Posted by KB on March 10, 2010
Bambi recently made the move from Melbourne to Sydney after joining the Priscillas 'family'. While not especially new to the modelling industry - she first began taking up position in front of the lens at the age of 14 - Bambi is a relatively recent addition to the national scene. And, it would appear, people just can't get enough of her unique, waif-like style, including Russh, Harpers Bazaar and Oyster. And, of course, us. Bambi is featuring in the next issue of Kluster magazine in a bold black-&-red dominated, '90s-femme inspired story. Watch this space...
In between cruising the streets of Bondi on her bike and becoming one of Sydney's fashion 'it' girls, Bambi sat down with Kat Hartmann for a quick chat.
Covered: Harpers Bazaar, Oyster and Bondi Beach.
Kat Hartmann: When did you start modelling and how did you first become involved in the industry?
Bambi: I was scouted when I was 14 and did a little bit of modelling in Melbourne. Two weeks ago, a friend suggested I meet with Priscillas in Sydney.
KH: You’ve been a busy girl lately. Besides working for Kluster on our upcoming fashion pages you have shot for Harpers, Russh and others. Tell us about some of your recent jobs.
B: My first shoot was a beautiful story with Russh magazine, then Harpers Bazaar, a very cool story with Oyster, and I have several more confirmed for next week. It has been quite fun so far.Continue...
bambi, priscillas, russh, harpers bazaar, oyster
Posted by Danni Le Toullec on March 2, 2010
Chances are you already know Matt Jordan from the shoe-inspired ranting, critiquing and overall analysing that is his other blog, Imelda. Apparently the manning of one prolific online destination was not providing this Sydney-based blogger with enough substance for self-flagellation. So in realisation of his long-time dream to become a dual blog proprietor, Matt launched his latest project, The Style Tyrant: a profile of mens’ sartorial style on the streets of Sydney.
Whether he is photographing a quartet of candy-coloured sperm-esque Mardi Gras participants or tracking down a stylish dandy on the streets of Chippendale, Matt is giving the boys of Sydney a chance to show off their sundry takes on fashion.
Says Matt on Style Tyrant, “I’ve been slammed for being a ‘cyber cunt’ (as Imelda) and while I've enjoyed unleashing my 'merciless tongue of tyranny' on footwear, I’m ready to turn the flamethrower on personal style, menswear, street style photography and everything else non-footwear related. It promises to be a low-brow affair.”
Using his insider knowledge as a buyer, product developer and marketing manager, Matt launched the Imelda shoe blog for the ‘Well Shod, Well Informed’ and successfully shone the spotlight on upcoming Australian shoe designers.
Matt's shrewd sense of style has already led him to Sydney's best dressed, the risk takers and the hammer pant wearing.
style blogs, matt jordan, imelda, the style tyrant
Posted by KB on February 26, 2010
We know you’re dying to get along to the next Sydney Finders Keepers Market, but have you ever thought about taking a more active role in this artistic event?
If you’re design inclined or even just a bit crafty, this is the perfect place to get your goods to a wider market. If you make jewellery, clothes, stationery, toys, homewares or any other designed objects, now is your time to shine.
Check out all the details on the Finders Keepers website – applications close April 2.
For the rest of us, the Autumn/Winter 2010 edition of Finders Keepers will touch down at CarriageWorks on May 7-8.
finders keepers, carriageworks, markets
Posted by Danni Le Toullec on February 23, 2010
We here at Kluster are well aware of the monumental power of the online medium. Another publication taking the internet by storm is REFINERY29.
Creators of R29, Philippe Von Borries (founder) and Piera Gelardi (style director) will be touring Australia this March, sharing their experience in fashion-based social media and new directions in fashion reporting. The event is proudly presented by our multi-tasking mates at Portable.
Based in New York, R29 launched in 2005. With over thirty editors and contributors and with millions of international followers, they show no signs of slowing down.
R29 covers fashion, shopping and sales, trends, interactive style guides, beauty and boutiques. Offering live to the minute updates; R29 literally has its finger on the pulse of the fashion world.
So if you are looking for ideas and inspiration on how to succeed in the online medium, get your ticket quick sticks!
Dates:
Friday 12th of March, 3pm The Edge - State Library of Queensland, Brisbane (facilitated by Alison Kubler)
Wednesday 17th of March, 6pm Museum of Sydney, Corner of Bridge and Phillip Street, Sydney (facilitated by Patty Huntington)
Thursday 18th of March, 6pm Penthouse Mouse, Melbourne
refinery29, online fashion, portable
Posted by Danni Le Toullec on February 16, 2010
We've been pondering our thoughts on some of the collections for almost a week now...
At the Hervé Léger by Max Azria show, the renowned bandage dress was reworked with subtle boudoir touches of corsetry and ruffles. Apart from three pairs of laced bandage pants, the intricate, geometrical dresses made up the majority of the collection.
Alexander Wang brought us an innovative take on the suit, which he described as “Berlin schoolboy meets velvet du jour.” Picture lots of chenille, crop tops, velvet, wraps and exposed skin.
Zac Posen’s collection worked well individually, but as a collection was not as unified as it has been in the past. There were khaki looks that were almost tribal, a fur coat and flawless beige and black party dresses. Then there were a few reddish-peach pieces.
More than 140 designers donated clothes for Naomi Campbell’s charity fashion show and auction, including Versace, Gucci, Christian Dior, Burberry, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karen, Dolce and Gabbana and many more high-profile fashion houses. The show took place on February 12th in memory of the late Alexander McQueen, one of the legendary designers of our time. Raising much needed funds for Haiti, McQueen's final collection “Plato’s Atlantis” was shown (it debuted in Paris last October).
Peter Jensen’s collection was soft and feminine with kilt mini skirts, and velvet jackets. Very Lolita meets preppy school girl. Over at the Y-3 show, Yohji Yamamoto sent models sprinting down the runway wearing outfits inspired by superheroes such as Zorro; as evidenced by the long black cloaks, which were teamed with colourful touches and sporty leg warmers.
new york fashion week
Posted by Sacha Vukic on February 10, 2010
Erin Wasson’s enviable style can be yours. Building from her x RVCA clothing label and high-end accessories line Wasson’s latest jewellery collection, a collaboration with Pascal Mouawad, will begin selling exclusively in Australia at miijo.com this month.
Inspired by the southwest American dessert, Wasson fuses American Indian tribal aesthetics with a sense of the ancient. The collection is like something you’ve discovered in a pirate’s hidden treasure chest or a vagabond’s pouch. Putting a modern spin on her ages-old inspiration, “I wanted to capture that sense of someone on the border, crossing back and forth,” explains Wasson.
The rings, necklaces, cuffs and bangles look like something from a foregone time, yet Wasson’s gift for the streetwise and sartorial means you’ll be looking enviously fashion forward with these pieces.
We are giving away this fabulous armour knuckle ring to one lucky new subscriber, so get subscribing.
To be in the running simply follow the instructions below. Already a Kluster subscriber? No problem, just convince a friend to let you subscribe them too (include their name and email address in the body of the email).
To enter simply email info@kluster.com.au with the subject: Wassup Wasson?
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erin wasson, miijo, competitions, jewellery