Georges our Home away from Home

Posted on April 30, 2010

Many thanks again to our fabulous venue partners Georges on Collins for their vision and continuing support of emerging designers, they have really helped to make this event an institution.

Check out Our Videos

Posted on April 8, 2010

If you haven’t seen the video’s yet, this the ideal time, make sure you watch the Flash Walk, turn up the volume and wait for the flabberghasted businessmen!

Last Days to Catch the Exhibition

Posted on April 8, 2010

Last few days to check out the exhibition, if you haven’t already, head down to Melbourne Central to see the garments up close and personal.

Melbourne Central here we come

Posted on March 21, 2010

Missed the exhibition at Georges? Dont worry you can still check out the dresses at the Melbourne Central Level 1 Link Bridge until after Easter.

Mia the powerhouse retoucher behind this years Photos

Posted on March 12, 2010

Mia Östberg is a high-end digital retoucher that services the fashion and fine art industries. Work by Mia Östberg regularly appears in the pages of major publications and in advertising campaigns.

Basically this lady is a genious and we are thanking out lucky stars that she was part of our amazing project.

Have a look at her website.

Aurora Spa Retreat

Posted on March 2, 2010

Aurora Spa Retreat, nestled in the heart of the Prince hotel, St Kilda, is Australia’s largest spa integrating health and wellness into an urban environment.

Individual spa therapies and specialised retreats include massages, facials, body wraps, body scrubs, hair & scalp treatments, pedicures, manicures, waxing, tinting, private yoga classes, meditation, reiki, acupuncture, specialised pregnancy treatments, reflexology, naturopathy, swiss showers, clay spas and our award winning signature range of treatments.

The philosophies and therapies behind this unique treatment range are influenced by ancient therapies, native rituals and Australian healing wisdom.

Media Preview

Posted on March 2, 2010

Please be at the corner of Flinders street and Swanston street to be the first in Australia to see a Flash Walk*.
10am Tuesday the 9th March 2010
Models will be available afterward for photos
Designers will also be available for comment

*Flash Walk, a new term combining the recent phenomena of Flash Mob with the established fashion practice of Cat Walk

Deakin Estate…Always the Right Choice

Posted on March 1, 2010

The team at Deakin Estate are dedicated to producing the best quality Australian wines, and providing it at the most stylish events. They are the official refreshment providers at the Opening Gala. Long summers and gentle winters in North East Victoria provide the ideal environment for the flavour rich, fruity and very approachable varietals that make up the Deakin Estate range. The range is consistent vintage after vintage, so the customer knows what they are buying every time. Deakin Estate wines are available across Australia and currently exported to over 30 countries around the globe.

For flavour rich and approachable wines, make sure it’s Deakin Estate.

www.deakinestate.com.au

Palace Cinemas Support The Spirit of the Black Dress in 2010

Posted on February 23, 2010

Encompassing 28 screens across 7 Victorian locations, Palace Cinemas offers an upmarket, luxurious cinematic entertainment experience. Palace Bars offer a premium range of products including fresh Lavazza coffee and an exceptional selection of delectable local and international wine.

Palace Cinemas is Australia’s only national cinema group dedicated to presenting quality cinema, both art-house and commercial, in boutique venues. Palace annually hosts the Italian, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Greek, Israeli and Chinese Film Festivals.

To read more about Movie Club and see what is now showing and coming soon visit www.palacecinemas.com.au

Photoshoot Success

Posted on February 21, 2010

The Spirit of the Black Dress photoshoot was completed yesterday and I’m happy to say it was an outstanding success. Thanks to Jordan Moore, Jaclyn Adams, Carl Reeves, Julie Provis, Ellinda Corbisero, Ben Baker and David Squires and the wonderful team of people who helped out behind the scenes.

Special thanks to our super hardworking models who looked absolutely breathtaking in the dresses.

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