STYLEAID Heaven
For its 9th year, a stunning night of fabulous fashion, fine dining, glorious wine and sensational heavenly performances will all meld to make STYLEAID HEAVEN, the best STYLEAID ever!
This exceptional evening was conceived to raise much needed funds to assist in the education, prevention, care and support aims and objectives of the Western Australian AIDS Council.
On Friday August 4 2006, STYLEAID will weave its magical spell over 650 lucky people who have purchased tickets to support the WA AIDS Council in a night that celebrates all things great in WA Fashion.
Returning to the stunning ballroom at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre STYLEAID will again bring Perth glitterati and supporters of the WA AIDS Council together for the night of nights on the Perth fundraising social calendar.
STYLEAID is Perth’s opportunity to join the worldwide force of fashion fundraisers fighting HIV and AIDS. STYLEAID is a global fashion event originating on the west coast of the US seventeen years ago and making its Australian debut fourteen years ago in Melbourne.
STYLEAID JOY in 2005 was heralded as one of the most memorable gala events of the year’s fundraising social calendar and the best STYLEAID to date! Both local and national media reported on the evening declaring STYLEAID an overwhelming success. Highlights included the opening ballroom inspired showstopper with the team from TMG productions featuring Tania McGuinness, Darryl Davenport and David Tinizzo, followed by the stunning vocal talents of the cast of the Yellow Glass Theatre Company production of RENT and hosted by the amazing fashionassassin himself Alex Zabotto-Bentley.
The parade, on 2 specially designed crab like catwalks, featuring 8 of WA’s top designers and four of Perth’s new emerging designers.
Including perennial favourite Ruth Tarvydas and featuring the first Perth showcase of the new couture range from Aurelio Costarella along with designs from the spring/summer collections from WA Designer of the Year ae’lkemi, Ruff clothing, su design, Sauce swimwear, Story by Tang and the stunning collection of both men’s and womenswear from the talented team of ericaamerica.
Four new designers picked from a field of talented young hopefuls also had the opportunity to show parts of their new collections, thus giving them an invaluable entrée into the world of group fashion parades. E YRE, Truly Designs, Preacher and Mercedes Start Up winner One Fell Swoop delighted those in attendance with their range of different looks for the new season.
With the incomparable skills of stylist Aly May to ensure that once again the STYLEAID parade was filled with cutting edge glamour and style, the makeup and hair teams headed by Carol Mackie from M.A.C and Paul McClurg from Paul McClurg for Hair this was one parade that will not soon be forgotten.
Finishing the parade this year was the sensational finale with 20 outfits designed and donated to the AIDS Council being shown off to great advantage on both catwalks. These sensational outfits where then uploaded onto eBay and auctioned to raise extra funds for the charity.
Each year that STYLEAID has been held, tickets have sold out well in advance with not only the very stylish and brand conscious attending but also high profile members of the community, all wanting to support the important work done by the WA AIDS Council, and to also have a great night out!
Projects Funded
The following projects are not directly funded by the Government and each year the WA AIDS Council raises funds to ensure direct emergency care is provided to people living with HIV/AIDS and that serving today’s youth is possible.
Serving Today’s Youth
We run a number of programs targeted at keeping our young people safe. We present information to secondary school students about HIV/AIDS, safe sex and safe drug use. We give potency to this information by having people with HIV presenting their story and some of the positive and negative experiences of having HIV.
The KISS (Keep It Safe Summer) program is run by young people, for young people and visits various locations throughout summer. With a number of chill tents at the Leavers celebration at Rottnest and Dunsborough to ensure that young people have access to proper information. They are staffed by peer educators and provide a safe place for young people to rest and revive. They also have access to information on safer sex and drug use, sexually transmitted infections, Blood Borne Viruses and sexual health services available in Perth.
The WA AIDS Council has a presence at popular youth events such as "Big Day Out" and the Fresher’s Weeks held at all the tertiary institutions to provide information and resources.
The WA AIDS Council operates a mobile needle and syringe exchange service going to 16 different locations each week. The vans are discrete and cater for all people who inject drugs.
We also provide education and prevention services in juvenile correction facilities. These young people have often had very difficult family lives and HIV/AIDS is the least of their problems. By giving them skills and knowledge we aim to prevent them from exacerbating their existing problems.
For young people growing up infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS we offer family based services, such as the annual family camp and support services for parents living with HIV so that they can better deal with the demands of their children.
HIV Assistance Fund
This is a fund set up by the WA AIDS Council to provide financial assistance to those most in need. The purpose of this fund is to provide practical support and emergency relief to assist the many men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS maintain a basic living standard. Ironically, the good news on HIV/AIDS treatments has created a new problem. Many people with HIV/AIDS find they are unable to support themselves for the term of their illness – financially as well as emotionally – so it is vital for the WA AIDS Council to provide this support.
For example, the HIV Assistance Fund may pay a bond and required letting fee to ensure a client has suitable accommodation. Direct financial assistance may be given for the payment of Western Power, AlintaGas and Telstra accounts. Practical assistance is provided through items such as food parcels, furniture and bed linen. At present almost every third request for help from the Fund is for food parcels.
Life Coaching
Since the introduction of Anti Retrovirals in 1997 there has been growing optimism within the HIV sector with regards to HIV becoming a chronically manageable illness with the thought that people living with HIV will be able to lead a relatively "normal" long life.
Obviously there will be a number of people that will not be able to tolerate the treatments and so will require on-going care and support. However, a significant number of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) are now beginning to look at and question their future.
With this in mind the Positive Services department has begun looking at ways in which they can assist PLWHAs to move into the new fazes of their lives. This has lead them down the path of Life Coaching. Life Coaching is a goal-oriented, results-focused professional alliance that helps clients bridge the gap between where they are now and where they want to be. This is done by motivating clients to stretch themselves, to look outside the square and to focus on their strengths.
The Positive Services department will initially run and evaluate a pilot Life Coaching project. If the evaluation is positive it is envisaged that this will become an on going project within the department.
In 2006 an exciting affair of sexy glamour, stunning fashion and fine dining is planned with Western Australia’s top designers previewing their 2006/2007 spring/summer collections for both men and women, which will this year include 6 of the top new emerging designers.
The talent on offer from the new design talent emerging in Western Australia saw the field expand this year to 6 designers and this promises a visual feast of cutting edge fashion from some of the best new designers around.
For the fifth year, in what has become a major part of the evening, the focus will be solely on Western Australian Designers show casing their amazing talent with some very special surprises along the way on the night!
Innovative and ground breaking are words often associated with STYLEAID and for the third time we will be presenting a finale like no other seen in Perth to date. Working within the theme of HEAVEN we will be weaving a mystical spell over our guests with a ’couture’ experience that will long be remembered.
Each of the outfits presented in the finale are donated by the designers to assist in increasing the amount of money raised on the night for the WA AIDS Council. The garments this year will be auctioned in a number of retail stores around Perth with final bidding being help ’silently’ on the night of the event.
This is the chance to grab an exclusively designed outfit from one of Perth’s top designers and also help support the AIDS Council at the same time.
STYLEAID has the support of 250 volunteers, who work for over nine months to create a night of flawless quality and sophisticated style.
In just the eight years since STYLEAID began important funds have been raised to help fund vital support programs for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS at the West Australian AIDS Council.
Over the past 9 years an incredible team of dedicated fashion and events professionals have worked to ensure the success of STYLEAID.
This year the STYLEAID team is made up of Mark Reid, Aly May, Annette Hasluck, Carol Mackie for M.A.C, Paul McClurg, Tony Salom, Natasha Marshall, Oscar Chong, Miles Burke, Ricky Arnold and Georgia McDonnell-Adams.
Mark Reid – Fundraising, Marketing & Events Manager WA AIDS Council
As a former Governor of the AIDS Trust of Australia and as STYLEAID events co-ordinator, Mark has over 16 years of fundraising experience and joined the committee in 1999.
Aly May
Perth’s most respected stylist and parade choreographer, Ali May has over 20 years experience and is a founding member of STYLEAID.
Annette Hasluck
Driven by a passion for design Annette’s background brings an exciting dimension to the committee and is a founding member of STYLEAID.
Carol Mackie for M.A.C
Recognised as one of the top make-up artists in Perth, Carol’s skill see her working for M.A.C here in Perth and she has been a part of the make-up team for STYLEAID for the past 6 years.
Paul McClurg
Award winning hair designer Paul McClurg (winner of the 2005 Hairdresser of the Year) brings his cutting edge style to the event and is a founding member of STYLEAID.
Tony Salom
Tony Salom brings his expertise in Audio/ Visual/ Lighting and Production management, coming from a successful career in these arenas over the last 5 years in Perth and with experience on Eastern Shores. Tony has produced events in WA Fashion Week, and for clients the likes of Empire Rose, Elle, The Colonnade and Wayne Cooper. He also produced last years STYLEAID JOY.
Miles Burke
As Managing Director of website company Bam Creative, Miles has been involved in the design and development of websites since 1994. He is the founder of the Australian Web Industry Association, Port 80 and serves on a number of committees. Miles joined the STYLEAID committee in 2005.
Georgia McDonnell-Adams
This is the girl who never sleeps....Publicist for leading boutique public relations company - Fashionist, Georgia has been cutting her way through the fashion and lifestyle industry for the last 6 years. Specialising in the fashion industry, Georgia's expertise includes events management, brand building, creative styling, publicity and promotional strategies. Her enthusiasm, hard work and attention to detail ensures everyone in Perth if not Australia, know what's going on!
Ricky Arnold
Trained as an animator in UK, Ricky has been in Perth for 15 years. He has a history of public art projects, running Lesbian and Gay Pride, working at the Art Gallery of WA and currently a Senior Project Officer at Department of Culture and the Arts. Loves eating out, beach, dancing and hanging out with friends...
Natasha Marshall
Oscar Chong
AWARDS
In both 2000 and 2001 the exclusive STYLEAID program won gold medals at the Printing Industry Awards for excellence.
In December 2001 Event Coordinator Mark Reid was awarded an inaugural World AIDS Day award for his work with HIV/AIDS spanning over 15 years and in 2003 was a finalist in the Community Services Industry Awards – Outstanding Achievement by an Individual.
STYLEAID HEAVEN will preview 2006/2007 ranges in a night of ultimate glamour where only the very best WA designers showcase their Spring/Summer Collections.
These collections, shown in a group show unlike anything else seen in Perth, is the chance for guests to experience all that is great about WA fashion design in 2006.
print – feminine – contrasting
Designers: Alvin Fernandez (women’s and men’s lines) and Kristie Barnett (accessories)
Launched 2000
Day and evening women’s wear, men’s wear and accessories for men and women
Inspirations and influences: Christian Dior / Balenciaga
The celebrity⁄icon they’d most like to see wearing their designs: Kate Moss, Carmen Kass or Angelina Joli
The new black is: Black!
Heaven is: No responsibilities!
StyleAID 2006 collection:
Strains of "Little House on the Prairie", fused with colors of blood red and tangerine orange and highlighted with wisps of petticoat pink, complement ae’lkemi’s signature style in the label’s Spring⁄Summer 06⁄07 collection.
ae’lkemi utlises feminine curves and soft flowing sensual movements, juxtaposed with the structure of masculine tailoring lines. The result is a unique and diverse range that encapsulates the very essence of forward fashion.
Renowned for its individual prints, ae’lkemi’s style has been complemented by the introduction of Kristie Barnett’s accessories line, ae’lkemi accessories. This season, the blending a myriad of burnt hues with printed leathers in the collection enhances and highlights Alvin’s signature style and warms the women’s and men’s wear lines.
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original – sexy – feminine
Designer: Belle Bijoux
Launched 2000
Leather accessories
Inspiration and influences: I get my ideas from being a sponge, taking in ideas from around the world.
The celebrity⁄icon they’d most like to see wearing their designs: Nicole Kidman
The new black is: Vintage
Heaven is: enlightenment
A Pretty Penny – Belle Bijoux’s new collection is a unique mixture of the old and the new. Her collection of leather belts, bags and jewellery draws together a broad range of inspiration, from the catwalks of Paris and Milan to the pages of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, to precious and priceless antiquities of ancient India and Asia.
Bell Bijoux’s StyleAID collection stands is delightfully different to her previous work, with bags and belts incorporate vintage scarfs in very clever ways, and jewellery with a strong vintage influence that incorporates old Australian copper pennies.
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Joveeba
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sexy – poolside – glam
Designers: Marie Hewson & Gareth McCabe
Launched 2002
Women’s and men’s swim and resort wear
Inspirations and influences: Roberto Cavalli
The celebrity⁄icon they’d most like to see wearing their designs: Jessica Alba has the bod and the confidence to match
The new black is: White! Team it with bright, bold colours.
Heaven is: a place where people would live together in peace and harmony. We would wage no war, we would accept each other, and we would be living in the now, having no fear of the past and to dictate our future. Incredible beauty would follow us wherever we went.
StyleAID 2006 collection:
Glamorous, luxury yachting chic will grace StyleAID as LushLife sends heavenly creatures down the catwalk, and the essence of pure white and scarlet red will turn up the heat and deliver a message of love.
Inspired by the sheik styles of balmy film-star days off the shores of St. Tropez, Lushlife’s bikinis are barely there. Made from exquisite Italian lycras, they are hand-beaded with roses, crimsoned in delicious beading. Monokinis will grace every curve, with centerpieces of diamond-encrusted rings to glam up the mood. Shame on any girl that doesn’t own one of these this summer!
Plunging halter necklines with beads of fire on flowing silk, in shocking red and white, shout "strand me on an island anytime with that girl and I would die and go to Heaven!" Boys dressed in white swim trunks and briefs will seem too good to be true in their six-pack hugging singlets and sexy smiles, a package to die for. Remember, every body is perfect in Heaven!
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Spring/Summer Collection 06⁄07
The allure of One Fell Swoop is not just in the little precious detail or the uncompromising and intriguing design. Nor is it in their method of sculpting the figure, to develop and define its natural line. The allure of One Fell Swoop is in the way the pieces blend antiquity with the contemporary; evoking memory whilst simultaneously creating it. Though one would not tell exactly what one fell swoop are, as you could always change your mind the more you see.
Chosen as one of six designers to participate in STYLEAID 2005 and 2006, and with editorial coverage in national publications including Oyster and Nylon magazine, One Fell Swoop has come into its own in 2006. At the request of Wendy Marshall owner of the Perth Boutique, Elle, the label was given the opportunity to Showcase their Haute Couture designs through instillations in the boutiques windows.
As winners of the prestigious 2005 Western Australian Mercedes-Benz Start–Up Finals, One Fell Swoop have followed in their recent success by showing at Mercedes Australian Fashion Week, launching their much anticipated debut Autumn Winter range titled, "A Question of Victoria?" Due to the positive response received from MAFW the collection "A Question Of Victoria" was selected by Karen Webster to participate in a group show at the L’Oreal Paris Fashion Festival in Melbourne.
The Label
Fantastically seductive, One Fell Swoop is a label that attempts to explore the areas in Australian Design that are little touched, by creating an aesthetic that has the history and enthusiasm of European design combined with idealism and confidence that surrounds life in contemporary Australia.
The Spring Summer collection titled Matilda’s End has its pieces as characters each created with a life and opinions. One Fell Swoop is creating pieces that you could peer inside the souls of, and making these characters in themselves worth learning about.
The Spring Summer collection is seen as falling trees, Golden, changing and organic, full of shifting moods and haunting silhouettes. Matilda’s End’s pieces focus on combining the structure of the figures natural line with free form and abstract draping, producing silhouettes that are feminine, bold and distinctive.
The signature palette is a camouflage of golden precious floral silks working harmoniously with light wool and raw organza. The cloth in it self–allowing for the creating of pieces that complement the body’s own movement and form. By referencing past design and blending it so effortlessly, One Fell Swoop’s statement is about making the maturity of classic design relevant and contemporary for the present day.
One Fell Swoop is the creation of designers Daniel Romanin, Marianna Mazzurra & Nikolina Ergic. The three graduated from the West Australian School of Art and Design in 2004, each winning awards of high distinction. A partnership was born in a modest studio on the fringe of the Perth CBD and has become home to this set of inspirational designers.
Each designer has grown up against a backdrop of strong European influences, individually developing an obsession with art & design. Their work takes inspiration from far away places and the decadent eras of art history, namely the beginning of modernism.
One Fell Swoop believes in the endless need to produce and create. The product is a collaboration of thoughts and reflections and it is their devotion to understanding the world around them that allows One Fell Swoop to create their forms.
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nostalgic – sophisticated – sexy
Designer: Patricia Kong
Launched 2003
Men’s and women’s casual and formal wear
Inspiration and influences: Poiret, Yves St Laurent, Coco Chanel, Balenciaga, Lagerfield...
The celebrity⁄icon they’d most like to see wearing their designs: Madonna
The new black is: Granite
Heaven is: a world without suffering, pain and sadness; instead, full of beauty, friendship, love, happiness and balance
Preacher for Woman Spring⁄Summer 07 is wrapped in decadence and luxury. A strong base of black and white in oh-so feminine shapes, with a hint of sexy cheekiness, evokes the charm of artist Aubrey Beardsley’s naughty but exquisite Art Nouveau illustrations. Belle Epoque–inspired details see lace and braid elegantly decorating yards of exotic silks and voiles – a collection of truly divine must-have dresses for the season. Boyish shorts and ballet tops and tanks complete the summer attire. A little cheeky but always nice, she is beauty incarnate.
Tough and irresistibly heroic, the Preacher man evokes images of a Che Guevara–style revolutionary. Look enviously fine in military sharp suits, shirts and trousers in crisp white, tough navy and khaki. For a relaxed look off peak, flattering short–sleeve shirts that skim the body in shades of cream and blue, team with loose Bermuda length shorts or slouchy drawstring pants. Cool cotton voiles and relaxed linens make for easy wearing all summer long, whilst detailed embroideries create striking contrasts for a commanding finish.
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gutsy – fun – ambitious
Designer: Mic Eaton
Launched 2003
Inspiration and influences: Bernhard Willhelm, Marjion Pejoski, Raf Simmons, Kim Jones.
The celebrity⁄icon they’d most like to see wearing their designs: MacCauley Culkin
The new black is: holograms
Heaven is: reality
StyleAID 2006 collection:
Material Boy’s collection is game console fantasy inspired, full of fun, happiness and adventure, Level 19 Super Material Boys in a journey through bright primary colours and bogus graphics. By collecting Material Boy coins you are rewarded with the magic glitter shoes that will magically help you when facing the giant human statue. Climb the human statue and be sure to watch out for the dangerous warped dark caves to get to the glamour princess where she waits in the happy and fun joyland–jumping castle.
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quirky – classic – black
Designer⁄s: Sonia Audino and Silvana Cristillo
Launched 1999
Women’s wear
Inspiration and influences: Mary Quant
The celebrity⁄icon they’d most like to see wearing their designs: Meg White (White Stripes)
The new black is: Black!
Heaven is: Peace and harmony beyond our comprehension
StyleAID 2006 collection:
Spring⁄Summer 06⁄07 is a nod to those elegant lines that have stunned silver-screen devotees for decades, from Katharine Hepburn to Audrey Hepburn, all with the quirky twist those sü girls do so well. This season’s focus is on sleekly tailored lines with exaggerated detailing; elegant black dresses with deep frills take centre-stage alongside afternoon dresses and blouses finished with tucked sleeves, sweetheart necklines, and delicate bows that loop on sun-kissed shoulders.
The Spring⁄Summer palette includes bold geometric lines in chocolate and navy on sunray pleated dresses and skirts, shocks of lipstick reds, royal blues, spearmint greens and ribena–toned purples, as well as the earthier tones of dandelion, turmeric and biscuit. Structured pieces like pin–tucked trench coats and party dresses stand out in metal cotton and silk dupion, while luminous fabrics like silk cotton voile and linen drape softly and mould to the body for a look that embraces all kinds of feminine forms.
For girls who love to accessorise, sü’s Spring⁄Summer collection comes complete with gorgeous vintage buckles, pleated cravats and original 1920s broaches from the Italian Dolomites.
eccentric – idiosyncratic – rebellious
Designer⁄s: Katou Rigg – Katou
Misty Pearson – Elsie–Jean
Joanie Wong – Joanie Wong
Christina Henessey – Coercion
Ainslie Higgins – Lesserlantern
Julia Silk – Julia Silk
Christine Tang – Story by Tang
Lisa Chau – Zanthus
plus some more cool people.
Launched 2001
Design focus: Eclectic dressing for fashion victims
Inspiration and influences: Our thoughts... life...art...attitude...being alive. Being uncorrupted by bulls#i@$! Ideals, we are our own influence.
The celebrity⁄icon they’d most like to see wearing their designs: Your mum, Queen Elizabeth II, the Statue of liberty.
The new black is: Electrifying
Heaven is: "Having enough money in my pocket to buy us both a drink... ahhh!!!"
StyleAID 2006 collection:
Setting itself free from the rest is the collective known as Merge, indulging all connoisseur consumers with fashion previously found only in their wet and wildest dreams. Divine frocks and luxury directional wears with a focus on eccentric cuts and a rebellious attitude to Australian fashion. Expect the unexpected with this exercise in fierce individualism. No greater quantum leap in fashion has occurred since the creation of the bearskin. Many will try and most will fail even to remotely attempt cloning this revolutionary mutation in the gene pool of style.
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Emerging Talent
Continuing a tradition that began in 1999, STYLEAID will this year expand the emerging talent section to feature 6 emerging designers who will work to display pieces from their first collections.
The expansion of this section of the parade has been necessary as more and more talented designers emerge from the various design schools around Perth. The depth of talent has continued to amaze the STYLEAID organisers and this year is no exception.
colourful – bold – clever
Designer: Bree Kiddey
Launched 2005
Women’s wear
Inspirations and influences: Clements Ribeiro, As Four, Eley Kishimoto
The celebrity⁄icon they’d most like to see wearing their designs: Chloe Sevigny
The new black is: Colour
Heaven is: A holiday
StyleAID 2006 collection:
The new summer collection from Bim Kenesis, entitled "The Delicate Magician", is bold and playful, whilst evoking a sense of feminine charm and delicacy. Unconventional characters involved with performance and magic, inspired this third collection from head designer, Bree Kiddey.
"The Delicate Magician" is a study of silhouette, volume and colour arrangement. Cute separates and dresses incorporate plaiting and interesting, contrasting panelling. Dramatic styling and interactive elements from the world of magic, such as changeable scarves, add an eccentric undercurrent to the collection.
Silk georgettes and soft cotton voiles form the basis of the summer range. The palette includes lilacs and deep purples offset with bright fuchsias. Bold colours contrast with graphic prints of black, white and burnt orange.
Each garment in the collection was inspired by magicians’ tricks, with individual pieces taking their name from a famous illusion. The theme of the collection is followed through with clever accessories integrating magician’s knots, magic paraphernalia and motifs.
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Considered – melodramatic – suggestive
Designer: Pia Bennett
Launched 2006
Sophisticated wear
Inspiration and influences: Victor and Rolf, Bernhard Wilhelm, Vivienne Westwood
The celebrity⁄icon she’d most like to see wearing her designs: Artist Cindy Sherman
The new black is: matt, waxed and wet
Heaven is: tense, tender and completely without restraint
StyleAID 2006 collection:
Breathing decadence with her titled collection, "beginnings of a coatee collection," Pia Bennett delights in the exploration of jackets, layered and exaggerated; Silhouettes, matt, waxed and wet shades of black upon black, voluminous in extravagance, taut with constraint.
Dusty pastel patterned pants are tight and yet flop, unanimous in the fabric selection, each one an exaggeration of the notion of pant. Shoes of a gentleman hand painted and fabric covered to match a patterned pant
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Unique, innovative, timeless
Designer: Rachael Griffiths
Launched 2006
"Nouveau vintage" day and evening wear
Inspiration and influences: Madeleine Vionnet, Alix Gres and Christian Dior.
The celebrity⁄icon they’d most like to see wearing their designs: Princess Mary, Jacquie Onassis
The new black is: Purple
Heaven is: A 1930’s Hollywood movie set
StyleAID 2006 collection:
Reinvigorating stalwart vintage styles is a common theme in contemporary post-modern fashion. Rarely, however, do we see a collection as innovative and sophisticated as Rachael Griffiths’ premiere showing from her Paper Doll label. For her StyleAid collection, the designer reinterprets vintage silhouettes in the form of blouson blouses, multi-layered draped silk dresses and tailored pencil skirts in a rich palette of teal, violet and cornflower blue.
This intimate collection is built around luxurious handmade fabrics and one–off vintage trims, buttons and buckles; a modern variation of enduring styles. Viewers will find it refreshing to see such a succinct and genuinely unique collection that seems so right for now.
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colourful – sensual – luxurious
Designers: Tanya Stewart and Kathryn McGie
Launched 2005
Lingerie with a twist
Inspiration and influences: Prada, Gucci, Vivienne Westwood, Alannah Hill, Nicola Finetti, Agent Provocateur and so many more.
The celebrity⁄icon they’d most like to see wearing their designs: Marilyn Monroe
The new black is: Nothing will ever match the perfection of black for every kind of situation!
Heaven is: Feeling beautiful and confident, having a great time with great friends, a never-ending supply of chocolate... we could go on for ever!
StyleAID 2006 collection:
Tanya Stewart & Kathryn McGie have created an innovative, eclectic mix of lingerie including colourful florals, funky retro inspired designs, and, with their Japanese influence, a fusion of vintage kimono fabrics embellished with lace and chiffons. The Japanese kimono camisole range can be inner or outerwear, worn with jeans or in the boudoir. You decide.
Stewart & McGie lingerie is inspired by all things feminine and offers something for every lover of pretty things. The look can be fun, frilly, vamp, sexy goddess or you can mix it up.
Their designs are eye catching and conjure up images of 1950’s pin up girls.
The designers have also created a line of cute handbags from vintage and new kimono fabrics, many of them one-offs due to the short supply of each fabric.
Stewart and McGie believe every girl deserves to look gorgeous. While their line can be bought ready to wear in standard size 10, 12 or 14, they are happy to create larger or smaller sizes on request.
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glamour – grunge – wit
Designer⁄s: Jill Crabb and Helen Miraudo
Launched: Spring/Summer 2006
Women’s wear
Inspiration and influences: Martin Margiela
The celebrity⁄icon they’d most like to see wearing their designs: Anna Piaggi
The new black is: More black!
Heaven is: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
The new Perth based label, "united constructions" which is about the hit the Australian fashion marketplace this summer, is made up of design team Jill Crabb and Helen Miraudo. This first collection is the consequence of this wonderful creative collaboration where diverse ideas co-exist.
united constructions has a strong image of women and its designers are very anti general fashion tendencies boasting itself on having another idea of beauty. Light weight casual wear, jackets, trench coats and dresses in a palette of white, indigo and charcoal make up the very structured, determined and strong silhouette of this Spring/Summer collection with the new silk "bleuson" dress in electric blue taking centre stage.
The "united constructions" collection is a contradiction, offering a balance of glamour, grunge and wit.
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demi-couture – modernist – functional
Designers: Kieu Nguyen and Troy Bettesworth
Launched 2004
Men’s wear
Inspiration and influences: Alexander McQueen, Helmut Lang, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana
The celebrity⁄icon they’d most like to see wearing their designs: Johnny Depp, the GQ man
The new black is: Floral for men
Heaven is: Purity and white, angels and innocence
StyleAID 2006 collection:
"Often we find in man an inherent need to escape – from social conventions, spatial confines or a psychological state. For some, the need might be the result of a physiological necessity, for others a deep seated desire to take flight." Ulrich Lehmann
This escapology has never been so pertinent as in the expression of contemporary masculine identity for the urban gentleman in men’s apparel. In a median contrast to the conservatism of sombre stiff suiting and the oft–seen gregariousness of a too casual street wear style, zeitgeist design sits in the centre: neither mass produced ready–to–wear nor bespoke haute couture.
This Spring⁄Summer 06⁄07 range is inspired by Kieu’s and Troy’s wondrous travels on the cruise ships through the Caribbean from the Gulf of Mexico to South America. The colour palette is reminiscent of the port of Miami: lemonade, key lime pie and softly bronzed skin at the onset of summer. A relaxed structure and loose mode are leisurely united with frivolous print in a fresh capsule collection designed especially for this year’s StyleAID.
Heavenly Items Up For Grabs
Stock up with these heavenly goodies, by shouting loudly and delving deeply into your pockets, for one or more of the temptations on offer by auction. Whether you wish for a stunning weekend escape or to dine out once a month for a year – this year stand up and be counted on to raise funds for StyleAID.
1. Heavenly Men’s Bracelet
A fabulous men’s white and yellow 18ct gold bracelet with 5 inter-changeable rubber bands. A stylish piece of jewellery for today’s modern man.
Proudly sponsored by Brinkhaus Jewellers
Total Value $1118
2. Heaven Calling
A stunning limited edition Motorola D & G V3i gold phone so you can lead the pack and make a fashion statement when calling friends and family. Be sure to bid on this limited edition item.
Proudly sponsored by Living Digital
Total Value $829
3. Heavenly Weekender
A fabulous weekender over 2 nights at Yallingup Luxury Retreat, in a Deluxe Garden Pavilion. The villa is secluded and self-contained with a deluxe kitchen, king-size bedroom, marble spa ensuite, private courtyard and spacious lounge & dining areas, and is equipped with a wood fire, satellite television, DVD and CD players. This will include a champagne breakfast hamper plus a private chef to create a dinner for two on one night of your stay.
Proudly sponsored by Globetrotter Corporate Travel
Total Value $900
4. Heavenly Onyx and Gold Jewellery.
A sophisticated black onyx pendant on a stainless steel and 18ct yellow gold neck wire with an inter-changeable black neoprene and 18ct yellow gold neck wire, suitable for either the most discerning man or woman.
Proudly sponsored by Brinkhaus Jewellers
Total Value $2395
5. Heavenly Viewing
This is your chance to enjoy an exclusive private screening of the new film THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA at Greater Union’s unique Gold Class Lounge. Based on the best-selling novel, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA stars two-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep as high-powered fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly, and Anne Hathaway, as Miranda’s new assistant – a small town girl trying to survive her impossibly demanding new boss. In Cinemas September 21.
A Gold Class screening for 30 guests for the Fox Film “The Devil Wears Prada” on Wednesday September 13, 2006 at 6.30pm SHARP.
Proudly sponsored by Greater Union Innaloo and NRC Communications.
Total Value $1,000
6. Heavenly Artwork
From renowned West Australian artist Jo Darbyshire comes this sensational piece of art direct from Jo’s latest exhibition at the Lawrence Wilson Gallery at UWA (16 June to 2 August). Entitled “Red Space Jellyfish, 2006,”it is an oil on canvas and is 50 cm x 50 cm. A fine addition to the art collection of even the most discerning collector.
Proudly sponsored by Jo Darbyshire
Total Value $1800
7. Heavenly Dining
Over the next year you and your partner will enjoy dining one night each month at a different fine dining establishment around Perth. Each of these supporting restaurants will offer you a sensational dining night that will not be forgotten.
Proudly sponsored by the following top restaurants from Perth – Benny’s, Meads, Cocos, Must Wine Bar, Box Deli, Seven Seas, Bar One, Fifth Element, Social on Station, The Left Bank, The Brisbane, Boardwalk
Total Value $1800
8. Heavenly Supping
Who would argue with this fabulous prize offered by some of the top wine makers in Western Australia? Fourteen dozen bottles of gorgeous wine that will keep you going for the coming year, that will delight even the most discerning palate.
Proudly sponsored by the following great winemakers – Chalice Bridge Estate Wines – Margaret River, Fontys Pool - Pemberton, Harewood Estate - Denmark, Phillips Brook - Albany, Madfish – Denmark, West Cape Howe - Denmark, Spookwood Wines - Margaret River, Moaning Frog Wines - Margaret River, Charlies Estate Wines - Swan Valley
Total Value: $ 2400
9. Heavenly Indulgence
This amazing prize pack includes a range of heavenly items that will thrill and delight the successful bidder. Included are:
- A cocktail party for you and your friends at Box Deli to the value of $500
- From Le Creuset a 26cm Cherry Red Round French Oven, a 26cm Cherry Red Skillet Grill and a Modern grill pan cooking – cookbook (the perfect accompaniment to the skillet grill) valued at $667.95
- 2 tickets to the West Australian Symphony Orchestra Production of Matthias & Mozart valued $167
- 4 premium tickets to the West Australian Ballet Production of The Red Shoes valued at $268
- A night for 2 in a spa suite at the Mindarie Marina and a dinner for 2 at the Indian Ocean Brewing Company plus a tasting tray of Beers valued at $205
- A fantastic $400 voucher so you can choose some great fashion from Tall Poppies in Mt Lawley.
- A fabulous travel bag for any well travelled man from Gherardini valued at $475.
- An amazing Canon Ixus 65 Digital Camera from Plaza Cameras valued at $615
- A limited edition Motorola D & G v3i phone from Living Digital valued at $829.
Proudly sponsored by Box Deli, Le Crueset, WASO, the WA Ballet, Mindarie Marina, Tall Poppies, Gherardini, Canon, Plaza Cameras, Living Digital
Total Value of $4119
10. Heavenly Pearl Pendant
A divine fresh water Pearl pendant with an 18ct white gold bale with 4 diamonds pavé-set, totalling 0.04ct on an 18ct rose and white gold chain. For that special someone in your life.
Proudly sponsored by Brinkhaus Jewellers
Total Value of $890
From an idea that began as the brainchild of stylist supremo Aly May to an expansion of that concept for 2006.
With 20 top Perth designers each donating a garment to be auctioned to raise funds for the event, an added component of this will be the inclusion of 20 of the top photographers in Perth all producing a limited edition photograph of one of the garments which will then be framed and also sold.
The garments will be showcased in several retail stores, along with the photographs around Perth for 3 weeks in the lead up to the event and interested people will be able to bid on these garments on inspection of them at these retail outlets. (Please see the list below of where each of the garments is located.)
These photographs will be launched, along with the finale garments at a very special VIP⁄sponsors launch for STYLEAID on Tuesday June 27 at the Parmelia Hilton Perth. This evening will include the unveiling of these stunning photographs as well as the first showing of each of the specially designed garments.
This year the captivating finale will once again showcase all that is great about Western Australian clothing design with a showing of the Comfort for Wool collection that features designers Ray Costarella, Megan Salmon, Rebecca Paterson, Louise Snook and Melissa Yap.
StyleAID Heaven Finale Photographers
This year in another first for StyleAID 20 of the top Perth photographers have all stepped up to the plate and each taken a fabulous StyleAID finale garment and photographed it with their interpretation of Heaven.
These are one of prints that have all been kindly framed by ARTWorld ( www.artworld.com.au ) and will be sold exclusively through the event.
These incredible photographs offer a unique insight into the workings of some of the best photographers in Perth.
- Tony Nathan
Garment – D'Luce - Michael Chestnutt
Garment – DD by Megan Salmon. - Jody Pachniuk
Garment – Joveeba - Stef King
Garment – Story by Tang - Ian and Erick Regnard
Garment – Ericaamerica. - Frances Andrijich
Garment – Elsie Jean - Dragana Spasich
Garment – Megan Brie - Justin Aveling
Necklace – Sophie Kyron - Ashley De Prazar
Garment – Jamie Augustine - Rob Simeon
Garment – ae’lkemi - Tony Harrison
Garment – Katya - Michael Kuba
Garment – Preacher - Oscar Chong
Garment – Aurelio Costarella - Robert Grima
Garment – Su design - Rob Frith
Garment – United Constructions - Carine Thevenau
Garment – Pia Bennett - Di Vidos
Garment – Stewart & McGie - Chantel Concei
Garment – Shion - Ivan Shaw
Garment – One Fell Swoop - Stefan Gosatti
Garment – Belle Bijoux necklace
Click here to see the newly created STYLEAID blog...be kept up to date with journals from those involved in making STYLEAID the fashion fundraising night of the year...
This is your chance to catch up on the gossip, the news and hopefully get an idea of what this event is all about from behind the scenes leading up to the big night and beyond...with contributions from event manager Mark Reid, stylist Aly May and designers Alvin Fernandez from ae’lkemi and Pat Kong from Preacher.
Without our dedicated sponsors STYLEAID as an event would not be able to take place.
In addition to delighting and exciting the audience with a night of heavenly delights, STYLEAID is recognised for its continued collaboration of fine wine and dining.
It’s association with long term sponsors such as M.A.C, Carillon City, Braziliano Coffee, Smirnoff Vodka, San Pellegrino, Network Ten and Bam Creative helps to ensure the success of the event.
With a range of new and exciting sponsors joining in the past two years including: Chalice Bridge Wines, Blinc Photography, OMG Events, Power Music, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Lamb Print, Stockman Paper, box magazine, Parmelia Hilton Perth, The Globe, Unit 3 printing and scanning and Fm digital.
All these great sponsors contribute to make this the event that it is!
M.A.C
For the past 7 years M.A.C has been a strong supporter of the WA AIDS Council through the M.A.C AIDS fund. Every cent of the selling price of M.A.C VIVA Glam lipsticks is donated to the M.A.C AIDS fund to support men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. Here in Perth the WA AIDS Council is the beneficiary of this money. Look out for the complete range of VIVA Glam lipsticks and the palettes of colour that include all 5 VIVA Glam colours in store now. VIVA Glam Lipsticks can be purchased at the M.A.C counter in the Myer Perth store.
Carillon City Perth
Returning for the fourth year is Carillon City. With an in store installation of our specially designed finale garments Carillon City again strengthen their support of this event and continue their commitment to being the shopping centre of style.
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
After welcoming STYLEAID last year, to the ballroom at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, they have become one of a new list of sponsors to see the importance of this fundraiser to Perth. They join with our other sponsors in supporting the work of the WA AIDS Council.
Braziliano
This West Australian coffee of choice makes its 6th return to the STYLEAID arena presenting a choice blend of this very distinctive coffee for each guest to take home, as well as supplying coffee for after dinner consumption.
San Pellegrino
From the very first STYLEAID in 1998 San Pellegrino has been a strong supporter of both this event and the Perth Food & Wine Fair. Supplying both sparkling mineral water, Aqua Panna still mineral water and the gorgeous San Pellegrino flavoured mineral waters they continue their long association with STYLEAID.
Network 10
The continued support of Network 10 with a series of community service announcements for STYLEAID, cements their ongoing commitment to working closely with community based organisations. We are pleased to once again have the strong support from the team at Network 10.
Bam Creative
Returning to the STYLEAID crew this year is the creative skills and talent from BAM Creative who has designed and is hosting the STYLEAID website again this year. With an incredible vision for what’s hot on the web BAM Creative makes a welcome return to STYLEAID Heaven.
Power Music
Bringing his unique vision and style, Tony Salom of Power Music, encapsulates a keen sense of organisation along with an artistic control that will ensure that all the STYLEAID fashion and performances are staged and lit superbly. Power Music return to STYLEAID again in 2006 as another strong supporter of the event.
Smirnoff Vodka
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Making an appearance for the third time in 2006 is the stunning Smirnoff Vodka. On each table at STYLEAID this year our guests will enjoy the great tasting vodka that is Smirnoff.
Gage Roads Beer
Returning for a second year this fantastic brewed beer will again grace the tables for STYLEAID. Uniquely West Australian and not using any added sugar, artificial flavours or additives, Gage Roads has created a world class beer.
Lexi for Flowers
Beginning in 2005, Alexis Hereford from Lexi for Flowers, has again joined the STYLEAID sponsors to provide breathtaking floral arrangements for the event. Stunning fresh flowers encapsulating the theme of Heaven will add one more element to the event.
Parmelia Hilton Perth – The Globe
The Parmelia Hilton Perth and The Globe return for 2006 with a specially designed rate for STYLEAID guests, as well as being the official accommodation sponsor for the hosts of the event. The Parmelia will also be hosting the VIP launch of the event in June to kick off STYLEAID in real style.
Lamb Print
As official print sponsor for the second year, Lamb Print bring their professional printing expertise to the event through the production of the exclusive STYLEAID ticket, invitation and the sensational magazine.
Stockman Paper
In 2006 Stockman Paper again return to STYLEAID as the official supplier of paper products to the event. Ensuring that all printed materials are printed on high quality paper to give them the cutting edge synonymous with this event.
Globetrotter Corporate Travel
After an initial entrée to STYLEAID in 2005, Globetrotter Corporate Travel again return as the travel sponsor for the event. With the donation of a fabulous prize for the auction and supplying air fares for our hosts, Globetrotter cement their reputation as one of the leading travel groups in Western Australia.
Box Magazine
A new edition to the STYLEAID family, Box Magazine joins the sponsors team for the event in 2006. This special Variety Club magazine fuses fashion and style together seamlessly and is a welcome addition to the event.
Chalice Bridge Wines Margaret River
This stunning Margaret River wine will debut on the tables for our guests to enjoy at STYLEAID. Complimenting the specially designed menu, Chalice Bridge wines will be the perfect accompaniment for those attending STYLEAID to enjoy and will enhance the dining experience!
Veuve Clicquot
Another new addition to the StyleAID, Veuve Clicquot will this year make an appearance at the StyleAID sponsors event on June 27 as well as being served to our VIP tables at the event itself. Bringing yet another new dimension to the event we are proud to welcome Veuve Clicquot.
Stefan the Diamond Centre
Making a stunning entrance into the world of StyleAID, Stefan the Diamond Centre are contributing to the event this year with the donation of a $10,000 1 carat diamond that will be one by one very lucky guest on the night. This sensational donation will make a worthwhile addition to any jewellery collection. Stefan the Diamond Centre are a wonderful addition to the StyleAID team.
Vmoto
Returning again in 2006, vmoto are giving one lucky guest at StyleAID the chance to ride into the sunset on the fabulous new Montego 125. This door prize will be won on the night and will add yet another dimension to the evening for our guests. This great company has again stepped up to support the work of the WA AIDS Council and StyleAID.
adultshop.com
adultshop.com again join StyleAID as a kind donor for the sensational StyleAID gift bag. Continuing their long standing support of this event, Malcolm Day and team will also be sitting next to the catwalk on one of our very stylish VIP tables. Once again adultshop.com support the work of the WA AIDS Council and StyleAID.
Plaza Cameras and Canon
www.plazacameras.com.au
www.canon.com.au
Plaza Cameras and Cannon join forces to become a StyleAID sponsor for 2006. With their kind support for the StyleAID auction and advertising in this years StyleAID magazine these great businesses join the ever increasing sponsors assisting us to raise funds for the WA AIDS Council.
Ticket information to the Party of the Season
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Thanks for your interest in Style Aid 2006.
Unfortunately all the tickets for this year have been sold.
But don't worry, there's always next year - just be sure to get in early!
Like so many community based organisations here in Perth, the work we do would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our volunteers.
We currently have over 150 active volunteers who work tirelessly with the WA AIDS Council. This is a drop over previous years and for the first time since the start of the HIV epidemic we need more people to come forward to assist us with the vital work we do within the Perth community.
Our volunteers receive terrific opportunities for self growth, learning and meeting new and interesting people.
We are fortunate to have great volunteers working with us but always need more to assist with the many and varied programs that the AIDS Council provides. Now more than ever it is important that we continue to have new volunteers joining our ranks. We provide comprehensive training to all volunteers who join us.
There are many opportunities to volunteer. Volunteers can help to educate the community, improve the quality of life for people living with HIV, provide support, staff the Needle and Syringe Exchange van, help with fundraising events, just to name a few of the options available.
Here at the AIDS Council we hold Volunteer Information Evenings on a regular basis. If you want to know more, visit our website www.waaids.com.
You can also contact the WA AIDS Council directly on (08) 9482 0000 or email us at waac@waaids.com.
For the past 8 years STYLEAID has wowed the Perth audience with its cutting edge style and glamour all the help raise funds for the WA AIDS Council.
On this page you will see a range of images from previous years and a direct link to the websites from each of the previous years. Have some fun looking back at the evolution of this amazing event and the evolution of some of the best designers that have showcased their spring/summer collections on the catwalk under the guiding eye of stylist supremo Aly May.
From humble but none the less impressive beginnings at the Hyatt Hotel, a year at Burswood Resort and 2 memorable years in Winthrop Hall at the University of Western Australia, STYLEAID has evolved in its attempt to keep itself edgy and to offer something new and different each year.
With the move last year to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre to add yet another aspect to the event, STYLEAID has stayed at the top of its game and given the Perth community an astonishing night of exquisite fashion, fine dining and a great party! All of this to raise funds to aid the tireless work of the WA AIDS Council.
Until There’s A Cure... your support of STYLEAID also supports the WA AIDS Council.
Please click on the links below to be transported back to previous StyleAID websites:
Since commencing in 1985, the WA AIDS Council has been integral in the development of programs designed to further the aims and objectives of the Council in the areas of education, prevention, care and support.
STYLEAID is a fundraising initiative created by the WA AIDS Council. This event is coordinated by the Fundraising, Marketing & Events Department together with a team of dedicated hard working volunteers.
For more information please contact:
Mark Reid
Fundraising, Marketing & Events
(08) 9482 0000
0408 090 180
Email: mreid@waaids.com