Images by Ivana Martyn-Zyznikow for Fashion Gone Rogue. “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” – Antoine de Saint Exupery There’s beauty, and then there’s that stop-you-in-the-street vision who simply takes your breath away. You know the kind I’m talking about, they command …
By Sacha Strebe, fashion editor, Gold Coast Bulletin. First published 8/9/2010. SHE’S been modelling for ten years, but Jess Hart is only just making her mark. The New York-based gap-toothed girl from Melbourne was once named the new Miranda Kerr when she hit the Victoria Secret catwalk, now she’s taking on the newly-wed brunette again …
By Sacha Strebe originally published on goldcoast.com.au BENEATH the glamorous exterior, the life of supermodel Miranda Kerr isn’t quite the fairytale existence. In a rare, candid interview with CoastConfidential, Kerr speaks of her fast-paced life, climbing trees in Gunnedah, her love of cooking and that old modelling chestnut weight. It’s all there, except life with …
By Sacha Strebe for The Vine Every now and then a face emerges from the femmebots to stand apart as special. Sydney stunner Louise van de Vorst is certainly one of them, her otherworldly charm and alien-esque aesthetic challenges our traditional perceptions of beauty, and the fashion industry can’t seem to get enough of her. …
Sacha Strebe writes for The Vine. Flashing her signature smile and trademark titter, Jesinta Campbell is every inch the pageant princess. But it took much more than a perfect bleached-out pout to award her the Miss Universe Australia crown and second runner-up at the Las Vegas titles, Jes – as she is affectionately known – has …
HAVING lifesize billboards of yourself plastered about your home town might be terrifying to most, but ‘its never felt strange’ to homegrown hottie, Abbey Lee Kershaw. Australia’s biggest fashion export exploded onto our local scene recently in all her peroxide princess glory for popular high street retail chain, Portmans. Billboards emblazoned with the `Girl On …
The key to creating a home environment that’s both interesting and stimulating, is texture! This of course relates to the surface quality of an object, giving a look or feel that’s three-dimensional in character. Texture changes the way a room looks and feels. A rough brick wall with cracking paint, exposed beams jutting from the …
Since our debut issue is themed around colour, who better to seek advice on the topic than prestigious UK interior designer, Abigail Ahern. While we adore her eclectic design sensibility, it’s her passion for the darker, inky hues and how she uses them that has us enamoured. Who else can paint a house kitchen black …
Ever since we spied the marble runway at Alexander Wang’s first Balenciaga show, it renewed our love for the speckled stone style. Derived from the Greek word mármaron meaning ‘crystalline rock, shining stone’, marble has been a long-time favourite of interior designers, but its popularity has significantly increased in recent years. While the natural, organic …
With her signature flaming locks effortlessly tousled – a little undone but achingly cool – plump pout that could rival a Greek goddess, milky complexion you only wish you could bathe in, and a sultry stare sure to tempt you from saint to sinner in the coy wink of an eye – it’s all in …
Creating a sell-out collection and running a successful business concurrently is a daunting prospect for anyone, let alone a young emerging designer. But for many start-up fashion businesses, there is very little industry support which can make it a tricky path to navigate. In light of this, the Fashion Exposed Business Seminars have enlisted an …
We’re all guilty of it. Crying poor when we have money in the bank, we have nothing to wear while we stand before a wardrobe bursting with clothes, and lamenting about cooking when there’s a full fridge of food. In the rapid pace of our modern lives, we’ve lost our sense of gratitude, and let …
“It’s a common misconception that a high arch is going to give you a facelift. If you want youthful features, look at the face of youth, you don’t see children with arches like this.” – Jazz Pampling, eyebrow artist Thanks to British model slash `it’ girl, Cara Delevingne the bold `boy brow’ is back in …
Every now and then you meet someone who just beams beauty, and not the superficial kind either. We’re talking pure positive radiance from within, signalling a deep intelligence and a cool confidence at the flash of a smile. For us, this person is Sigourney Cantelo. We have long admired the self-professed lipstickler and yummy mummy …
“Living well is no coincidence or game of chance – it’s a focused decision to make every single day count. Active Living is my philosophy and the way that I live my life. It helps me to achieve in life and feel happy, healthy and energised” – Lorna Jane From a dental therapist in Brisbane …
You know what they say, a hair change is as good as a holiday. Well ok so that’s probably stretching the imagination slightly, but hey it’s winter and we kinda need that right now. In the world of hair cuts, it seems going the chop is still in vogue, but if you’re not up for …
For most of us, the idea of consuming bacteria to improve our health seems counter productive. But did you know that consuming probiotic-rich, fermented foods helps strengthen the immune system? Gut health has become a huge topic in health and wellness circles lately and there’s good reason for it. Probiotic meaning pro-life, when consumed in …
Need some serious #fitspo to get you off the couch and into that bikini? Look no further than the enviable physiques of Sydney sisters, Felicia and Diana of Base Body Babes. With over 200k followers on Instagram, they are definitely two of the most `liked’ bodies and with good reason. The old saying `you get …
Out of nowhere there she was, a tall, ethereal vision with milky skin and blunt fringe hailing all the way from Western Australia to walk exclusively for one of Paris Fashion Week’s most coveted gigs, Celine. And it was just as exhilarating and dream-like for Chloe as it was for us seeing her strut. … Continue reading
It started out as a casual shopping trip at Doncaster with family when Mairead was scouted and signed with Pride Models, the very same agency who discovered international sensation and Louis Vuitton favourite, Madison Stubbington. The fresh-faced teen has a similar look to Stubbington (see image below) with fine doll-like features, flawless milky complexion, strawberry blonde … Continue reading
Thanks to social, the world is a much smaller place. Not only is this monumental in bringing awareness to important global issues, it has also become a breeding ground for professionals in all creative fields to showcase their work. This platform has become a vital cog in the mechanics of the fashion and modelling industry. From … Continue reading
If you want to make it in today’s highly competitive supermodel league, winning the genetic lottery simply isn’t enough. No longer just a pretty face, fashion models are ditching the ‘professional coat hanger’ analogy for powerful ‘online influencer’ thanks to social media. When a model walks into a casting, it’s not just about their face … Continue reading
@Chic Management Sydney @Elite New York @Oui Management Paris @d’management Milan @Elite London @Elite Copenhagen @Two Management LA With cutting-edge cheekbones and piercing brown eyes paired with a come-hither stare and a sexy swagger, Australian model Amanda Ware makes the swap from sporty to vixen look easy. It’s this chameleon-like ability that’s ensured her seamless … Continue reading
She has the face of a desert flower, a delicate and rare beauty but beneath the pretty exterior there’s a strong sense of character and an enduring spirit. That’s Chloe Sargeant, SO much more than just a pretty face. I first met Chloe at Australian Fashion Week during my time as Fashion Editor at the … Continue reading
She’s a humble home-grown Queensland girl at heart but when she’s not enjoying a healthy meal at the family dinner table, Amelia Stubbs is busy fashioning a new industry that celebrates body diversity. Stubbs is setting a new standard in beauty with her recent signing to the Vivien’s Curve Division. You can read more about … Continue reading
In an industry where being thin is part of the job description, a new wave of shapely sisters are breaking the mould. Not only have they successfully cracked the conventional body stereotypes and convinced leading fashion brands, but they’ve also won over some of fashion’s most powerful players to make the seemingly impossible cross over … Continue reading
Jemma Baines: “Personality is just as important as your look.” AGENCIES: Chic Model Management Sydney Next New York Next Paris INTERVIEW BY SACHA STREBE FOR PONY RYDER — Q: It’s incredible to see how far you’ve come since you were discovered at 2010 Girlfriend Rimmel Model, how has your life changed? JEMMA BAINES: My life has … Continue reading
Amelia Schubert: “I live on a farm and my interest was riding motor bikes” AGENCIES: @ M/A @ Pride Models @ Red11 New Zealand @Pride Melbourne INTERVIEWBY SACHA STREBE FOR PONY RYDER — Q: How were you discovered? Amelia Schubert: A friend suggested I approach Pride Models in South Australia and this was the start of my career. Q: … Continue reading
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