VAMFF: Premium Runway 2 Presented by Frankie Magazine .

Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) is probably my favourite time of year in Melbourne. The city and its surroundings becomes a showcase of all things fashion, and the Docklands comes to life with fashionistas, lights and glamour. 

Showcasing the A/W15 collections of Kuwaii, Alpha60, Kloke, búl, Limedrop and Gorman; the Premium Runway 2 presented Frankie Magazine, did not disappoint.

Opening the runway was Kuwaii, which has a strong focus on layering and colour. The layering of dresses and t-shirts over long sleeve tops, and skivvies under chunky jumpers of the same tonal palette created a laid back, casual look. The combinations of cobalt and frost bite blue, peachy coral pinks and the hues of grey and black created an exciting collection that transitions from Spring/Summer to Autumn/Winter beautifully.

Alpha60 's collection is all about the form and detail. Flowing wide leg playsuits, oversized dresses, and calf and ankle grazing hemlines were teamed with scale and leaf detailing and layered gathering. A strong use of greys and black is by interrupted by their organic use of rustic blues and tulip pink. 

A new addition to the line up this year, Kloke, created a very practical and interchangeable collection. Once again, there was a strong emphasis on layering, however this time it was fine knitted jumpers over dresses, cardigans teamed with dress, and pants and short and long sleeve shirts under boxy jumpers. The use of earthy brown tones against the crisp white, cool grey and jet black creates an effortless look.

búl combined raspberry pinks, icy and teal blues alongside tones of grey and white to create an A/W collection that was bold and classic. Their silhouettes were contemporary and uncomplicated, which created a sleek, sophisticated look once paired with the bold colours.

The contrast between light and dark, day and night made Limedrop’s collection captivating. Opening with crisp white outfits paired with their signature print making capabilities, their designs resembled a daytime skyline, their collection then turned to all jet black outfits with a print that now reflected a cloudy night sky. Sheers, floating lightweight fabrics created a beautiful sense of movement, reflecting the sky like qualities of the patterns.

 

No matter the season, Gorman collections are always full of colour and exuberance. Royal blues, bubblegum pink, tangerine orange were just a few key colours. It also wouldn’t be a Gorman collection without a few patterns; an organic, colorful floral design, and an intricate, pastel snake pattern made an appearance on the runway. Their pieces this season are sure to add excitement to any winter wardrobe.

Overall, A/W15 is set to be an exuberant season, with a key colour palette of tones of pinks and blues paired with classic, basic colours. Layering of classic silhouettes is a must, but the real key is to have fun with fashion and make it your own.

-Sarah

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