Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales of Romance Was Born never cease to amaze
Pictures: Lucas Dawson Photography
The partners’ presented their spring/summer 13/14 collection with “Mushroom Magic”, a show billed as “a tale of magical metamorphosis…an invitation to follow willingly and with gay abandon…tumble headfirst into a world…like a psychedelic dream…”
And, so it was: Romance on steroids but also, presenting some genuinely new fashions to quicken the pulse of women and girls – any age – who treasure The New and Unique. From a lollypop frocklet beautifully suited to romantic girls, to an artfully composed floor-sweeper gown and a particularly lovely pearl-crusted edge-to-edge frockcoat, “wearability” countered the breathtaking fantasy of “Mushroom Magic”across the collection more often than not.
Miss Plunkett and Mr. Sales’ reputation for fastidious attention to detail, exceptional quality materials and impeccable finish were also as thrilling to watch as their whimsical candyfloss planet.
Here’s a list of the remarkable people who worked with Miss Plunkett and Mr. Sales on their vision unleashed:
Installation – Pip and Pop (Tanya Schultz)
Creative Director – Mark Vassallo
Stylist – Caterina Scardino
Producer – Rachel Tuffery for Pronto Productions
Music – Soloist Paz Lenchantin and Jonny Seymour
Hair Direction – Alan White for ghd
Make Up Direction – Val Garland for M.A.C
Nails – Rock Beauty London
Shoes – Shoes of Prey for Romance Was Born
Jewellery – Romance Was Born in collaboration with Nikki Majajas and Pip and Pop
For livestreaming of all MBFWA shows, and re-broadcast of the Romance was Born and other shows and installations, go to www.Jasu.com
Janice Breen Burns, jbb@voxfrock.com.au
