As part of an expansive public programme to coincide with the major Conde Nast sourced fashion photography exhibition, 'Coming Into Fashion' at the Gold Coast City Art Gallery,
a series of talks and events have been held at the Gallery precinct.
Of particular interest was last weekend's The Fashion Forum, created by author, Alison Kubler. Fashion leaders and creatives were invited to speak in front of an audience 200 strong.
Ari Seth Cohen, author of Advanced Style; Deputy Editor, Vogue Australia, Sophie Tedmanson; Brisbane based demi-couturier, Gail Sorronda; and I - custodian of The Darnell Collection.
Ari's respect for and commitment to Age and Style set the tone. Alison lead the four In Conversations with leading questions that engaged the speaker and the audience.
Everyone dressed to the hilt and celebrated this unique and thought-provoking forum.
I flew home to the Blue Mountains recharged, empowered, and upbeat.
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| Surrounded by the most fabulously dressed women on the Gold Coast. 'Ari's Harem'! At the luxurious Palazzo Versace Hotel |
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| Alison Kubler, Host and Presenter of The Fashion Forum and Tracy Cooper-Lavery, Director Gold Coast City Art Gallery, and Ari Seth Cohen, author of Advanced Style and |
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| Wearing a gold lame full-length cape by Danica of Double Bay at The Versace Palace Hotel, enjoying Afternoon Tea with Ari Seth Cohen |
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| At The Fashion Forum at the Gold Coast City Art Gallery with milliner, Meredith McMaster and Women in Racing CEO, Jennifer Bartel |
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| Age has no boundaries!! Neither does dressing as an individual! With Mary Baynard, Sara Jane Adams and Judy Brine |
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| The most elegant multi-tasker in the world. Who says 'Pucci' and 'inflating tyres' don't go together? |
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| A line-up suitable to win 'Best Dressed' and for Afternoon Tea at the Palazzo Versace Hotel |
