The Second Marriage- Ellery Resort 2011

Photography by Darren McDonald

Creative Direction by Kym Ellery

Model: Dutch supermodel Kim Noorda

The collection is inspired by the textures and artwork of a 1963 David Hockney painting. Luv the corsetry, the silhouettes, the structured stiff architectural shapes of the blouses and of course the amazing wide-legged floor length pants that make for an appealing alternative to a dress....luv xx

Images courtesy of Oyster Magazine

Myer Spring/Summer 2011-12 Runway

The annual event held in Sydney this week, showcased over 30 renowned Australian designers led by Myer Ambassadors Jen Hawkins and Kris Smith. Drawing inspiration from the Australian landscape, the set design for the show was inspired by the Pinnacles Desert and sand dunes of Cervantes in Western Australia, where the department store's summer fashion catalogue was photographed earlier this year. The desert-inspired set was paralleled in the colour palette that several designers took on for summer. 


Safari hues such as gold, sand, beige, rust and maroon appeared in the designs of Manning Cartell, Ellery, Fernando Frisoni and Nicola Finetti. The other major trend of the evening was bright, bold colour worn all together - (think fuschia mixed with orange, or multi-coloured tribal prints) a standout collection from Sass and Bide who opened the show with their first catwalk appearance since defecting from competitor David Jones this year. In continuing its popularity, the floaty maxi-dress was everywhere, as well as earthy colours and floral prints dominating the catwalk. Arabella Ramsay, Bettina Liano and Leona Edmiston all did versions of this look. A rich violet purple stood out in Aurelio Costarella's collection, flurescent pink and orange pleat dresses popped in Magdalena Valevska's range, whilst menswear was based mostly around preppy, nautical, neat suiting and showing off your 'mankles' (shorter trousers to show off your man ankles) lol.

Sass & Bide show opener

Manning Cartell

Aurelio Costarella

Simona

Blaq 500

Arthur Galan

Cozi by Jen Hawkins

Wayne Cooper

Matthew Eager

Stealing the show for the amazing finale was the glittering capped sleeve 7kg encrusted Ellery cocktail dress worn by Jen.

Collections S/S 2011-12

Images courtesy of Lucas Dawson Photography, Getty Images, and Adam Ward for Herald Sun/Daily Telegraph

Code Red-Go Red for Women

Marie Claire's editor Jackie Frank (and star of the upcoming documentary about the mag) hosted a cocktail party in her Sydney home last week to celebrate the magazine's Red Dress Campaign that has been created to raise awareness of the growing problem of heart disease in women - killing more women than breast cancer and lung cancer combined.

Erin McNaught, Jackie Frank & Lara Bingle

Along with the event, Marie Claire also shot a glamourus red-editorial for their July issue, featuring custom gowns from some of the country's best designers. Photographed by renowned fashion photographers Harold David and David Gubers, the celebrities - including Megan Gale (also this month's covergirl), Jennifer Hawkins, Miranda Otto, Ruby Rose, Sophie Lowe, Melanie Vellajo, Pia Miranda, Sonia Kruger and Stephanie Rice - showed their support for the cause by wearing gorgeous red dresses designed exclusively by Australia’s leading fashion designers, including Alex Perry, Dion Lee, Collette Dinnigan, Ellery, Willow, Lisa Ho, Michael Lo Sordo, Yeojin Bae and Ginger & Smart.


"Marie claire is very proud of our long-term association with the Heart Foundation and this important cause. We will continue to champion the cause, which takes the lives of so many women we love - our mothers, sisters and friends. Despite the fact it is the number one killer of women in Australia, it is also one of the most preventable diseases, so raising awareness and education is paramount," Jackie Frank says.

Jen Hawkins in Ellery 

Sonia Kruger in Ginger & Smart

Megan Gale in Alex Perry

Sophie Lowe in Dion Lee

The one-off red dresses will be auctioned off with all proceeds going to the Heart Foundation - they can be viewed and purchased online at Marie Claire from June 1, or join in the effort, raise awareness and support the cause by visiting The Heart Foundation

(Images courtesy of thevine.com.au and marie claire)

Lara Bingle for Oyster #91

Featured on two different covers, photographers Stephen Ward and Georges Antoni have offered their different interpretations of the much controversial 'It-girl'/model/ex WAG Lara Bingle, with a striking black and white editorial in Oyster magazine. Australia's love/hate relationship with Bingle has made her grow in the eye of the fashion beholder, and is more recognised these days for her modelling and front row appearances for the shows of Josh Goot, Dion Lee & Ellery. Styled by Imogene Barron, the shoot demonstrates both a 'Black swan'/ 'White swan' appeal of her image, capturing both a demure side with designs from Josh Goot and Chanel, and hard rock glam, with designs from Burberry and House of Fetish. I personally have no interest in the media circus surrounding her personal life.....I luv her 'look' and style, and think she has proven herself artisticly in this shoot xx

Source: Oyster Magazine, Pedestrian TV

RAFW-Ellery S/S 2011/12

Designer: Kym Ellery

Photographers: Rene Vaile (Backstage)/Lucas Dawson (Runway)