Trends at Berlin Fashion Week

Now there are many different takes on fashion and it seems not only hats are the things coming back, it looks like masks are a hit.  Well at least you are not going to have to pay for a make up artist. x

Will the feather in the cap take off, the middle is acceptable. x

Fashion Quote: Chloe Sevigny on Hating Fashion Shows

Personally, I won't say I hate fashion shows, as I don't hate anything, but some shows may not be your cup of tea, as I say you may prefer coffee.
My idea of Fashion Week in any state or country is seeing the shows I love and the clothes I love, but I really don't have to be there and in fact most of the time I am not.  I adore to go to the leaders of the fashion pack like the Carla Zampatti show in her home, but most of the time, I just enjoy sitting here at my computer being able to peruse what I love when I want at my own leisure.
Something I do love is going to shows where you can see new local talent emerging.  These are the stars of tomorrow and they have to be nurtured.

I really love honesty and love Alexandra who often contributes to Racing Fashion.
Like or Loathe this article, but I love a point of view, never be scared to tell people how you feel or how you think, you have every right.  Being quiet is just plain boring.

Fashion Quote: Chloe Sevigny on Hating Fashion Shows 

By Alexandra

Since I was giving Chloe Sevigny fashion love yesterday, thought I’d post this quote today. Finally! Someone speaks truth about the hassle of attending fashion shows. Last year, when I dreaded the attention of Fashion Week, I had a lot of people respond that I shouldn’t go, how can I complain about fashion shows, etc… Those people are either very new to the industry, or not in the industry, because Chloe Sevigny is absolutely right when she says going to fashion shows is work. Some people may say it is more fun work than being an accountant and doing someone’s taxes, or being a nurse and changing someone’s diaper, but to be honest, I’d rather be at home in front of my computer than going to a big fashion show (haute couture MIGHT be an exception.) It is intimidating, exhausting (there are so many in a day) and a lot of work waiting in lines, rushing around, all for shows that usually last 15 minutes each. Plus, your feet hurt because you are wearing really high heels.

Here is what Chloe had to say about going to shows:

“I don’t enjoy going to fashion shows. It’s very high school, it’s very “the most popular kids in the front row,” and everybody’s checking everybody else out, and you have to do all this press and get your picture taken … It’s not fun for me — it’s work.”

We need more people like her dispelling the “glamour” most people falsely associate with the fashion industry. If that happened, maybe we’d have less wannabees trying to penetrate the industry (tacky celebrities, terrible bloggers, and everyone else who is “dying” to work in fashion) and maybe fashion would regain the credibility it once had. Here’s hoping.

"It is really simple, if you don't like something, don't do it"  Anna Mott

www.racingfashion.com.au 

Aurelio Costarella for Australian Fashion Week

Totally in love with Aurelio Costerella at the best of times, but when you see an amazing collection and then with bits and pieces of gorgeous headwear.  WOW!  Love it Mr Costerella, you are an amazingly smart man.  Yes, add the headwear to bring your dresses into racewear now, but not too much to overpower your amazing gowns.  Australian Brilliance.  I think I will have to check who this milliner is.  Simply Stunning. xxxxx

Photos courtesy of www.vogue.com.au

Carla Zampatti 2012 Spring Summer

Photo from Carla Zampatti Facebook Page, Click Here.

Still pinching myself. 5 years ago when I started Racing Fashion Australia I had not idea what so ever that I would be sitting in not only one of Australia's most respected fashion designers home, but sit with masses of fashions 'A' list of Australia. Carla Zampatti generously opened the doors of her home to fashion royalty in Australia to experience her 2012 Spring Summer collection and I could not have been more excited for the racing fashion community.

Whenever any Lady walks past a Carla Zampatti window, there is always a wow factor sitting in the window, saying, yes Carla had you in mind. That is right, Carla has you in mind, the Australian woman. Carla blesses us with her unique style that can integrate from the gorgeous Miranda Kerr of size, Victoria Secret to myself hitting 40 in August with a body of 2 children, to my mothers age which she calls 40 as well. Hmmmm, strange how that can work.

Carla Zampatti has such remarkable innovative style that can make any woman feel fabulous. The parade in the opulent surrounds of one of Sydneys most exclusive addresses would have been Posh Beckham worthy.

Although the designs were on glamerzonian beauties, there was something for everyone and it seems every box has been ticked. Think romance, think pastel and sorbet lace with a touch of Carla's unique statement colour of close the the Pantone colour of the year Tangerine, there was not a lady in the room that was not relating to this collection. Even though Barry Humphries was sitting in front of me, I could see he was taking notes for his client Dame Edna. May I add, Mr Humphries was saluting the millinery tradition like myself wearing a hat for the day. I was a little excited about Jonathan Howard's (Hatmaker) piece he had crafted for me, to be subtle enough to hight light my favourite Prada Lace suit although not detract from it. All in all, Romance, Pastel, and ladylike elegance. Carla Zampatti is going to be a huge hit come Spring Carnival this year and again transform the staple of Melbourne Derby Day from Black and white to a palette of gelato flavoured colours. Forget the heights of your hems as well ladies, unless you are wearing a balloon skirt or shorts, allow you hems to scoot across the floor. Get ready to head straight to the nearest lingerie store as you are going to have to adorn yourself in flesh coloured undergarments for the sheer nature of this collection. Bathers, Resort wear, Evening, Cocktail as well as office has all been covered, so look no further, Carla has spoken with no need to leave the tranquillity of her beautiful home. Sydney Welcome to Fashion Week!