sequence of. light

 :: take  a  look  behind  the  scenes ::

In my latest shoot for Summer 2012 I really wanted to push boundaries as this is the staple collection that was to showcase at RAFW this year. This collection sees reality  contrasted with the world of the mind. Reflections of the subconscience have characterised the design influence, in turn creating pieces with a 'so called' spellbound effect. 

An incubation of soft-hues allow me to cultivate the notion of divination through dreams. This sensation cast by such colours predict the images and ideas associated with the stir of summer.

Dreams are a ceremony of an outer body experience and this collection ignites this by inviting you to be dressed in your own realm of freedom. I have endeavored to highlight the stages of such reverie through blends of blush peach, delicate print and a play with opacity. 

Forms take their own shape as I continue to explore the succession of residual dream feelings. Dresses float with chiffons and silks, singlets are bound in broken stretch cotton, and trousers are detailed in gold leaf effect. Layering’s of mesh upon open knit weaves stimulate the idea of existence through imagination.

The rebirthing of what is abstract and what is real is brought to life through this bewitchingly enchanted collection, Sequence of Light for Summer 2011/12.

Thanks to our amazing team; 

On camera: Mitch Tomlinson from lifewithoutandy

Posing: Lauren Rippingham from Priscillas

Bringing this all to life: Lores Giglio

The Outfits: Krystel Davis

Superstylin: Ainsley Hansen

Visit the USCARI boutique this week to WIN a piece from their brand new ‘Wild at Heart’ Winter Collection! 

Valued at over $459 the lucky winner will recieve the coveted USCARI Carry Me Away Maxi Dress for FREE. 

Promotion will run from July 11th - 17th. See you in store for your chance to WIN.

- aloha. with love -
Putting pen to paper to start prep for my 2012 autumn winter collection I drew from knowing I wanted to design from within cultures this season. Working closely with local people, using indigenous resources whilst respecting cultural heritage was where my revelation was leading me. However, the methods and materials I was going to use needed to be stirred by a real experience... 

Many other places claim to be paradise, but when Hawaii says so, everyone actually believes it. 

Made up entirely of islands I knew it would be a memorable and design-provoking voyage….

As a result this decadent and fragmented landscape of lost-like jungles, cascading waterfalls and pristine oceanfronts became my blueprint for Autumn 2012. 

I think I can now identify myself as a designer who creates through textiles, allowing my surrounds to converse with me and therefore igniting a collection that is rooted in organic comportment. 

- aloha. autumn 2012 -

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some of my fav pics from my archived files

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Zoe Badwi rocks the Ultimate Devotion Leggings in her latest clip.

a. look at...

- our first film -

View the film created for the USCARI showcase at this years Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. 

This film was the opening for the show and tells the story of the collection 'Sequence of Light'. 

It captures the essence of the latest collection created where reality is contrasted with the world of the mind. 

I felt it important to have this depth to the show to really paint a picture of this beast like creature I have created to represent the Spring Summer Collection.

See some of the behind the scenes action below...

A huge thanks to:

 Carlo Monoghan (on camera), Lores Giglio; assistant Jonathan (hair & make up), Laren Rippingham (our amazing model) & Ainsley Hansen.

'live. for the 
moment'

Albert Einstein once said... 

"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.”

'nothing in life is to be feared/ it is only to be understood'

 

                                                             the.

back/ room

After our USCARi store event we galavanted to the backroom in Kings Cross where 

the drinks ran freely, the dj's played and the dance floor was bouncing. 

Yes, all in the name of Fashion Week. Thanks to all of you who celebrated with us xo

- all images by lifewithoutandy -

the after party.

After our debut showing at Fashion Week we rushed to our flagship store to set up for our after party - yes we concur we are suckers for punishment. As the crowds started to cram into the store a seep out into the corridor in the Mid City Centre, the Martini champagne flowed and it was all smiles from here. With delicious canapes from Clinton at Petrol all were satisfied. I invite you to have a quick look at the images of the night and be sure to watch the video coverage.

A huge thank you to Petrol for catering the event.

The incredible Maxine Parkin-Jones (middle) who is responsible for the runway accessories

Our lovely store representative... Jess 

Our store manager/ the gorgeous Jess.

A huge thanks to - Karolina from Twisted Nannas and Wade from Martini

A massive thank you to Priscillas Model Management for our beautiful models