ACMI ~ Hollywood Costume

If you have any interest in Fashion, Art or Costume you must see the Hollywood Costume exhibition at ACMI. Melbourne has been treated with the costumes of some of the most famous films in history. Not only does it interest costume designers and film lovers but production designers, visual designers, cinematographers, directors etc! As the concept of a costume can make a film. Think Avatar, Titanic, Batman,and so much more they are all there. It was also awesome to see how costumes were brought to life in the design process and how the actors took to the characters through the costumes.
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Hoiser Lane- Ever changing...
I love this ally and it will always remind me of high school days capturing the art work found in this colourful hidden lane.  Check out the incredicable works by the Melbourne artist R_O_N_E
(Rone Everfresh. http://r-o-n-e.com/artwork/)

Go see it for yourself..

Kylee xxx

 

Weekend Lovin.. Queens Birthday!

Some weekends are better than others lets just admit it! This one I can write home about. Highlights? seeing the Great Gasby, discovering new pets, (random bird that is now always at my window) receiving new fabrics, Having my sister stay the night (this is a rare occurrence!) going to the Melbourne Food and wine festival, Koren BBQ, Hollywood costume exhibition and seeing in the flesh Diors stunning work at NGV and working on the babywear collection for a up and coming photo shoot...

So I will start with the Great Gasby. Yes it is not everyones taste. You are taken back in time to the 1920s and everything is so over the top, but if you think about how things have changed you appreciate the life you have for it.  It was a piece of art in my eyes, the costumes by Catherine Martin are just brillant as she works so well in collabration with her husband Baz Luhrman. They just make it. Just think of Romeo and Juliet and Moulin Rouge and now there is the Great Gastby to add.

If costume interests you click here~
www.flare.com/fashion/catherine-martin-on-designing-the-great-gatsby-costumes/

Melbourne Food and wine Festival- $32 alittle steep for a couple of pieces of bread and cheese but I can say I went and enjoyed it for other factors. I ended u with a Catus Jack lemon tequila bottle in hand ?! so it must have been good hey?!






                                      


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 Happy Birthday to the Queen!

 NGV Collection Focus Dior and Yamamoto: The New Look- 

 

If only we had this exhibition his time last year when I was studying the two fashion icons. The works of the Dior and Yamamoto are amazing to say the least. I never thought I would actually be able to see Dior's original work in the flesh. His use of line and detail in each garment I saw was almost breathe taking. So precise and clean and nothing like you will ever fine in Target or Myers. Yamamoto brought  avant-garde style and Dior brought beauty back to women with voluminous silhouettes and feminine style. I have a strong appreciation for the two designers work.


Hollywood Costumes - Hosier lane -
 
To be continued.. 

Hope you all had a awesome weekend and don't worry it will be the weekend again before you know it.

Kylee xxx
 
 
 
 

Love vintage fashion show- Melbourne

The Love Vintage Show ~ Melbourne 

It was May 17th, The Great Gatsby had not yet premiered at the movies when the Love Vintage show came to town. It was just in time though. Melbourne has been captivated by it's nineteen twenties charm of the spectacular Baz Lerman take on The Great Gastby. The show took place in the best spot possible- the Royal exhibition center, which is breathe taking at night. It brought fashion, jewellery, collectables, textiles(lace to my liking!!) antiques, homewares etc.

I have not always been that excited about vintage fashion but my opinion on it has become respectful of the designers in the past years. I know this will sound old fashioned to say 'Fashion isn't like it used to be'. It isn't. Not only have been many of the fashion houses closed but the designs aren't as unique and have the detail in which it use to.

As Kirstie and I walked in I was amazed at the atmosphere and how well they have created the event. Even the ticket box was twenties style! it turely felt as if we had stepped back in time for the brief hour and half we were there. One of the first stalls to take our eye was the vintage wedding dresses. These dresses were exquisite with the most amazing details. From the rowed buttoned cuffs on silk sleeves to pleated skirts, lace and enormous trains.

As we walked on we soon found we were on the floor going through a stall holders large containers of lace. This lady had lace dating back 1920s -  unfortunately I can't recall what she called herself. We walked away with about 10 meters of lace and some unique marbled/graphic printed fabric.

Before we knew it our time was up and the speakers were calling everyone to kindly leave in a safely matter. It was a shame that time was not on our side. Although I believe we spent the good time at the worthy stands.

If you get a chance to ever go it is once a year and travels to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

http://lovevintage.com.au/Melbourne/?page_id=120

Kylee xxx