This summer Vibe Hotels have created the Summer Vibe campaign, an accommodation package that includes the hot new Summer Vibe Towel. We took this opportunity to ask Lizzie Macpherson, the stylist for the Summer Vibe Towel photo shoot, some questions. What style tips can you offer our readers this summer? Brights and prints are in this summer along with a mix of natural hues … [Read more...]
Profile: Tallow
Tallow is a brand of surfwear, designed for women...by women. Practical and stylish, the brand was started by Ali and Shannon, two free spirited girls with a love for big waves and plenty of business savvy. One half of the duo, Shannon, chatted with Beauty and Lace about Tallow: B&L: Who is Tallow? Shannon: Tallow is a women's surf brand that is bringing back the … [Read more...]
Designer: Rachel Gilbert
If living and working in New York, head designing Nicky Hilton's clothing label and building aself-made fashion label isn't enough to impress, then Rachel Gilbert's portfolio certainly will. Working alongside the best of Australian fashion designers, Gilbert's career from her days attending Sydney's prestigious The Whitehouse Institute of Design, has moved through many phases, … [Read more...]
Profile: Rebecca Thompson
Rebecca Thompson is a Melbourne based fashion designer. Her self titled label is synonymous with intricate embellishment, beautiful embroidery and detailed designs. Rebecca Thompson’s Spring/Summer 10 collection poetically combines colour, texture and prints and embraces this seasons must have trends. The stunning sequined kaftans, embellished jackets and amazing tribal … [Read more...]
Profile: Jasmine and Will
Jasmine and Will are an aunt - niece design duo and Jasmine Lindsay chatted with Beauty and Lace for this designer profile: Who are Jasmine and Will? Jasmine Lindsay, 25 - accountant by trade, pyjama designer by choice. Kaye Williams, 50 - registered nurse, mother and pyjama queen. What is it like working with your aunt? Like Christmas lunch! Full of laughter, and at times … [Read more...]
Profile: Francis Leon
Brisbane womenswear label Francis Leon has struck its third successful note this season, with the launch of its Spring Summer 2010 collection ‘Threee’. The stunning range is the pinnacle of 12 months of successes for Francis Leon, with two adored collections under their belts and the opening of a unique designer store-come studio in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. We chatted with … [Read more...]
Profile: Chip Chop! (Hannah)
Describing herself as “the fun babysitter when the parents are out”, Hannah Chipkin, 25, is the brainchild behind the new Australian label, Chip Chop! Having completed a degree in Visual Communication at Sydney’s UTS and following a path in graphic design and copywriting, Hannah went in search of a career that combined both skill-set – however was hard-luck to find … [Read more...]
Profile: Deanne – Maiocchi
This month we spoke to Deanne, creator of the fashion brand Maiocchi. How did you get started? I started out selling t-shirts at the valley markets. There I met some girls who were opening a store in the valley, so I started Maiocchi selling thru their store on consignment. I was then approached by Natalie Denning who wanted to buy Maiocchi for her stores in Brisbane. … [Read more...]
Profile: Susse Linton
Susse Collection was founded by British textiles and handbag designer Susse Linton, whose textiles have appeared on London, Paris, Milan, New York and Tokyo catwalks. Fun and functional, Susse Collection pieces are stocked in some of the world’s finest stores and shopping streets, from New York’s 5th Avenue, to the Ginza in Tokyo and the famous Parisian department store Le Bon … [Read more...]
RISTEFSKY MACHEDA
Designers: Stephen Ristefsky and Vincent Macheda Label: RISTEFSKYMACHEDA Based: Melbourne W: www.ristefskymacheda.com E: info@ristefskymacheda.com P: +61 3 9349 3286 Founded in 2003 by designers Stephen RISTEFSKY and Stephen RISTEFSKY, men’s designer underwear and beachwear label RISTEFSKYMACHEDA has enjoyed success and a cult following since their official launch in … [Read more...]