VAMFF NEWS
Runway 6: showcasing Melbourne, Australia’s fashion capital
By Tanisha Angel This piece was written as part of the Fashion Writing Program 2019 There was a sense of conviviality in the air as stylish Melbournians and out-of-towners found their seats in the heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building for the… …
Trend Report: Hair and Beauty at VAMFF 2019
From subtle soft pinks and fall-where-they-may curls, to bold lipstick and big hair, here’s a look at the hair and beauty trends at VAMFF this year, led by Sarah Laidlaw, Make Up Director and Kenneth Stoddart, Hair Director at Priceline… …
Social Studios: 10 year retrospective panel
By Naomi Hatton This piece was written as part of the Fashion Writing Program 2019 In honour of The Social Studio’s 10 years of sustainable design and ethical business practice, the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival hosted an inspiring and interactive… …
The Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Fashion Gift at NGV
By Joanna Elena Batsakis This piece was written as part of the Fashion Writing Program 2019 Curiously, when one first walks into the Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Fashion Gift Exhibition, one does not immediately see any archival couture items but a row… …
PLATE TO POCHOIR: fashion before photography
By Tanisha Angel This piece was written as part of the Fashion Writing Program 2019 Before there was Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle, there was Gazette Du Bon Ton, Cabinet Des Modes, and Journal Des Dames Et Des Modes. Prior… …
Fashion Illustration Workshop: A Visually Delectable Scene
By Joanna Elena Batsakis This piece was written as part of the Fashion Writing Program 2019 At The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival’s Plaza Block Party, a large crowd gathered around a long white table. On top of the table… …
Fast Fashun – an interactive experience
By Angelia Van Le This piece was written as part of the Fashion Writing Program 2019 A tonne of clothing, otherwise destined for landfill has been salvaged for the Fast Fashun wonderland held behind the Art Centre at the Testing… …
IDENTITY: The New Fabric of Society
By Tanisha Angel This piece was written as part of the Fashion Writing Program 2019 The purpose of fashion is multifaceted, and generally unique to each individual; self expression, aesthetic pleasure, communication. However, over the past few years, fashion has… …
Trend Report: VAMFF 2019
The diversity in the range of incredible collections at VAMFF 2019 seemed just right for the times. By Chloe Naughton, Fashion Programmer Exultant and extraordinary, this year was genuinely a momentous event to celebrate and behold. The designers, with the… …