Category: Photography
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Bare Spring, Bold Summer.
One of my favourite feelings in the world is when the weather starts to change. You can sense it in the air, taste it on your tongue. Blue skies for miles—you know that Spring has finally sprung. There’s excitement behind your smile when the season rhymes with spontaneity, and serendipitous are the days. I’m flooded…
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Marty Thomas: Style Icon and World Wanderer | The Style Conversation
Elegant. Daring. Exquisitely Dressed. These are the words that come to mind when I think of Marty Thomas: style icon, classic model, and world wanderer. I first encountered Marty back in May at Australian Fashion Week in Sydney. Despite living in Brisbane, a city away, I followed the sophisticated 65-year-old model’s life through social media.…
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Worldbuilding on the Runway: Exploring Karla Špetić’s Resort Collection at AFW
Worldbuilding, a concept prominently discussed at Australian Fashion Week 2024, encompasses the detailed crafting of a coherent world, incorporating elements like geography, culture, music, and history to bring a space to life. Although typically associated with fictional narratives and fantasy writing, this notion finds tangible expression in fashion design, exemplified by Croatian-born designer Karla Špetić.…
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From Brisbane to Beyond: A Fashionista’s Journey to #AFW
The writer reflects on the allure of Sydney and the contrasts with Brisbane, where they now live. They express excitement for Australian Fashion Week, staying at the QT Hotel, and attending Acler’s show. Immersed in fashion and luxury, they cherish Sydney’s sophisticated charm and reminisce while embracing the city’s vibrant energy.
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Emerging Elegance: Runway Highlights from Toowoomba Fashion Festival
The Toowoomba Fashion Festival featured a diverse array of emerging designers, showcasing innovative and sustainable designs. From vibrant denim creations to upcycled streetwear, the runway displayed a fusion of organic and futuristic elements. The event highlighted the importance of providing a platform for fresh talent, enriching the fashion landscape with unique visions and creativity.
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Unveiling Toowoomba’s First Fashion Festival: Inside the Iconic Empire Theatre
Lights, camera, action! As the countdown for the Toowoomba Fashion Festival nears its end, the iconic Empire Theatre prepares for a day of delight, fashion design and models decked out in the finest fabrics. Widely known as the “jewel of the crown” of the Darling Downs area, The Empire Theatre holds great cultural and historical…
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Ageless Elegance: Embracing Diversity on the Runway
The fashion industry is undergoing a crucial transformation, embracing diversity in age, size, and ethnicity. Maibritt Dawson, a 66-year-old model, symbolizes this change as she fulfills her lifelong dream of walking the runway at the Toowoomba Fashion Festival. Her journey embodies empowerment, resilience, and the importance of inclusivity, offering a powerful message for women of…
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Unveiling the Model Magic: Behind-the-scenes Photography
#ToowoombaFashionFestival models were all smiles behind the scenes at their shoot with Style Magazines Toowoomba. Modelling, like art, is subjective. I aspire to be seen as an essential part of what makes an artist’s work, amazing. Emma Hartwig, curvy model. Photography by Melanie Canosa Like an artist uses brushes and colours to paint a masterpiece,…
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Models Spark the Essence of Style in Exclusive Toowoomba Photoshoot
In the thrilling countdown to the highly anticipated Toowoomba Fashion Festival, the air of anticipation thickened as four beautiful models gathered in the Garden City on Monday, February 5th, for an exclusive photoshoot with Style Magazines Toowoomba. Against the background of Toowoomba’s scenic beauty, models were dressed head-to-toe in locally-crafted designs, showcasing brands such as…
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Mushroom Jazz and All Aboard the Oasis
There is little in the world with the ability to unite like music does. In times of crisis, there is not much more solace than listening to a song that makes you feel something outside of yourself. Music can validate your experience, or simply soothe your spirit. Dancing is therapeutic and cathartic all at once.…
Couture Chronicles by Melanie Canosa 