Fj 144 by Furst Media

ISSUE 144 - MARCH 2015

FASHION JOURNAL MELBOURNE - SYDNEY - BRISBANE - ADELAIDE - PERTH

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ART DIRECTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN

It’s autumn already huh? Is it just us or is summer always over waaay too soon? But as true Melburnians, we kind of love winter fashion. A lot. So to celebrate/commiserate the onset of the colder months, inside this issue we bring you some of our favourite AW15 clothes, accessories and footwear. For this month's shoots, we wanted to do something a bit fun, eclectic and with a nod to a diverse range of cultures (p.40). Meanwhile, our men’s fashion pages go pink – but not in a metrosexual way (that’s so early 2000s). If you don’t believe us, flip to page 32. As usual, putting a magazine together made us really hungry, so we asked resident chef Tabatha Turner (aka our idol) to whip up some cute meringue kisses (p.30). We also talk tasty with Lucy Folk, whose jewellery designs are almost good enough to eat (p.16).

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Nick Ohlson (03) 8414 9731 admin@furstmedia.com.au PRODUCT STYLING / PHOTOGRAPHY

Bonnie Kay / Richard Ibrahim EDITORIAL INTERNS

Arianna Lucente, Boris Hall, Savannah Anand-Sobti, Nenagh McNeece, Kirsten Biacsi, Veronica Stanford, Tabatha Turner, Marina Solomon, Vivian Lin and Anna Shang

If like us, you’re still hungry for more, head to fashionjournal.com.au for your daily dose of FJ goodness. You can also sign up to our newsletter so you don't miss a beat. Why are you guys still reading this? Start flipping through the good stuff! Leah and Giulia x @fashionjournalmagazine

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10 THE SCOOP Fashion news

32 BOY FROM NOWHERE Editorial

16 PEOPLE Lucy Folk

40 BOOM CLASH Editorial

18 GOODS Things we love

48 DESIGNER PROFILES Coming up

26 MUSIC Client Liaison

52 HAIR AND BEAUTY Get the look

30 MAKING IT Meringue Kisses

54 LOOK AND LISTEN Reviews

Shayne @ London Mgmt wears Desert Designs Anorak POA Gorman Skinny Mini skivvy $149 American Apparel Fisherman’s pull over $32.40 After Store Zemba African necklaces $95 each Photographer: Hayley Benoit Full shoot credits on page 40 © 2015 FURST MEDIA PTY LTD.

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The Scoop The Fifth Label Steel blues, pops of neon and placement prints are gonna catch your eye when exploring The Warehouse. The latest collection from The Fifth Label, The Warehouse utilises a marine palette in relaxed fits and cropped sets for a sporty and fresh finish. These elements, paired with bleached denims, add universal appeal and versatility. For those dressing either inside or outside the box, The Fifth Label delivers the goods.

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New Balance x Tokyobike If you love putting the pedal to the metal (or you’re just a massive sneaker fan like us), you are totally going to vibe New Balance’s latest C-Series collection. The Boston-based brand designed the range out of its Lifestyle Design Studio in Tokyo (the home of some of the coolest NB designs and collabs) with the range created as an urban cycling shoe. The New Balance CM600C, 996C and CT700C all have a traditional sleek silhouette, reflective laces and high-density rubber in the forefoot of the outsole to withstand miles of urban terrain. As a part of the creation of the C Series, New Balance has joined forces with Tokyobike to create one-of-a-kind models based off two C-Series colourways. The result is functionality meets style meets Japanese cool. The New Balance C-Series is exclusively available at Platypus Shoes in Australia. platypusshoes.com.au

Wheels and Dollbaby The brand Michael Jackson labelled “outfitters to the stars” has just dropped its AW15 collection La Belle Héroine. Expect oriental glamour and powerful military-style apparel, inspired by French beauty Emmanuel Seigner in the ’80s movie Frantic. Staple colours include soft pink, cherry red and black, with the range capped off with a splash of leopard print. Because that’s how it’s done in show business. wheelsanddollbaby.com

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Nique Melbourne design deities Nique have made their Flinders Lane pop-up store a permanent fixture. Techne Architects and Therefore Studio worked on the newly completed store, with the space staying true to the original building, filling its raw shell with strong lines and modern fittings. It is a reflection of Nique’s key principals being authentic, articulate, acidic and accessible. Step into the new store to get your hands on some lovingly designed prints from the Nique team. The brand, which can be found in 100 locations across the globe has just launched a premium denim line. Shop in-store or online now. 2-3/234 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC nique.com.au

Pizza Towels No one will argue that you can’t go wrong with pizza. But have you ever been bored with simply putting it in your mouth? Grant Barnes sure was, which is why he decided to create Pizza Towels – 100 per cent round, 1.6 metre cotton towels with photographic prints of pizza toppings on them. For under $60, your giant pepperoni pizza towel is delivered to your door in a pizza box (an obvious yet delightful touch), with more ‘flavours’, including Vegetarian and Supreme, available to order soon. Now have your pizza and roll around on it too. Heaven. pizzatowels.com

Coast to Coast Natural skincare brand Coast to Coast is harnessing the power of the Australian landscape to create beautiful skin. Inspired by our unique continent, the range is divided into three skincare systems – Coastal, Rainforest and Outback, with each system drawing ingredients from its respective geographical locations to target specific skincare concerns. Harnessing a complex balance of Australian organic ingredients, native botanicals, herbal extracts and essential oils, Coast to Coast products are at the forefront of natural skin care. As you’d expect, the range gets Mother Nature’s tick of approval and is free from artificial colours, fragrances, parabens and other nasties. The Melbourne-born brand has just launched nationally in David Jones and is also available at Sephora Sydney, via its flagship store at Emporium Melbourne and online. coasttocoastaustralia.com.au

Justa Local Store We just can’t give enough praise to the generous souls behind Justa Local Store. Not only do they get behind and support local designers, they also donate one dollar to charity for each item sold. They’ve now teamed up with the ever-talented Angelique Sloss, known for her delicately beautiful works on @TheEnvyEdit. Sloss will be working her illustrative magic, drawing pieces from the store’s collection and making each one even prettier (if that’s possible). We heart this collaboration. Indeed, fashion is art. justalocalstore.com

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All Star Story W IT H J A D E L E U N G

To celebrate Converse’s ‘Made By You’ campaign, we caught up with local creative Jade Leung to chat styling, Chuck Taylors and daydreams.

Name Jade Rose Yuk Ting Leung Occupation Fashion stylist. Where do you live? Melbourne. Fave city? This morning, Brussels. But most days it's Hong Kong. What inspires you? Everyday life and daydreams. The people around me. Places travelled. Memories. Describe your personal style? Minimal. Straight with the occasional touch of something silly. And your work's aesthetic? Depending on the brief but I generally have a very clean aesthetic. Making something look beautiful or aesthetically appealing without having to rely on useless props or gimmicks. Sneakers or heels? Definitely sneakers. I recently stopped wearing heels after too many years of ankle rolls, grazed knees and jeans with holes in the knee. Any exciting creative projects in the works? Yes! I'm working on several different projects that all involve a cast of 10 people and above. I'm really looking forward to the challenge of keeping my wits about me with such a diverse range of talent and environments. Best thing about your job? Surprises. And having to adapt to the many facets of each project I work on. Tips for styling sneakers? Wearing sneakers with something I'd normally find girly or too pretty makes me feel less like an uppity bitch. I'm a tomboy at heart. Where have you worn your Converse All Stars? My first trip to Europe was in a pair of Converse All Stars. It was the toughest holiday of my life, (we backpacked) and the only thing I came back with was an initial wax seal stamp, really loose-fitting jeans (I'd lost five kilos), and an enlightened view of travel and adventure. That was over 10 years ago now, but I still use the wax stamp on all my letters and wrapping (and even some of my shoes). I stamped these All Stars with my wax seal a few years back and they still remind me of my first European holiday.

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“Made By You” celebrates Converse aficionados who have been expressing themselves and their creativity in Chuck Taylor All Stars for over 100 years. The campaign itself features hundreds of sneakers gathered from around the globe, each one starting as a blank canvas but ultimately becoming a unique representation of its owner. Check out the full campaign at fashionjournal.com.au and converse.com.au/all-star

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often dream up my designs outside the studio... when I have a little time to myself. I sketch my ideas and then I take them to the studio and work with my master jeweller, Craig. He moulds the sketch in wax or metal and we then bring the design to life. For me the collection comes together with the title. All your pieces are a quirky combination of materials, do you have a favourite to work with? A colour scheme you lust over? I mean, gold is the best. Eighteen carat or 22 carat is my pick. It’s so malleable and precious and well, it’s gold!

Tasty Talk IN T E RVI EW BY TABATHA TURNER

Lucy Folk’s playful creativity and infectious sense of humour were always going to be a recipe for success. And it didn’t take long for the world to take a slice. Only eight years down the track, the Australian jewellery and accessories designer is stocked in stores all around the world. Whether a product of being constantly hungry, or just plain obsessed with food, Lucy Folk knows how to make deliciously covetable jewellery.

It is undeniable that you are an utterly creative soul, what inspires you? Oh God, I am inspired by my family, art, travel, food of course and so much more. I find travel the most valuable source of inspiration. What led you down the path of jewellery design? I always wanted to be an artist and was a terrible painter. I tried my hand at jewellery making while I was in high school. I was enamored by the precious materials, the processes and the joy you get when you wear something you’ve created. Your most recent collection Honeymoon is one of the only collections not food related. Tell us a little bit about your captivation with all that is edible. I come from a family of foodies and grew up working in the kitchen... being a nuisance mostly. I was fascinated with food, not only for its taste, but looking at its shape and form. I’ve loved finding a way to preserve it and give it a new context via jewellery design. In all honesty, are you more of a taco or burrito girl? Definitely a taco! What is the design process like for Lucy Folk? How do you bring your ideas into reality? Well I can’t divulge allll my secrets but I

You are no longer the new kid on the block, however what other artists or creatives do you look up to? I am currently lusting after Sara Cwynar’s collages, Hilda Hellestrom’s urns and tables, Karl Fritsch’s jewellery. If you could spend time designing in any place around the world where would it be? On the beach…I would like to go to the Bahamas. Out of all your collections, do you have a favourite? Poison Ivy, which is coming soon and is quite different for the brand. Honestly, does your jewellery sometimes make you hungry? Yes of course! Especially my Dorito chip necklaces! Lastly, a little pop quiz: Cats or dogs? Dogs. Paint or pencil? Pencil. Tomato sauce or mustard? Mustard. Beach or snow? Beach. Car or bike? Car. Kale or cake? Kale. lucyfolk.com

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STAR WALKER

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Forget walking on sunshine, that is so three decades ago. Now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all about star treading. The good people at Melissa totally get it, with their latest drop Star Walker inspired by the intergalactic. Think Star Wars, Star Trek and those cult space films you totally loved as a kid (but multiply the cool factor by ten). The range features a cosmic collection of brogues, neoprene-panelled slip ons and boots that would give Princess Leia a serious run for her money. Available at M Dreams Stores and at melissaaustralia.com.au

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JUST FOR KICKS

K-SWISS Classic sneaker $129.95 f r o m P L AT Y P U S S H O E S N E W B A L A N C E C M 6 0 0 To k y o D e s i g n Studio sneakers $150 f r o m P L AT Y P U S S H O E S NIKE Roshe Run $100 VA N S S K 8 H I B l u e H i g h t o p s $ 1 1 9 . 9 5 NEW BALANCE Core 574 leather $120 f r o m P L AT Y P U S S H O E S

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FEEL THAT CHILL

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Autumn, that sacred season of utmost indecision. We're too cool for sundresses but not quite ready to coat up, and the difficulty of finding something to wear multiplies. Our solution? Accessories. Take a leaf out of our book with these top picks to nail transeasonal dressing. Clockwise from top left: TOPSHOP felt floppy hat $62 | STATUS ANXIETY Delilah Leopard wallet $99 | DIESEL leather gloves POA | STATUS ANXIETY

Destructive Romance bag $99 | STATUS ANXIETY Audrey wallet $89 | SPORTSGIRL Peri cut out flats $69.95 KAIBOSH Round and Round sunnies from SOMEPLACE $149 | ROYAL REBUBLIQ Kitty handbag from SOMEPLACE Â $269

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EYE SPY

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Competition in the eyewear arena just got serious. Bailey Nelson has cranked it up a notch, bringing a sleek metal arm into the glasses game. The metal arms make for a powerful profile, providing a fitting contrast to the brand's trademark acetate frames. Take a good look at the babies in the photo above – these are the classics, the best-sellers, the signature looks. But don’t get too familiar. They won’t be the exact ones you buy. Each pair of Bailey Nelson frames is cut from an individual piece of acetate, so no two pairs are the same. You’ll find these styles, plus a huge range of optical frames and sunglasses in Bailey Nelson boutiques across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, with eye exams available across stores in each capital city. @baileynelson_au

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Gotta be Groovy IN T E RVI EW BY BORIS HALL

Client Liaison is more than just a band. A bridge between eras, a cultural mirror and political allusion, they are famed for their ever-entertaining gigs and unique musical aesthetics. We catch up with Monte Morgan from Client Liaison to talk about music, breakfast parties and the link between fashion, immortality and the fear of death. I’ve heard Pretty Lovers is about a certain summertime activity of yours. Can you elaborate? It’s actualising a fantasy of mine to start a party at an absurd hour. So you sleep all day then you wake up and it’s a breakfast party! You serve people breakfast and keep going into the day. No one is allowed to come after 10am. The closest we ever got to doing it though, was the film clip. Your musical style references everything from ’80s synth beats to early 2000s house aesthetics. Where would you say you draw your biggest inspirations from? Prince. For me diversity is key and that’s why I love Prince. He acts out so many genres and moods. The other thing is, it’s gotta be groovy, it’s gotta syncopate. It has to make you move. What’s your favourite decade for music? It’s hard. Having that yard stick at the first year of a decade creates this kind of historical narrative that didn’t necessarily exist. Like you know, “Oh that’s so ’80s or ’90s,” but for us it’s late ’80s, early ’90s. Perhaps era is a better word? Yeah exactly! I think there was a big turning point in the mid ’90s with grunge and stuff, which is when I switch off for music. What’s your favourite era for fashion and why? Oh, I don’t know. They’re all so immersive that’s the thing. I guess again the late ’80s. Does fashion have an important role in what you do? Fashion is big on the zeitgeist, music is too. Do you think there is a link between the two? Yeah definitely. I think fashion can’t help being from now, but music is often looking back in a way. I know fashion is too, but it’s a re-appropriation. They definitely work side by side though. Things sound like they look. FKA Twigs for example, she

sounds like she looks too me, it matches the mood and that generation. You are about to embark across the country to perform your Pretty Lovers tour. What can punters expect? We are working on synching up our visuals and lights, trying to create a meta-narrative for the whole show to take you on a journey so you can remember every moment distinctly. And just a great party.

"Having that yard stick at the first year of a decade creates this kind of historical narrative that didn’t necessarily exist." What for you is the best part about performing live? The loss of time. You can’t access a moment off stage in the same way. Maybe through transcendental meditation or something. You really are seeing every moment – the world slows down. There is quite a lot of energy and showmanship to your acts, do you think that fashion choices are an important part of this? Yeah we put a lot of care into what we wear on stage. We are creating theatre, we are creating spectacle, so what you wear is part of that. You enter a

role I guess. It’s important day to day, what you wear. It actualises your head space. What are some of your favourite items of clothing? I like the idea of immortalising favourite things in film clips, shows or photo shoots. You become attached to something, but it’s almost like a fear of not being able to wear it again. But once it’s gotten out into the world, it’s like great I can seal that off and I don’t need to wear it again. There is some sort of psychological thing going on there, I don’t know maybe it has got to do with the fear of death. Favourites, they evolve. But in a sense my favourites are the things at the front of my wardrobe. Deep in the back there are the ones I’ve forgotten about. I’ve noted hints of political commentary in some of your songs, is this intentional? It’s a big interest of Harvey’s and it matches the aesthetics of our music. So with our song, ‘Canberra Won’t Be Calling Tonight’, it kind of alludes to us being diplomats, living the hedonistic diplomatic lifestyle. We are accessing politics, but we’re not John Butler Trio, we don’t align ourselves to any cause. It’s just an open ended aesthetic thing. We allude to the idea of being political, the world of politics and its characters. Client Liason’s self titled EP is out now. clientliaison.com

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Game, Set, Match

with the modern times. You have to do that to stay relevant. It’s also about finding a unique positioning with your brand from what it’s always meant before, how that translates to today and how it can evolve for tomorrow. So how do you keep the brand so timeless? The core of the brand DNA has always been quality. Since the ’60s, the brand has continually pushed for quality made shoes. It’s actually hard nowadays to find a shoe that’s made with full grain leather. Unfortunately, times have changed due to the increase in leather prices and labour, so a lot of brands don’t really bring that level of shoe making anymore. K-Swiss still strives for this and I think it has allowed the brand to really stand the test of time. Tell us a little bit about the apparel range. K-Swiss has a strong history in quality sports performance apparel. As the brand has evolved, it has taken on an added position in the market which we could call ‘lifestyle’ or ‘court style’. These terms echo back to our performance roots but with a nod to fashion trends. Think country club tennis preppy, but also timeless. Harnessing all those sentiments was the challenge as we re-designed and now re-launch K-Swiss apparel for Fall Winter 2015. To coincide with the launch of the new apparel range we’ve updated our brand marks which consist of a new shield which is super fresh and contemporary.

WI TH J O H N TA N G F R OM K-SW ISS

They were big in the ’90s and now they are set to make a comeback of Andre Agassi proportions. Amid the hype of the Australia Open, February saw K-Swiss relaunch into the Australian market. Considering everything ’90s is totally on point again, we are tipping these retro revival kicks will become a wardrobe staple. We caught up with the brand’s Lifestyle designer John Tang to chat tennis, the importance of branding and why everything from our fave decade has come full circle. What is your role at K-Swiss? I am the lead designer for the lifestyle division. My role spans from drawing and colouring shoes, trend and fashion research, travel, product line management, brand building, global factory visits, to even strategising key consumers and deciding what markets to target. And then sometimes I get a little free time to breathe! Can you tell us a little about the history of the brand? Way back in 1966, two brothers moved from Switzerland to the United States to make a dream come true. Being avid skiers, they saw a synergy between skiing and tennis – both sports relied on lateral movement and required footwear that assisted with it. Ski boots at the time were built to be the best at tackling this need. The two brothers thought this was a great opportunity to build a tennis sneaker inspired by the high-performance ski boots of the ’60s. What do you think will make K-Swiss sneakers competitive in the Australian streetwear market? Authenticity is really key. We have to stay true to who we are. People can’t relate to us if we stray too far from the path of our brand DNA. But that’s not to say we don’t evolve and grow

When can Australian customers expect to get their hands on the apparel range? We are in the middle of re-launching the new K-Swiss footwear collections in Australia and New Zealand with our new partner, Accent Group. Once we have established the re-launch of the exciting and contemporary footwear, we will follow with the updated apparel. We are totally loving everything ’90s so it’s no surprise your styles from the decade are making a comeback. What do you think made the initial ’90s design so popular? And why do you think the designs translate so well to today? Technology. The ’90s saw a huge tech boom. Footwear was one of the leading industries pioneering different innovations of that time. You had all kinds of different technologies helping different aspects of footwear. Our ’90s styles had some really interesting approaches to solving some of the performance concepts. This allowed the product to really stand out and have a voice. This is no different than today. We are going through another wave of technology. We can appreciate these concepts today because our mindset is similar to where we were before. The next step is to take what we learned of the unique successes of the ’90s styles and evolve that into something modern and fresh for today. And even tomorrow.

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FJ RECIPE

Meringue Kisses Perfect your whisking skills with these cute and colourful treats. They look super-impressive, but are surprisingly simple to make. RE CIP E AND P H OT OG R A PH Y BY TABAT HA T URNE R

INGREDIENTS:

4 egg whites. 225g caster sugar. 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 scraped vanilla bean (this is yummier). Food dye paste (be sure to use paste not liquid dye as it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dilute the mixture).

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Place egg whites in a CLEAN and DRY mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until very stiff. Hold the egg whites over your head. If they don't move, you are ready for step three. If they do, sorry. On a mediumâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;high speed, gradually add in caster sugar, mixing well after each addition to ensure the sugar has dissolved. When the mixture becomes thick and glossy, separate into bowls and add desired colouring. Place each mixture into a separate piping bag and pipe small dollops about 5cm apart. Bake in a preheated 150 degree oven for 15 minutes, not opening the door. Turn the oven off and leave in for a further 15 minutes. Place in cool geometric pattern and eat.

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Photographer: Mikey Whyte Creative direction and styling: Carlos Mangubat @ Unsigned Management Hair: Luke Harris @ TONI&GUY GEORGES using label.m Model: Matthew H @ FRM

JVP THE INTERVENTION PART TWO TEE $99 ALEXANDRA PETERS OVERLAY POA JACK LONDON TAILORED FIT GERZON JACKET $369

JACK LONDON GREGORY ROLL NECK (WORN THROUGHOUT) $99 DANGERFIELD DOUBLE POCKET AZTEC SHIRT $88 ALEXANDRA PETERS PANTS (WORN AS COAT) POA NIKE BACKPACK $60

AMXANDER JACKET POA AMXANDER SHIRT POA CALIBRE BIKER JEAN $269 CHRISTINA EXIE CAPE POA

DANGERFIELD SPLINTER CAMO SHIRT $78 DANGERFIELD SPLINTER CAMO CREW SWEATER $78 DANGERFIELD SPLINTER CAMO TRACK PANTS $78 ALEXANDRA PETERS JACKET POA

DANGERFIELD WOVEN TRACK PANTS (WORN AS SWEATER) $78 BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB RUGBY LONG SLEEVE TEE $149 ZIGGY DENIM JEANS $109 DR MARTENS PASCAL 8-EYE OXBLOOD VINTAGE SMOOTH BOOTS FROM PLATYPUS SHOES $219 H&M STUDIO FUR COAT $99 AMXANDER JACKET POA

DIESEL TEE $199 DIESEL JACKET $649 ALEXANDRA PETERS PANTS POA JULIUS MARLOW Bounce Back Croc shoes $119.95

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Hayley Benoit STYLING: Kirsty Barros HAIR: Ben Martin @ Salon XVI for Kevin Murphy MAKE-UP: Shella Martin @ Salon XVI for YSL TALENT: Brigette @ Pride Models and Shayne @ London Management

Life with Bird pinafore $320 Jenny Kee Nature of Oz scarf $185 Desert Designs swim top POA Smart Alec hatters Brixton Sophia hat $146 Elke Kramer ring $140 Lucy Folk Palm cuff $365 2 by Lyn & Tony Cascade neckpiece $154

Karen Walker Bluebell print flares $520 Makers of Belief vintage adidas tee $60 & tank $50 Gorman Puzzle platform $249 After Store Mali Khasa blanket (as wall hanging) $395 Hamish Munro bangle $55 Lucy Folk friendship bands $85- $175

Brigette wears: Gorman shipwrecked jumper $169 and Berlin mini skirt $199 Makers of Belief vintage Cola pant $160 Converse All Stars $90 from Platypus shoes Shayne wears: Nudie jeans $199 from Dakota 501 After Store African telephone wire necklaces (worn as cuff) $40 each Pared Pools and Palms sunglasses $240

Gorman Dot Dash top $149 Yevu tie back top $75 Lucy Folk Ear piece $390, necklace $495, arm cuff $325 Elke Kramer link bracelet $240 Marimekko bracelet $39 Renee Damiani Anemone ring $180 available from Pieces of Eight

Desert Designs dress POA Brixton custom Alley hat $125 from Smart Alec hatters Gorman Windy Beach socks $16 Lucy Folk Sunset Kiss chains $230, Palm cuff $365 Elke Kramer Tough Love bracelet $149 and ring $59 After Store Zemba African necklaces (worn on hat) $95 each New Balance 574 shoe $120

Hew bird print shirt $159 Lolicu bow tie $60 available from Smart Alec hatters Yohji Yamamoto glasses $695 from One point seven four Lucy Folk pearl stud $95

Brigette wears: Jack + Jac Arlington shirt $240 ASOS sequin dress $140 Gorman windy beach socks $16 and puzzle platform $249 Stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own hat and flower brooch Lucy Folk friendship bands $85- $175 Elke Kramer oversized pendant necklace $200 Shayne wears: Yevu Boiler suit $160 Lucy Folk Sunset Kiss chain $230 POMS Andoro ear cuff $95 Elke Kramer tough love bracelet $149 After Store Zemba African necklaces (worn on hat) $95 each and Mali Khasa Blanket (as wall hanging) $395

FJ D ESIG N ER PRO FILES

01 HV Jewellery

The artisanal creations found at HV Jewellery are the epitome of unique. Founder Holly Veronica Grose handcrafts original pieces inspired by the re-creation of everyday objects. The effect? A compelling blend of contemporary and timeless design. Her signature line Kurashikku, meaning ‘classic’ in Japanese, focuses on the deconstruction of classic ring settings. She recreates gems and other classic jewellery forms in solid metals, showcasing some of the often forgotten aspects of the materials. Most remarkable is Holly’s sculpting expertise and style, making these pieces worthy investments in handmade jewellery. hvjeweller y.com

02 Diana Pinochet

Thought style and comfort would never cross paths? Think again. Emerging Sydney designer Diana Pinochet ticks all the right boxes when it comes to boho and resort wear, with a clothing and jewellery collection created from the golden ratio of summer vibes, bright ethnic designs and a general love for life. Living on the beach, Pinochet designs jewellery and kaftans that reflect her relaxed surroundings – perfect for your next trip to a beach-y paradise or just chillin’ by the pool. All pieces are limited edition and proudly Australian designed and made. enquiries@dianapinochet.com.au

Indigo 03 Deconstructed Garments ( D.I.G )

There’s a reason why denim never seems to go out of fashion and Melbourne’s Deconstructed Indigo Garments is here to show you why. Repping top quality fabrication and tailoring, Casey Egan and Ella Rose Foord at D.I.G produce timeless garments that exemplify contemporary cuts for men and women. Their debut denim collection emphasises progressive tailoring with attention to detail and individuality. The collection features a fresh take on dropped tapers, loose flares and traditional skinnies in a classic indigo blue, using selvedge materials sourced from the world’s leading mills. deconstructedindigo.com

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04 Little Tienda

Little Tienda mixes traditional techniques of Mexican artisans with Australian style to produce little, wearable pieces of art. Designer Em Dezentje created the brand with adventure in mind, and each item is Fair Trade, ethically designed and handmade. Featuring hand-stitched embroidery, a rainbow of colours and some Mexican flare, these totally fun pieces are comfortable and loose. Little Tienda will have you ready dressed for a Mexican fiesta in no time. You won’t even have to take a plane to get there. littletienda.com.au

05 AUGUST | THE | FOURTH

Lover of all things leather, new kid on the block AUGUST|THE|FOURTH is setting new standards with effortlessly cool designs. Distinguished by its quality, chic form, finish and slightly androgynous edge, the luxe leather label has established itself as a go-to brand for wardrobe staples with a distinctly modern feel. Founded in 2014 by Australian designer Cyn Johnson, AUGUST|THE|FOURTH takes inspiration from cult wardrobe pieces as well as the season's most sought after trends. augustthefourth.com

06 B E H R & C O.

It all started when Mother Behr decided to hand sew Baby Behr his first dribble bib in their very own home. Soon, Mother Behr’s sewing machine was churning out dribble bibs for baby Behrs everywhere. And now, B E H R & C O. makes not only dribble bibs, but also leather moccs and other baby accessories, as well as homewares and women’s accessories. All prints are designed exclusively for B E H R & C O. and printed in Melbourne. What's more, everything is handmade from organic cotton and linen with a mother’s touch and a mother’s heart. behrandco.bigcartel.com

FJ R ETAIL THERA PY

Slow Waves

MITCHELL HOUSE, LEVEL 1 358 LONSDALE STREET, MELBOURNE, VIC SLOWWAVES-STORE.COM

Frowtribe

SHOP 6, 498 HAMPTON STREET, HAMPTON VIC FROWTRIBE.COM.AU

Slow Waves provides Melburnians with a mecca of luxury brands, which are unique and exclusive to their store and website. In the Mitchell House shop you’ll find a carefully curated selection of ladies clothes, shoes and accessories, as well as a range of quirky and unique homewares from international makers. The current brand listing includes Ambush, Ann-Sofie Back, Common Projects, Faustine Steinmetz, Filles à Papa, Kye, Marfa Journal, MM6 Maison Martin Margiela and Reneé Farina. For the style savvy men out there, Slow Waves has a menswear brand joining the fold mid year.

As an experienced buyer and avid traveller, Amy has created Frowtribe, the perfect destination for those seeking a careful curation of Australia’s best designer brands. In this space you will find labels that reflect Amy’s own ideals and lifestyle, including Ellery, Christopher Esber, Lonely Hearts and many more. The store has also launched W by Frowtribe, an inhouse line that has already proven to be as successful as the designers it sits next to. Meanwhile, their Personal Shopping service will create a bespoke edit tailored to you, incorporating knowledge of key brands, trends and future collections.

Penny Lane Clothing Exchange 145 SYDNEY ROAD, BRUNSWICK, VIC PENNYLANEEXCHANGE. COM.AU

AS Colour

294 BRUNSWICK STREET FITZROY, VIC ASCOLOUR.COM.AU

At Penny Lane Clothing Exchange in Brunswick, trash becomes treasure, designer clothing becomes affordable and old jewellery becomes cash right before your eyes. Penny Lane lets you do three things: sell, swap and/or shop. Bringing items in is not required. You can simply snap up some of the top-notch contemporary, designer, retro and vintage clothes and accessories at pocket-friendly prices. Or, sell some of your former favourites for a third of the resell price in cash, or half of the selling price in in-store credit (valid for three months). Penny Lane is a one-stop shop that helps you reduce your fashion footprint and gives your gently loved garments a second chance at life.

An undivulged secret tucked away in a hidden corner of Melbourne’s fashion scene, the AS Colour Store really holds the best kind of surprise. An inconspicuous little shop from the outside, it boasts a spacious and modern interior, complete with a minimal layout and artistic displays. The store hosts a range of the brand's signature ‘Quality Basics’, keeping it simple with colours and shapes suitable for everyday wear. And we mean every. single. day. With cuts on point, options for both guys and girls and at very reasonable prices, it’s time for some exploring.

RE TAIL TH ER APY

Geedup Co.

59 FLINDERS ST, DARLINGHURST NSW GEEDUPCLOTHING.COM

Robertson -Kirkwood

GROUND FLOOR DAVID JONES, WARRINGAH MALL, PITTWATER ROAD, BROOKVALE, NSW ROBERTSON-KIRKWOOD.COM

Geedup Co. was born in the Sydney summer of 2010, the product of a devoted and tight-knit group of hip hop lovers. Geedup is inspired by hip hop music and cites references to the energy of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. The brand focuses on producing high quality streetwear. As recently as November ’14, Geedup Co. has opened up a new store in Darlinghurst NSW, so now you can get your classic and comfy clothes from two locations instead of one. Geedup offers hats, bags, t-shirts, jumpers and shorts, some that have been adorned by Joey Badass himself.

Boutique salon Robertson-Kirkwood is both in touch with the global and the personal. They're forever keeping up to date with the newest international trends and professional techniques, while remaining familiar with each client’s individual needs. As a salon that works exclusively with Aveda hair colour and products, Robertson-Kirkwood pays particular attention to environmental leadership in the industry. On top of that, they support local and international charities, in keeping with the spirit of the brand. Truly a salon with a heart, RobertsonKirkwood cares for not only the world of beauty, but also the world itself.

Diesel

2229 MACQUARIE CENTRE NORTH RYDE, NSW DIESEL.COM

Slate Melbourne

83 SWAN STREET, RICHMOND, VIC FACEBOOK.COM/ SLATEMELBOURNE83

Fans of Diesel will undoubtedly be very happy as the label has opened the doors of its latest Sydney store. The Italian fashion giant has maintained its position as the global staple of denim, while gaining an impressive reputation for design under the stewardship of Nicola Formichetti. The store is located at Westfield Miranda and boasts raw concrete walls and rustic metal finishings, evocative of the brand’s edgy image. The opening represents the second physical presence of Diesel in Sydney, add to its existing store in the Macquarie Centre. This can only be good news. The more Diesel the better.

A lot of the time, fashion is anything but effortless, and the countless hours most women spend on outfit choices testifies to that. In response to this, Slate Melbourne has created a series of understated but stylish day-tonight and transeasonal looks to keep you comfortable and fashionable at the same time. Elegance, charm and ease form the cornerstone of Slate’s ethos, which aims to be the one-stop-shop that dresses ladies from nine to nine, all year round. As a lifestyle store, Slate also sells jewellery, homewares and accessories made to suit any occasion, just like their clothes.

HAIR & BEAUTY

All Natural

P HOTOG RAP HY: EDDI E NEW MAKE- UP : VI C A N DERSON MOD EL: PH OEB E @ CH ADWI CK MODEL S HA I R: CUT, COLOUR AND STYLING BY RI CH I GRI SI L L O (ART DI RECTOR) NIC O LE K A E (STYL E DI RECTOR) AND TAH LYA LOVEDAY (STYL I ST) F ROM TON I & G UY U SIN G L AB EL .M P ROD UCTS

HAIR & BEAUTY

Napoleon Says We asked beauty royalty, Napoleon Perdis, for some exclusive tips on how to create a perfect daytime eye look using the new Nude U - Eyes, Cheeks and Brows Palette.

For the Ultimate Day Look... I always start any beauty look with perfect brows and lashings of mascara! Give the eye structure and warmth using neutral shadows from my Nude U-Eyes, Cheeks and Brows Palette (RRP $79) and instantly enhance the shape of your eyes using a soft, fluffy blending brush to sweep a cool taupe (shades 4,6,11) through the socket and over the lower lash line. Tap a warm nude (shades 2,3,7,8) onto the mobile lid then finish with a highlighting shade on the brow bone. Lastly, I apply a second coat of mascara for added definition and line the water line with a white pencil to complete the look.

Nude U Pro Tips My Nude U - Eyes, Cheeks and Brows Palette is perfect for everyday and user-friendly for nighttime.

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Create a smokey eye with shade 10 and warm the eye socket with shade 9 – the perfect combo for a nude look and universally flattering for all skin tones. Brighten the eyes by blending shade 1 around the inner corner of the eye and tap a small amount on the cupid's bow to make your lips appear fuller.

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Define brows with shades 6 or 12 and map out the shape of the brows then add a little of shade 10 for added definition through the arch. For intense colour, spritz your brush with a little water then load with eyeshadow and apply as desired. This technique allows you to create greater definition when lining the eyes.

Bonus Buy! Napoleon Perdis Denim Revolution Brush Collection A master is only as good as his tools, so Napoleon is helping you pick the right ones. His Denim Revolution Brush Collection contains all the tools you’ll need for shaping, sculpting, highlighting and defining when using the Nude U palette. Valued at $155, the Denim Revolution Brush Collection is available for $20 with any purchase of Nude U. It’s a high quality yet portable collection, and comes with the Napoleon Perdis tick of approval.

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FJ REVIEWS

Look & Listen

with GIULIA BRUGLIERA and LUKE FORESTER

GODS AND KINGS

THE BEAUTY MYTH

MENSWEAR ILLUSTRATIONS

It was only a few years ago when British design legend John Galliano went on an anti-semitic rampage, with footage of his tirade spreading quicker than you can say ‘Dior’. And it was less than a year before that when his equally (in)famous counterpart Alexander McQueen tragically committed suicide. Add to the mix their similarly, ahem, ‘colourful’ careers and you pretty much had a biography waiting to happen. So Dana Thomas went and wrote one. It’s a dramatic and vivid insight into the concurrent rise and fall of the two part-time rivals, who together changed the face of British fashion and runways worldwide. Do yourself a favour and get your upturned nose in this one.

Quickly run through your daily routine in your head. Do it. Now. No doubt it includes a laborious morning make-up routine, some effort to maintain your physique, expensive moisturisers... you get the gist. We subject ourselves to these onerous routines all in the name of beauty — an elusive, indefinable, impossibly unattainable end. Are we all mad? Perhaps. Over it? Definitely not. First published in 1991(and now republished as a vintage title) The Beauty Myth explores the notion of beauty as a reaction to the feminist movement as a less conspicuous means of controlling women. It may sound like a bra-less, hairy, feminist rant, but I promise you’ll find it a considered, reasoned and informative read. Scratch that, must-read.

Well, there’s no prize for guessing what this one’s about (props to the genius behind the title).Yet even with its painfully literal name, Menswear Illustrations is anything but. It’s a carefully curated series of drawings, shedding light on the often ignored nuances of men’s fashion through the eyes of 40 diverse illustrators. A much-needed homage to menswear, it comes at a time when men’s fashion remains viciously undervalued and gender stereotypes continue to dominate our perceptions of fashion. Here’s a fun fact: British men spend more on shoes than their female counterparts. So this one’s for the boys with the shiny new loafers.

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ANOTHER ETERNITY

Cat Lips

Purity Ring

IF YOU'RE READING THIS IT'S TOO LATE Drake

Perth based Catlips has been bubbling away on the fringe of the Australian electronic scene for a while now, but is due to explode with the release of her debut EP Casual. Fans of UK dance music or deep house will feel right at home among the retro drum machines and glossy, neon synth stabs that are chopped up across this five-track EP. Tracks 'Banker' and 'Primary' both merge her signature pop-art dance sound with Middle Eastern instrumentation and tribal samples to create something almost completely alien. Stand out cut 'Fade' sounds like it's being streamed directly from a trendy graphic designers house party, the type that I'm never invited to. As a whole, it's hard to believe that this music is coming to us via Perth and not some distant, outer space club – that I probably also wouldn't get invited to.

To begin with a disclaimer is never a great idea, but I have to admit – I love boy/ girl synth pop duos. Hell, I've tried to rope my friends into starting a synth pop band multiple times over the years. So it's not surprising that I really like Another Eternity, the second album from Canadian duo Purity Ring. Although often referred to as "future pop", there's something almost nostalgic about the mix of ethereal poppy vocals and buzzing synths. It's like it's 2012 all over again and in a very good way. Another Eternity does show a level of refinement and confidence not present on their debut. The melodies are catchier, the bass lines are massive, the hip hop influences more apparent. This is the sound of a band at the top of their game. Maybe it's time to start hassling my friends again.

Surprise iTunes releases are my new favourite musical trend. It's the closest we've come to replicating that feeling of stumbling upon a new album from a favourite artist at the CD store (remember going to Sanity to buy CDs?) in this digital age. Buzzfeed GIF idol and rapper Drake is the latest to join in, dropping surprise mix tape If You're Reading This It's Too Late with little to no warning whatsoever. It finds Drake at his most relaxed; able to experiment with more left-field productions and flashy hooks. Opening track ‘Legend’ samples Timbaland to great success, somehow managing to become the most low key brag anthem I've ever heard. The strangely ominous ‘10 Bands’ sounds like it could have been produced by Aphex Twin. The mixtape is a hypnotic and dark ride – it's a 17 track collection that feels like an artist working outside of their comfort zone and completely nailing it in the process.

SCEN ERY

Out & About Gorman Autumn 2015 Runway Presentation, Melbourne Gorman have yet again proven they’re ready to stand out and do things differently. To celebrate 16 years, the label treated Melbourne fashion devotees to a catwalk show in the Fitzroy Gardens’ Conservatory. Models paraded the Autumn ’15 Moth and Moon collection down a pebbled catwalk while invitees sat among the greenery and bright red and yellow blooms. In typical Gorman fashion, the collection was abundant in colour and played heavily with textures and print. You keep doing you, Gorman. Love your work. PHOTOGRAPHY: JUSTIN MCLEAN @ AEVOE

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NAPOLEON PERDIS

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2 BY LYN & TONY

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HAMISH MUNRO

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NEW BALANCE

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AFTER STORE

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HANDSOM

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NIKE

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AMERICAN APPAREL

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HEW

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PARED

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AMXANDER

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JAC + JACK

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PIECES OF EIGHT

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ASOS

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JACK LONDON

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PLATYPUS SHOES

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BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB

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JENNY KEE

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POMS

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CALIBRE

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JULIUS MARLOW

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SMART ALEC

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CHRISTINA EXIE

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JVP

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SPORTSGIRL

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DAKOTA 501

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K-SWISS

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STATUS ANXIETY

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DANGERFIELD

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LIFE WITH BIRD

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THE DAILY EDITED

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DESERT DESIGNS

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LUCY FOLK

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TOPSHOP

topshop.com

DIESEL

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MAKERS OF BELIEF

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VANS

1800 655 154

DR MARTENS

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MARIMEKKO

(02) 9299 0372

YEVU

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ELKE KRAMER

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MELISSA SHOES

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ZIGGY DENIM

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