Frockaholics buyer Sarah Pavillard gives us the lowdown on her third busy day at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week 2010.
9.30am Miss the first show of the day as stuck in traffic. Head
straight to The Westin for some showings. Some great accessories and shoes on
show. Catch up on work and emails in foyer over a tea and then have to rush
for Manning Cartell.
12.45pm Hurrah! Manning Cartell's show is running
late. What a winner. A fantastic show featuring Spanish inspired lace, beadwork,
and sequins primarily in a palette of black and white. Manning Cartell's key
looks have grown up but there remains lots to keep core customers happy. The
requests are already hitting the inbox and twitter. Looking forward to getting up
close and personal with the collection at tomorrow morning's
appointment.
1.30pm Make it to Bianca Spender's show - beautiful
drapes and twisting, and a lovely muted choice of colours. Due to Spender's
distribution strategy it is not a label we will buy but nevertheless a treat to
view.
2.30pm 'Controversy' on the runway at today's group show doesn't
overshadow some great potential. Anthony Capon's A.Concept was a
stand-out.
3.30pm Afternoon spent zig-zagging across Sydney for lots of
appointments. Sabatini's range featured exquisite details up close, and a
slightly younger orientation to the collection.
Great to see full Bec
& Bridge range following Monday's parade - signature features present
including bandage dresses and skirts. Lovely apricot and duck egg tones that
will display well online, and a fantastic, very wearable white shirt that will
sell as soon as it drops.
Camilla & Marc's cruise collection was a
treat, and we are very excited about the new bag and jewellery collection. Sure
to walk out the door.
Religion's second summer had signature styles
priced to sell.
Very excited about Natasha's new sandals designs,
including brass chain edging with natural and black leather. Sure to be a hit
with Natasha fans are the lowered wooden wedges with super-padded soles
(bless).
Appointment to view Alex Perry showed pieces that are going to
be loved by Perry fans. Up close the collection is sublime and there remain lots
of affordable styles - it's not all out-of-reach couture. We especially love the
black and white print mini for high summer, draped jerseys and signature Alex
Perry party season cocktail dresses.
7.00pm Jayson Brunsdon's show is a
delight of pool-inspired 50s glam. Beautiful nude and sorbet colours, new
sporty knits and classic party frocks that are well-priced will have Brunsdon
ladies lining up.
8.00pm Karla Spetic's show. Nude is the new black!
Gorgeous outback prints add shots of colour to the collection. Filed for future
reference.
9.30pm Back at accommodation. It's an early night but also
need to get ready for an early start in the morning. More emails and checking
in with the office. Bed.