Archive for August, 2011
Disney does Vogue: Style Princesses
Dante Tyler’s mock-up Vogue covers feature your favourite Disney princesses as fashion models in fierce and fabulous poses. Far away from the enchanted forest and looking more likely to eat the forbidden fruit than fall asleep, Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White have all been given fashionable makeovers.
Wearing a fishbone necklace, whalebone corset and a foamy, frothy organza skirt, Ariel from The Little Mermaid is the very gills of glamour, smouldering out from her stylish shot if to say, “What seashell bandeau bra?”
Controversial Fashion Trends: Chain Strap Flats
The typically sweet ballet flat has been given a tough-luxe edge with a linked chain around the ankle. Seen here encircling the ankles of celeb style icons like Diane Kruger, Jennifer Hudson and Stephanie Pratt, it’s like an anklet and a shoe all in one.
New brandsExclusive Homepage: Download the Wallpaper!
Spring is just around the corner and brandsExclusive is celebrating with a brand new homepage.
Colour Trends: Spring/Summer 2012
We all know that colour can affect your mood - blue is associated with calm, orange is renowned to restore energy levels, and red is often associated with excitement, action and passion. The colours you wear can reveal more than you think about your mood, your age, and even your nationality (except, of course, on Saint Paddy’s Day, when everyone is Irish).
Controversial Fashion Trends: Double Denim
Interview: Head of Buying at brandsExclusive
We interview Garth Allan, Head of Buying at brandsExclusive Australia.
Five Steps to Spring-clean your Wardrobe
Does your wardrobe weep in consternation when you try to shut the door? Do you like to spend your spare time shopping? Did you know that you tend to wear only 10 – 20% of your clothes?
brandsExclusive Takes on the City2Surf
Undeterred by rain-split skies, brandsExclusive participated in City2Surf, with 32 staff members pumping through the finish line. This year, a record 85,000 Sydney-siders entered the race, securing its place as the world’s largest run.
In fine form for a Sunday morning! (more…)

