, 2016February 15, 2016 by sydneyeventblogger@gmail.com

Myer unveiled its much anticipated autumn 2016 Australian and international designer fashion collections in a spectacular setting at The Cutaway, within the Sydney’s new Barangaroo Reserve.

Taking inspiration from international fashion players, Myer redefined the traditional launch experience by hosting an exclusive, intimate black-tie dinner for 100 of Australia’s most influential fashion identities and celebrities in an extraordinary first time setting; the first of a series of new events for the retailer this season.

Once seated, guests were treated to a delicious menu prepared by prominent Sydney caterer Cook & Waiter with four courses punctuated by two high fashion moments. The menu was filled with light and tasty seasonal produce including yabby tail, foie gras mousse, with plum, crisped rice and basil. A dessert of valrhona chocolate mousse, caramel crème, Pedro Ximenez fruit, nuts and cherries completed the dining experience. The fashionable crowd sipped Mumm Cordon Rouge NV Champagne and a selection of vintage wines then capped off the night with a refreshing Espresso Martini.

The styling of the show, by fashion director Michael Azzollini, delivered a strong 60’s and 70’s baroque tone, with luxurious renderings of distinctive ladylike silhouettes contrasted with masculine styling. Hip-hugging flared trousers, bell sleeves and fringing dominated a monochromatic palate mixed with bright prints.

Two stunning fashion moments saw 30 models walk the length of the sandstone cut-away and between the dining guests to showcase 100 of the top new season looks by 15 leading Australian and International designers at Myer. The Cutaway of Barangaroo’s newest cultural space created a scene of dramatic proportions to inspire as the choreographed designer moments made the most of the vast scale of the environment.

The fashion moment finale by Maticevski saw models kissed with falling rain symbolic of the approaching autumnal months. Myer officially welcomed talented womenswear designer Georgia Alice to its fashion stable. Renowned for creating cool, wearable luxurious pieces the New Zealand designer was recently crowned ELLE Australia’s Emerging Designer of the Year. Collections from Australian and international designers including Alex Perry, Aje, WHITE SUEDE, Peter Pilotto, MSGM, Balmain, Oscar de la Renta and Self Portrait dazzled guests, further cementing Myer’s position as Australia’s leading department store destination for the most desirable women’s and men’s fashion brands.

The Face of Myer, Jennifer Hawkins, starred on the red carpet wearing by johnny. Jennifer then closed the final fashion moment wearing a stunning bright orange Maticevski creation. Myer international special guest Shinina Shaik looked stunning in Self Portrait on the red carpet. Shanina then joined Jennifer in the fashion finale wearing a floor length Maticevski gown.

Complementing the fashion was the flawless beauty look created by Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics. Inspired by the beauty and fluidity of an autumn storm; Napoleon produced a fresh, dreamy make up look with dewy skin contrasted with smoked out eyes in subdued matte greys and taupe. Kevin Murphy created the hair look inspired by American actress and fashion designer Chloe Sevigny and her signature wet look with a dry ponytail pulled back at the nape that played with the hair trend of contrasting colours.

Myer CEO and Managing Director Richard Umbers joined leading Myer designers on the red carpet, including Toni Maticevski, Alex Perry, Yeojin Bae, Edwina Robinson and Adrian Norris of Aje, Jacqui Demkiw of WHITE SUEDE and Yeojin Bae. New, emerging Myer designers Georgia Alice, Daniel Avakian, Chris Kontos (TY-LR), Kathryn Forth and Julia Ritorto (Alcer) were also in attendance alongside Myer Ambassadors Rachael Finch, Jodi Anasta and Lauren Phillips.

Fashion personalities to attend the glamourous event included Zac and Jordan Stenmark, Sam Burgess and Phoebe Hooke, Amanda Shadforth, Sara Donaldson, Pierre Toussaint, Tim Robards and Anna Heinreich, Kate Waterhouse and Luke Ricketson, Hoda and Tom Waterhouse, Kyly Clarke, Sam Frost and Sasha Mielczarek, Samantha Jade, Nathan Jolliffe, Didier Cohen, Tanja Gacic, Eleanore Pendleton, Emma Lung and Tom Derickx.

Customers could follow all the action from home with unprecedented access through social media with the two fashion moments live streamed via Periscope and behind the scenes coverage captured on Snapchat.

The designer collections are available in Myer stores from today

Viktoria + Woods launches their flagship store in Paddington

Posted on February 4, 2016February 8, 2016 by sydneyeventblogger@gmail.com

VIKTORIA + WOODS unveiled their flagship Paddington store on Thursday 4 February 2016 with a select group of fashion media, bloggers and celebrities over evening drinks hosted by Nadia Fairfax.

Located on Paddington’s iconic Glenmore Road, guests gathered to celebrate the first Sydney based store for the Melbourne based womenswear powerhouse. Guests were greeted by girl of the moment, Nadia Fairfax who later toasted to the brands founders, Margie Woods and Lisa Reynolds in front of a directional floral installation by Mr Cook.

Attendees included Anna Bamford, Eleanor Pendleton, Bianca Cheah, Chloe Hill, and Beck Wadworth. An array of canapes curated by Kate White of Katering were served, alongside champagne from Laurent Perrier, Bird in Hand wine and VOSS Water.

Expansion into the Sydney market is a natural progression for the Victoria based brand, following its freestanding Melbourne Boutique and David Jones wholesale presence. Designed by Fiona Lynch, The Paddington stores interiors display a minimalistic sense of luxury with artistic accents that reflect the cultured craftsmanship of the styles in store.

The opening of the VIKTORIA + WOODS Paddington boutique has also coincided with the release of the brands highly anticipated Autumn/Winter 2016 collection, ASSEMBLY.

To view the latest collection of Viktoria and Woods, click here

Emu Australia launches its first stand alone store in Sydney

Posted on January 28, 2016January 31, 2016 by sydneyeventblogger@gmail.com

EMU Australia is delighted to announce the opening of their first world wide stand-‐alone retail store in collaboration with retail partner All Things Australian.

The store’s official opening was on January 28th, 2016, in the heart of the busy Sydney tourist precinct in the CBD.

Positioned near The Rocks and Circular Quay at 220 George Street, the store is situated at one of the main thoroughfares for commuters and tourists to and from the CBD. The store showcases a complete 365 day range of premium products including Spring/Summer, Platinum Australian, Beach, Balance, Originals and Waterproof styles.

Influenced by their Ever Natural surroundings, from natural textures and earth-‐inspired palettes, to local cultural influences, the store is the first of the EMU Australia brand identity. Fixtures include customised features such as the Pearl White Wave Wall that matches the wave patterns featured on the brand’s footwear soles, large placement TV screens and Ever Natural wood highlights.

Choosing Australia for the first global store launch was natural due to the birthplace of the brand – Geelong, Victoria. EMU Australia is available worldwide in over 70 countries and through 5000 stores, as well as emuaustralia.com.au.

The Australian Fashion Film Awards red carpet dazzles with amazing talent

Posted on May 20, 2015May 31, 2015 by sydneyeventblogger@gmail.com

The red carpet awards ceremony for the inaugural Australian Fashion Film Awards (AFFA) dazzled on 20 May 2015 at the spectacular Westfield Sky Lounge. The invite-only event saw amazing talent in the Fashion Film industry recognised and celebrated by an impressive line-up of celebrities from both the Fashion and Film industries.

11 Awards were presented in total with Chanel taking out three awards with the incredible Fashion Film “The One That I Want”. Baz Luhrmann was awarded Best Director and Country Road won the Best Australian Fashion Film for “Summer Wonder” (Full list of winners below)

Anastasia Fai, the Founder of AFFA, was overwhelmed by the response from the Fashion and Film industries and the support from corporates:

“Six months ago, the concept to recognise the amazing talent in the Australian Fashion Film industry was just a dream. Today it was a reality. Celebrating the achievements of everyone involved in creating Australian Fashion Films was long overdue. The support tonight’s event received is a sure sign that AFFA will be celebrating Aussie talent for many years to come.” she said.

Australian Fashion Film Award Winners

(in order of: Award – Individual/Brand – Film )

Best Independent Fashion Film – Justin Griffiths – ‘Wild West’
Best Hair & Makeup (Hair) – Renya Xydis (Russh Magazine) – ‘Phoenix Rising’
Best Hair & Makeup (Makeup)- Tamah Krinsky (Russh Magazine) – ‘Phoenix Rising’
Best Fashion Styling – Catherine Martin (Chanel) – ‘The One That I Want’
Best Sound Design or Music – Lo-Fang (Chanel) – ‘The One That I Want’
Best Visual Effects – The Woolmark Company – ‘Lost & Found’
People’s Choice – Phoenix Rising, Russh Magazine
Best International Fashion Film – Hogan Rebel – ‘We Are All Mad Here’
Best Concept – The Woolmark Company – ‘Lost & Found’
Best Director – Baz Luhrmann (Chanel) – ‘The One That I Want’
Best Australian Fashion Film – Country Road – ‘Summer Wonder’

MC Rebecca Caratti of Buro 24/7 opened the awards ceremony. Guests who attended the event included iconic fashion designers from We Are Handsome and Alice McCall, the multi-talented director/actress Gracie Otto, actress Emma Lung, models Didier Cohen, Sarah Ellen and the Stenmark Twins and the internet sensations SketchShe.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - May 20: Danny Clayton and Zoe Cross arrive at the Australian Fashion Film Awards 2015 Red Carpet at Sky Lobby, Westfield on May 20th, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. — SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – May 20: Danny Clayton and Zoe Cross arrive at the Australian Fashion Film Awards 2015 Red Carpet at Sky Lobby, Westfield on May 20th, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - May 20: Jordan Stenmark and Zac Stenmark arrive at the Australian Fashion Film Awards 2015 Red Carpet at Sky Lobby, Westfield on May 20th, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. — SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – May 20: Jordan Stenmark and Zac Stenmark arrive at the Australian Fashion Film Awards 2015 Red Carpet at Sky Lobby, Westfield on May 20th, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

Sydney’s Fashion Weekend launches with a media and VIP Opening Night

Posted on May 14, 2015May 17, 2015 by sydneyeventblogger@gmail.com

Sydney’s fashionista’s descended upon the Royal Hall of Industries at Moore Park for the opening of Fashion Weekend Sydney on Thursday 14 May 2015.

Key guests including Jennifer Hawkins, Tegan Martin, Renae Ayris, Sophie Monk, Samantha Wills and Kate Waterhouse enjoyed cocktails and canapés at the Minchinbury Pop Bar before heading into the opening runway show, showcasing some of Australia’s best and most talented designers. The vibe was powerful, with the full scale runway production rivalling that of a Fashion Week show, with guests mesmerized by the fantastic designs and great production.

Guests were also able to browse the amazing discounts on offer from brands such as Samantha Wills, By Johnny, Ashkar, Ginger and Smart and Nicola Finetti whilst also being pampered at the Nude By Nature makeover stall.

For more information about Fashion Weekend, visit the website athttp://www.fashionweekend.com.au

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is #ALWAYSTRENDING

Posted on April 12, 2015May 17, 2015 by sydneyeventblogger@gmail.com

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, Australia’s only international fashion platform, ran from Sunday 12 April 2015 to Sunday 19 April 2015. It focused on providing Australian designers with a platform to connect with a global audience of buyers, press and consumers.

Over 70 designers took part in Australia’s premiere fashion industry event, showcasing the Spring/Summer 2015/16 collections: akira, Any Step, Aje, alice McCALL, Ashkar Line, Asanovski, Backstage, Bec & Bridge, Betty Tran, Bianca Spender, Black by Geng, Blue Glue Bikinis, Bondi Bather, by johnny, Candi Sanderson, Casper&Pearl, CS Edit x Kirrily Johnston, Cynthia Francisca, Daniel Avakian, De La Motte, Dyspnea, Ellery, Fella, Gail Sorronda, Galanni, Gary Bigeni, Ginger & Smart, Gypsea, HAN, Haryono Setiadi, House of Cannon, Injury, Ivan Teh, IXIAH, Jack Huang, Jai Saunders, Jayson Brunsdon, Jennifer Kate, Jewels + Grace, Johanna Johnson, Kate Sylvester, La Biquini, Lee Mathews, macgraw, Mariam Seddiq, Manning Cartell, Mat Lee, Maticevski, Michael Lo Sordo, Misha Collection, One Fell Swoop, Onticha, POL, Phoenix Keating, Romance Was Born, Sara Aljaism, Serpent & the Swan, Steven Khalil, Stevie May, STRATEAS.CARLUCCI, SWAROVSKI, Ten Pieces, TOME, Vanessa Moe, Wang Yutao, Watson x Watson, We Are Handsome, Worn, Zhivago, Zingiber and 580.

This year Mercedes Benz Fashion Week celebrated 20 years of fashion with the hashtag #alwaystrending. Mercedes-Benz began their involvement in Fashion in Australia in 1996, adopting title sponsorship of the very first Australian Fashion Week. In the 20 years that followed, the Mercedes-Benz partnership with fashion has grown into a global brand platform that spans over 50 fashion events in over 20 countries around the world.

The schedule included five days of trade and media runway shows, presentations and key industry events which provided the Australian Fashion Industry with outstanding opportunities to maximise business outcomes. There was also the weekend edition which commenced on the Friday which highlighted the best fashion of the week and was open to the general public.

The trade and media focused Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia showcased the very best in design talent at Carriageworks, Eveleigh. The five-day schedule included a curated selection of Australia’s established fashion designers as well as a showcase from the brightest emerging talent the country has to offer.

Emerging talent were featured in the following fashion parades.

RAFFLES

Seven emerging fashion stars from around Asia-Pacific have dazzled at this year’s Raffles International Showcase, held at Carriageworks on Thursday 16th April for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) 2015.

The runway show celebrated the most promising alumni from Raffles College of Design and Commerce in Sydney, and Raffles College of Higher Education in Singapore. Five of the up-and-coming fashion talents were graduates from Raffles Sydney while their two counterparts were from the Raffles Singapore campus.

Raffles is the only international college to show at MBFWA 2015; and has been a part of the annual event since 2011.

STEVE MAY

The Stevie May Spring Summer installation at MBFWA was a showcase of raw luxury. An elegant and understated event that took place on the evening of Wednesday 15th April.

This was the first time Stevie May has shown on the prestigious platform of MBFWA. Stevie May is a young brand on the Australian fashion scene having only launched in January of 2015. The label is one of relaxed sophistication and with such well resolved pieces, has already found a clear voice. Stevie May has established a its own ethos, speaking to a well defined audience.

Stevie May has already received a warm welcome from the fashion community who have consistently noted fine detailing, luxury fabrics and the relaxed sophistication that Stevie May has become synonymous for in such a short time since its launch.

The evening event took place at the Anna Schwartz Gallery in the Carriageworks precinct. Spotlit models standing statuesque on plinths, presented the collection as a fine art installation in a gallery context while also giving guests the time to take in details and fabrications from each piece: a luxury that can be missed in a traditional runway show.

The evening also launched a fashion film created to set the scene for this young label. The film was an important contingent of the installation and was projected on a large scale behind the standing models. An original music score was developed for the film by sound artists Ginger & The Ghost. The soundscape created an alluring and ethereal feel to support the ethos of the film and spoke well to the Stevie May woman.

In typical Stevie May fashion, the film placed the focus in a modern and unfussy manner onto the collection and garments. Supporting elements such as the ethereal music score supported the notion of the collection being the primary focus while adding ambience that speaks to the brand.

The installation included a curation of garments from both Spring and Summer collections and worked as an introduction showcase to establish Stevie May as a luxury label that reflects the Byron Bay area from which it originates.

THE INNOVATORS

Australia’s foremost design institution, the esteemed Fashion Design Studio presented six graduates who are The INNOVATORS of 2015 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia.

WORN by Catherine Conlan opened the show with her quirky take on layering, digital printing and exaggerated silhouettes, whilst paying a tribute to her muse of the collection, Bjorn Borg.

Candi Sanderson brought a moody, androgynous collection focusing on tailoring, Jai Saunders found inspiration in traditional babushkas living in a modern world, while Onticha’s collection was influenced by her childhood spent in the outback.

Jack Huang sent Berlin raver boys and girls down the runway, while Mat Lee’s colourful Japanese kids closed the show.

Front row guests included: Pip Edwards, Lee Oliveira, Simon Lock, Nicky Zimmermann, Natalie Cantell & Nicole Warne.

3UP Presented by BRAUN

To further build the industry, Braun Household is presenting the latest collections from three of Australia’s brightest young designers via the 3UP Presented by Braun designer showcase. Injury, Backstage and Black by Geng will all showcase in this group show, with Braun profiling and promoting content from their show across official MBFWA channels to a global audience of fashion lovers.

Paolo Albertoni, Braun Household CEO, says “We are very pleased to be associated with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia as this event represents the best in Australian designer fashion talent. We see a very strong alignment and synergy with this event placing us at the forefront of supporting local design talent. This is particularly relevant for Braun Household where the brand has been a pioneer in industrial design.”

“Braun Houeshold and MBFWA form the perfect partnership as we share a love of quality design and luxury fabrics. Australian designers are renowned for their beautiful fabrics, and with Braun Household’s support, the ongoing garment care of investment wardrobe pieces is given the necessary attention front and centre with Australia’s biggest names on the fashion industry,” says Emily Weight, IMG Director of Brand & Strategy for Fashion.

Title sponsor Mercedes-Benz is joined by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, DHL, St.George, Redken, City of Sydney, Rekorderlig, Braun, Swarovski, Pier One Sydney Harbour, Mi9, LK Property Group, M.A.C, SanPellegrino, Tempus Two, Ciroc, Vittoria, Carriageworks, Asahi, Pommery, Val Morgan, Ooh Media, Guvera, Getty, Tencent and Fashion GPS.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia is an IMG event.

For more information on Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, go to www.mbfashionweek.com

Fashion Palette showcases the latest fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2015/2016

Posted on March 15, 2015 by sydneyeventblogger@gmail.com

Fashion Palette showcased the Spring/Summer 2015/2016 collections of thirteen Australian designers at the Art Gallery of NSW on Tuesday,10 March 2015. Over 600 plus industry guests, fashion identities and consumers were seated by the runway as the designers showed the coming trends for Australian fashion.

Guests included Kate Waterhouse, MTV’s Imogen Anthony, The Bachelor’s Sam Frost, designer Nicola Finetti, designer Arthur Galan, Sydney Fashion Blogger, Antoinette Marie, They All Hate Us Elle and Tash and Sarah Ellen.

The looks were sophisticated and sharp, marrying fun, bold prints with neutrals. Nicola Finetti, the king of chic opened the show with tailored pieces showcasing bold pops of colour in a mostly cool colour palette.

Milliner, Viktoria Novak unveiled her new collection, which saw her experimenting with a range of metals and intricate beading. Aqua Blu and Wild Pony presented their fun, bold and bright swimwear ranges. Wild Pony designs had a native influence with designs brazen with skulls, fringing and embellishments whilst Aqua Blu was heavily inspired with the bright lights of Rio.

Never ones to disappoint, Arthur Galan AG and Leona Edminsten led the way with what’s trending for SS15/16 with Arthur presenting classic structured designs layered over flowing flirty pieces giving us the more is more approach to dressing. The spotlight was on primary colours in an array of luxurious fabrics, tailoring never looked so good. Leona gave us bold playful prints that could take you to work to cocktail hour seamlessly.

Thomas Lazar and Melbourne’s very own Alin Le’ Kal proved they were the ones to watch with Thomas’s outlandish, intricate one of a kind pieces dominating the runway. Alin Le’ Kal closed the show with his highly anticipated collection featuring a palette of neutrals, metallic and hand beaded pieces including cut out evening dresses that left little to the imagination.

The next wave of talented emerging designers did not disappoint with eveningwear designers Roxcii and Elle Zeitoune showcasing beautiful pieces with a high focus on pastels and bold prints. LAB HOMME presented smart, tailored pieces with elements of street wear, taking men’s fashion to new heights. Antonella Ianni played with androgyny with her tailored ready to wear collection in a classic colour palette of black and white whilst contemporary label Nadz and Sabs showcased exquisite beading on raw silk and excellent craftsmanship.

The Art of Fashion theme ran strong throughout the runway show and cocktail function with the models looking like live works of art with face paint, paint brushes and palettes in tow. The model sparaded 182 looks, styled by teams from Sachajuan and Bodyography with nails by Essie and lashes by Ardell. Contemporary footwear label Billini showed off their must-have heels on the runway.

Pre-show drinks by Moët & Chandon, Calabria Family Wines, Red Bull, Rekorderlig, Nakd Water and Sofi Spritz were enjoyed by guests with delicious canapés served by MORSUL at The Art Gallery of NSW with the menu designed by the one and only Matt Moran. The menu featured beetroot macaroons with horseradish crème fraiche, seared kingfish and smoked duck breast with rhubard en croute. Guests gathered around the entrance surrounded by the live models and music by harp player Karen Hickcock. After the runway guests were seen looking through their gift bags full of products from Fashion Palette’s fabulous sponsors including: Modern Wedding Magazine, T2, Alpha Skincare, Dove, Chapstick, Frank, Naked Harry, Pukka, Ardell Lashes, Racinne Skincare, Slim Secrets, Bodyography, Sachajuan, Real Techniques, Summer Salt Body, Essie, Absolute Organic, QT Sydney, Billini Shoes, Ghooomo and Raw C.

Mambo’s 30 years of shelf-Indulgence exhibition launches in Sydney

Posted on March 11, 2015 by sydneyeventblogger@gmail.com

Australia’s most irreverent and outspoken brand – Mambo – has turned 30 years old and on 11 March 2015 it launched its exhibition, 30 years of shelf-indulgence at the aMBUSH Gallery at Central Park, Sydney.

Following the huge success of the Mambo: 30 Years of Shelf-Indulgence exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria, which saw the largest recorded number of attendees throughout the Ian Potter Centre to date, Mambo is excited that it will continue show the exhibition in Sydney.

Mambo: 30 Years of Shelf-Indulgence will celebrate Mambo’s unique contribution to art and the support and development of its eccentric team of artists and designers. It will also present a commentary on the company’s ability to identify its ‘Australian-ness’ through self-deprecating humour, and an off-handed indifference to all the usual conventions, retail and cultural.

The exhibition will feature original artwork, posters, surfboards, inflatables, in-store display units, and a 30-year timeline, plus interviews with original artists and various other cast members. It will also present artworks that were not previously shown in the Melbourne exhibit along with examples of developmental work, most of which are being exhibited for the first time.

Established in 1984 by founder Dare Jennings, Mambo built its foundations on an irreverent combination of art, humour, music and surf. Pitched squarely at the average Australian, under the art direction of Wayne Golding, Mambo is credited with introducing art and humour to the previously logo-driven and humour-challenged surf wear industry.

Self-described as the ‘bastard children of surf culture’, Mambo gave rise to one of the most recognisable, authentic, vernacular, politically incorrect yet intensely political brands to rise out of the excesses of 1980s Australia. Mambo’s social commentary and political astuteness are embodied by all 250 artists that have worked for the label over the past three decades.

The brand’s artistic reputation and voice was solidified in 1993, when Mambo was invited by the Art Gallery of New South Wales to exhibit alongside an international collection of surrealist art in the show, Surrealism by Night. In 2000, the label reached new international heights when it was selected to design the Australian athletes’ uniforms for the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games.

Celebrities who attended the event included: Mambo’s original art director, Wayne Golding; Managing Director Angus Kingsmill; member of the comedy duo Roy and HG, HG Nelson (whose real name is Greig Pickhaver); Hollywood Reporter on Channel Ten, Richard Reid; Mental As Anything musician and Mambo artist; Chris O’Doherty (who is more widely known by his pseudonym Reg Mombassa); The Block’s and Belle Magazine’s Editor and Chief Neale Whitaker; Bondi Rescue’s Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll; 2DAYFM Host Maz Compton;, and Channel V’s Marty Smiley

Mambo: 30 Years of Shelf-Indulgence will be on display at the aMBUSH Gallery, Central Park from 11 March 2015 to 26 April 2015. Entry is free.