At Melbourne’s GPO as part of Melbourne Spring fashion Week for 2010, Harper’s Bazaar contributing fashion editor Claudia Navone chatted to Cheryl Manning from sibling designer trio Manning Cartell about their latest collection. The range was inspired by Art Deco artist and illustrator Aubrey Beardsley and the idea of “Spanish tales of romance…senoritas and bull-fighting matadors.” Cheryl, who does most of the design work at Manning Cartell starts her collections by choosing artwork and buying the exclusive rights, then printing them on fabric, usually silk. This ensures exclusivity. She has also developed one of a kind lace this season that is feminine yet edgy and certainly not frou-frou. This season Manning Cartell have collaborated with Melbourne jeweller Alexandra Blak to create a range of complementary accessories available at their boutiques.
Up close with Manning Cartell
Styling tips for Spring Summer 2010/11 from Claudia Navone;
-With the new length of skirt hemline that fall to the calf, you must wear heels.
-Don’t forget to make sure you look as good from the back as the front; that way you can make a grand exit as well as a grand entrance.
-Try a suit for a modern look for the races; it’s not all about pretty dresses.
Beauty tips from Caterina Di Biase of Heading Out Hair & Beauty;
-50’s and 60’s have a strong influence on hair.
-Styles are big, glamourous, polished and “done” in contrast to past seasons that have been deconstructed. Think modern beehive as inspired by Karl Lagerfeld.
Millinery tips from Paris Kyne;
-Purple is an on-trend colour for fashion and headwear.
-Match purple with silver as the two colours really work together.
-Wear different tones of the same colour especially when it comes to accessories, it doesn’t all have to match perfectly.
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