NYFW Backstage

Picture Source: Shoko Takayasu for Vogue Italia 

An intriguing look into the backstage antics at the New York Fashion Week Chromat, Peter Som & Rodebjer S/S 2015 shows.  I've heard it's absolute chaos behind-the-scenes.

By Sharon Jiang 

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TRENDING: Wide Brimmed Hats

From Pharrell’s Canadian Mountie inspired Vivienne Westwood headpiece at the Grammy’s to the sartorial creations of Christopher Bailey, wide brimmed hats – and hats alike – have been creeping their way into the fashion spotlight.  Felt or suede, over-sized, floppy or structured, headwear of the calibre is just what the Australian summer calls for.

Whether you’re lounging on the beach basking in the warm summer rays, exploring the vast expanses of the Australian landscape or simply walking the high streets, brimmed hats are the go-to accessory for practicality and effortless cool. So with that in mind, it seems almost a sin not to jump on the band wagon.

Of course not everyone can afford the technicolour creations at Burberry. Or the luxurious pieces crafted at Lanvin. So I’ve found solace in the beautifully constructed pieces at Fallen Broken Street and Lack of Color. If anyone knows the who-is-who in wide brimmed hats, these two are truly a head above the rest (pardon the pun).

Picture Sources:

Jan Mercel // You Feelin It // Lack of Color

High Snobiety // Mike Kargee // Fallen Broken Street

From the streets of Byron Bay, Fallen Broken Street is the go-to for you stylish world travellers and crazy cool kids. Their hats have sat atop of some of the world biggest celebrities such as Cara Delevingne.  Their cutting edge pieces are made from excellent craftsmanship and some of the finest material money can buy. They also stock beanies, caps and gloves and now too, mini version of some of their best-selling pieces for children alike. I’m personally eyeing the Dingo in Wine or the Cove in Black - definitely a summer essential.

Channelling a more sophisticated approach to the humble headwear is Lack of Color - clean, minimal and exuding an understated class. These pieces are incredibly versatile for all you ladies out there – take it to the beach, wear it out with friends or even as the ultimate accessory to dress up an outfit on a night out. Made from the finest wool, they are perfectly trimmed with genuine leather or metallic gross-grain ribbon. 

I personally know that Sharon loves Montana Silver Haze. For a trans-seasonal piece with an understated sophistication, the creations at Lack of Color are seemingly impossible to pass by. 

By Marvic Casingal
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OUTFIT POST: Weave

Top: c/o MINKPINK (shop HERE)

Jeans: Topshop 

Cardigan: Comptoir Des Cotonniers 

Shoes: Ego & Greed 

Necklace: House of Harlow & The Mania Mania 

The sun was out yesterday to bid farewell to Sydney's 'bitter' winter. On this occasion, I visited Marvic's home in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.

Rose Bay Wharf was pretty deserted apart from several families chilling on their private boats and a handful of teenagers procrastinating their HSC studies. That only means one thing: freedom to be our silly selves while shooting.

But my attempt to coerce Marvic into joining my happy dance backfired.

Me: "You'll never see these people again."

Him: "That's easy for you to say. I live here!"

Nevertheless, summer is creeping up; time to whip ourselves into shape, stock up on swimwear and get excited at the prospect of mangoes season. With that being said, the only form of dressing on my mind is trans-seasonal crops with cardigans and heaps of bright colours. I'm ready to spring clean the wardrobe and replace coats with lightweight knits, thermals with breezy silk tops and boots with open-toe sandals.

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