VAMFF recap: Runway 5
Summer’s here to stay.
We may be have headed into Autumn, but the showcase that was Runway 5 at Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival had us holding onto summer.
Presented by InStyle and supported by Priceline, the sold-out event was kicked off by Yeojin Bae.
Whoever said red and pink were clashing colours (looking at you, Mum) need a quick intro to the Melbourne-based designer. Colour-blocked cut-out dresses in red, pink and black headed the collection, followed by patterned leopard print pieces and lots of creme and gold. Silhouettes were fitted, with skirt edges pleated in a peplum style.
Leather and velvet were the central points of Kate Sylvester’s offering. Long leather trenches came paired with matching pants, while loose-fitting velvet dresses, tops and pants followed. Key colours included forest green and bright red.
Thurley’s hallmark of all-over texture is not going anywhere. The primarily blush and red-coloured collection was all-out feminine, with fringing, tassels, lace, florals and metal hardware adorning each piece.
Sass & Bide is bringing back the corset, with double-breasted leather belts being a notable feature of the collection. A mixture of sequins, woven fabrics and deconstructed designs followed.
Misha Collection was next up, providing a winter-appropriate collection of knitted dresses and jumpers, coats with fur trim and grey tartan pant and jumpsuits.
Nicola Finetti gave us an offering of one-shoulder dresses, accentuated with ‘80s-style puffed sleeves and thick, textured fabrics. Florals were key to the collection, with a series of Marrimekko-esque black, red and white prints hitting the runway.
Alice McCall concluded the evening, with a huge collection of varying styles. Showcasing everything from tropical vintage floral patterns, to embroidered shorts, denim flares and stripes, there was something for every occasion and taste.