An enchanting runway by PAOLO SEBASTIAN

The Snow Maiden

Having not had a solo show as part of  the Adelaide Festival since 2011 it was another highly anticipated runway show. Paolo Vasileff showcased his Autumn Winter 2016 collection tittled the Snow Maiden against a backdrop of full size trees stripped back to their bare winter state. Which both contrasted and complimented the collection which was full of texture,volume and warmth.

There was a sense of progression from a peasant maiden with a touch of old world elegance to fairy tale princess. This was reflected in styling, proportions of garment lengths and layering. The collection was as diverse as needed to be without loosing the connection throughout the showcase and wasn't all extreme couture. The evening options had a ready to wear appeal but keeping the Paolo Sebastian attention to detail.

It was fitting to have such a talented designer close the new look Adelaide Fashion Festival after a four day whirlwind of runway shows and cultural events showcasing the best of South Australia's creativity within the fashion industry.

#2015 AFF Ready to Wear lunch

 The Published Art house set the urban back drop for the Ready to Wear lunch and Premiers Award for TAFE SA designers,

South Australian's already know how to do a great long lunch and the #2015AFF Ready to wear lunch was no exception. Combining a crop of Adelaide's fashion talent alongside a refreshing palette of local food and wine. 

The program also included the Premiers award where final year TAFE SA students had the opportunity to enter a competition to win invaluable mentoring program with an established designer. The finalists producing creative garments using 70 % of black Australian wool crepe and the rest materials of their choosing. Premier Jay Weatherill announced Sophie McMahon to be mentored by Liza Emanuele.

The designers featured showcased a great cross section of styles and individual aesthetics. With labels all at different stages of their journey and enjoying success in different markets. 

Scott and Scarce, Julie White, Naomi Murrell, Millicent Elizabeth, casper & pearl, Lucy Giles, Simmone Standing The Label, SIG The Label, Paige Row, 66 The Label with eyewear by Peter Coombs Design, Shoes by Spendless shoes. 

 

JAIMIE SORTINO. The Woodland lights.

Jaimie Sortino is recognised as one of Adelaide's most gifted couture designers. In 2010 was awarded the SA emerging designer award at the then named BMW Fashion festival which was a small stepping stone in his journey as a designer.

After years of refining his skills and passion he felt it was time to showcase a collection in a solo show titled The wood land lights. Inspired by nature, our country's amazing sky and a coldplay tune.
The collection reflected this in both his love of detail of the garments; play on volume, restraint and color pallette.

Similar to the box presentations at Mercedes- Benz Australian fashion week; Finesse models stood in a row on marble like blocks before peeling off to creating an perfect editorial scene on the grand stair case entrance. With a seamless soundtrack to match by Filip Odzak.

Jaimie will be a part of this years 2015 Adelaide festival in the Couture Culture show case on the 24th October. And no doubt  an ever developing designer contributing to South Australian fashion industry for years to come. The look book for the Wood land lights will be posted on his instagram in coming weeks.Thanks to Jaimie Sortino and Girl About Town PR for the invite and another standout industry event.