theloupe.org http://www.theloupe.org Sat, 11 May 2013 11:12:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 RMIT University’s Design Hub.Melbourne’s Most Intriguing New Building . http://www.theloupe.org/2013/05/rmit-universitys-design-hub-melbournes-most-intriguing-new-building/ http://www.theloupe.org/2013/05/rmit-universitys-design-hub-melbournes-most-intriguing-new-building/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 11:04:45 +0000 Monty http://www.theloupe.org/?p=4409 A skin of 17,000 computer controlled, sandblasted glass discs pivot in response to the sun and wind, adjusting the inside temperature. Architect: Sean Godsell and Peddle Thorp.

]]> http://www.theloupe.org/2013/05/rmit-universitys-design-hub-melbournes-most-intriguing-new-building/feed/ 0 NGV Monet’s Garden Exhibition Opening Night http://www.theloupe.org/2013/05/ngv-monets-garden-exhibition-opening-night/ http://www.theloupe.org/2013/05/ngv-monets-garden-exhibition-opening-night/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 12:55:48 +0000 Monty http://www.theloupe.org/?p=4370 Stunning exhibition devoted to Claude Monet’s iconic garden at Giverny,northern France.

Monet used these spectacles in his later life.

]]> http://www.theloupe.org/2013/05/ngv-monets-garden-exhibition-opening-night/feed/ 0 The Vogue Factor- Between The Lines with Kirstie Clements http://www.theloupe.org/2013/04/the-vogue-factor-between-the-lines-with-kirstie-clements/ http://www.theloupe.org/2013/04/the-vogue-factor-between-the-lines-with-kirstie-clements/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:44:22 +0000 Monty http://www.theloupe.org/?p=4353 Before she became editor of  Vogue Australia sometime in the mid 80′s Kirstie was an assistant in the fashion dept. and new to the business. In her recent book she recounts a story from her first photo shoot.

]]> http://www.theloupe.org/2013/04/the-vogue-factor-between-the-lines-with-kirstie-clements/feed/ 0 NGV Mix Tape Opening Night – The 80′s Revisited http://www.theloupe.org/2013/04/ngv-mix-tape-opening-night-the-80s-revisited/ http://www.theloupe.org/2013/04/ngv-mix-tape-opening-night-the-80s-revisited/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:41:29 +0000 Monty http://www.theloupe.org/?p=4326

]]> http://www.theloupe.org/2013/04/ngv-mix-tape-opening-night-the-80s-revisited/feed/ 0 Ladies Who Lunch #2 Supporting the Great Work of the Prahran Mission http://www.theloupe.org/2013/04/ladies-who-lunch-2-supporting-the-great-work-of-the-prahran-mission/ http://www.theloupe.org/2013/04/ladies-who-lunch-2-supporting-the-great-work-of-the-prahran-mission/#comments Sat, 06 Apr 2013 03:50:50 +0000 Monty http://www.theloupe.org/?p=4286 ‘Philip Boon Presents: ML Vintage’: An opportunity to view Mary Lipshut’s significant collection of rare collectable archive pieces from world renowned designers including Missoni,Pucci and Courreges.Salon style fashion show and lunch at Circa, The Prince, St Kilda 17th April. For tickets click here or call Anna Briggs on 9692 9500. Proceeds go to the Prahran Mission.

Shirley Strauss,Mary Lipshut and Lola Schattner modelled a few pieces for publicity pix by Marnie Haddad while Janice Breen Burns chatted to them. Go to VoxFrock for more background of the event. It was a fun afternoon listening to the ladies stories’. Hanging out with Shirley Temple. Saying ‘no’ to Helmet Newton etc…. Shirley Strauss has kept her apartment in all its magnificence unaltered for 38 years!

]]> http://www.theloupe.org/2013/04/ladies-who-lunch-2-supporting-the-great-work-of-the-prahran-mission/feed/ 0 L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Runway #7 http://www.theloupe.org/2013/03/loreal-melbourne-fashion-festival-runway-7/ http://www.theloupe.org/2013/03/loreal-melbourne-fashion-festival-runway-7/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:55:01 +0000 Monty http://www.theloupe.org/?p=4198

Stylist for LMFF Runway #7 Emily Ward at rehearsals.

Clea Garrick (centre) Limedrop designer attends rehearsals

The end of a gruelling week for everybody choreographer Aly May gives a final briefing.

RMIT photography student Shana Trajanoska back of house using ring flash.Below a few of her shots.Note the lack of shadows.

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For more of Sam Wong’s work check out his website www.samwong.com.au.and blog www.kidkongstreet.tumblr.com

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Nixi Killick

Back of house Daniel Angeli gives a final briefing.

Front of house image by Sam Wong

Sam Wong

]]> http://www.theloupe.org/2013/03/rmit-student-nixi-killick-sportsgirl-national-graduate-showcase-2013/feed/ 0 Jacks day.LMFF Sportsgirl National Graduate Showcase 2013 http://www.theloupe.org/2013/03/jacks-day-lmff-sportsgirl-national-graduate-showcase-2013/ http://www.theloupe.org/2013/03/jacks-day-lmff-sportsgirl-national-graduate-showcase-2013/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:34:46 +0000 Monty http://www.theloupe.org/?p=4143 RMIT University fashion design graduate Jack Hancock attends dress rehearsals.

The runway photographs below are by Sam Wong one of my students from RMIT Photography School who shot for the loupe.org during LMFF

Jack Hancock with Natasha Fagg fellow RMIT fashion design graduate who also presented an amazing collection on the big night.

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]]> http://www.theloupe.org/2013/03/lmff-day-5-snaps/feed/ 0 LMFF 2013 DAY#4 http://www.theloupe.org/2013/03/lmff-2013-day4/ http://www.theloupe.org/2013/03/lmff-2013-day4/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:45:22 +0000 Monty http://www.theloupe.org/?p=4099

Kieran Harris Hairstylist

Event Gallery backstage choreographer Holly May goes pro.

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Some of the backstage grooming crew check out their work as the models prepare to walk.

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Aly May  from Event Gallery and Kevin Harris from David Jones.

Before hair and make up.

After

]]> http://www.theloupe.org/2013/03/lmff-2013-day-1-a-visit-backstage-at-david-jones-runway/feed/ 0 At The Governors Pleasure L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2013 Arrives http://www.theloupe.org/2013/03/at-the-governors-pleasure-loreal-melbourne-fashion-festival-2013-arrives/ http://www.theloupe.org/2013/03/at-the-governors-pleasure-loreal-melbourne-fashion-festival-2013-arrives/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:15:59 +0000 Monty http://www.theloupe.org/?p=3996 Barbara Palvin

Elizabeth Cambage and Graeme Lewsey LMFF CEO

His Excellency The Governor of Victoria and Graeme Lewsey ( as a photographer the ritual of mirroring always fascinates  me)

Milliner Richard Nylon (sans hat!)

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Barbara Palvin

L’Oreal Hair Director Brad Ngata.

]]> http://www.theloupe.org/2013/03/lmff-luncheon-launch-2013/feed/ 0 Visiting Britten http://www.theloupe.org/2013/03/visiting-britten/ http://www.theloupe.org/2013/03/visiting-britten/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:15:00 +0000 Monty http://www.theloupe.org/?p=3961 My friend, the journalist Janice Breen Burns, was interviewing Tim and Alex Britten-Finschi for a story she’s writing.   I tagged along.

From Britten is one of the finalists for the The National Design Award in this years l’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival. Janice will publish the piece on her blog –   www.voxfrock.com.au

Assisted by RMIT photography student Mikey Whyte. Model Blair can be contacted thu. London Management

]]> http://www.theloupe.org/2013/03/visiting-britten/feed/ 0 Mardiana Sani photographs Nixi Killick http://www.theloupe.org/2013/02/mardiana-sani-photographs-nixi-killick/ http://www.theloupe.org/2013/02/mardiana-sani-photographs-nixi-killick/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:35:08 +0000 Monty http://www.theloupe.org/?p=3945 Mardiana graduated from  RMIT BA Photography and was duly awarded with the ACMP Student Photographer of The Year prize.She was also titled Capture Magazine’s Top Emerging Photographer 2012.In this series of images she worked with garments created by Nixi Killick a graduate of the fashion design school at RMIT. Nixi is also part of the Sportsgirl National Graduate Showcase at the  L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2013

]]> http://www.theloupe.org/2013/02/mardiana-sani-photographs-nixi-killick/feed/ 0 Dress-up Box by Jack Hancock / Samuel Llewellyn Walter http://www.theloupe.org/2013/02/dress-up-box-by-jack-handcock-samuel-llewellyn-water/ http://www.theloupe.org/2013/02/dress-up-box-by-jack-handcock-samuel-llewellyn-water/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:55:34 +0000 Monty http://www.theloupe.org/?p=3919 Jack Hancock has been selected to participate in the Sportsgirl National Graduate Showcase event at LMFF 2013. Last year he visited the studio with Sam a fellow RMIT student (Bachelor of Business) and a portmanteau of classic mens pieces he’d been collecting while studying fashion design.

Sam a favourite with RMIT photography and the design students has now joined Volta Models.

Assisted by Jonathan  Butler

]]> http://www.theloupe.org/2013/02/dress-up-box-by-jack-handcock-samuel-llewellyn-water/feed/ 0 Gareth Sansom http://www.theloupe.org/2013/02/gareth-sansom/ http://www.theloupe.org/2013/02/gareth-sansom/#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 10:53:00 +0000 Monty http://www.theloupe.org/?p=3886 Artist Gareth Sansom lives in the neighbourhood . I recently dropped by to snap a quick portrait. He was in the process of moving his work space.

]]> http://www.theloupe.org/2013/02/gareth-sansom/feed/ 0 Hugh Jackman model http://www.theloupe.org/2013/02/hugh-jackman-model/ http://www.theloupe.org/2013/02/hugh-jackman-model/#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:45:01 +0000 Monty http://www.theloupe.org/?p=3870 Budding young thespians Hugh Jackman and John Flower (now director Hothouse Media and Events, Melbourne) practicing a few poses.

From memory I shot these as part of a mens fashion story, published in an Australian inflight magazine in the early 90′s.

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