The Cut-Outs

(Vanessa Jackman)

Her jacket with the interesting sleeve cut-outs was the piece that caught my attention in this pic. Turns out, it's from Dion Lee (whom I posted about here), the emerging Aussie talent who got everyone excited with his latest collection shown at the RAFW just last month. I'm on the lookout for a well-cut fitted blazer/jacket, preferably long and with REAL pockets (not just faux pockets with flaps). Been procrastinating about sewing one for myself for the longest time. Anyway, loving maxi dresses at the moment as well. Got one from F21 maybe couple weeks back that still requires some altering to the length if I don't wish to be sweeping floors/roads or tripping over myself wherever I go. Also, I've always wanted to do the messy 'bun on top of your head' kinda look. Not much success I must say. Need slightly longer and more hair! All I can achieve now is a little messy knot=/. Well, at least I can do messy braids. Haha..

Dion Lee

There's been quite abit of coverage on the Rosemount Australian Fashion Week going around this past week. Wouldn't say I've seen alot of the collections yet, just bits and pieces here and there. I believe I first read about Dion Lee, an emerging Australian talent from one of the Australian blogs (which I unfortunately can't remember which) just last month or a couple months back. Presenting his Spring/Summer 2011 collection at the RAFW, Dion Lee definitely prove he's the one to watch considering the rave reviews he received and also the high circulation rate of his runway images among blogs (very good sign!).

Love the ink blot prints and the honeycomb laser-cut leggings.

The intricate weaving and braiding of pleated fabric, really really beautiful.

This was actually what caught my eye when I first saw images of the collection. I mean, crystal heels?? So darn amazing! And they are homegrown!! How do you grow crystals? I would love to know how.

Check out Dion's website for more of his past collections.

Photos: Jak & Jil, Street Peeper