The Spirit of the Black Dress

Slim Secrets supports The Spirit of the Black Dress in 2012

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:21:15 +0000

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Sofitel Melbourne On Collins supports The Spirit of the Black Dress 2012

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:07:03 +0000

Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is located at the ‘Paris’ end of Collins Street in the city’s CBD. As Melbourne’s quintessential ‘hotel for the arts’, the hotel enjoys a convenient location within easy walking distance to the theatre district, galleries and major tourist precincts in addition to high-end shopping on Collins Street.

A multi-award winning hotel, Sofitel’s 363 elegant rooms and suites start from level 36, guaranteeing spectacular panoramic views over the city, as does the innovative restaurant No35, serving modern Australian cuisine. Cosmopolitan cocktails at The Atrium Bar on 35, sumptuous afternoon teas in Sofi’s Lounge and the hotel’s exclusive Club Sofitel are also highlights, which make stays at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins so luxurious and memorable.

City of Melbourne:

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:59:11 +0000

Council has a local, national and international role in stimulating and shaping Melbourne as the ‘World’s Most Liveable City’. It does this by building partnerships with the community, business and government to promote the growth, prosperity and quality of Melbourne.

Melbourne, is the ‘World’s Most Liveable City’ and Australia’s premier destination for culture, fashion events, shopping, dining, sports, events, festivals and the arts.

To find out what’s on in Melbourne please visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/whatson

The City of Melbourne is a proud supporter of the Spirit of the Black Dress.

The Spirit Of The Black Dress Top 10 Designers for 2012 Announced

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:56:20 +0000

Hotly contested and anticipated annually by up-and-coming designers nation-wide, The Spirit of The Black Dress is the number one fashion event on the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival calendar for sustainability conscious members of the industry. We are proud to announce ten innovative designers, selected carefully from the large range of creative entries received in 2012’s The Spirit Of The Black Dress submission process. Our judges for this year hail from various sectors of the industry. This year’s panel consists of Australian fashion identity Jenny Bannister, stylist extraordinaire Phillip Boon, Sarah Gale of the Fashionista Business Consultancy Group, Kyra Pybus of Pybus PR and Phoebes Garland of Garland & Garland Fashion. We are proud to announce that the Top 10 Designers for The Spirit Of The Black Dress 2012 are:

1. Christina Exie (Victoria)

2. Gabriella Ferrante (Victoria)

3. Emmarose Kinsman (Victoria)

4. Lisa Taranto (Victoria)

5. Bhalo (Victoria)

6. Berri Drum (Victoria)

7. Sonya Kraan (Victoria)

8. Bento (Victoria)

9. Jessica Robertson (NSW)

10. Kate Aikins (SA)

These winning designers showed careful consideration of thought in their entry pieces for The Spirit Of The Black Dress. With their eye squarely on sustainable practices in the fashion industry, they each created amazing pieces which will impress and excite you at our upcoming The Spirit Of The Black Dress Runway as part of 2012’s L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.

We look forward to seeing you there. For further information on the upcoming The Spirit Of The Black Dress Runway email jane@thespiritoftheblackdress.com.au

Yarrabank sponsors The Spirit of the Black Dress in 2012.

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:02:38 +0000

Yarrabank was first created in 1993, from the vision of Champagne Devaux
president, Laurent Gillet to produce a benchmark Australian sparkling wine. Since
1996 it has been produced by an ongoing joint venture between Devaux and Yering
Station. 

The signature elegance and restraint of Yarrabank is ensured each vintage as the
stringent Methode Champenoise is followed, using only exceptional parcels of fruit. 

The pinot noir and chardonnay grapes are handpicked in small baskets to protect the
berries, then pressed in different batches where only the cuvee (the first 512.5 litres
per tonne of fruit) is kept. To keep the natural freshness of the fruit, the base wine
does not undergo malo-lactic fermentation. 

Winemakers from Champagne Devaux visit Yering Station each year to assist in the
final assemblage. Yarrabank is aged for a minimum of three years on lees. 

Having consistently received accolades since the first vintage, Yarrabank is
deservedly considered one of Australia’s most exceptional sparkling wines.

Hello Gorgeous… We are so happy to have Gorgeous Cosmetics on board as a sponsor in 2012

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:36:42 +0000

Gorgeous Cosmetics is an Australian cosmetic brand that ﬂourished through passion, loyalty and the pursuit for elite quality. We have developed a premium color cosmetics range that is one of the finest available in Australia. We have a reputation for innovative products, meticulous attention to detail and impeccable customer service standards.

We have a significant history in the cosmetics industry. David McConnell founded the company over 10 years ago and we commenced operations in wholesale cosmetics, supplying the likes of department stores, cosmetic concept stores and hair and beauty salons Australia-wide. We have 6 Gorgeous Cosmetics boutique concept stores and we are stocked by David Jones, salons and spas around Australia.

Each member of the Gorgeous team is a qualified Makeup Artist, trained with meticulous care to the highest standards in the industry. With Gorgeous Cosmetics, confident glamour can be Ever Yours.

For the first time ever The Spirit of the Black Dress is selling its exhibition photos!

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:14:49 +0000

For the first time ever The Spirit of the Black Dress is selling its exhibition photos! No reproductions will be made so get in early to grab a piece of L’Oreal history. For Enquires please email me at jane@thespiritoftheblackdress.com.au. All money raised is going back in to the event so we can make 2012 the best year yet.

Hawthorn Brewing Company

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:05:17 +0000

Hawthorn Brewing Company commenced 3 years ago to provide world class Australian Craft Beers that are influenced by the best the world has to offer. Having lived abroad for many years, the boys at Hawthorn Brewing tasted first hand the myriad of excellent brews available and the diversity that exists throughout the world. As our branding explains…

In the days of old, travelling merchants criss-crossed the globe journeying to exotic lands in search of the finest treasures. Following in this bold tradition are the Flavour Merchants of the Hawthorn Brewing Company. From their base in Hawthorn, these intrepid explorers scour the beer world, risking life and limb to bring home the world’s best brewing techniques. It is by trialing and researching these techniques that we are able to produce beers of such distinction. Like our award winning Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Pilsner and Witbier. Yes it’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it.

The Trust

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:02:09 +0000

We are excited to announce that The Trust http://www.thetrust.com.au/ has come on board again as our official venue for The Spirit of the Black Dress opening gala and open to the public exhibition.

The Trust Bar and Restaurant is located in the grandeur of the old Port Authority Building, Melbourne. This building is one of the city’s most accomplished examples of the 20^th Century Beaux Arts influenced Greek revival architecture.

The Trust Restaurant offers a modern European menu. With classic Italian influence – both traditional favorites and modern dishes – they make for a superb selection on the restaurant menu.

mei + picchi

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:28:28 +0000

The Spirit of the Black Dress is excited to announce that mei + picchi have come on board again as a sponsor for our project. The generous team at mei + picchi will be supplying the mannequins for the opening gala and open to the public exhibition.

At mei + picchi you will find answers to all your display and merchandising needs. mei + picchi specialise in the design, marketing and distribution of retailing systems and visual merchandising products across Australia and New Zealand. mei + picchi’s showrooms are located in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Auckland, where the dedicated and knowledgeable sales teams are available to assist you with creating merchandising impact in your environment.

Dress up your store with style with mei + picchi’s diverse range of bodies including torsos, bustforms and mannequins, as well as hangers, racks, wall systems, merchandisers, a new furniture for fashion collection, and much more to suit any style and environment.

www.meipicchi.com

info@meipicchi.com