Shooting for Nixi Killick was a pleasure as expected - I was given the creative reigns again for hair and makeup, and arrived to a bubbly Nixi and Denver hoarding treasure chests full of incredible accessories and garments. Augmented reality activated as is Nixi’s growing trademark, this capsule collection Lightning Sunrise features neon-electric mismatched animal prints with cutout panels in always-comfy silhouettes. I swear, something magical happens when you put on a NXK outfit - you can feel your inner spirit come alive. Thank you to the awesome Tai and Fil for being so fun to work with as well! I loved living out my technicolour cyberpunk goddess dreams.
IDENTITY BY MAXINE
Maxine Zanoni’s work to date shows promising potential for her future as a photographer, and with a portfolio that really speak for itself, I was so excited to shoot with her.
And you know that when I get told to dress in a way that expresses my “true identity”, you’re gonna end up with a monstrosity like this - enjoy!
BROWSE MAXINE'S INSTAGRAM
TETRIK 3.0
In the realm of local small businesses and young upcoming labels, Tetrik stands out - boxy, structured silhouettes straight out of some darkwave nether-dimension, it's only a matter of time until the Melbourne label overruns the streets of Tokyo, Berlin and beyond.
I was thrilled to be asked back for my third time (!!!) to shoot with Tetrik, and if you ever have the good fortune to cross paths with one of their amazing core team Aidan, Kim or Bri, I promise you'll leave with a smile on your face.
With a background in creating fabric structures you may recognise from your last doof (check out Tetrik Structures), designer Aidan's winter offerings for Tetrik include warm, fleece lined fabrics, new patterns and prints with their signature purple accent, and a perfect, versatile array of layer-ready garments for our unpredictable midyear weather.
Combined with an emphasis on wearable, unisex designs, Tetrik's future-focused vibe is all the more appealing when you realise just how well each item has been crafted with top-quality fabrics and utterly precise construction.
Photographer: Briannagh Clare Photography
SHOP TETRIK
PENNY DROP x EFP
If Barbie took a bunch of LSD and rode her unicorn to the strip club, you’d probably find her adorned in Penny Drop. Enjoy these wonderfully whimsical images, created by a team of super talented and passionate creatives.
Photographer: Evan Fowler Photography
Designer: Penny Drop
Makeup: Lauren Dell'Arciprete
WASTELAND WARRIOR
Like so many of the shoots I'm incredibly lucky to work on, this one was an adventure in complete and utter babe-town. Playing in the comfiest, most badass sets and big-bad-boots in this local wasteland is something I'd do again any day. Letting out my inner nu-cybergoth never felt so right, so a huge thanks to the dolls who invited me to be apart of this fun project!
And big love to Kim and Bri for letting me play in some Tetrik for the camera again -
Tetrik is definitely one of my fav local labels, and it totally hits the nail on the head when it comes to that cyber neogoth industrial oil slickin' dark pixie vibe (oh hell yeah) so support your locals and shop Tetrik today.
For the more colourful bubblegum pixies, you can support your locals too - make sure to check out Goo Life and Creatura, also pictured above.
Photographer: Briannagh Clare Photography
Models: Fox and Sham
LIPT
We shot on a scorcher of a day, but working with this killer team of babes around the Abbotsford area was a great way to enjoy the sunshine. I loved playing around in LIPT's über-cute signature printed garments, some of the comfiest co-ords and dresses I've had the pleasure to play dressups with. After hearing Jodie's (one of the masterminds behind LIPT) story about the brand's fruition (the label's name has it's roots in Perth slang, who knew? Well, I didn't anyway), you have to give props to their nationwide hustle. LIPT's been seen on some of the most kickass young female DJs of the country, so naturally I was stoked to shoot in these colourful pieces.
Thanks for having me, babes!
Photographer: Bianca Lamont
Designer/Stylist/Director: Jodie Ruoso
HMUA: Kaelie Todorovski
SHOP LIPT THE LABEL