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THE TREND
Fashion fairytales
THE RIGHT BRA
Your must-read guide
CHANTELLE
The art of French lingerie
Luxe
Lingerie
Fairytale inspired style
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Luciana Schmidt reveals her
trans seasonal must-haves
CITY STYLING
Franceta Johnson shows off her capital new wardrobe
ARDROBE UPDATE
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Grey jeans – you need a pair.
Find out why here
INGERIE SPECIAL
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How to find the perfect
fitting bra
DITOR’S EDIT
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A few of our most favourite
new season pieces
ESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
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French lingerie house Chantelle
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CELEBRITY LOOK
We love Melissa McCarthy’s
effortless glamour
Welcome to our very special new issue, celebrating the launch of
our fabulous new lingerie boutique.
We know better than most that finding the right pieces can be,
quite frankly, a pain in the backside (excuse the pun). Once upon a
time, plus size women often had to make up with plain, functional
underwear that was anything but sensual. Today, this is not the
case (thank goodness).
Whether you’re looking for racy, lacy pieces made by the finest
French lingerie houses; or a silky smooth t-shirt bra that will look
invisible, or perhaps you want something strapless and sexy that’s
going to give you support all night long? Whatever your lingerie
desires, we can fulfill them.
In this issue we showcase our collections plus give you some
must-know advice so you can always find the perfect fit. There’s
something magical about wearing beautiful lingerie, whether
you’re wearing it for you, or for someone else.
we love
Happy shopping and enjoy.
Anna Geradts
ANNA GERADTS , EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
DRESSES UNLIMITED
THE TREND
ZIZZI
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Letter from the editor
MANON BAPTISTE
Contents
Patterned silk
lace dress by
Anna Scholz
The trend
ENCHANTMENT
FAIRYTALE STYLE
Once upon a time…
New in
SET & MATCH
CHANTELLE
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MANON BAPTSITE
I AM BY ANJA GOCKEL
we love
GOZZIP
Lisa Reich, Fashion Editor & Columnist for ELLE
What lies beneath is as important as what goes
on top, stylists agree. That’s why investing in
beautifully tailored lingerie that fits like a dream
and makes you feel like a princess is… well, vital.
We love these sets by Goddess and Chantelle.
© Anna Scholz
Be charmed by fashion’s fascination with
fairytales, as seen at shows such as Marchesa
and Temperley. Anything but childish, this
trend is about making dressing up fun again.
It’s not about costumes, it’s about diaphanous
fabrics, delicate lace, whimsical hues and
feminine tailoring (see below).
‘
Look for pieces that feel luxurious
and float and swish as you move
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A/W 14
Marchesa
Fashion Show
GODDESS
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Style Council
New season
NEW YOU
My favourite
A/W MUST HAVE
‘This blouse is topping my
new season shopping list’
Luciana Schmidt
MANON BAPTISTE
I LOVE THIS LOOK…
‘Everyone who knows me is familiar
with my pencil skirt obsession. I love
this version in deep wine red and
black. Teamed with a tailored jacket,
it’s the perfect 9 to 5 outfit. For
evening, I would swap the jacket for a
sleeveless lace blouse which I would
wear tucked into the waistband. Some
black peeptoes (weather permitting)
and it’s a perfect new season look.’
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MAXIMA
Style Council member, make-up artist and
fashion blogger Luciana reveals her new
season trend picks for the coming months
‘This blouse is wonderful. If you
have an O type figure and are
looking to optically stretch the
silhouette, this is perfect. It has
a classic, timeless aesthetic too,
which means it will look wonderful
this season, and for seasons to
come too. Wear with a skirt,
tailored trousers or jeans.’
ZAY
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Fashion obsessed Franceta travels the
world checking out trends and attending
shows. Here are a few of her favourite city
specific looks for the coming season
NEW YORK
CISO
YPPIG
PARIS
ZIZZI
MANON BATISTE
Franceta embraces the
Australian city’s global traveller
vibe by using her Zizzi skirt
as an outfit focal point, and
teaming with a sheer top (a
Johnson staple) and classic
tan coat. We love this Manon
Baptiste version. So classic.
MANON BAPTISTE
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COLEEN BOW
Dressing like a true New York
fashionista is all about giving
the impression of effortlessness.
Build your outfit around a
glamorous sheer top like our
Zay beauty. Team with a long
line blazer, form fitting trousers
and sneakers.
– www.francetajohnson.com –
MELBOURNE
HERMANN LANGE
SAMOON
City chic with
Franceta Johnson
The Breton-inspired stripe top is a perennial classic. We love this
one by Coleen Bow. The edgy vest and sleek pencil skirt complete
the look and give it an updated, new season feel. Tres chic.
Wardrobe update
GREY
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MATTERS
ZAY
MANON BAPTISTE
CARMAKOMA
Grey is anything but dull, just ask the
designers at New York Fashion Week
where grey featured in everything
from cashmere coats to gorgeous
gowns and denim. Darker washes are
forgiving and flattering, while midrange shades are super easy to match.
We love this pair by Aprico, from
their S/S collection. The pale grey
hue has a vertical grain that’s lighter at
the front and darker on the back and
sides, which creates an optical illusion
effect adding length to legs and
smoothness to curves.
Embrace this
season’s tough
chic trend and
team yours with an
edgy statement T.
Style trick
Handle tie scarves
Show your treasured tote how
much you love it by wrapping
a scarf around its
handle. Fold your
scarf in half to get a
narrow band. Insert
the scarf through one
handle only so you can open your
bag. Tie a bow, or let it drape or wrap snugly
around your bag’s handles.
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PASSIGATTI
We’re already planning a gazillion
ways to restyle our S/S grey jeans
for the coming season…
Shape clinic
What lies beneath?
SHEER PIECES
You should spend as much time picking out your
lingerie as you do the outfit you wear over it. The
right pieces will enhance your curves, smooth your
silhouette and make you feel a million dollars
Finding a bra to wear underneath a
diaphanous top can be tricky. Not
only does it need to be opaque
enough to provide adequate nipple
coverage, but it needs to be delicate
enough to avoid drawing attention
away from the top itself. Opt for a full
coverage bra or one with moulded
cups, with wide straps, simple design
and smooth fabric. We like the
Goddess Keira bra which is smooth,
discreet yet pretty enough to wear
underneath sheer tops.
You need a bra that offers plenty of
support and doesn’t draw the eye
away from the neckline. Go for a
bra that’s been especially designed
for the purpose, like the elegant
Superbe bra by Chantelle.
© Chantelle
PLUNGING
NECKLINES
TOP TIP #1
CLINGY JERSEY
You need a bra that disappears as soon as you slip
on your clothes. Go for a classic t-shirt bra that
provides a smooth line and gives support. Nude
bras are extremely versatile and are the fashion
insider’s choice for under almost anything, try
a nude bra under a white shirt, it will blend
into your skin and be invisible. Try Chantelle’s
Rive Gauche Full Cup t-shirt bra for a flawless
silhouette and supreme fit.
You want to show off your shoulders
in a strapless dress, not spend the
night yanking up your strapless bra.
Go for an underwired style that has
a wide underband (this is where the
majority of a bra’s support comes
from anyway, not the straps). The
Elomi Strapless Bra is amazing as the
wide band gives you the support you
need minus the straps.
‘The breast should be completely
encased in the underwire and the
underwire should follow the natural
curve of your breast’ says Clare.
THE BRA FITTING GUIDE ►
© Elomi (3)
STRAPLESS
by Clare Brown,
Head of Lingerie, navabi
Bijou moulded
plunge bra by Elomi
AT THE GYM
Nothing gets in the way of a good workout
like a pair of unsupported bosoms. Not only is it
uncomfortable, it can be painful too. So the right
sports bra, that offers a bespoke level of support, is
vital. We love the Glamorise Ultimate Full Figure
Sports Bra, which keeps everything in place, and
looks good too.
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© Elomi
Caitlyn full coverage
underwired bra by Elomi
The navabi check list
for your perfect fitting bra
3
2
1
3
1 B reast tissue is completely
encased in the wire, no bulging
out beneath or at the side
2N
o bulging or gaping of cups
at neck line edge
3U
nderwires sit flat against your
1
1 Underband is level all the way
around your ribcage
2 Underband sits snugly (you
cannot easily pull more than
4cm away from back)
3 Straps are not digging into
TOP TIP #2
your shoulders and are parallel
or slightly v-shaped
© Addition Elle (5)
rib cage, especially at centre
front of bra
2
FIND YOUR PERFECT BRA BY USING A TAPE MEASURE AND CHART ►
by Clare Brown,
Head of Lingerie, navabi
‘The underband should provide 80 per cent of
support, whereas the straps only take care of 20.
If the straps dig in then it could be because the
underband is too loose and the straps are having to
do most of the work to support the bust.’
THE BRA FITTING GUIDE ►
What to buy now
The editor’s EDIT
#2
EMBELLISHED
JEANS
These Piu Te beauties
have been embossed
with plush velvet. Perfect
for denim lovers who are
looking for a glamorous
option to add to their
denim collection.
#1 BIKER LADY
Lace dress by Yoek
Faux leather jacket
by Zizzi
Butter soft faux leather, feminine
flourishes, this statement jacket by
Zizzi looks as good with a pretty
dress as it does off duty basics. Buy
now, love forever.
#3 THE MIDI SKIRT
Figure flattering and fab, this season’s
midi has plenty of flare, a nipped in waist
and an easy evening glamour vibe. This
faux leather skirt by Manon Baptiste is
going to be a sell out.
MANON BAPTISTE
PIU TE
So many fabulous outfits, so little time…
to help you, our fashion editors have put
together a hot list of A/W must-haves
Making women look and feel fabulous since 1879, French lingerie
label Chantelle is one of the foremost lingerie couture houses today
Just because our lingerie is most often
hidden doesn’t mean we should not
take as much care with it as we do
our clothes, says Mary Cameron, of
Chantelle. ‘No French woman would
go out in frumpy lingerie, no matter
what she is wearing or for whom. I
believe every woman should own
lingerie that exists simply to make her
feel wonderful. Even if no one but you
is going to see it, there’s no greater
feeling than wearing a set of lingerie
that you feel amazing in.’
As befits a French fashion house, the
lace, fabric and hardware used in each
piece is elegant and luxurious. Even
the simplest bras have thoughtful
finishing touches like tiny bows or a
delicate signature ‘C’ which give each
piece a little extra je ne sais quoi.
we love
Designer spotlight
CHANTELLE
Vendôme
Attention to
detail and
exquisite
stitching in
every piece
© Chantelle
Rive Gauche
Smooth lines and
pretty design make
this pair a hit
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MELISSA
MCCARTHY
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Celebrity look
From Bridesmaids to her hosting gig on
Saturday Night Live, Melissa McCarthy
is officially one of Hollywood’s top
female comedic actresses – and her red
carpet style? Flawless
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Inspiration
I like my money right
where I can see it:
hanging in my closet
Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City
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An ambassador for plus
size women, she’s always
challenged the fashion
industry to do better by
the millions of women in
the world who happen to
not be a size 0. She doesn’t
have ‘a look’ per se, but
enjoys taking trends and
making them work for her.
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Actress Melissa
McCarthy at ‘The
Heat’ premiere in
New York City
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