Image Copyright Keith Glennan
With Rosemont Australian Fashion Week in full swing, it is easy to forget just what a luxury real fashion is. And by real fashion I don’t mean your Made in China and attach a designer label to it. I mean genuine made to measure, chosen in a private salon, couture. As in the heyday of Dior, Chanel and Schiaparelli, fashion was shown to a select group of clients in a salon setting. Mannequins modelling the garments up close and personal for madame to make her choice and put in her orders for the season. You would be hard pressed these days to find a designer that presents their range in such a manner, and even less likely to be invited to one such event. That is unless you can get yourself to Melbourne next week.
Australia’s celebrated and genuine couturier Robert Fritzlaff, will be showcasing decades of his work in just such an environment. Organised by the National Trust and hosted at the stunning Como House Ballroom, you have to rare opportunity to become a lady (or gentleman) of leisure and take in the beauty of Robert’s collections first hand. With garments spanning the 1960′s through to the early 1980′s, this is a once in a lifetime chance to see a collection of historical couture in its natural habitat. Even if you have already seen the exhibition, you will be treated to a selection of pieces that have not yet been available to the public and some that have been created especially for the occasion. Of course I do have a vested interest in seeing you there as I will be modelling the garments for the show! So when I tell you they are works of art, I know what I’m saying. The morning includes the Salon Show, High Tea and an audience with the designer, Robert Fritzlaff. Hosted at 11am on Thursday 7th May, you need to get in quick to secure your place. Tickets are strictly limited and will be available for this one show only. Learn More and Book Here.
Image copyright Jeff Paine www.photograjph.com
I know some of you will be very curious as I haven’t mentioned my modeling work here much yet, but besides all my writing, this is my other”real job”.
And although it is a work under construction, should you wish to hire me for any occasions, I can be found here.
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Oooh, you have a Barbra Streisand from 1964 thing going on in that first photo! Love it!!
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VV: I can’t seem to find a broken one on this end… not sure what the problem is.
SMK, you look stunning!
XXASAB
Wonderful! these are lovely pictures and this is very exciting news!
Wow you look so different in these photos and I can’t place what it is! Is it a different makeup look or something?
Esz: The makeup is quite similar to what I wear everyday, but without the red lips. I think the main difference is the lack of a big cheesy grin!
Rebecca: There has been so much happening and I am only now just getting myself together to start telling you about it all. Stay tuned!
You look so glamorous! What a treat to be able to model such beautiful pieces of work; you must feel like a queen in them!
you are gorgeous!
that top photo is stunning!
I had no idea you do modelling aswell. Have to say wow! You look so amazing. I checked your other page and I hope to see more photos soon.
You look beautiufl!! Those gowns are really something. Must have been a fun shoot!
How exciting, can’t wait to hear all about it !!!
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