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Style Masters at Fashion WeekLashing rain and icy wind yesterday did little to dampen the fashion spirit on day two of Mercedes Australian Fashion Week.
But it certainly provided an apt backdrop to the toasty autumn/winter collections on show.
Essendon boy Toni Maticevski presented an interesting collection in the new Crown Promenade hotel.
African models stalked the room as guests sipped Perrier Jouet champagne at 9.30am for an early heart-starter.
Maticevski's signature use of pale lemon, grey and nipped-into-the-wa ist jackets with sleeve hems sitting on the elbow were back on deck.
An impressive gown of floating and swathed aqua, with blue and white tendrils fit for a Greek goddess, had plenty of tulle underlay for added effect.
But a blight on the collection was the pale pink dress and tight-fitting top, which were studded with fake-looking roses, delphiniums and gerberas and looked like a Spring Racing Carnival nightmare.
New Zealand label Zambesi was a highlight, with plenty of dark wintry wares that just translate so well to the Melbourne wardrobe.
Models' hair was swept into braided mohawks while crystal wine decanter stoppers were tied around the neck with a ribbon for a different fashion feel.
The dark and foreboding Cold Mountain-style wares were offset by waxy make-up, buttery pale matte lips and a flick of aqua and b
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