The Voxfrock Rookies are fashion’s future journalists, sharp as tacks, ethically sound, radars ever-pinging for the knutty knub of every frocky story. Their wordskills are honed at Voxfrock’s knee, and at the runways, media risers, street beats, backstage and everywhere newness and nextness blossom around Australia’s fashion weeks. Please welcome Voxfrock Rookies Swinburne journalist student Gemma Rowley (pictured) and photographer Reannon Smith who teamed up for Melbourne Fashion Week 2017, Premium Runway Five.

Gemma Rowley
Words: Gemma Rowley Pictures: Reannon Smith
Pink is a big trend for Spring: bright, dusty, baby, blush, flesh, fluoro. Yep, all pinks welcome! Even red is a trend for spring because – errrrm – it’s kind of pink, ok?!

Life With Bird. Photo: Reannon Smith
At last night’s Premium Runway 5, pink-spiration was everywhere, showcased by Gorman, Kuwaii, Búl, Kate Sylvester, Life with Bird and Alice McCall.

Gorman. Photo: Reannon Smith
Gorman showed its funky jungle side with, as usual, bright pops of colour. And, one of those colours, yes, pink. And who’s going to say no to a cute pink bird print dress? Not me.

Kuwaii. Photo: Reannon Smith
Kuwaii, Life with Bird and Alice McCall made use of the baby, dusty, flesh and blush pink tones, each with their own flair.

Bul. Photo: Reannon Smith
Búl and Kate Sylvester opted for brighter, more distinct pinks and reds, sometimes even clashing both together (Kate Sylvester, main picture, top).

Alice McCall. Photo: Reannon Smith