UK Elle Awards
W.O.W. What an experience. The scale of events in London are mind blowing.
I loved it.
There is no limit to creativity. Events are executed with all the lavish trimings someone like myself dreams of...
Here are some pics from behind the scenes at Fiona Leahy Studio (my creative events idol) The paper cuts we inflicted was all worth it! It was a pleasure to be a part of the process....
Images fionaleahy.com
I loved it.
There is no limit to creativity. Events are executed with all the lavish trimings someone like myself dreams of...
Here are some pics from behind the scenes at Fiona Leahy Studio (my creative events idol) The paper cuts we inflicted was all worth it! It was a pleasure to be a part of the process....
Images fionaleahy.com
VA50
Vogue’s 50th Anniversary would easily be one of my ultimate career highlights to date. Working on an event of this esteem, was absolutely mind blowing…in more ways than one. When working on Vogue everything is, (and should be) the best of the best.
The months, weeks, days and hours of work behind this event was phenomenal. There were multiple breaking points when we wanted to tear out our hair. However, in the end it was the adrenalin feeling that made it all worth it.
After an event like this, when your team have goose bumps and are grinning from ear to ear, that you realise why you really love what you do.
September Issue cover reveal - Cate Blanchett - drawings by artist David Downton
Kirstie Clements, Vogue Australia Editor-in-Chief + Cate Blanchett
Helmut Newton image on arrival
Australian beauties Abbey Lee
and Elyse Taylor
“And Audrey Wilder Sang” Truman Capote wrote, letting people in the know, know that this was the sign of a good party. “And Jenny Kee twirled” is the best way to sum up Vogue Australia’s opulent 50th anniversary. The iconic designer took to the stage in a swirl of colour signalling that the festivities had started.
Before the impromptu podium dancing, 700 guests arrived at Fox Studio’s soundstage to be greeted by a testosterone charged line-up of male models and News Limited CEO John Hartigan and Vogue Australia’s editor-in-chief Kirstie Clements.
Inside a Belvedere vodka martini bar heaved beneath Swarovski crystals, guests lounged in King Furniture beneath social snapper Robert Rosen’s photo wall and the Moet & Chandon flowed.
When Cate Blanchett arrived on the heels of Miranda Otto, Megan Gale, Collette Dinnigan and a who’s who of Australian fashion, murmurs swept the room before the grand unveiling of the September issue covers. After moving speeches by Vogue Australia founder Bernard Leser and Clements, spontaneous applause erupted as a screen displayed Blanchett artfully illustrated by David Downton.
And then Jenny Kee twirled, people stared at cover girls Abbey Lee in Max Azria and Nicole Trunfio in Louis Vuitton, Jayson Brundson looked fighting fit, Kit Willow smiled at a room filled with her dresses and Lydia Pearson stole the crown of best dance floor designer from Nicky Zimmermann.
By the time Kee had stopped twirling Vogue Australia was 50 and 1 day old, all the more reason to continue celebrating at Hemmesphere.
words: voue.com.au
The months, weeks, days and hours of work behind this event was phenomenal. There were multiple breaking points when we wanted to tear out our hair. However, in the end it was the adrenalin feeling that made it all worth it.
After an event like this, when your team have goose bumps and are grinning from ear to ear, that you realise why you really love what you do.
September Issue cover reveal - Cate Blanchett - drawings by artist David Downton
Kirstie Clements, Vogue Australia Editor-in-Chief + Cate Blanchett
Helmut Newton image on arrival
Australian beauties Abbey Lee
and Elyse Taylor
“And Audrey Wilder Sang” Truman Capote wrote, letting people in the know, know that this was the sign of a good party. “And Jenny Kee twirled” is the best way to sum up Vogue Australia’s opulent 50th anniversary. The iconic designer took to the stage in a swirl of colour signalling that the festivities had started.
Before the impromptu podium dancing, 700 guests arrived at Fox Studio’s soundstage to be greeted by a testosterone charged line-up of male models and News Limited CEO John Hartigan and Vogue Australia’s editor-in-chief Kirstie Clements.
Inside a Belvedere vodka martini bar heaved beneath Swarovski crystals, guests lounged in King Furniture beneath social snapper Robert Rosen’s photo wall and the Moet & Chandon flowed.
When Cate Blanchett arrived on the heels of Miranda Otto, Megan Gale, Collette Dinnigan and a who’s who of Australian fashion, murmurs swept the room before the grand unveiling of the September issue covers. After moving speeches by Vogue Australia founder Bernard Leser and Clements, spontaneous applause erupted as a screen displayed Blanchett artfully illustrated by David Downton.
And then Jenny Kee twirled, people stared at cover girls Abbey Lee in Max Azria and Nicole Trunfio in Louis Vuitton, Jayson Brundson looked fighting fit, Kit Willow smiled at a room filled with her dresses and Lydia Pearson stole the crown of best dance floor designer from Nicky Zimmermann.
By the time Kee had stopped twirling Vogue Australia was 50 and 1 day old, all the more reason to continue celebrating at Hemmesphere.
words: voue.com.au
FEED - Vogue Australia + Lauren Bush
Lauren Bush is the ultimate package. Not only is she down-to-earth, strikingly gorgeous and dating David Lauren (Ralph Lauren's son) ... she has also set out to feed the world one bag at a time, having devised the Feed bag which raises money for children's lunches at schools in developing countries.
At an exclusive Vogue Australia event, Lauren Bush and Vogue Australia editor-in-chief Kirstie Clements helped launch the range, with guests such as Carla Zampatti, sass & bide's Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton and Robyn Holt taking home Feed bags as presents.
I loved the light and airy feeling that the ‘The Beach House’ in Neilson Park (located in Vaucluse) provided. Guests sipped Piper whilst watching the sunset on Sydney Harbour.
Vogue Australia purchased the Feed bags for guests to take home with them. As Kirstie commented “it is a goodie bag that's actually doing some good”.
It was such a pleasure to work on this event.
At an exclusive Vogue Australia event, Lauren Bush and Vogue Australia editor-in-chief Kirstie Clements helped launch the range, with guests such as Carla Zampatti, sass & bide's Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton and Robyn Holt taking home Feed bags as presents.
I loved the light and airy feeling that the ‘The Beach House’ in Neilson Park (located in Vaucluse) provided. Guests sipped Piper whilst watching the sunset on Sydney Harbour.
Vogue Australia purchased the Feed bags for guests to take home with them. As Kirstie commented “it is a goodie bag that's actually doing some good”.
It was such a pleasure to work on this event.
GQ Star Style
In an office filled with women, it is always a breath of fresh air to work with the GQ team of men. We always have a good laugh along the way and celebrate our achievements at the end with a decent glass of champagne!
Every year GQ Australia releases its Style issue. Last year to launch the issue GQ collaborated with Paramount Pictures to re-create the looks of men in classic films including The Godfather, To Catch a Thief, Alfie, Chinatown and American Gigolo. Perfectly timed, the show also heralded the opening of the Sydney Fashion Festival. It was a pleasure to work with Jolyon Mason a delightful friend of mine and ever-so-talented stylist. I love his GQ show mantra….
Staged in one of the sails of the Opera House at the infamous Guillaume at Bennelong restaurant, the runway was built above a staircase. The rigging required for a job like this was amazing. I was scared for the crew’s safety as he was suspended and hanging in the air from all heights!
As the GQ models descended the runway they picked up a vodka martini. The audience parted in awe of the immaculate men as they walked into the fashion crowd.
The sharp looking GQ Models were lead by the 2009 GQ Men of the Year 'Man of Style' award winner (and TV Presenter) Jason Dundas. Whilst they posed for the media they charged their vodka martini's to what was an undoubtedly successful show.
The sharp looking GQ Models were lead by the 2009 GQ Men of the Year 'Man of Style' award winner Jason Dundas. Whilst they posed for the media they charged their martini glasses to what was undoubtedly a successful show.
Every year GQ Australia releases its Style issue. Last year to launch the issue GQ collaborated with Paramount Pictures to re-create the looks of men in classic films including The Godfather, To Catch a Thief, Alfie, Chinatown and American Gigolo. Perfectly timed, the show also heralded the opening of the Sydney Fashion Festival. It was a pleasure to work with Jolyon Mason a delightful friend of mine and ever-so-talented stylist. I love his GQ show mantra….
Staged in one of the sails of the Opera House at the infamous Guillaume at Bennelong restaurant, the runway was built above a staircase. The rigging required for a job like this was amazing. I was scared for the crew’s safety as he was suspended and hanging in the air from all heights!
As the GQ models descended the runway they picked up a vodka martini. The audience parted in awe of the immaculate men as they walked into the fashion crowd.
The sharp looking GQ Models were lead by the 2009 GQ Men of the Year 'Man of Style' award winner (and TV Presenter) Jason Dundas. Whilst they posed for the media they charged their vodka martini's to what was an undoubtedly successful show.
The sharp looking GQ Models were lead by the 2009 GQ Men of the Year 'Man of Style' award winner Jason Dundas. Whilst they posed for the media they charged their martini glasses to what was undoubtedly a successful show.
Vogue Living Celebrates 40yrs
One of the most beautiful events I have worked on was Vogue Living's 40th Birthday. Host and Vogue Living Editor extraordinaire, David Clark (the most divine man)welcomed guests to B2 Studios in Alexandria. Guests did not know what to expect when they entered down a long corridor in a dark industrial area. Styled by Vogue Living's Alexandra Gordon, the unique space featured contemporary touches from some of the country's leading designers, including a Tord Boontje-designed chandelier, and brilliantly coloured Orgone chairs by Australian design star Marc Newson for Artificial.
Magnificent floral displays by the one and only Saskia Havekes of Grandiflora.
Impeccably enticing cheese wheel tables and delicious canapés were the creation of Australia’s Number 1 caterer – John Wilson from JohnandPeter.
Guests sipped on Tattinger and Bombay Sapphire martini’s with the exotic lounge and old style jazz tunes of DJ Lady Tre in the background.
No one wanted to leave….and why would you?
Magnificent floral displays by the one and only Saskia Havekes of Grandiflora.
Impeccably enticing cheese wheel tables and delicious canapés were the creation of Australia’s Number 1 caterer – John Wilson from JohnandPeter.
Guests sipped on Tattinger and Bombay Sapphire martini’s with the exotic lounge and old style jazz tunes of DJ Lady Tre in the background.
No one wanted to leave….and why would you?
Chanel in St Tropez
Imagine this....a summer's evening in St Tropez. A cool crowd including Karl Largerfield, Venessa Paradis, Diane Kruger and Leigh Lezark all taking part in a petanque play-off under a canopy of fairy lights as the Gipsy Kings strummed in the background.
Images from Garance Dore
Images from Garance Dore
Prada's Market
A while ago I came across Prada's Market on one of the most brilliant websites - The Cool Hunter. and was blown away by the whole concept. I want to work for this event company - incredible!
These days Prada isn’t just a name in fashion. The venerable Italian fashion house has its elegant fingers in several other pies including mobile phones and staging mammoth events.
In May, 2005 the label hosted one of the parties of the year in the city of Valencia in Spain to celebrate the America’s Cup. As principal sponsors of one of the participating yachts, Luna Rossa, Prada spared no expense at its lavish VIP do held at the Central Market which is normally home to a buzzing produce market.
The event attracted a slew of local and international celebrities who lapped up the unique ambience – organizers left a lot of the stalls intact including fruit stalls and delis, and guests were invited to sample the produce on offer. One deli housed the event’s DJ, who mixed tunes amid the Parma ham and anchovy tins, while other stalls where converted into mini showcases of Prada accessories; with belts and bags hanging from hooks as if they were pieces of fruit. In one deli stall Prada even displayed its silk turban range.
Dinner was served on a series of intimate dining tables that were scattered through out the venue, giving party goers the feeling that they were at an elegant dinner party. By Laura Demasi.
These days Prada isn’t just a name in fashion. The venerable Italian fashion house has its elegant fingers in several other pies including mobile phones and staging mammoth events.
In May, 2005 the label hosted one of the parties of the year in the city of Valencia in Spain to celebrate the America’s Cup. As principal sponsors of one of the participating yachts, Luna Rossa, Prada spared no expense at its lavish VIP do held at the Central Market which is normally home to a buzzing produce market.
The event attracted a slew of local and international celebrities who lapped up the unique ambience – organizers left a lot of the stalls intact including fruit stalls and delis, and guests were invited to sample the produce on offer. One deli housed the event’s DJ, who mixed tunes amid the Parma ham and anchovy tins, while other stalls where converted into mini showcases of Prada accessories; with belts and bags hanging from hooks as if they were pieces of fruit. In one deli stall Prada even displayed its silk turban range.
Dinner was served on a series of intimate dining tables that were scattered through out the venue, giving party goers the feeling that they were at an elegant dinner party. By Laura Demasi.
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