See the talented designers below who unveiled their creations on Sunday 27 October.
With love, Tania Clarke, the TFF team.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Townsville Eye Newspaper Couture Challenge
Most people choose to read newspaper, but some decide to wear it. Innovative designers turned Townsville Bulletin newspapers into couture runway designs. Each lucky entrant received a free entry into the CMMBTFF 2014 Designer Runway.
See the talented designers below who unveiled their creations on Sunday 27 October.
See the talented designers below who unveiled their creations on Sunday 27 October.
CMMBTFF 2013
The CMMBTFF kicked off in spectacular style with a showcase of three unique events that enabled the Townsville community to see a globally standard event.
Stark Inc's Cocktail Couture
The opening night gave attendees a glimpse of extraordinary artistic talent by a team successful hair professionals, make-up artists, designers and stylists.
This night provided a platform for the ELEMENTS of Wind, Sun, Earth, and Fire. The evening was a memorable and exhilarating event. Elements of surprise, elements of couture, and elements of cutting edge artistry was on display for all of Townsville to see.
To see more of the amazing events, visit the CMMBTFF facebook page.
Chrysalis Medispa's the Runway
Showcases of local, regional and national designers transformed the new look cruise ship terminal into a mecca of elements of fashion, elements of music, beauty and entertainment. Powder rooms, champagne bars, culinary tastes of Northern Queensland were on show at a beautiful harbour location.
Townsville City Council Alfresco Fashion on Flinders
The new Flinders Square and & Ogden St came alive with parades, boutique shopping, designer markets, Newspaper Couture, Miss Hunter Final, Glam Bar, hair styling lessons, designer creative workshops and entertainment.
Stark Inc's Cocktail Couture
The opening night gave attendees a glimpse of extraordinary artistic talent by a team successful hair professionals, make-up artists, designers and stylists.
This night provided a platform for the ELEMENTS of Wind, Sun, Earth, and Fire. The evening was a memorable and exhilarating event. Elements of surprise, elements of couture, and elements of cutting edge artistry was on display for all of Townsville to see.
To see more of the amazing events, visit the CMMBTFF facebook page.
Chrysalis Medispa's the Runway
Showcases of local, regional and national designers transformed the new look cruise ship terminal into a mecca of elements of fashion, elements of music, beauty and entertainment. Powder rooms, champagne bars, culinary tastes of Northern Queensland were on show at a beautiful harbour location.
Townsville City Council Alfresco Fashion on Flinders
The new Flinders Square and & Ogden St came alive with parades, boutique shopping, designer markets, Newspaper Couture, Miss Hunter Final, Glam Bar, hair styling lessons, designer creative workshops and entertainment.
With love, Tania Clarke, the TFF team.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Making of a Fashion Festival - Suzanne Pilcher
Ever wondered who is the resident social media maven? One stylish lady works around the clock to ensure the Townsville Fashion Festival is posting all the right words and images.
Jumping from laptop, to iPhone to iPad, Suzie has all the right gadgets and skills to get the job done with speed and efficiency. Between attending university, working two jobs and running the social media channels for the fashion festival, being super organised is a must.
We get a glimpse behind the scenes of this busy girl's life...
Fashion industry experience:
I don't have a huge amount of fashion experience but have worked in retail for a couple of years and volunteered for TFF since early last year.
Favourite designer:
I love Australian labels, Shakuhachi and Finders Keepers, although they are generally a little out of my uni-student price range.
Style staple:
A nice black skirt and statement necklace never goes awry.
Why you live in Townsville:
I grew up in Townsville, but I love living here. Our tropical and relaxed lifestyle and being minutes from the beach is awesome. I'm really keen to see Townsville prosper with creative and progressive events like TFF because we live in such a beautiful part of the world - it could easily be a tropical paradise with an urban edge to it.
2013 TFF Event I’m most looking forward to:
Well I’m obviously excited for the whole weekend, but I’m really looking forward to the Cocktail Couture event on Thursday night – it’s going to deliver some breathtaking stuff.
Jumping from laptop, to iPhone to iPad, Suzie has all the right gadgets and skills to get the job done with speed and efficiency. Between attending university, working two jobs and running the social media channels for the fashion festival, being super organised is a must.
We get a glimpse behind the scenes of this busy girl's life...
Photo by Ashley Sprott
Fashion industry experience:
I don't have a huge amount of fashion experience but have worked in retail for a couple of years and volunteered for TFF since early last year.
Favourite designer:
I love Australian labels, Shakuhachi and Finders Keepers, although they are generally a little out of my uni-student price range.
Style staple:
A nice black skirt and statement necklace never goes awry.
Why you live in Townsville:
I grew up in Townsville, but I love living here. Our tropical and relaxed lifestyle and being minutes from the beach is awesome. I'm really keen to see Townsville prosper with creative and progressive events like TFF because we live in such a beautiful part of the world - it could easily be a tropical paradise with an urban edge to it.
2013 TFF Event I’m most looking forward to:
Well I’m obviously excited for the whole weekend, but I’m really looking forward to the Cocktail Couture event on Thursday night – it’s going to deliver some breathtaking stuff.
With love, Tania Clarke, the TFF team.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Making of a Fashion Festival - Caroline Bottrill
With the nature of volunteer work, it is essential our committee members wear a number of hats. Caroline Bottrill is the trendy lady behind the designer, event coordinator and sponsorship team. Having a passion for the region to prosper drives Caroline to help mould the fashion festival into a memorable experience for all.
Her positive nature and wisdom is the attitude that makes a community event thrive. See what makes her tick...
Fashion industry experience:
Wayne Cooper internationally, but growing to love lots of local designers and I am becoming exposed. I love Peta C and my daughter loves Make Amend and Miss Elsie's Wardrobe.
Why you live in Townsville:
We moved to Townsville initially for my husbands work but we have grown to love the region. We have amazing friends and our kids are fortunate to be at a great school and involved in many sports, which keeps us extremely busy. We love Sundays on the river enjoying water sports. The lifestyle really suits our family and I love it when friends and family from South come to visit and leave jealous of our lifestyles here in North Queensland.
2013 TFF Event I'm most looking forward to:
I can't really choose, I'm excited to see the amazing creations the hair and make up teams are putting together, can't wait to see the designers I am getting to know display their garments on the Friday night. I'm looking forward to bringing my family down to the Sunday Al Fresco Fashion on Flinders event.
Her positive nature and wisdom is the attitude that makes a community event thrive. See what makes her tick...
Photo by Ashley Sprott
Fashion industry experience:
Wayne Cooper internationally, but growing to love lots of local designers and I am becoming exposed. I love Peta C and my daughter loves Make Amend and Miss Elsie's Wardrobe.
Why you live in Townsville:
We moved to Townsville initially for my husbands work but we have grown to love the region. We have amazing friends and our kids are fortunate to be at a great school and involved in many sports, which keeps us extremely busy. We love Sundays on the river enjoying water sports. The lifestyle really suits our family and I love it when friends and family from South come to visit and leave jealous of our lifestyles here in North Queensland.
2013 TFF Event I'm most looking forward to:
I can't really choose, I'm excited to see the amazing creations the hair and make up teams are putting together, can't wait to see the designers I am getting to know display their garments on the Friday night. I'm looking forward to bringing my family down to the Sunday Al Fresco Fashion on Flinders event.
With love, the TFF team.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Making of a Fashion Festival - Cindy Walker
Behind the fashion, style and photography of a fashion festival, a passionate hair stylist is hard at work. Cindy Walker is renown in her industry not only for her drive towards her own business, Ave Hair, but her passion for hair dressing as a profession. Working backstage at prestigious events is no match to working along side a passionate team of Townsville Hairdressers.
Providing the wisdom and creativity for the TFF Hair Team, Cindy wears a number of hats. She steered the vision for the Face of Townsville Fashion Festival shoot by harnessing her perfectionist nature to create a high quality and elegant look.
Cindy's experience and innovation is a valuable asset to the TFF team.
Favourite designer:
Why you live in Townsville:
2013 TFF Event I’m most looking forward to:
Providing the wisdom and creativity for the TFF Hair Team, Cindy wears a number of hats. She steered the vision for the Face of Townsville Fashion Festival shoot by harnessing her perfectionist nature to create a high quality and elegant look.
Cindy's experience and innovation is a valuable asset to the TFF team.
Your role on the Townsville Fashion Festival committee:
Board member, I do whatever needs to be done.
Fashion industry
experience:
26 Years in Hairdressing. Assisting backstage for Antoniette Beenders, Tracey Hughs, Oscar & Oscar. But the best experience that I have really enjoyed has got to be working with the Townsville Hairdressing team, they absolutely ROCK! (I consider myself very lucky to work along side of them). I've also worked on numerous hair shows and photo shoots, which include designs.
Favourite designer:
Miss Else's Wardrobe she is my absolute saviour, Messy by Jessy and
Bespoke.
Style staple:
Style staple:
For
work, it would be any thing different and unique, and for personal wear,
it would be any thing old and comfortable and sometimes I look like no one owns
me but it feels great. I love love love my friends old clothes, I don't
know why, but there is always cool pieces of clothing that they get rid of.
We are such a throw away society!
Why you live in Townsville:
I live here because every one is friendly and people still say
hello to each other in the street, I am the kind of person who will strike up a
conversation with the person next to me in the check out line waiting to buy
groceries. I find it difficult when I go down south as no
one talks to each other. It would be lonely for a lot of people down
there.
2013 TFF Event I’m most looking forward to:
Seeing all the great designs and Hair on the
Thursday night. I love arty alternative styles and music. Some thing
different hey!
With love, the TFF team.
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