I have this reoccurring dream. In it I have Rachel Zoe’s baby’s wardrobe, a bar fridge filled with a never-ending supply of French champagne and shelves filled with beautiful cashmere knits. There’s something about cashmere that just …
Designer chat: Little Joe Woman’s Gail Elliott
The day I feel I’ve made it in the style stakes is the day I feel that I’ve nailed that “effortlessly chic” look that models and celebrities seem to be able to snap their fingers …
Designer chat: Frankie & Nicole’s Nicole Dixon
A bit like I could eat canapes or hor dourves all day every day (anyone remember the movie, Mermaids? … Cher’s character served them to Winona Ryder’s character for dinner. Every night) I seriously could …
Designer chat: Julie Tengdahl
I love meeting fashion designers who really get and understand the customer who they are designing for. Brisbane’s Julie Tengdahl is one such a designer. As her autumn-winter 2011 collection launches in store, I decided …
Designer chat: Wild Poppy Design’s Sarah Parkinson
Yes, the name is remarkably like mine. Disclaimer: Sarah is my sister-in-law. She’s married to my youngest brother – they met at uni. She was studying dance; he drama. When I met her she was …
Designer chat: tom gunn’s Gabrielle Thompson
tom gunn is one of Australia’s most luxurious, fashion-forward footwear labels, known for its unique design, luxurious materials and unparalleled quality. Designed in Australia by Gabrielle Thompson and Shannon Gunn, the namesake label has become highly coveted …
Designer chat: Salita Matthews makes a statement in detail
Remember the name – Salita Matthews. The 28 -year-old’s designs are already gracing the glossy pages of Harper’s Bazaar and In Style and it’s not difficult to see why. This Sunshine Coast-based designer is influenced by her …

