Here are some of my favourite Spring/Summer 2008 RTW looks . . .

Yohji Yamamoto

Vivienne Westwood

Jovovich-Hawk

Galliano

Jean Paul Gaultier

Comme des Garcons

Ann Demeulemeester

Images Courtesy Harper's Bazaar Australia

Coffee, anyone?

I absolutely LOVE coffee . . . so when I first saw this I was in heaven! My love of caffeine & the theatrical merging was berLISS! Lavazza was launching its 2008 Calendar at Sydney Harbour surrounded with all the pretty and important people being served by powder-wigged men in white tights and red lipstick, and seranaded by the angelic gentle strumming of the harp. Mmm...

Lavazza’s avant-guarde 2008 calendar

titled

The Most Majestic Espresso Experience

Vogue Australia notes . . .

"Lavazza first unveiled its 2008 calendar at the Palace of Versailles in October, before embarking on a series of prestigious launch parties around the globe. Sydney’s Opera House played host to the calendar’s Australian preview this month, with an exclusive crowd attending the official unveiling ceremony."

So, coffee anyone?



Courtesy Vogue Australia

Isn't this just great? I love the aesthetic of Slovenian label NoeNoe. Maja Rolc seems to take an architectural take on this piece which is quite fresh, to be honest. It's worth checking out her site. . .

Adidas Y3, featured here from his New York Autumn/Winter 2007/2008 show is amazing. I really love this piece which incorporates this season's trends, yet, stays true to himself.

Style Vs Fashion

As far as I'm concerned, style is far more important than fashion as it's personal and not based on seasonal trends or the voice of an elect few who each year get together and decide for the rest of us what the new trends will be.

Don't get me wrong, trends are important too as it's a yardstick we utilise to measure, but independent from mainstream is which really does it me. As an artist and accessories designer myself, I delve into the deep recessess of my inner world to create and so I can relate to other artists who also are fringe dwellers so to speak.

Since. Accessories in Melbourne Australia have recently caught my attention with their fluid use of form creating surreal wearable pieces of art.


Gold & Silver Ring

Although perhaps not practical, this gold & silver ring above can be appreciated for its artistic merit. Constructed from metal, this piece effortlessly wraps around itself reaching for the sun or moonlight.

Silver Silk & Calico Necklace

Each piece is designed and hand made in the Melbourne studio of young designer Suzi Kyriakidis. Suzi is an emerging artist and designer who launched Since.accessories in 2006. Having recently completed a design degree, Suzi is now working towards her Fine Arts degree majoring in Gold and Silversmithing, at RMIT University in Melbourne.

Suzi also has an ongoing collaboration with Melbourne-based clothing store BODY, working with BODY designer and owner Dainy Sawatsky to produce exclusive ranges of jewellery under the Since.for BODY label.

Since. designs are distinctively stylish, handmade and individual. Characterised by Suzi’s signature attention to detail and high quality finish, these accessories are designed to be treasured by the wearer.