SHOW: Rebecca Vallance – Resort 2017
LOCATION: The Theatre, Carriageworks
DATE: May. 16
START TIME: 4PM
TOP INSTA LOOK: A bold red lip and slicked back center-part hair styling complemented a look featuring a fitted black halter top teamed with a layered tulle pencil skirt with a tiered hemline – a modern take on Carrie Bradshaw’s playful opening credits ballet-inspired outfit with a cocktail hour twist. Very Sex & The City, indeed.
BEHIND THE SCENES: The designer provided many an Instagram-worthy shot at its ‘Soiree’ evening wear preview, held aboard a yacht on Sydney Harbour, welcoming Net-a-Porter to the city for fashion week against the stunning backdrop of the Harbour Bridge and spotless blue sky.
OFF PROBATION: An off-the-shoulder sunshine yellow mini dress with ruffled sleeves and asymmetrical frills and black and white trim, teamed with a pair of party-ready heels with black ankle ties – a look to save for your first summer Friday happy hour at Madison Square’s 230 Fifth Avenue rooftop bar.
GOOD BEHAVIOUR BOND: A demure white midi dress with ruffles and lace detailing, styled with nude strappy shoes and bold red lips – perfect for looking angelic at your best friend’s baby’s spring baptism at
INSPIRED BY: The song of the summer and the party vibe that surrounds it – the designer served up an array of fun, summery pieces suited to the upcoming wedding season and a celebration of all things young, fun, footloose and fancy free.
POP CULTURE-NOD: Lauren Conrad and her L.A. posse from The Hills – think the sort of attire the folks would wear after boycotting their family reunion at Joe’s Crab Shack for cocktails with the V.I.P. crowd..
WEAR IT TO: Friday night drinks at The Jane Hotel Ballroom, where the full-length knitted dress on your back matches the impressive, old-world ambiance space with equal parts high-energy lavish flair.
OVERHEARD COURTSIDE: “Is this designer at all related to Holly Valance?” – in reference to the former Neighbours star actress’s potential ties with the New South Wales-based globetrotting designer.
COLOR WHEEL: Sunny yellow, black, summer white, stripes, polka dots and lace patterns in leaves and floral.
BEATS: Synthetic music with a banging drum overlay.
THE DOCKET: The designer’s latest offering played out like an ode to playful vibe of the warmer months through off-the-shoulder tops, ruffled dresses, paneling techniques that created floating motion down the runway and an abundance of sunshine yellow. Double bows on shoulders and cheeky lace-up side detailing enhanced the show’s flirtatious vibe, while the focus on layering emitted a seaside resort feel, evocative of a Sunday session North Bondi Italian, watching the sunset to the sounds of Calvin Harris over a chilled Sauvignon Blanc.
