Adelaide's Paolo Sebastian

For the past week, BMW Adelaide Fashion Festival has defined my life. I've spent endless hours backstage, fitting models, hanging clothes, and plenty of sitting around waiting. Most of the models were lovely (although some poor dressers had to be warned beforehand that their models were, to put it nicely, not as affable as others). Amidst the dozens of designers whose items I handled, one stood far out from the rest: Paolo Sebastian. No photo could do his hand-beaded gowns justice. Designer Paul Vaselli only released his first collection in 2007, but his made-for-the-red-carpet creations have already been worn by A-listers interstate. Get this kid to Milan, stat!

xoxo,

Coco

Adelaide events and sales: BMW Adelaide Fashion Festival, Search for the Five Designers, General Pants Co

EVENTS
...it's been my pleasure to be working back of house at the BMW Adelaide Fashion Festival, and there are still a couple of parades left for the Saturday night Gala Showcase.

...the Clothing Exchange on Saturday at 10am is also part of the festival. Tickets are $25 at the door in Coopers Stadium.

...General Pants Co is FINALLY coming to Adelaide, and they're celebrating this week's launch with a cruisy bike ride aptly labelled 'Tour de Pants'. Summer lovers will leave Light Square at 9am and arrive at Marion to free food, prizes and t-shirts.

...Globalize (seriously someone at headquarters needs to deal with the spelling) is opening their new store on Rundle Mall today with giveaways and live DJs.

...now is the time to secure your tickets ($55 at Zero or GLAM Adelaide) to Search for the Five Designers on next Wednesday 25 November at the Hilton. Features Liza Emanuele, Bec & Bridge, Nicola Finetti and Saint Augustine Academy.

...On Thursday the 26th of November, Block Party & Do More Than team up to present you a fashion and music extravaganza. Make sure you RSVP to get your name on the guest list.

SALES
...Shakuhachi launched its online store this week and are offering free express shipping for any S/S 2010 dresses.

...Rundle St boutique Tu Yu has a 40% off clearance sale this weekend.

Sorry about the late post - finally finished uni half an hour ago!

xoxo
Coco