JESSE WILLESEE X COBRASHOP

Jesse Willesee teamed-up with the legendary Cobrashop, and IZE is lucky enough to have an exclusive photo set of what was a truly a genius collaboration. The enigmatic artist and self-dubbed creator of tabloid art pushes the boundaries with his art installations. However, Willesee isn't just another innovative artist. With fresh ideas, a unique outlook and a lot of audacity, Willesee is one to watch out for.

Check out Jesee Willesee's photo set and interview with IZE after the jump.

THE WAISTED YEARS: Q&A With House Of Cards

Brisbane label House of Cards always puts out dreamy, eye-catching one-of-a-kind collections. Her latest offering 'The Waisted Years' is no exception. IZE talks to designer Ashiya about the new collection.

HOW TO FASHION LIKE AN OLSEN TWIN

WORDS | Thea Halpin

 

The chicer than chic Olsen twins have been gracing our fashion fantasies for 27 years.  Endlessly embracing sleek complementary ensembles they have at some point made us all yearn for a duplicate we can dress in our likeness and go on overseas adventures for obscure and far-fetched reasons (i.e. Our Lips Are Sealed).  But MK & A were more than just Michelle Tanner, cheesy TV movies or their cameo in Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.  The duo transitioned from Total Girl covers to Vogue editorial seamlessly with the blowing out of their 18^th candles.  For the Olsen twins legal status meant front row seating at fashion week and rubbing shoulders with Karl Lagerfeld, rather than the typical front and centre at the bar and rubbing other body parts with complete strangers.  Since then the twins have undergone a Victoria Beckham-style metamorphosis out of their former showbiz careers and have soared into the leather-clad perma-pout stratosphere of fashion iconicity.  A fashion brand as popular as Elizabeth and James or The Row at any age is a formidable achievement, let alone their 27 years. 

IZE X JESSI JAE JOPLIN X JEAN GRIEGE

IZE teamed up with blogger/founder of The Fabulous Stains, Jessi Jae Joplin and her best friend and fellow fashion blogger Madeline Pendleton (of Jean Greige) to take these awesome photos in Los Angeles, CA. Read on to read our interview with Jessi and the rest of the collaboration!

PHOTOGRAPHER | Nick Ottaviano
WARDROBE |  O! Mighty Weekend
PHOTO CUSTOMISATION |  Jana Terblanche

RA RA SUPERSTAR SALE

Ra Ra Superstar pieces featured in our Prom shoot for Issue Five

Ra Ra Superstar has surely pulled on the heart strings of all us struggling students with their fill-a-bag for $20 sale! That's right, spreading some of the Macklemore love, you can head on down to Paddington shop with only $20 in your pocket and come home with a whole heap of new clothes (a grandma's coat maybe?). In the spirit of easter, there will also be chocolate eggs and tropical punch galore.

Ra Ra Superstar has been a favourite shop at IZE with their cute vintage pieces that stand out in the crowd and set you apart from everyone else. Check out our photo shoot including some glitzy and glam Ra Ra Superstar dresses in Issue 5 of IZE.

EVENT | WEBSITE 

WHEN | Saturday 30 March 2013, 10am - 5pm
WHERE | Ra Ra Superstar, 284 Given Tce Paddington

Image Credits:
Photographer |  Kassidy Yang
Models | Jazzie and Whitney @ Mirror Mirror Agencies
Make Up & Hair |  Rachel Rutten Make Up Artist

TAMZEN HOLLAND

Tamzen Holland's styling in our TRASH issue of IZE

We interviewed the fabulous stylist, Tamzen Holland, in Issue #6 of IZE Magazine. Tamzen has worked with us on the 'Trash Glam' editorial in the IZE Trash issue. We were blown away by Tamzen's composition of outfits, and how she worked in unique pieces that she had altered herself. Unfortunately we couldn't fit in the whole interview in our magazine, but we thought it was important to share with you the rest of Tamzen's answers because she provides a unique insight into the styling world.

DIAZ A/W13

Diaz the label, run by Brisbane’s Ana Diaz, is releasing one of IZE’s favourite collections for Autumn/Winter. Entitled ‘State High’, the collection stands out this season with its retro vibe and school girl charm. We think its the best thing since peanut butter M&Ms. IZE speaks to the lovely Ana about the new collection.  

TRASH

Open publication - Free publishing - More art

TRASH ISSUE ONLINE NOW!

INVADERS

Brisbane designer Taylah Hasaballah has just released her INVADERS collection for Summer 2012. Our favourites are the Holographic Drip Skirt (one of a kind), Invaders Sweatshirt (already sold out) and the Zig Zag skirt. This collection is exclusively sold at The Tiger Temple. Get in quick as there are only limited numbers of each piece!

BRISBANE FRINGE FASHION: Great and Green

Nico Underwear at the Brisbane Fringe Fashion Festival

The Brisbane Fringe Fashion (B.F.F.) festival is in full swing! Aside from the beautiful fashion that the festival showcases, there’s an even better reason why you should support the B.F.F. All of the clothing featured are both emerging and sustainable. 

PHOTO DIARY: RAW:Brisbane (Part I)

The RAW:Brisbane August showcase 'Radiate' was held on 29 August and IZE had the pleasure of attending. The event showcased many independent artists in photography, art, music, film, performing art, fashion, make up and hair.

Music to come soon in Part II.

THE FLEET STORE LAUNCH

IZE was lucky enough to visit The Fleet Store opening on 16 August. This pop-up boutique is established and run by QUT's double degree Fashion & Business students. The professionalism and quality of clothing in the store will amaze any shopper when they realise that all the work is produced by emerging local and student designers. Amongst the designers are Grafia Jewellery, 1989, HAN, SOOT., Look Brooke, Sally Kerkin, Emily McGuire, DIAZ and more.

KSUBI: W.A.R IS OVER

It's that time of year again when everyone's favourite store Ksubi goes on a mega sale! If you thought the W.A.R IS OVER sale was good before, now there is 20% of full price styles. This includes Ksubi staples that rarely ever go on sale. IZE favourites:

http://www.ksubi.com/

STORE SPOTLIGHT: The Happy Cabin

In my travels around Brisbane, I recently found this store tucked away in West End. The Happy Cabin is filled with wintery goodness with everything from onesies to moustache pillows. The Happy Cabin only opened it's doors on June 1st, and you can expect to find many quirky, cool, sometimes weird AND AFFORDABLE goods.

ADDRESS  ||  58 Vulture st, West End

SITE  ||  FACEBOOK

FROCKS, DOCS & DIAMONDS FASHION PARADE

Prepare yourselves vintage lovers, the 3^rd annual Frocks, Docs & Diamonds Fashion Parade is sending Brisbane into fashion frenzy on 1 June at the Paddington Antique Centre.

Starting at 6.30pm, get treated to delicious nibbles and Clovely Estate wine whilst admiring the beautiful vintage inspired looks in the parade starting at 7.

PAPER DOLLS HAVE SHERBET DREAMS

Yellowcake's newest collection, Paper Dolls Have Sherbet Dreams, is inspired by Brisbane artist Mel Stringer's works. The handmade clothing is just delightful and will make you feel like you have stepped right out of a fairytale. See more of the collection on Facebook or have a browse at select Princess Polly stores.

TALIA'S BOW TIE TOP TIP

"Anyone can wear a bow tie; it can communicate a variety of personality traits varying on the person wearing it. For example, it can portray the person as funny, cheery, creative, stylish or even just full of life. There are no guidelines with wearing a bow tie. My top tip would have to be just to enjoy yourself when you wear one. If I was to wear one of my uniquely designed bow ties I would be grabbing people's attention left right and centre. People enjoy seeing fancy little things like this and I find that it puts a smile not only on my face, but on everybody's around me."

- Natalia, Bow Ties By Talia

INTERVIEW: BUNKER BOUTIQUE

IZE talks to Jordan Iovenitti, the owner of Bunker Boutique. The Bunker Boutique is situated in the basement of 181 George St Brisbane.

http://www.thebunkerboutique.com/
http://www.facebook.com/thebunkerboutique

MADELINE'S TOP 6 BLOGGERS

Whether it be their quirky style, interesting comments or their ability to take amazing pictures, these are Madeline's top 6 fashion bloggers on the web! In no particular order...