Bonjour from Paris where thewhitebook is about to indulge in a purchase (or two) from Lanvin, Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin, Pierre Hardy and Azzedine Alaïa....




Get ready for Spring Summer racing with race day outfits on sale at Le Black Book. Designers include; Kirrily Johnston, Anna & Boy, Natasha, Fleur Wood, Stephanie Conley, Sretsis, Jessie Hill, Shakuhachi, Daniel Avakian, Le Black Book Collection, Bowie Disaya, Valerie Tolosa, Rachel Gilbert, Senada Theory, Veducci Smith, Secret Wardrobe, DavisEyes, Ellery and Ruby Smallbone. Sale on now online. Le Black Book has also recently opened its amazing new Surry Hills studio for private shopping evenings. Designed around the theme of “Every Girls Dream Wardrobe”, guests are invited to relax and shop in a highly exclusive environment surrounded by the entire stocked range. For more information or to make an appointment, email or call (02) 8399 3908.








Fashion, design and creativity have always been a part Jessica Turner's life. Her signature style combines knit and fabric as one and is reflected in all of Jessica's designs from corsets and skirts to accessories and clutch bags. The underlying theme is an emphasis on embellishment and intricate detail. Jessica incorporates silk, lace, ribbon and sequins to achieve a unique look. The technique also involves hand dyeing which enhances and brings the designs to life in a range of colours and shades. All pieces are individually hand-made and a bespoke service is available to allow you to choose a particular style, colour scheme and level of embellishment.





The September issue of Kanchi Magazine, filled with style, news, events, shopping, inspiration and much more, is out now. Subscribe to the VIP Club to receive your free monthly magazine as well as a chance to win great prizes. Visit Kanchi for details.





As our alter egos embrace one extreme to another, Australian women’s shirting specialist Mr. Rose launches a Spring Summer Collection that will take you from the masculine to the feminine - depending on your stylistic whim. With the flagship store open in Paddington, Mr. Rose has expanded its premium collection of Classico, Tuxedo and Man-style cotton shirting that incorporates exclusive bust size variations to new sleeveless tuxedo shirts, silk blousons, shirt dresses and sleeveless jackets. This month Mr. Rose launches the Spring Summer catalogue featuring amazing images by top Australian fashion photographer Georges Antoni and illustrations by artist Will Leong. Please email Mr. Rose for your very own copy. The gorgeous new collection is in store now at 31 Norfolk Street, Paddington and online.





ClintonCharlie's hottest and fastest selling pair of jeans is the Booty Huggers Bitchumens, which come in skinny and boot leg. The jet black denim with cream stitching are a staple and best teamed with statement boots. The jeans have a new and improved booty fit and are tighter than the other jeans in the Booty Huggers range due to a lesser amount of elastin in the denim. In other exciting news, ClintonCharlie has been working very closely with Manly's Shore Club to develop new uniforms for the staff working at the trendy establishment. Designing and manufacturing uniforms is a new venture for ClintonCharlie and the hotel staff are keen to get their hands on the looser style denim shorts for men and the customised shorter denim shorts for women, both incorporating ClintonCharlie's signature booty hugging fit.

Throughout Australia this September, the 30 Days of Fashion & Beauty extravaganza will feature cocktail parties, runway shows and in store appearances with top make-up artists, celebrities such as Nikki Phillips, Jennifer Hawkins and Lara Bingle and editors from Grazia, Harper’s Bazaar, Madison, Shop Til you Drop, Cleo, Cosmopolitan and men’s titles FHM and Men’s Style. During the month you can also receive fashion and beauty advice from Australia’s hottest designers and leading fashion editors and win tons of prizes.

Monday 1 to Tuesday 30 September
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Presented by the City of Melbourne, Melbourne Spring Fashion Week is a week long celebration of all things fashion with more than 100 events to choose from including runway shows, panel discussions, workshops, luncheons, film, exhibitions, racing and parties. During the day, the city streets and lane ways will be buzzing with style as some of Melbourne's best fashion labels and retailers launch their spring/summer collections in-store with a myriad of celebratory events. Official Evening Parades showcase some of Australia's hottest designers in slick and dramatic European inspired catwalk shows. During the week, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) will also present a celebration of the life and brilliant career of legendary French fashion designer, the late Monsieur Yves Saint-Laurent. Visit ACMI for details.

Monday 1 to Sunday 7 September
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Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this month is the Perth Fashion Festival which continues to showcase established and emerging Western Australian fashion designers. There is a host of ticketed and free events including fashion parades, style sessions and fashion workshops. An exciting new initiative to this year's program is the WA Designer Collection Shows with designers such as Aurelio Costarella, Ruth Tarvydas, Antipodium, Bim Kenesis, Empire Rose and many more.

Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 September
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Image credit: Stefan Gosatti



Registered charity Rwandan Orphans Assistance Response (ROAR) will hold a RED SEPTEMBER event to raise funds to help the orphans and disadvantaged children of Linganwe primary school in Rwanda. The evening will feature many talented Australian designers, models, and musicians who will come together to put on a spectacular night of fashion and entertainment. Tickets are $100 (plus booking fee) and include cocktails, wine, beers and canapés throughout the night. Tickets are available from Moshtix or by calling 1300 438 849.

Friday 5 September: 6pm-9pm
Hugo’s Lounge
Level 1, 33 Bayswater Road
Kings Cross, NSW
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The High Tea Party is on at Sydney's Stamford Plaza Hotel Double Bay from Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 October. Enjoy a decadent day which includes traditional high tea, fashion style seminars, hair, nail and beauty pampering, lingerie showcases with complimentary fittings, Portobello Road Market Shopping and much more. thewhitebook has 2 double passes to give-away for this fabulous event. For a chance to win, simply email your name by Friday 5 September. Winners will be notified by email.