Showing posts with label Shoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shoes. Show all posts

Monday, November 6, 2017

Flashback - The First Australian Blogger/Retail Collaboration Back In 2009

This blog post came up as a Facebook memory this morning and it really is a great flashback from the early days of fashion blogging. The very first Australian blogger shop window - back then Matt Jordan had his wildly popular Imelda Matt shoe blog and was certainly a major social media star. Fantastic of course. It was early days and no-one really knew where it could or would go, especially marketing departments; and budgets for working with bloggers were essentially non-existent! Commercial blogging was not yet a reality and as a result Matt shuttered the Imelda blog sometime (not too long) later. For Australia's very first Blogger/Retail collaboration I photographed Matt at my photography studio and then did the digital post work, swapping Matt's for Imelda's face in the mirror. I had previously done the portrait of Matt with the shoes around his neck that he ran with as his media portrait for years and years; along with the group photo with the Tan sisters. Fun days; way way before Instagram came along and changed the face of blogging forever. It's been a wild ride - and it's great to still be here. Text below is from the original post November 2009. I think my writing skills have improved somewhat; and of course I'm still available for all kinds of Blogger collaborations, just contact me!

An early fashion blogger collaboration, portrait and in-store display. Jean Brown Imelda.Com Window Display Brisbane. Installation photo courtesy of Matt Jordan
The first Australian Blogger / Retail Window Collaboration 2009.

Its nice to see blogging, portraiture and retail all getting on so well together. In this case I was able to collaborate with Imelda shoe blogger Imelda Matt once again on a portrait project; this time for a window display in Brisbane's luxury emporium Jean Brown. The shot was done in one fairly quick afternoon session in the studio.
More shots and background on the Imeldific! launch at Imelda.com.au (links now blank)

Fashion Blogger collaboration - Studio portrait Matt Jordan aka Imelda Matt for an in-store display - the first Australian Blogger Window.


Editorial studio portrait Matt and shoe designers the Tan sisters. Photography by Kent Johnson.

Matt and the Tan sisters from a previous 'shoes and portrait' collaboration project.

Editorial and PR portrait of Matt Jordan aka Imelda Matt with a pair of Dunlop Volleys strung around his neck. Photography by Kent Johnson.
Shoe blogger Matt Jordan aka Imelda Matt
PR Portrait of Matthew Jordan photographed by Kent Johnson.

A big thanks to Matt and everyone at Jean Brown who worked so hard to make this wonderful project possible.

Thanks 2009!

Telling Stories in Pictures all over..
Kent Johnson, Sydney, Australia.
0433 796 863

Friday, March 17, 2017

Connect Italy 2017, Sydney, Australia - Trade Show and Reception.

Connect Italy 2017 - Australia showcased the artisan skills and stylish design from Made in Italy, Italian manufacturers of shoes and leather goods, presenting their latest collections of high quality products. The informative speakers detailing the market share of Italian goods and their quality.On the MCA Terrace with Janette Lakiss, Vivienne Shui, Mr Riccardo Braccialini Connect Italy 2017, Sydney, Australia. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.We also enjoyed a presentation on the renowned international exhibition trade shows theMICAM and MIPEL which I have to say I would love to attend at some point in my life. One of the highlights was previewing the first stage of the three year campaign, "The pleasure and the beauty of Italian shoes: lust taking centre stage for theMICAM based on the themes of Divina Commedia aka The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, with  Purgatory, and Paradise to follow. You know the Italians are all about creativity and quality when you are told they chose Spanish Fine Art & Fashion photographer Javier Vallhonrat to shoot the campaign - in Australia this would most likely be given to the latest 'hot' photographer.. Take note Aussies! theMICAM and MIPEL showing will coincide with Italian Fashion Week for the first time, Fiera Milano, Rho, Italy 17-20 Sep 2017 with Fashion Week S/S 20 Sep. In the evening there was a Reception held at the MCA with stunning views of Sydney Harbour (and once the ship sailed on) the beautiful Sydney Opera House. Thank you to the Italian Trade Agency for an informative day and wonderful evening at Connect Italy 2017.
Guests at the MCA for Connect Italy 2017, Sydney, Australia. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Guests listening to speakers at the MCA for Connect Italy 2017, Sydney, Australia. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Guests on the wind swept deck at the MCA for Connect Italy 2017, Sydney, Australia. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Vincenzo Prosperi and friend, rooftop night portrait from the MCA with the Sydney Opera House in the background, Connect Italy 2017, Sydney, Australia. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Vivienne Shui and Dion Woo, rooftop night portrait from the MCA with the Sydney Opera House in the background, Connect Italy 2017, Sydney, Australia. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Rooftop night portrait from the MCA with the Sydney Opera House in the background, Connect Italy 2017, Sydney, Australia. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Rooftop night portrait from the MCA with the Sydney Opera House in the background, Connect Italy 2017, Sydney, Australia. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Will Stewart, Kent Johnson & Dion Woo at the MCA for Connect Italy 2017, Sydney, Australia. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Mr Tommaso Cancellara speaking at Connect Italy 2017, Sydney, Australia. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
At the Connect Italy 2017 trade show, Sydney, Australia. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Mr Riccardo Braccialini speaking at Connect Italy 2017, Sydney, Australia. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Italian leather shoes, Connect Italy 2017, Sydney, Australia. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
Guest mingle on the deck of the MCA with the Sydney Opera House in the background, Connect Italy 2017, Sydney, Australia. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.
http://connectitaly2017.com.au/
http://www.themicam.com/
http://mipel.com/en/
#ConnectItaly2017

Telling Stories in Pictures all over Sydney..
Kent Johnson, Sydney, Australia.
0433 796 863

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016.

Founded in Melbourne in 1946 I suppose every Aussie has a Windsor Smith shoe story and I certainly have a few. They have been a go-to fashion shoe for me, especially in my late teens and early 20s and the ranges for men and women continue to excite expectation while looking great and providing affordable quality and style to this day. So to say I was pretty chuffed to be a VIP guest at their 70th 'birthday' party is something of an understatement. Held in a special marquee at Harbour Life, Sydney's gorgeous Botanic Gardens with the Opera House and 'Coathanger' as the perfect scenic backdrop.. Thank You WINDSOR SMITH for all the great shoes and keeping me stylishly on my feet on more nights out than I can possibly ever remember. What more can I say other than thanks for a killer party; Happy Happy Birthday and many more to come!
Festival crowd, at Harbour life, the VIP party is down behind the stage.  Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Brand Ambassadors arriving, Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
The BAR! Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
vivalaViv blogger Vivienne Shui parties at VIP Marquee, Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Brand Ambassadors CARISSA WALFORD, Brooke Hogan, Natalie Jayne Roser, ZOE CROSS,THOMAS DAVENPORT, Sam Wines. Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Snap time, Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
The shoes fit! Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
THOMAS DAVENPORT hat and tattoos, Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Christopher Haggerty, and reflected in his glasses Vanessa Roberts and Vivienne Shui, the Sydney Harbour Bridge! Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Models and fashionistas mingle with the beautiful Sydney Opera House and Bridge as a backdrop. Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Fashionista mingle with Sydney CBD skyscrapers in the background. Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Fashion family and friends, Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Getting your picture taken with the perfect backdrop. Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
great light, Street Fashion Sydney's Kent Johnson gets his picture taken too. Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Vivienne Shui for Street Fashion Sydney.
Models party, CARISSA WALFORD, Brooke Hogan, Natalie Jayne Roser, ZOE CROSS. Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Fashion and men's style, Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Models laugh and party, CARISSA WALFORD, Brooke Hogan, Natalie Jayne Roser, ZOE CROSS. Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Christopher and Vivienne share a joke, Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Getting dark, champagne still flowing.. Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Opera House, pleasure boats, Harbour Bridge at twilight, Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
VIP's on the grass, Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Just look at that skyline, Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
The divine birthday cake the great Aussie pavlova! Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Cake and bar, good to go. Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Ring flash twilight selfies. Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
Fashionistas get there picture taken at twilight Sydney Harbours famous Icons as the backdrop. Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.
The gig continues intot he night, the dancing crowsd at Habour Life 2016. Windsor Smith Celebrates 70 years at #HarbourLife Sydney 2016. Photographed by Kent Johnson for Street Fashion Sydney.

http://www.windsorsmith.com.au/

Telling Stories in Pictures all over Sydney..
Kent Johnson, Sydney, Australia.
0433 796 863

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney PS. the Art Too..

It's Friday night in Sydney, it's spring and there is an art show at Ambush Gallery 'Capiche'. Of course you will be going out after, so it's time to shine to check out the art and social with friends, hell there's even a DJ - not in my day - this is it. The art stays, for a while at least, the fashion moves on, that's why, Street Fashion Sydney.. Mouse over for details, links below.
Women in patent leather ankle boots, black dress with balck jacket around waist; red pants red jean jacket, black choker, large brown faux fur bag. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Retro cut out art on wooden panels, art viewers in silhouette. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Cutaway sweat jacket with woven circle surgical tools motif on back, camo pants. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Her, white pants brown boots, polka-dot blue shirt and tie, colourful patchwork suit jacket. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Open wooden wedge shoes , rolled black jeans, black and grey patterned blouse. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Black purple and checks. Her, black leggings, purple open tied shirt, black bomber and purple tied up dreadlocks. Him, contrasting Caucasian style. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Outlaw art, portrait with artist. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Black on Black on Black. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Bright colours and patterns with black patterned stockings with Doc Martens boots. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Black on Black on Black - felt hat, shirt, low crutch pants boots and bag. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Runners, blue stretch jeans faded denim jacket Lacoste 'Fairplay' bag. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Red striped long sleeve tee, black cut off denim skirt and black runners. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Paint splattered RM Williams boots, black dragon motif pants, black and gold motif sleevelesss top and woven scarf. Dark jacket with red piping over arm. Rock and Roll think 70's Mick Jagger. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Black nail polish, woman's sheer brown long-sleeve embroidered top over light brown jeans worn as menswear. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
shoes pants shorts leggings. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Pattern and colour clash, colourful orange crochet blanket top, blue beach bag tote, blue pattern shorts. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Black pants suit with white polka dots over pink bell sleeve blouse. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Window reflections and illminated stairway at Central Park below with pedestrians in Silhouette. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Art space and crowd view, Ambush Gallery. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
orange fluro jacket around waist, white pants black Adidas 'Rome' runners. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Art crowd, bags, patterns, jeans, animal print, floral.. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Red jacket black jeans and contrasting motif tee shirt. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Tattooed words, White pants black singlet pink tote. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Silver metal teeth, pink sweat under black bib & brace overalls.  Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Bleached hair short cropped triangle tattoo under pink tee blue dress. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Facial tattoos and purple hair, layered shirts and jacket. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Nose ring, two tone charcoal jumper, colourful cycling cap. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
Black hair, make-up faded, denim jacket. Spring Fashion Ambushed by Street Fashion Sydney. Photographed by Kent Johnson.
http://ambushgallery.com/
http://ambushgallery.com/capiche/

Telling Stories in Pictures all over Sydney..
Kent Johnson, Sydney, Australia.
0433 796 863