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Reviving the golden age of Hollywood glamour…

May 13, 2013

By admin | Published May 13, 2013



In 1996, a collaborative vision brought two designers, Joy Liakis and Natalie Fowler together during their studies in Fashion Design at RMIT and McCabe Academy.

United in their love of historical design and modern innovative fashion, (they were especially inspired by the art of corsetry), the duo embarked on a wonderful journey across 17 years under their own vintage-inspired label, Vicious Venus.

The girls are passionate about empowering women of all ages to enhance their own natural beauty with the best of vintage styling. Specialising in sophisticated classic clothing they are committed to creating original vintage inspired contemporary dresses, corsets and separates that celebrate the female form.

Dedicated to reviving the golden age of Hollywood glamour when curves were not a sin, Vicious Venus designs are always flattering, feminine and honour a woman’s independent spirit which never goes out of style!

We took five with the Vicious Venus designers to talk inspiration, the story behind the name, and exhibiting the range at upcoming Fashion Exposed Melbourne.



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Spring 13 Trend Spotlight: Ruffles

October 1, 2012

By admin | Published October 1, 2012


Images via NowFashion; Style.com

Reminiscent of a Spanish flamenco performer, exaggerated ruffles have been a major feature for Spring 2013 from Gucci to Givenchy.

It was overtly sexy at Balenciaga with a super thigh high split skirt that featured stiff ruffles taken from a Cristobal dress circa 1968.


Gucci went ultra glam with soft, wave like ruffles that almost floated across the body and arms, from luxurious floorlength evening wear to chic casual dresses for that cool cocktail party by the pool in Monaco.


But at Paris Fashion Week today, Givenchy gave the ruffle a gothic touch in sheer organza and heavy silks in a monotone palate.


What do you think of the ruffles trend?

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Spring 13 Trend spotlight: Relaxed tailored `slouch’ pant

September 28, 2012

By admin | Published September 28, 2012


From L-R: Balenciaga; Rue du Mail; Felipe Oliveira Baptista; Balenciaga; Vogue Australia fashion editor Christine Centenera in Ksubi AD/BC leather pant; Guy Laroche; Barbara Bui

A new pant has emerged from the spring 13 runways and she has a manish appeal with a feminine touch.

The relaxed tailored pant is back. Remember the 80s turkish pant? Well this sniffs of that style with its high waist and bagginess at the hips.

There is an instant attraction to the ease and slouchiness of this style, but it’s the attention to strict tailoring principles with clean and sharp angles for a strong silhouette, making it the perfect pant for both casual day wear and upmarket evening attire, especially the leather versions.

This relaxed style is also making a come back as a modern race day option teamed with a slick blazer. Fashion’s love affair with the crop top remains but with just a flash of flesh, as seen at Balmain for their spring 13 collection in Paris overnight.


What do you think of the new pant? Will you consider it for race day this month?

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