As New York, London and Milan fashion weeks close, Paris collections commence and Australian Transeasonal shows await, the fashion jet set could invariably be known as the fashion jet lag. Focusing on Australia, here are highlights of some new collections from Sydney, Darwin, Melbourne and Byron Bay...




Bloodorange and Grapefruit Please!
This summer Parisian Ballets by Serena Quinn have created a range of ballerina pumps and flats in practically perfect patent leather - in very NOW colours. The new range includes white patent with Nautical blue and red trims, Whimsical White, Bloodorange and Grapefruit! For all lovers of the original Parisian Ballets collection including rich black velvets, the Classic City Pump now available in soft sky silver, pretty Princess Polka Dots and Exotic Tahitian Palms, they are ready for you to treat yourself to!





Charmaine Baltis continues to expand on her signature style of emulating the texture of crocodile skin in precious metals. ‘Saltwater’ is her latest collection which instinctively draws on forms and textures of the ocean including ancient barnacles and the luxurious saltwater crocodile. The unisex collection reveals an exotic Northern Australian farmed saltwater crocodile leather set in precious metals, crocodile link bracelets, South Sea Pearls buried in ancient ocean barnacles and long sea serpent earrings hand carved from buffalo horn.





Armour is back with Winter 08 to show you. With a neon tattoo theme this men's street wear label is sure to grab some attention. Menswear Retailers can contact Samara. Proudly Australian made, Armour recently showed at the Passion For Fashion fundraiser as part of the official Motorola Melbourne Spring Fashion Festival. For their latest summer gear check out Urban Identity in Hampton, Melbourne.





Perhaps a cheeky nod to the sometimes remote environs designer Gil Cowen works from, the latest collection from the Mogil stable is a culmination of ideas and shapes that don’t try too hard to be anything other than what they are. What I am is What I am is wearable, but not so classic as to be yawning. Sexy, but not to the point of being trashy. On trend, but definitely not ‘trendy’. What I am is What I am collection in stores from October 10 2007.







Ghost & Lola is glamorous and bold and a touch eccentric. Combining genuine vintage components with contemporary elements artist/designer Kim McClintock has created a unique internationally sought-after label with all pieces hand-made in Australia. Ghost & Lola's worldwide reach includes agents in Milan, London, Sweden and Denmark. In November, Ghost & Lola will participate in AusStyle 07 Dubai, a fashion showcase of top Australian designers to Middle East buyers including visitors from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan and Lebanon.

abi and joseph pilates and yoga wear is selling discontinued lines at up to 50% off to make way for their fabulous new summer range. Combining travel/yoga pants, leggings, camisoles, wrap tops, tees with a range of accessories, this brand has a strong cult following. It's no wonder Sophie Ward, the face of the collection snapped up a handful of the pieces after her shoot, along with supermodel sister Gemma Ward. Sale online now until 21 October 2007.





Aurora Spa Retreat, nestled in the heart of St Kilda Melbourne, is a luxury boutique spa integrating health and wellness into an urban environment. All the treatments embrace the four seasons and aim to bring the body into harmony with the rhythm of nature. The philosophies and therapies behind this care are influenced by everything from 19th century European water therapies to Native American rituals and indigenous Australian healing wisdom. Read about Aurora and other styling features on our styling page.







Hope Street Markets are a creatively supported environment for young talented designers to promote and expose their talents through different mediums. Hope Street Markets is a collaboration of young designers in clothing, accessories, jewellery, object design and art. A non-profit organisation, Hope Street Markets raises funds from the markets to help support Hope Street - Urban Compassion projects helping bring Hope to the streets of Sydney’s homeless.





The popular High Tea Party is a weekend of indulgence, pampering and style, complete with a classic high tea. Highlights include the boutique/Portobello Road style markets, style seminars, private lingerie fittings, fashion parades and the themed guest rooms, which are made over into pamper stations where women can indulge in complimentary massages and manicures.

Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 October 2007
Stamford Plaza
33 Cross Street Double Bay, Sydney
Tickets are $85 and include a luxury gift bag.
Bookings: www.thehighteaparty.com.au.



In an effort to raise funds for Rwandan Orphans Assistance Response (ROAR), Australian designers (Mwasi Kitoko, Jayson Brunsdon, Bowie, Eileen Kirby, Mary-Kyri, Agatha & Me, Cuba Jewels and many more), models, musicians and dancers joined forces on Saturday 15th September to put on a spectacular charity evening of fashion, food and fun. The event raised $50,000 which will be donated to purchase school uniforms and school materials for orphaned and disadvantaged children at Linganwe Primary School. Visit ROAR for details on how you can help further.





From 9 - 11 October 2007, Rosemount Australian Fashion Week's Transeasonal 2008 Collections will take place in Sydney. Transeasonal describes clothes that are neither winter nor summer but are worn in between.

Alex Perry, Nicola Finetti, Bowie, Daniel Avakian, Frisoni Finetti, Illionaire and Sass & Bide (launching a sunglasses collection) are confirmed to present solo shows. The ready-to-wear group show includes; Katya Pyke, Rufus Green, BamBam Cloth, Injury and Gina Kim while Honey Hartley and Kelly Love are among those to present in the New Generation Show.