We asked Anna Plunkett of Romance Was Born: "If your collection was a mood ring, what colour would it be glowing?"
And you'll find the answer at the spot marked 'PLAY'.
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Romance Was Born: A few questions after the show with Anna
After the show, we caught up with Romance Was Born's Anna Plunkett to ask the questions that COUNT (especially by halves).
Question 1: What story is the collection telling?
It’s the story of dinosaurs getting transported through a crystal portal to the Renaissance to savage the upper class and free the lower class … and eat them.
Question 2: How did this story translate into the show?
The building and the set had a Renaissance kind of feel for us, for Australia, and the jungle is meant to be like Jurassic Park … we were inspired by the movie and the soundtrack.
Question 3: Was there a particular piece in the collection that you most connected with, or found most challenging to execute?
I really love the first outfit, the mask was the first Pandora mask that we did. I love the volcano, the crystal girl, and the bride. I really like the shoulder ride.
Question 4: In the mad lead-up to tonight’s show, who or what have been your daily heroes to help get you through?
Nella and all our workies … and my boyfriend. Just so many people to mention.
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x Samone and Jaye
Question 1: What story is the collection telling?
It’s the story of dinosaurs getting transported through a crystal portal to the Renaissance to savage the upper class and free the lower class … and eat them.
Question 2: How did this story translate into the show?
The building and the set had a Renaissance kind of feel for us, for Australia, and the jungle is meant to be like Jurassic Park … we were inspired by the movie and the soundtrack.
Question 3: Was there a particular piece in the collection that you most connected with, or found most challenging to execute?
I really love the first outfit, the mask was the first Pandora mask that we did. I love the volcano, the crystal girl, and the bride. I really like the shoulder ride.
Question 4: In the mad lead-up to tonight’s show, who or what have been your daily heroes to help get you through?
Nella and all our workies … and my boyfriend. Just so many people to mention.
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x Samone and Jaye
Our Daily Hero: Meet Narelle Robertson
The warm, gorgeous, and unassuming Narelle Robertson is a beloved hero of Romance Was Born. Narelle's nimble whirling of the thread came into play in the days leading up to last night's show.
And we all know what a stitch in time saves, don't we? (Answer: nine.)
"I've just been helping the guys. There's just so much handwork to do, just lots of little jobs to put it together to get to the total garment that they want. It takes a day just to embellish these sleeves and put them together."
Narelle, as the first Daily Hero featured on this blog, we salute you!
x Samone and Jaye
Romance Was Born: 'Renaissance Dinosaur', SS2010/11
Last night, The University of Sydney’s majestic MacLaurin Hall was the holding pen for Romance Was Born’s ‘Renaissance Dinosaur’ SS2010/11 spectacular. In the best kind of theatre, a trail of tinkling, thudding, and galloping ivories lured guests up the neo-Gothic staircase and into the venue. On the landing, we were met by a pianist in friar robes and a Venetian mask. A horned technicolour furry toy lounged on the grand piano lid, much like Michelle Pfeiffer in ‘The Fabulous Baker Boys’.
As the crowd surged inside, the room began wheezing with animal calls, grunts, and rumbles that built to a prehistoric hysteria. The scene was a moss-laden Eden of ferns and palms, dripping with vines. The runway was a glittering volcanic wonderland, laden with crystals, incense sticks, tiny insects, and a Late Cretaceous Period up-sized tortoise.
Jurassic foot-stomps stormed the walls and rafters, and then the show was ON.
And how to describe this riotous rumpus? Let’s try for some bullet points:
* Rainbow-coloured fairy-floss hair plumed sky high with headpieces of horns, chunky crystals, diamante hairnets, feathers, fans, and smatterings of Pandora charms.
* Necks were appliqued with a funereal rhinestone-studded lace. Nails were not nails, they were talons.
* The somehow lovechild of Princess Amidala and a Gothic Geisha strutted with an armoury of artificial fingernails embedded in her chestpiece.
* A floaty violin-print tunic and trouser set was made to waltz to its own tune.
* Raquel Welch’s ‘One Million Years BC’ met Toucan Sam in a deliciously lurid jungle-print bolero and shorts set.
* A gold-flecked knight of the Crusades heralded a bride-zilla riding on the shoulders of her groom.
And, the outfit that blew the roof right off that hall …
* The human volcano.
It was a BLAST.
Photo courtesy of vogue.com.au (final photograph only, all other photographs taken by Jaye Carcary).
x Samone and Jaye
As the crowd surged inside, the room began wheezing with animal calls, grunts, and rumbles that built to a prehistoric hysteria. The scene was a moss-laden Eden of ferns and palms, dripping with vines. The runway was a glittering volcanic wonderland, laden with crystals, incense sticks, tiny insects, and a Late Cretaceous Period up-sized tortoise.
Jurassic foot-stomps stormed the walls and rafters, and then the show was ON.
And how to describe this riotous rumpus? Let’s try for some bullet points:
* Rainbow-coloured fairy-floss hair plumed sky high with headpieces of horns, chunky crystals, diamante hairnets, feathers, fans, and smatterings of Pandora charms.
* Necks were appliqued with a funereal rhinestone-studded lace. Nails were not nails, they were talons.
* The somehow lovechild of Princess Amidala and a Gothic Geisha strutted with an armoury of artificial fingernails embedded in her chestpiece.
* A floaty violin-print tunic and trouser set was made to waltz to its own tune.
* Raquel Welch’s ‘One Million Years BC’ met Toucan Sam in a deliciously lurid jungle-print bolero and shorts set.
* A gold-flecked knight of the Crusades heralded a bride-zilla riding on the shoulders of her groom.
And, the outfit that blew the roof right off that hall …
* The human volcano.
It was a BLAST.
Photo courtesy of vogue.com.au (final photograph only, all other photographs taken by Jaye Carcary).
x Samone and Jaye
Romance Was Born: Behind the scenes hair and make up
Faces of Romance Was Born: 'Renaissance Dinosaur' SS2010/11.
Make up by super-talented Natasha Severino for MAC, hair by the extraordinary Lores Giglio for Fudge.
x Jaye
Make up by super-talented Natasha Severino for MAC, hair by the extraordinary Lores Giglio for Fudge.
x Jaye
Romance Was Born: Top 10 looks snapped outside the show
Q: What is your favourite creature with wings?
A: That would have to be a bird.
Q: What is your favourite national costume?
A: The lederhosen from Germany.
Q: Where is your favourite spot to take a seaside holiday?
A: Jervis Bay.
Q: What is your favourite African animal with stripes?
A: The zebra.
Q: Who is your favourite artist to disco with?
A: Donna Summer.
Q: Who is your favourite character in a film?
A: Rex Harrison as Henry Higgins in 'My Fair Lady'.
Q: What is your favourite thing that glitters or shines?
A: This top.
Q: What was the last song you listened to?
A: 'Paris' by the Friendly Fires.
Q: What was your favourite sport as a child?
A: Soccer - the same as it is now.
Q: What are you having for dinner tomorrow night?
A: Vietnamese, please!
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x Jaye
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
Therese Rawsthorne: If your collection was a mood ring, what colour would it glow?
We asked Therese Rawsthorne "If your collection was a mood ring, what colour would it glow?"
HIT PLAY!
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Therese Rawsthorne: A few questions after the show
We stopped Therese Rawsthorne after the show, and asked her a few questions about the collection and how she chose to bring it to us...
Question 1: What story is your collection telling?
I was inspired by a road trip I did last year in the desert in America. I really wanted to create a sense of vastness with incredible spots of beauty. When you're driving through the desert it's really desolate and open, and then you come across these beautiful plants that are often so quirky and unusual.
Question 2: How did this inspire today's show?
It was reflected in this space we showed in. Obviously there is no desert in Sydney, so we needed to find somewhere that would give that sense of space and openness. Because this building is so old, rustic and industrial, it gave that feeling of emptiness that I really wanted to capture. The embellishment of the colours in the collection were the idea of those beautiful odd-spots of beauty in that desert space.
Question 3: Was there a particular piece in the collection that you most connected with or found most challenging to execute?
The jacket with the tulle overlays was quite tricky, it was the first time we've done something like that. Yes, it was tricky!
Question 4: In the mad lead-up to today's show, who or what have been your daily heroes to help get you through?
I guess definitely Rae, Tanya and Dane at Little Hero, my God, those people work hard. My little bunch of interns are quite incredible, they were there at 3 o'clock this morning, I can't believe they are so dedicated and into it!
Question 1: What story is your collection telling?
I was inspired by a road trip I did last year in the desert in America. I really wanted to create a sense of vastness with incredible spots of beauty. When you're driving through the desert it's really desolate and open, and then you come across these beautiful plants that are often so quirky and unusual.
Question 2: How did this inspire today's show?
It was reflected in this space we showed in. Obviously there is no desert in Sydney, so we needed to find somewhere that would give that sense of space and openness. Because this building is so old, rustic and industrial, it gave that feeling of emptiness that I really wanted to capture. The embellishment of the colours in the collection were the idea of those beautiful odd-spots of beauty in that desert space.
Question 3: Was there a particular piece in the collection that you most connected with or found most challenging to execute?
The jacket with the tulle overlays was quite tricky, it was the first time we've done something like that. Yes, it was tricky!
Question 4: In the mad lead-up to today's show, who or what have been your daily heroes to help get you through?
I guess definitely Rae, Tanya and Dane at Little Hero, my God, those people work hard. My little bunch of interns are quite incredible, they were there at 3 o'clock this morning, I can't believe they are so dedicated and into it!
Therese Rawsthorne: 'The Wanderer', SS 2010/11
Gentle tailoring and draping were buzz words at Therese Rawsthorne's SS 2010/11 RAFW show 'The Wanderer' this morning. The imposing stark industrial venue faded into the background with exquisite flashes of jewel-like scarlet in the way of cocktail-style dresses, with twisted shoulder detailing.
Nude and black footless tights were gilded and glorious with braiding running as seamlines down the front. A statement black shirt-dress took on the insouciant look of a loose and oversized 80s blazer, with a drawstring reigning it in for feminine emphasis at the drop-waist.
Soft and pretty prints conjuring Matisse were in muted plum-like tones on softly-rounded chiffon skirts and wrap-dresses that flared with flair, and tapered in mid-thigh. Shoes by Tristain Blair had a gentle toughness added with tubular ankle bracelets skimming the vamp.
'The Wanderer' was a triumphant mix of softness meets structure.
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x Samone and Jaye
Therese Rawsthorne: backstage and walk-through, pre show
Linda Jefferyes for MAC, make-up artist extraordinaire, back stage before the show.
Pre-show walk-through among the industrial steel pylons and polished concrete. The upscale venue at the Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh, set the tone for Therese Rawsthorne's show, and that tone was phenomenal!
x Samone and Jaye
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