Jemma Browne is the head designer for Mossimo and she has an interesting fashion background. She took some time to chat with Beauty and Lace for this designer profile (check out the images from the Mossimo range while you are reading): You are the head designer at Mossimo, how did this opportunity come about? I was lucky enough to be freelancing for Brand Collective in 2010 … [Read more...]
Profile: Kelly Love
Kelly Love is one of the years most anticipated designers and she has just released her new collection, a big hit with global celebrities. We asked her a few questions to learn a little more about the designer behind the designs. What can you tell us about the Kelly Love brand? Kelly Love is a ready to wear womenswear label that focuses on femininity, clean lines and subtle … [Read more...]
Profile: Emma Hyatt (Psychoglam)
Accessorising can make or break an outfit and it's always nice to have something unique, something a little bit different to what everyone else is wearing. If that's a philosophy you believe in then this is definitely a name to watch and a brand to get your hands on. We asked Emma to take a little time out of her busy schedule and help us get a little insight into the … [Read more...]
Profile: Miss Haidee Clothing
Miss Haidee Clothing is an Australian label that specialises in vintage and retro clothing for young girls, we thought we'd get a bit of inside information from Miss Haidee herself about the brand. What made you decide to focus your talents into vintage styles? I love the fabrics the quality of vintage embroidery which is all hand embroideries, it has a quality that is … [Read more...]
Profile: Linda Vydra (Lydra)
Linda Vydra is the inspirational mind behind the Melbourne based Lydra fashion accessories brand. Lydra is an environmentally and socially conscious brand which values the skills of the senior generation and the sustainability of recycled materials. We asked Linda to share a little about herself and her brand with us in this recent interview. B&L: What can you tell us … [Read more...]
Profile: Catherine Leon
Catherine Leon is an up and coming Melbourne fashion designer who has just launched her debut collection. The edgy range of clothing is available in stores across Australia and was showcased at LMFF a few weeks ago. We spoke to the young designer in this recent interview: Tell us about your brand, Catherine Leon... Catherine Leon features timeless signature pieces which … [Read more...]
Profile: Alina Van
Alina Van is a young designer who launched her self titled shoe label "Alina Van" in October 2010. The Chinese designer grew up in Russia and now lives in Australia. At just 23 her debut collection is quickly becoming noticed. Alina took some time out to speak with Beauty and Lace, and you will be sure to find inspiration in this interview: Tell us a bit about your brand, … [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...]
Interview: Samantha Wills
When you have had your accessories adorn the bodies of some of the worlds most glamorous women including; Nicole Richie, Jamelia, Jennifer Hawkins Delta Goodrem and Nicky Hilton were do you go next? Perhaps you take this inspiration and begin planning a show stopping Red Carpet – Chandelier Collection. Or do you begin to develop a range of eyewear to compliment your already … [Read more...]
Profile: Rosie Roo (Jacqui)
Fashion that’s functional is what Rosie Roo Designer Wellies are all about. Unable to find a gumboot that was practical without being daggy or just plain boring, Jacqui Wallbank decided to make her own. This month we went behind the scenes with Jacqui, to find out all about the popular brand and how it all began: B&L: How did Rosie Roo get started?? Jacqui: I had a … [Read more...]