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Sydney Morning Herald
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Need to liven up your winter wardrobe? Reach for flavours of mint, pistachio or strawberry
This story is part of the June 15 edition of Sunday Life. See all 15 stories. While florals for spring generally elicit a withering response of 'groundbreaking' – said in our best Miranda Priestly tone – pastel colours in winter are surprisingly, well, surprising. The spring/summer '25 European catwalks were awash with tones of pistachio (Chloe), fairy floss (Alaia), limoncello and grapefruit (Chanel), and ice-blue (Acne Studios). Meanwhile, at last month's Australian Fashion Week, local designers were also championing the 'soft' end of the colour wheel: Bianca Spender showed the versatility of pale yellow in bomber jackets and sheer leggings layered under dresses, while at Carla Zampatti, mint mingled with the palest of turquoises in a masterclass in black-tie dressing that was anything but drab. But before you think these scoops need saving for spring, pastels make a perfect pairing for some of this winter's warmest shades, including burgundy, which is instantly cooled down with a splash of peony pink, lemon or sky blue. Because pastels are inherently cool tones, they also tie back well with other warm shades such as chocolate, khaki and even some shades of red (think cherry, not brick). Though do try to avoid too much black with pastels - the contrast can be too jarring. That said, if you are a devotee of the monochromatic look and are keen for a pastel pop, make like Charlotte York-Goldenblatt and opt for a hair bow or headband from Versace or Valentino in an uber-femme shade of baby pink or blue. And, if you're like fellow And Just Like That character Seema Patel, who's encouraged by a matchmaker to wear pastels to attract a male suitor, and you're experimenting with a softer palette, ditch the twin-sets and pearls and instead opt for a tailored long-line vest or wide-legged trouser; more angular silhouettes will offset any overt 'girlishness' in the colour of the fabric. Accessorising with metallic belts and oversized, chunky necklaces also adds a degree of toughness. Finally, nails are also another low-cost, high-impact way to work pastels into your look. A gel manicure in a shade of lavender, peach or duck-egg blue -- or all three if you feel inclined -- will also make the skin on your hands appear more tanned, even if the closest you got to Capri this Euro-summer is imagining yourself there. Did someone say sorbetti?
The Age
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Need to liven up your winter wardrobe? Reach for flavours of mint, pistachio or strawberry
This story is part of the June 15 edition of Sunday Life. See all 15 stories. While florals for spring generally elicit a withering response of 'groundbreaking' – said in our best Miranda Priestly tone – pastel colours in winter are surprisingly, well, surprising. The spring/summer '25 European catwalks were awash with tones of pistachio (Chloe), fairy floss (Alaia), limoncello and grapefruit (Chanel), and ice-blue (Acne Studios). Meanwhile, at last month's Australian Fashion Week, local designers were also championing the 'soft' end of the colour wheel: Bianca Spender showed the versatility of pale yellow in bomber jackets and sheer leggings layered under dresses, while at Carla Zampatti, mint mingled with the palest of turquoises in a masterclass in black-tie dressing that was anything but drab. But before you think these scoops need saving for spring, pastels make a perfect pairing for some of this winter's warmest shades, including burgundy, which is instantly cooled down with a splash of peony pink, lemon or sky blue. Because pastels are inherently cool tones, they also tie back well with other warm shades such as chocolate, khaki and even some shades of red (think cherry, not brick). Though do try to avoid too much black with pastels - the contrast can be too jarring. That said, if you are a devotee of the monochromatic look and are keen for a pastel pop, make like Charlotte York-Goldenblatt and opt for a hair bow or headband from Versace or Valentino in an uber-femme shade of baby pink or blue. And, if you're like fellow And Just Like That character Seema Patel, who's encouraged by a matchmaker to wear pastels to attract a male suitor, and you're experimenting with a softer palette, ditch the twin-sets and pearls and instead opt for a tailored long-line vest or wide-legged trouser; more angular silhouettes will offset any overt 'girlishness' in the colour of the fabric. Accessorising with metallic belts and oversized, chunky necklaces also adds a degree of toughness. Finally, nails are also another low-cost, high-impact way to work pastels into your look. A gel manicure in a shade of lavender, peach or duck-egg blue -- or all three if you feel inclined -- will also make the skin on your hands appear more tanned, even if the closest you got to Capri this Euro-summer is imagining yourself there. Did someone say sorbetti?
The Advertiser
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Designer brings beach to the runway in playful show
Making swimwear look like editorial runway fashion is a task not many designers take on. But Bianca Spender has found a way. On a blank concrete runway with a sand curtain draped to the side, the Sydney-based designer's Summer 25 collection reformed the bikini and one-piece. The collection named DELIQUESCE alludes to "catharsis, being set free and surrendering to currents", according to Spender. Clean lines contrasted with fluid drapes play into the watery feel as Spender elevates the cocktail summer style. Midnight-black and pearl-white pieces pointed to her signature restrictive palette at the Australian Fashion Week show on Wednesday. But among the binary tones, smudges of playful pink stood out. A rose shell-like top paired with a more classic pink skirt was one of them. The jagged lines of the top contrasted the simplistic ankle hemline of the bottom. This playful piece is an ode to her late mother and fashion mogul Carla Zampatti, who was known for modern and timeless designs. Spender spent her teenage years designing in her mother's studio, which is why modern and timeless designs reminiscent of the matriarch appeared on the runway. Beyond Zampatti, her family are well-known faces of the industry. Her sister, newly re-elected independent MP Allegra Spender, was the former managing director of the family brand, while half-brother Alex Schuman is chief executive of their late mother's line. But what sets Spender's 17-year-old brand apart from her mother's is the blend of masculine and feminine fashion constructs in her pieces. This tailoring builds on her mother's clean-cut designs. A jet-black swimsuit was contrasted by a white linen button-up and a pearl blazer fitted with knee-length shorts allowed masculinity to be seen in the feminine clothes. The most different piece in the collection came in a pink polka dot-top wrapped around the neck and draped like a curtain above the belly button. On the bottom sits gleaming white underwear alluding to the beach style of the show, but vibrant orange-red slippers draw the eye most. However, the inconstant outfit is connected by thin piece of pink fabric running from the top to the shoe, something unseen in Spender's usually seamless designs. Making swimwear look like editorial runway fashion is a task not many designers take on. But Bianca Spender has found a way. On a blank concrete runway with a sand curtain draped to the side, the Sydney-based designer's Summer 25 collection reformed the bikini and one-piece. The collection named DELIQUESCE alludes to "catharsis, being set free and surrendering to currents", according to Spender. Clean lines contrasted with fluid drapes play into the watery feel as Spender elevates the cocktail summer style. Midnight-black and pearl-white pieces pointed to her signature restrictive palette at the Australian Fashion Week show on Wednesday. But among the binary tones, smudges of playful pink stood out. A rose shell-like top paired with a more classic pink skirt was one of them. The jagged lines of the top contrasted the simplistic ankle hemline of the bottom. This playful piece is an ode to her late mother and fashion mogul Carla Zampatti, who was known for modern and timeless designs. Spender spent her teenage years designing in her mother's studio, which is why modern and timeless designs reminiscent of the matriarch appeared on the runway. Beyond Zampatti, her family are well-known faces of the industry. Her sister, newly re-elected independent MP Allegra Spender, was the former managing director of the family brand, while half-brother Alex Schuman is chief executive of their late mother's line. But what sets Spender's 17-year-old brand apart from her mother's is the blend of masculine and feminine fashion constructs in her pieces. This tailoring builds on her mother's clean-cut designs. A jet-black swimsuit was contrasted by a white linen button-up and a pearl blazer fitted with knee-length shorts allowed masculinity to be seen in the feminine clothes. The most different piece in the collection came in a pink polka dot-top wrapped around the neck and draped like a curtain above the belly button. On the bottom sits gleaming white underwear alluding to the beach style of the show, but vibrant orange-red slippers draw the eye most. However, the inconstant outfit is connected by thin piece of pink fabric running from the top to the shoe, something unseen in Spender's usually seamless designs. Making swimwear look like editorial runway fashion is a task not many designers take on. But Bianca Spender has found a way. On a blank concrete runway with a sand curtain draped to the side, the Sydney-based designer's Summer 25 collection reformed the bikini and one-piece. The collection named DELIQUESCE alludes to "catharsis, being set free and surrendering to currents", according to Spender. Clean lines contrasted with fluid drapes play into the watery feel as Spender elevates the cocktail summer style. Midnight-black and pearl-white pieces pointed to her signature restrictive palette at the Australian Fashion Week show on Wednesday. But among the binary tones, smudges of playful pink stood out. A rose shell-like top paired with a more classic pink skirt was one of them. The jagged lines of the top contrasted the simplistic ankle hemline of the bottom. This playful piece is an ode to her late mother and fashion mogul Carla Zampatti, who was known for modern and timeless designs. Spender spent her teenage years designing in her mother's studio, which is why modern and timeless designs reminiscent of the matriarch appeared on the runway. Beyond Zampatti, her family are well-known faces of the industry. Her sister, newly re-elected independent MP Allegra Spender, was the former managing director of the family brand, while half-brother Alex Schuman is chief executive of their late mother's line. But what sets Spender's 17-year-old brand apart from her mother's is the blend of masculine and feminine fashion constructs in her pieces. This tailoring builds on her mother's clean-cut designs. A jet-black swimsuit was contrasted by a white linen button-up and a pearl blazer fitted with knee-length shorts allowed masculinity to be seen in the feminine clothes. The most different piece in the collection came in a pink polka dot-top wrapped around the neck and draped like a curtain above the belly button. On the bottom sits gleaming white underwear alluding to the beach style of the show, but vibrant orange-red slippers draw the eye most. However, the inconstant outfit is connected by thin piece of pink fabric running from the top to the shoe, something unseen in Spender's usually seamless designs. Making swimwear look like editorial runway fashion is a task not many designers take on. But Bianca Spender has found a way. On a blank concrete runway with a sand curtain draped to the side, the Sydney-based designer's Summer 25 collection reformed the bikini and one-piece. The collection named DELIQUESCE alludes to "catharsis, being set free and surrendering to currents", according to Spender. Clean lines contrasted with fluid drapes play into the watery feel as Spender elevates the cocktail summer style. Midnight-black and pearl-white pieces pointed to her signature restrictive palette at the Australian Fashion Week show on Wednesday. But among the binary tones, smudges of playful pink stood out. A rose shell-like top paired with a more classic pink skirt was one of them. The jagged lines of the top contrasted the simplistic ankle hemline of the bottom. This playful piece is an ode to her late mother and fashion mogul Carla Zampatti, who was known for modern and timeless designs. Spender spent her teenage years designing in her mother's studio, which is why modern and timeless designs reminiscent of the matriarch appeared on the runway. Beyond Zampatti, her family are well-known faces of the industry. Her sister, newly re-elected independent MP Allegra Spender, was the former managing director of the family brand, while half-brother Alex Schuman is chief executive of their late mother's line. But what sets Spender's 17-year-old brand apart from her mother's is the blend of masculine and feminine fashion constructs in her pieces. This tailoring builds on her mother's clean-cut designs. A jet-black swimsuit was contrasted by a white linen button-up and a pearl blazer fitted with knee-length shorts allowed masculinity to be seen in the feminine clothes. The most different piece in the collection came in a pink polka dot-top wrapped around the neck and draped like a curtain above the belly button. On the bottom sits gleaming white underwear alluding to the beach style of the show, but vibrant orange-red slippers draw the eye most. However, the inconstant outfit is connected by thin piece of pink fabric running from the top to the shoe, something unseen in Spender's usually seamless designs.
AU Financial Review
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AU Financial Review
Allegra Spender's fashionista sister wants to make women feel free
Before her Australian Fashion Week show on Wednesday afternoon, designer Bianca Spender walked around St Barnabas' Church in Ultimo, where she had staged her catwalk, acknowledging the names of every guest she had invited. 'I really wanted to feel present in the show,' she said. 'I've never had a wedding, but people tell me it's similar – you spend so long planning this big moment and then it flies right by you.'
Perth Now
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Designer brings beach to the runway in playful show
Making swimwear look like editorial runway fashion is a task not many designers take on. But Bianca Spender has found a way. On a blank concrete runway with a sand curtain draped to the side, the Sydney-based designer's Summer 25 collection reformed the bikini and one-piece. The collection named DELIQUESCE alludes to "catharsis, being set free and surrendering to currents", according to Spender. Clean lines contrasted with fluid drapes play into the watery feel as Spender elevates the cocktail summer style. Midnight-black and pearl-white pieces pointed to her signature restrictive palette at the Australian Fashion Week show on Wednesday. But among the binary tones, smudges of playful pink stood out. A rose shell-like top paired with a more classic pink skirt was one of them. The jagged lines of the top contrasted the simplistic ankle hemline of the bottom. This playful piece is an ode to her late mother and fashion mogul Carla Zampatti, who was known for modern and timeless designs. Spender spent her teenage years designing in her mother's studio, which is why modern and timeless designs reminiscent of the matriarch appeared on the runway. Beyond Zampatti, her family are well-known faces of the industry. Her sister, newly re-elected independent MP Allegra Spender, was the former managing director of the family brand, while half-brother Alex Schuman is chief executive of their late mother's line. But what sets Spender's 17-year-old brand apart from her mother's is the blend of masculine and feminine fashion constructs in her pieces. This tailoring builds on her mother's clean-cut designs. A jet-black swimsuit was contrasted by a white linen button-up and a pearl blazer fitted with knee-length shorts allowed masculinity to be seen in the feminine clothes. The most different piece in the collection came in a pink polka dot-top wrapped around the neck and draped like a curtain above the belly button. On the bottom sits gleaming white underwear alluding to the beach style of the show, but vibrant orange-red slippers draw the eye most. However, the inconstant outfit is connected by thin piece of pink fabric running from the top to the shoe, something unseen in Spender's usually seamless designs.
