Some shiny and new collections from talented labels Nevenka, Ruby Smallbone, Javik, Aurelio Costarella, Mr Rose and schön...



'From Croatia with Love' is Nevenka's Spring Summer 07/08 collection. A love of life captured in a fragrant field of violets. Transport yourself to your favourite time of year. Let colour warm your heart, weaving purple, symbolising love and wisdom through your mind. Let intricate embroideries cocoon you and drape yourself in romance. Hide beneath big volumes and star in your own modern fairytale. In the end it's all about how it makes you feel.





Spring Summer 07/08 sees Ruby Smallbone's creative collaboration with Film Director, Fiona McGee, come to life in ‘hide & seek’, a short film showcasing this season’s collection. “I am so excited about stepping away from a traditional parade environment and shooting a film to capture this season’s collection. I love the fact that this is an invitation to have a more intimate view of the world of Ruby Smallbone,” says Ruby. Click to view hide & seek.





Javik (pronounced 'yar-vik') surged ahead to Autumn Winter 08 presenting their latest collection to a packed crowd at their Sydney show last week. ‘Without Beginning or End’ creates its own distinctive appearance by combining fine delicate fabrics with a vintage touch.






Aurelio Costarella presents his Spring Summer 08 collection as part of New York's Spring 2008 Fashion Week on the 10th of September 2007. 'Of Heaven and Earth' is inspired by the West Australian coastline - the play of light on silvery sands, the sculptural formations of water, the discovery of flotsam and jetsam, the ebb and flow of the tides.





To launch their new Spring Summer 07/08 collections, online fashion retailers schön - artisan jewellery by Traudl Troska - and premium women’s shirting label Mr Rose are hosting a three day Trunk Show at Melbourne’s Sofitel Hotel.



The event will take place from Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 September 2007. Appointments are available from 8am until 8pm each day. For bookings, please call Sophie on (02) 8904 1283 or email trunkshows@mrrose.com.au. Both schön and Mr Rose also have Sydney and Brisbane shows coming up soon, contact Sophie for more details.

Established by Tracey Hughes in 1997, Mieka in Melbourne's Collingwood has become not only one of the most awarded and recognised salons in Australia but also internationally. Read about Mieka and other styling features on our styling page.



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September has an amazing array of events to explore...



thewhitebook is a proud supporter of the new non-profit design initiative, Shirty07, a market selling only t-shirts. Fusing fashion with art, music with culture, enjoy live music and chill out at the bar with a drink. T-shirt prices are capped at $69.

15 September 2007 Midday - Midnight
Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, Town Hall
1 Bedford Street Newtown, Sydney




Commissioned to design a series of illustrations inspired by Bracewell’s Spring Summer 07 range, Erin Petson’s beautifully executed pieces in paint, pencil, ink and printed techniques, give the collection a new life of its own.

Exhibition on until 15 September 2007
Penny Arcade
15 Foster Street Surry Hills, Sydney





Rwandan Orphans Assistance Response (ROAR) is a non-profit organisation based in Sydney, which works closely with Rwandan primary schools to support orphans and other disadvantaged children. This month sees ROAR host a fabulous charity evening of fashion (Mwasi Kitoko, Sass & Bide, Jayson Brunsdon, Bowie and many more), food, drinks and live entertainment.

Buy tickets from moshtix. Proceeds will be used to purchase school uniforms and school materials for children at Linganwe primary school.

15 September 2007 6.30pm – 9.30pm
The Ballroom, Establishment
252 George Street, Sydney





The latest looks and styles from the hottest designers of the season at Australia’s leading public fashion event, from 3 – 9 September 2007. There are more than 120 retail events in the city including; gorgeous runway shows, workshops, exhibitions and business seminars.



In conjunction with Melbourne Spring Fashion Week is the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Hoopla. Incorporating a fashion show, Streetparty DJs, performances by Anna Moots and Dukes Of Windsor, live and silent auctions as well as the Hoopla Bazaar and Gallery. Buy Tickets from Eventix. All profits raised will be donated to breast cancer research.

7 September 2007 7.30pm – 11.30pm
Peninsula C, Central Pier Docklands, Melbourne





An ACP Magazines initiative, 30 Days of Fashion & Beauty sees fashion and beauty events held every day during September 2007 across Australia and online.