Ready, Set.......Go!!! xo

Part 1. Pulled up my boots and made my way to the Mbff Schwarzkopf Professional Hair and Fashion Show. Showcase - Gail Sorronda, Subfusco, Maxi & Bruce ( Store), YoungDesignersOnline.com.au and Bettina Liano.

My notes to the following; ( Images and Dear Notes are in no particular order xx)

Dear Gail ( Gail Sorronda Label),

Parisian flair once again well executed!. The Boudoir theme was befitting with each creation resembling that of a street Parisian queen... : half regal, half sultry, bouffant, bouffant, bouffant & bouffant!

Love Madam Ae (k) ..

Dear YoungDesignersOnline.com.au,

I was balancing on the feeling that YDO may have achieved more, if showcased in a Student category? or new emerging talent category?( if there is or was one)... however it is noted that YDO is a concept.. and that it highlights the YDO concept with the designers under it.

Honestly, I think by placing the concept of YDO amongst and along side designers like Subfusco, Gail Sorronda and Bettina Liano, this didn't highlight the greatness of the YDO concept, but instead, slightly overshadowed it..... However, bravo for YDO's first Mbff showcase. I still believe that YDO has great potential to assist young designers in Australia to find ground and 'fashion existence' online. ( Madam Ae. always in appreciation to those who provide input and impact ) xo.

I loved Neon Heartache as always. Shardie is one to keep an eye on, I think. xo.

Love Madam Ae (k)

Dear Mr Joshua S. ( SUBFUSCO),

The show truly felt like JUST a SUBFUSCO show, given how many Subfusco creations made its presence on the runway. It was great to witness the images come alive in real time.


Although the feeling of a galactic world ( as previously repeatedly reflected through style and design) was not visually focused upon, I could still feel the creative energy and mind of the Subfusco world. As suggested earlier, enter and exit effortlessly from one world to the next.

Love Madam Ae (k)

GS

GAIL SORRONDA MBFF showcase........ waiting, waiting, waiting.. can't wait.. see you then! xo
Paris based, Brisbane raised, a wonderous creative, in the mind of Gail R.

Madam A.e (K)
xo

SUBFUSCO - HOMME S/S 2011 - LUMINOUS

Part 2: This is Subfusco S/S 2011 Homme collection .. titled LUMINOUS.

Clearly Mr Joshua S. has a very defined impression of what he would like the male fashion forms to be draped in, come Spring /Summer on this side of the fashion globe.

It has always been evident that Subfusco is set to define ...... and redefine how male fashion should be envisaged.

I love how the designer has taken away not entirely the element of how the Spring Summer Season still glorifies the Aussie Tank - T for the male form. He has cleverly reinvented this Australian 'ode' of uniform to somehow give us the illusion that it is in fact quite impressionable and stylish to wear a tank T style like singlet.

The colours are extremely soothing and calming, retaining the very seasons in which it is created for. I love the tight form fitting elements.... as I said.. 'defining' the male form..xox.

The attention to detail is captivating.. whether it be that extra length added to the sleeve, the reduction in hemline the knotted waist line or the introduction of classy khaki style shorts... classy, because it reminds me of intertwining a day in the Hamptons coupled with a day strolling the laneway markets.... ( yes, my mind goes deep into imagination when appreciating the fashion creations of others..xoxo), the Homme Luminous collection of Subfusco.. has just opened the doors to a new world of fashion order.

The Subfusco team has cleverly delivered elements of design in its Homme collection, which one would normally witness in a female collection.... body suit style shirts, quarter length pants..sheer throwovers.. xoxo.

http://www.subfusco.com/


Love me or hate me,


Madam Alexandrae (k).

More images below;

smart indeed...................

Loving this xo

SUBFUSCO FEMME 2011 .... a limitless feeling

Only a few more sleeps till the annual MBFashion Festival... counting down to a fashion frenzy, as the Brisbane fashion lovers come out to witness the fashion talents from fashion creatives from all levels.

A label which clearly clings.. or should I say clearly stands tall on its own level, is SUBFUSCO. Yes.. a label I have blogged frequently about, because I believe the creations alone, reflect a very independent message ( too serious?.. well, kind of like an art curator..., put on your fashion curator minds and tap into the creative head of Mr J.S.. mind of the Subfusco helm, trust me you'll receive the message he is trying to channel into your fashion conscious drobes.

Following each collection release..., a serious fashionista cannot help but feel taken on a journey of 'timely growth' through the epic space like world of Mr J.S. His current collection , I feel emits a sense of 'coming out of the space like shell, but not conforming entirely'???, yet still manage to create pieces which allows for the flexibility of transforming into what and which ever you and your little fashion heart desires ( e.g. I look at the lemon cape creation, and can so envisage draping it over a little summer ensemble of tight shorts, with just as a tight top.. all black.., well pedicured toes and crystal encrusted flats.. ( NOT THONGS or FLIP FLOPS... ), worn on a hot spring/ summer evening.

That's the addictive part of the Subfusco creations... you can wear it according to the SUBFUSCO galactic world.. or you can simply adorn and transition it into your world....the imagination of 'wearing' is limitless.

Love this xxx.

Pleasing to see the random injections and splashes of colour palettes in this latest femme collection, after all, Spring and Summer can't possibly be entirely remembered as the colour of androgynous darkness?! .

Sheer and Light...... silently moving..

Love this xo.

http://www.subfusco.com/

The taste of the Subfusco S.S2011 Homme collection.... coming soon...

P.P.S. Ji Sun Kim.. when you view this..... consider if it can be incorporated in the Jimon - mag publication?? somehow. This is the Australian label..

Love me or hate me,

Madam Alexandra E. (k)

YOUNG EMERGING DESIGNERS PARTY - an almost tipped to be a secretive and classy fashion soiree.

Now who said that Brisbane was not capable of putting on a niche, classy, private and fashionable soiree?.... this may have been the perception of many, including my own.. a while ago. But I have a feeling this perception may change.. After viewing the program of the Mbff and selecting only one show which I thought worthy of attending.. ( not in any way implying that the other shows are not worthy.. but just not right now dear xx).

My fashion spirits were lifted when an invitation was brought to my attention to attend this little almost secretive event( of course I am embellishing on the fact it is 'secretive') - I believe tickets are available for public purchase on the 28th July 2010... http://www.yedp.com.au/

I'm so deliciously referring to the event of YEDP ( Young Emerging Designers Party)- a little social concept developed by the ever impressive Felix and Slink group. I have a bubbling feeling that the partying minds of the Felix and Slink group ( I say group, because it sounds so much more cliche, powerful and feels more like a social concept conglomerate) will be transforming the fashion social scene of Brisbane, bringing together a much more classy, sassy, fresh and almost as I said earlier secretive affair feeling.

I completely approve of this fresh and classy approach.. as opposed to the random fashion events held in clubs and pubs for any random rock a long... This style of an event, lends to the participants a much more reputable and impressive impression.

The concept of YEDP... simply as is the title.. Young Emerging Designers Party. I gather that it is a classy excuse to celebrate the just peaking, just rising and just emerging creative talents within the fashion industry.

I also gather, that as one of its sponsors, Vivien's ( Model Management) that it will also be an opportunity to expose the new model faces of today.

Sponsored also by MBFF, vogue.com.au, and also some local fashion creatives.. YEDP.. just might be the beginning of a 'very big event' in the next few years.

Predicting that the event is purposely geared to be intimate, its location; Laruche.

The attraction?... why am I attending? answer: Paula Kyle Walden.. ( although I disagree that this label is young and emerging.. I believe the Paula Kyle Walden label ( Her creations a positively captivating)) is past emerged and is something much bigger and greater xo. But it is rightfully correct to have the label associated at an event sponsored by the next best thing to the Vogue glossy.. vogue.com.au.) and Zeisemer ( the label).. already the collection has aroused my fashion fancy and I'm out to find out more xx.

As I discreetly attend this event ( well, not so discreet now), wait for my fashion observations on this very little, classy event. xoxo.



Love me or hate me



Madam Alexandra E. (k)

images: YEDP campaign.

http://www.felixandslink.com.au/

TAREE BIRSE S/S 2010 - interpreting a princess.. I think..xx

I was forwarded the latest Taree Birse S/S 2010 look book.... and now I am sharing some key looks with you.

This is the label Taree Birse. A little label showcasing at this years MBFF 2010 .

The Spring Summer collection portrays an array of 'cocktail' type colours, splashes of colour spritz here and there. The theme although not yet provided, I can only presume that of an era of the modern day 'Princess' coupled with a distinct notion of feminine strength.

The inclusion of detailed triangular edges brings the modern element to each garment, soft and flowing intertwined with an edgy feeling indeed. xx.

On first glance, it almost bewildered me, because it was definately an interpretation of another era, with a very femme fatale girl(y) slant. The choice of colour pallette indeed took me one step back.. but befittingly so, suited the collection so much so, that it took me two steps forward (again).

Taree Birse manages to tease the fashion lover with adding the odd neutral design of flowy, one colour palette, maxi style ensembles.

And we mustn't forget the little black numbers.

I'm not sure.., but I think it is something you can almost become very accustomed with, if you give yourself long enough to interpret the designers sense of feminine delight in the creations. I'll say I like it,... I like the current collection of Taree Birse, stepping out of the drony monotone colours wins a thumbs up from me, for now.

www.tareebirse.com


Love me or hate me,


Madam Alexandra E(k)

TRAVELLING SHOE BOUTIQUE MAKEOVER!

A very interesting segment recently aired.... "shoe makeover boutique"
Making over the foot form of all fashion or 'want to be' fashion foot lovers!

What a unique and interesting concept! Taking your lovely shoe creations across the globe.. setting it up like that of a classy shoe boutique ( decked with the six most must have shoe every woman should have, and the best of the best team of shoe experts, shoe stylists etc) and encouraging fashion lovers all over to trade in and trade up their 'has been, was been' foot wear. Shoe makeover here they come!

This is something Shoes of Prey or / and Princess Chic shoes should consider doing!!
Shoe revolution trade up!

I would strongly encourage and recommend all thong slapping wearer's to trade up the 'flip flops' ( Aussie slang / terminology for the foot wear thong. and not the garment thong) for a pair of sleek eye candy foot form wears! xx

P.s. apparently on this particular program, they declared that the six must have foot wear every woman should have are.

1.Ballet flat / sandal flat
2.Kitten heeled shoe
3.Heeled boot
4.running shoes ( stylish ones of course!), not the ones to run in, but the ones that you simply put on with your stylish 'Juicy Couture' sport outfit and your Marc Jacob bag that is wearable for day.
5.Wet boot/ all weather boot ( Gum Boot)
6.a pair of killer looking evening heels!!!

Does anybody notice that the flip flop thong is not on this list???.. THANK GOODNESS! the thong/ flip flop cannot be classified as stylish footwear.


Love me or hate me

Madam Alexandra E.(k)

FASHION THOUGHTS

I'm back.. and now Off on a guest speaking assignment............................xx.

But before I venture off, I leave you with a few of my whimsical fashion thoughts:

It was lovely to see the Mbff doing their work selecting models for the Bris. Fashion Event, and such a sight, to see the designers seated either side.. not really knowing what to do... being in an environment with so many other like minded creatives!xx

Saw Mr LB... saying on television something about selecting healthier models or something for this years show. Here we go again... "fight for the right to have full bodied models sashaying down the runway".. NO COMMENT.. I'm sure everyone already knows how I feel about this particular topic!

Oh, I must say, before I forget.. very deserving for Mr George Wu to be selected as one of the finalists to go onto the next round of the Chambord Shine Awards... I was slightly puzzled when Talulah posted on it's FB page that they had won the awards?????.. Ummm you mean you have been selected along with two other labels to progress onto the next level.xx


Love me or hate me


Madam Alexandra E. (k)