Magdalena Velevska (pictured)
The special opening night of Australian designer Magdalena Velevska last Tuesday was celebrated at the The Corner Shop to commemorate her Printemps-Été 2011 collection entitled Continuum. On the same Friday week of Australian Fashion Week held back in early May, the Belinda team were enthralled by the hand-working techniques that Magdalena incorporated into her collection. The distinguished use of Peruvian knitwear, the open lace work of macramé to the cuffed lightness of her silk trousers and rhythmic cadence of her concertina pleated camisole dresses, the exquisite colours brought all those who came in celebratory fanfare.
Nearing to the end of the convivial night, Magdalena took the time to speak with the The Corner Shop. She reiterated that the selling of a good product and of great quality would make the future of her eponymous brand shine brightly.
The pandemonium of another fashion parade inside the Strand Arcade undeterred the surge of springing visitors that observed and admired the finessing of Magdalena's garments. The pouring of silver glasses filled with red cranberry and sparkling water meant the night was entirely filled with much gaiety, so much so that the ghost of Mister Jay Gatsby could have been here.
With special thanks to Magdalena and Anna Turkington for making the night possible.
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