By Sam Nightfire
Ever since the Sydney Fashion Week
event was announced weeks ago, I’ve wanted to attend. Anything to
do with Australia is for some reason exciting to Americans &
the rest of the world. I live in Hawaii so you’d think I’d be
less inclined but not so. Fashion shows are an allure to Fashionistas
like myself but when paired with the Aussie aspect for some reason it
becomes somewhat playful & exciting and so I couldn’t wait for
opening day. Seventeen plus shows were featured, though my schedule
only allowed an attendance for the final show.
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| Harbour & Opera House |
First some info on what motivated the
IMA or The International Modeling Agency® on this event. Their
objective was to promote the Secondlife® fashion industry within the
Australian community. Inspired by the iconic buildings of the Sydney
Harbor, a replica of the famous Sydney Opera House sat amid water
ways inspired by Bora Bora featuring a glass covered runway.
SYDNEY FASHION WEEK of course had a
seven days’ worth of exciting designer showcases of casual chic to
avant-garde and ofcourse the entertainment of the Australian Guerilla
Burlesque dancers inspiring performances. The final fashion show was
held on Wednesday August 22, 2012 at the Port of Sydney, Sydney
Harbor Secondlife.
Host and DJ Mark Heung aka markski.glom
kept the flow going with valuable information on what Sydney was
about as well the culture and people. We were offered beach chairs in
the sand, windsurfing and sailboats in addition to seats near the
runways. Vegemite sandwiches and Fosters® beer, Aussie staples for
any party to get us in the mood. The Harbor Bridge,with 3 glass
stages supported the IMA Models wearing designer sponsored original
clothing, makeup, shoes, accessories and some new and exclusive
releases. Guests could also seek free treasurers on the sim, shop and
attend the “after party” on the cruise ship once the final show
was over.
According to Mark, "Sydney's is known
for its laid-back outdoor lifestyle and physical allure, which make
it one of the world's most pleasant cities to visit. Its people are
friendly and energetic with a blunt approach to life"
When it comes to which city is
Australia's true global city, there's no argument. It's Sydney-with
its sense of style, its love of sport and exuberant celebrations
including New Year's Eve and Australia Day. All of its attributes lie
within easy reach of the city centre. Sydney's Harbour is its natural
playground, the dominant factor in so much of what the city has to
offer.
The city has a wide-ranging cultural
life, dynamic food scene and vibrant cityscape of outstanding
contemporary and colonial architecture. Iconic beaches and five major
national parks deliver unforgettable experiences.”
In addition to beautiful fashion, the
performance of Burlesque featured sexy ladies in bikinis and hard
bodied men in board shorts shake in their booties on beach towels
while mermaids gracefully danced in the air over the water’s edge
off the glass runway, facing the huge cruise ship made by Aymec
Millet which is a is multi-story build of delight containing several
theaters, bedrooms, and night clubs as well as the shops of featured
designers. It was a beautiful way to sustain our enthusiasm for the
second half of the show.
Designer’s included 1 C’est-la-vie-
LarcocoMathy, 2 [[LD Major - Loovus Dzevavor]] Vikeejeah Xevion,
Legal insanity DATRIPBlackbart, House of {TORN} Torn Difference,
blackLiquid, TreiZe – Elyna Carver,AD Creations Aliza Karu, Boudoir
Vitabela Dubrovna and Precious Restless, ··Deesses ·· skins
NatalieWells, [AMARELO MANGA] Luana Barzane, VERO MODERO Bouquet
Babii, Kunglers Barbra Kungler and AvaGardner Kungler, *SoliDea
FoLiEs* Mila Tatham, Countdown AntoniaXp and Vivien Emerald -Désir-
Sponsors were M s B l a c
k(blackliquid.tokyoska) – Makeup, Nakia Decosta – .:RUSSH LUSSH:.
– Makeup, KunglersBarbra Kungler and AvaGardner Kungler Jewelry and
shoes for selected shows as well as Deese’s skins NatalieWells,
κεɴɖરλ (kendra.zaurak) Fanatic.
The show opened with designs for the
men with Ewan Crumb wearing ..:: Legal Insanity ::.. by DATRIP
Blackbart. A Jacquard Kilt was paired with ..:: Legal Insanity ::..
war paint by Sun Tzu black/white. As Mark said “The modern
Adam...a strongman is represented in this tribal influenced outfit.
Both items indeed scream War!”. Then Ananya Mai (Sydney Fashion Week creator) and Blackliquid
sauntered on stage wearing the indigenous people’s inspired print
separates. Down Under Trousers in Dark Khaki, paired with the bandeau
top Outback Bodysuit Print 6, melding together shades of green, gold,
red, yellows and deep dark-browns. Their Irwin Pantone Satchel in
French Roast picked up thes darker shades,while the Kirkey Pumps in
Print 5 offered another playful print to the already complex mix.
blackLiquid’s hair was in a high pompadour style with short
tail,called Sleepy Dingo.
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| SFS Australia Dress |
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| SFS AvantGuard Black with Hat |
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| SFS Fav hanki dress |
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| SFS Male multicolored Jacket |
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| All the models |
Towards the end of the show, one of my
favorite designers Aliza Karu, of AD Creations, always pushing the
envelope, an EXCLUSIVE FOR SYDNEY Fashion Week. The Aires Dress worn
by Chamonix Boudreaux. “The first design, in striking black, with
surreal components, is both sexy, alluring and avante-garde. From the
organically shaped sheer head-dress, and the high collared structured
neck and shoulder piece, it goes down the body in bold bands of
black, to a very tight skirt,with a sheer black overlay. From the
back, the view is more bands of tight black, bound around the body,
and a headdress that splays widely with beads and branch-like forms,
from the front and back.” This one blew me away with its sexually
alluring yet almost goth-like appeal.
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| SFS After Party Hat |
Of course to end the event, all models
entered the runway for a show stopping look at all the design
featured in this last show of Sydney Fashion Week and then it was
time to party!
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| OI Magazine reporter Sam Nightfire |
Thank you for reading my article about Sydney Fashion Week,my name is Sam Nightfire reporting for OI Magazine!
Links and Credits
International Modeling Agency Inc.
http://internationalmodelagency.wordpress.com/
More pics via Flickr® (need to be signed
in)
http://www.flickr.com/groups/sydneyfashionweek2012/pool/with/7818949168/#photo_7818949168
Some pictures in this article also taken by Sam Nightfire
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