Thursday, December 26, 2013

The Top 10 Street Fashion Sydney for 2013..

Are lists in or out? I don't really know and I for one don't really care.. What I do know is that 2013 represented the first full calendar year that I spent shooting Street Fashion Sydney (SFS) with the truly fabulous Fujifilm X-Pro1; the first camera I have ever carried with me very very nearly everyday and  everywhere! As a direct result there were two big changes in the life of SFS from working with this camera equipment (and in my life as well); the number of posts increased and the actual size of a blog post shot up dramatically in terms of the number of images used to tell a story, along with an increase in image quality too. The stories I told here on SFS became more detailed and I believe more engaging for my readers and viewers and while retaining high search results for blog posts, the social sharing this year increased exponentially, confirming I think, the increase in quality and engagement. Now if I can just get you all to sign onto the new SFS Facebook Page as well.. then 2014 is sure to be looking like the best year ever!

So here they are, the top 10 of 2013; the absolutely unique point-of-view of what's happening in Sydney from emerging designers to individuals-on-the-street to major brand launches; all documented in fine detail with Lens and the Pen of Kent Johnson, published and presented on Street Fashion Sydney - please do-share and Enjoy!

1) FEEL AND THINK : Fashion Runway Show & Tear-a-Way; Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation (SCAF) in partnership with UTS Fashion Design Department
. http://streetfashionsydney.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/feel-and-think-fashion-runway-show-tear.html
Theresa Nguyen - Fashion Runway Show presented in partnership with UTS Fashion Design Department at SCAF

2) Stoli ORGNL.TV Launch Sydney - Shot with the Fuji X-Pro1 http://streetfashionsydney.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/stoli-orgnltv-launch-sydney-shot-with.html
Sponsors wall - People - ORGNL.TV - Stolichnaya Vodka, Sydney Launch Party, Fuji X-Pro1

3) New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - published just this month and with 55 images, the largest picture post on SFS to date. http://streetfashionsydney.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/new-byzantium-raffles-graduate-fashion.html
 Sheriene Cheng; New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

4) Andreas Ottensamer 'Yellow Lounge' Sydney with 'The Faders' & Alex Raineri. - selected for use as the official news item on Deutsche Grammophon's Andreas Ottensamer website. http://streetfashionsydney.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/andreas-ottensamer-yellow-lounge-sydney.html
In performance, Andreas Ottensamer clarinete accomanied by pianist Alex Rainer plays 'Yellow Lounge' Street Fashion Sydney

5) Ben Quilty: After Afghanistan art opening NAS 2013. Major artist major show and great fashion moments in the art crowd as well.. http://streetfashionsydney.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/ben-quilty-after-afghanistan-art.html
Portrait of artist Ben Quilty at the opening of 'after Afghanistan' NAS 2013
Ben Quilty
6) Cross Section Markets - Angel Place Laneway - Sydney! the market may have moved on but the blog's documentation remains.. strong. http://streetfashionsydney.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/cross-section-markets-angel-place.html
Serpent & The Swan dress cross section markets Angel Place Sydney, City Recital Hall in background.

7) Same - Artists and their Posse at 55 Sydenham Rd. So much going on; the Inner-West, Art and Art happening.. http://streetfashionsydney.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/same-artists-and-their-posse-at-55.html
Artists portrait, Jack Jeweller / Robert Milne / Marian Tubbs / Eleanor Weber at 'Same' 55 Sydenham Road Marrickville.

8) Noa from X Factor - Adidas & Timberland on the Eastern Suburbs Line. Spotted riding the rails.. http://streetfashionsydney.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/noa-from-x-factor-adidas-timberland-on.html
Noa from The X Factor on a Cityrail train wearing Adidas pants, Timberland Boots with a denim and leather jacket. Street Fashion Sydney.


9) Art Month Sydney - P-arty on Dudes.. Paddington/Woollarah. the unOfficial story, http://streetfashionsydney.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/art-month-sydney-p-arty-on-dudes.html


10) Yoshimi - Black and Burnt Citrus Colours - York St Sunday. Classic 'one-shot' street fashion. http://streetfashionsydney.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/yoshimi-black-and-burnt-citrus-colours.html
Burnt Orange and black patterned jeans, black Tee and black leather high platform boots with retro sunglasses - Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson - Fuji X-Pro1

So there are the TOP 10 from over 100 Blog posts on SFS in 2013. I also had the privilege in June of being asked to speak about Street Fashion Sydney at the Subculture Slam - Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. You can check out my talk here,



Wishing all my readers all the best for a happy and prosperous 2014, Kent Johnson, Street Fashion Sydney.

https://www.facebook.com/StreetFashionSydney
kent@artcommunication.com.au

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013

As promised a blog of the menswear, well  most of the menswear (I think) from the Raffles 2013  New Byzantium fashion show. I don't have extensive details about the outfits but I think most of the shots do a pretty good job of telling the designers story. In case you are wondering; a brief word out the colour of my pictures.. I choose to photograph with a fixed 'daylight' colour-balance camera setting to capture the mood of the lighting; the look-and-feel of the parade, as such will you will see a bit of variation in the colours but; I think you will get the general idea of the designers colour-ways.  Congratulations to David Zheng who was the only graduate to produce a men's only range (though one half of design duo Helen Nguyen, Natalie Nguyen may have also focused solely on menswear perhaps someone will let us know). Now on with the show!  Mouse over pictures for details.

Ngoc Thuy Phung, quilt jacket, black pants - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.
Ngoc Thuy Phung
Ngoc Thuy Phung, quilt jacket, black pants back view - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.

Helen Nguyen, Natalie Nguyen - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.
Helen Nguyen, Natalie Nguyen
Helen Nguyen, Natalie Nguyen tweedy mens skirt and jacket with poka dots- Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.

Helen Nguyen, Natalie Nguyen Asian inspired shirts and pants - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.

Helen Nguyen, Natalie Nguyen tweedy mens skirt and jacket with poka dots, detail - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.

Vivienne Khong  bold appliqué on blue and white shirt- Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.
Vivienne Khong
Vivienne Khong   Pink and great jacket over white flowing shirt and grey pants - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.

Amy Le leather biker vest over flowing white shirt and white print pants - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.
Amy Le
Matiny Ng; black and white criss-cross pattern with large raised circle motif on front and back of one-piece pant-suit with matching hat - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.
Matiny Ng
Matiny Ng; black and white criss-cross pattern with large raised circle motif on front and back of one-piece pant-suit with matching hat; side view - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.

Matiny Ng; black and white criss-cross pattern with large raised circle motif on front and back of one-piece pant-suit with matching hat; back view - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.

Matiny Ng; yellow and white large check pattern jacket and pants with large round pocket motif; side view - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.

Matiny Ng; yellow and white large check pattern jacket and pants with large round pocket motif; rear view - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013  Photography by Kent Johnson.

Li Tung Chou; black leather corset with shoulder straps, black pants - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.
Li Tung Chou
Li Tung Chou;  gold floral pattern vest over black lace shirt and pin strip pant - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.

Rebecca Chen, white pants and silver and clear plastic 'futurist' shirt - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.
Rebecca Chen
Rebecca Chen, white and silver pants and silver and clear plastic 'futurist' shirt - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.

Skye Hay blue suit over white shirt - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013  Photography by Kent Johnson.
Skye Hay
David Zheng; cowl neck sleeveless top with black skirt over black pants  - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.
David Zheng
David Zheng; Beatles collar sleeveless top with black skirt over black pants  - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.

David Zheng; red caped jacket, white shirt black pants - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.

David Zheng; collarless 'dragoon'  double buttoned long sleeve shirt with long tail in black black pants - Menswear : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 Photography by Kent Johnson.
Street Fashion Sydney - shot with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 

New Byzantium - Raffles Graduate Fashion 2013 on SFS

Official Runway Pictures on Raffles Facebook page here.

Saturday, December 14, 2013

The Boys on the Street - King St Newtown.

A pretty quick grab-shot of these lovely guys out on King Street Newtown this week, nice styling guys, love the floral print baseball caps; thanks for a great shot.

Four young men on King Street Newtown Sydney in skate shoes and baseball caps, floral print caps and pants - Photo by Kent Johnson.

Street Fashion Sydney - shot with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 

Friday, December 13, 2013

New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013

Considering Byzantium was the height of civilisation of the old world perhaps New Byzantium is a truly fitting title for the 2013 Raffles College Graduate Fashion Parade; Which was, in terms of the creativity and quality of the fashion on show, a truly stunning fashion spectacle. Yes you don't hear me talking like that very often now do you!

And in amongst a consistently high standard were to my eye a few outstanding designers - there must be something in the water at Raffles at the moment.. Sharon Widjaja, stylishly elegant in white; Matiny Ng's over-the-top yet, still wearable designs; Rebecca Chen's tasteful futurism in whites and pinks; Skye Hays soft feminine dresses.. Great menswear that I will blog separately too, yes I will; along with more shots from some of the designers I enjoyed the most.

Here are 30 talented emerging designers in 54 pictures; my largest post ever, and I am not through with these designers yet so DO follow here or on Facebook to be sure you stay up-to-date. And please DO use the Share buttons below to share this fashion story with your friends. Enjoy; Kent Johnson.

 Sheriene Cheng; New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Sheriene Cheng
Ngoc Thuy Phung, New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Ngoc Thuy Phung
Ngoc Thuy Phung, New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.


Helen Nguyen & Natalie Nguyen, New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Helen Nguyen & Natalie Nguyen
Helen Nguyen & Natalie Nguyen, New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Helen Nguyen & Natalie Nguyen, menswear, New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Helen Nguyen & Natalie Nguyen, menswear, New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Mami Azuma,  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Mami Azuma
Mami Azuma,  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Jingjie Zhang,  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Jingjie Zhang
Jingjie Zhang,  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Jing Ting Xu, New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Jing Ting Xu
Jing Ting Xu, Detail - New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Jing Ting Xu, New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Stephanie Chau,  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Stephanie Chau

Stephanie Chau,  Detail - New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Vivienne Khong, New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Vivienne Khong
Vivienne Khong, menswear, New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Amy Le, New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Amy Le
Amy Le, New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Stephanie McGuigan; Detail - New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Stephanie McGuigan
Stephanie McGuigan; gown from behind - New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Victoria McGuigan,  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Victoria McGuigan
Victoria McGuigan, Cape and pants - New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Victoria McGuigan, Bondage pantsuit - New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Matiny Ng, Red and blue jumbo checks; New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Matiny Ng
Matiny Ng,  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Jovian Ng; New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Jovian Ng
Li Tung Chou; men's studded leather corset - New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Li Tung Chou
Rebecca Chen; clear plastic, pink and white -  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Rebecca Chen
Rebecca Chen; clear plastic and white -  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Stella Sutrisno; sheer black lace -New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Stella Sutrisno

Stella Sutrisno; floral skirt -  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Stella Sutrisno; black evening dress -New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

 Natalie Cheung; red dress detail - New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Natalie Cheung

Skye Hay,  mens blue suit, New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Skye Hay
Skye Hay, soft feminine blue and white dresses, New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Skye Hay, soft feminine white lace dresses, New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Sharon Widjaja; elegant white pants and jacket, no blouse -  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Sharon Widjaja
Sharon Widjaja; elegant white evening dress -  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Ellen Yuliantri; red quilt dress, detail - New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Ellen Yuliantri
Faradila Sofyan, long flowing dress -  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Faradila Sofyan
Anna Pham; black dress, gothic -  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Anna Pham
Anna Pham; purple dress high collar -  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Hong Nhung Luong; sheer green, leg detail - New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Hong Nhung Luong

Hong Nhung Luong; green dress rope belt - New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

Fergie Theodora; red dress 1 -  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Fergie Theodora
Fergie Theodora; red dress large bows as train -  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

William Utama, Peach ruffled evening gown -  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
William Utama

William Utama, pink  and peach ruffled evening dress detail -  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

William Utama, pink and silver ruffled evening dress with long train -  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.

David Zheng; menswear -  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
David Zheng
Emma MacGregor, evening dress -  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.
Emma MacGregor
Emma MacGregor, evening dress in black silk with Asian details -  New Byzantium : Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013 - Photography by Kent Johnson.


The 2012 Grads here, http://streetfashionsydney.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/raffles-2012-graduate-fashion-design.html

2013 Raffles Menswear Blog here..
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Street Fashion Sydney - shot with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 

Raffles Graduate Fashion Parade 2013


Sheriene Cheng
Ngoc Thuy Phung
Yen Yon Ooi
Helen Nguyen
Natalie Nguyen
Mami Azama
Adrian Yu
Jingjie Zhang
Jing Ting Xu
Stephanie Chau
Vivienne Khong
Amy Le
Stephanie McGuigan
Victoria McGuigan
Matiny Ng
Jovian Ng
Li Tung Chou
Rebecca Chen
Stella Sutrisno
Natalie Cheung
Skye Hay
Sharon Widjaja
Ellen Yuliantri
Faradila Sofyan
Anna Pham
Hong Nhung Luong
Fergie Theodora
William Utama
David Zheng
Emma MacGregor